Five Festive events to enjoy this Christmas!
This year there are some fabulous seasonal events taking place within an hour’s drive from The Old Bell Hotel, making it the perfect base to create some unforgettable Christmas memories. Here are some of our favourite local festivities!
1. Christmas Cocktail Masterclasses at The Old Bell Hotel
Book a private masterclass for you and your friends! Join our head mixologist Paolo as he shows you how to blend, muddle and shake up a range of indulgent festive Christmas Cocktails! Enjoy a free glass of fizz on arrival and everything you need to make 3 delicious Christmas themed cocktails. The perfect way to get into the festive spirit! £45 per person, minimum group of 10. Book your masterclass today by calling 01666822344 or email our team at info@oldbellhotel.com
2. Malmesbury Christmas Late Night Shopping
Friday 1st December 6-9pm Malmesbury High Street
Experience a touch of the North Pole in North Wiltshire as Malmesbury’s quirky highstreet, packed with independent retailers and small businesses, is turned into a winter wonderland. Enjoy late shop opening hours, Santa’s grotto, indoor and outdoor markets, craft food and much more!

Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt National Arboretum
24 Nov - 23 Dec Open on selected evenings - 4.00pm - 9.30pm
Just a short drive from The Old Bell Hotel, Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt Arboretum has been voted the No. 1st destination in The Times' Best Family-friendly Christmas attractions in the UK.
With new light displays to discover and mischievous elves to meet, this is Enchanted Christmas as you’ve never seen it before.
Bath Christmas Market
23th November to 10th December
Step back in time and discover the wonderful world of Christmas in Bath. Meander through the streets of Bath adorned with over 170 twinkling chalets and discover some of the best artisans and crafters that the South West and beyond has to offer. With stylish homeware, handmade jewellery, personalised presents and more, bathe in the sights and smells of Christmas whilst ticking everything off your shopping list. At Bath Christmas Market, you are bound to make memories that last a lifetime.
The Nutcracker at Avebury Manor-National Trust
18 November - 1 January, 11am - 4pm (last entry 3pm)
Avebury Manor has been decorated to take you into the Twelve Days of Christmas. From a plump partridge surrounded by luxurious pears, and two romantic turtle doves, to eight maids milking in a traditional countryside scene, and nine ladies dancing in stunning hand-sewn gowns, each element of the song will be turned into a Christmas spectacle for all to enjoy!
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