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Here comes Christmas 2026
MERRY CHRISTMAS: Download Cadbury House Christmas brochure HERE
eat:Festivals are locally produced street food and drink festivals.
They bring the very best West Country food & drink producers and artisans together at festivals in town centres across Somerset, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Devon, Dorset and Cornwall.
And Nailsea is no different.
For the first time In May they held an street fest in our High Street and Somerset Square on a Sunday.
Despite being cold the town centre was bustling and you can see our photos in a slideshow in the gallery HERE.
At all the events you can buy local food & drink direct from the producers in a welcoming environment.
Fresh good food has never been so important for our health and the strength of our community.
And the organisers say:
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Our layouts ensure we all have elbow room and space for conversation, seating and easy access
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Our stewards will be on hand to provide advice and guidance
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Dog friendly - in fact, the whole family are welcome
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Fully accessible for buggies, scooters and pushchairs
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Always a wide range of vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, alcohol free food & drink. The festivals are designed to provide for all dietary choices.
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Ethics & traceability as standard. You get to meet the makers and find out all you want to know
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A wide-range of free entertainment including DJs, buskers, strolling characters, performances and playfulness
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Always free entry - no pre-booking, reserving tickets or faffing around
And the next date is a festive eat:Festival in Nailsea on Saturday, December 5,10am-4pm.
Christmas street fest a feast of food and drink
let's go CHRISTMAS FARE
let's go CHRISTMAS FAIR
let's go CHRISTMAS PARTY
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FESTIVE FAIRYTALE: The Christmas story runs from Friday to Saturday, November 27, 2026-January 2, 2027 at Bristol Old Vic with Cinderella: A Fairytale
let's go CHRISTMAS THEATRE
Nailsea Foodbank is open 12.30-2.30pm on Fridays at Southfield Church, 85 Southfield Road. Emergency number 0792 747 2649
let's go CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP
Drama lovers in Nailsea can kick off 2026s festive celebrations early with a Christmas classic.
The town’s Little Theatre is staging a new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ evergreen A Christmas Carol, complete with beloved characters such as Scrooge, Bob Cratchit and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
The show is directed by John de Barham, who has also penned the adaptation.
It takes to the Union Street stage on Sunday, November 1, with a 2.30pm matinee.
Then there are six evening performances at 7.45pm from the following Monday to Saturday.
John said: ‘Most of us, whatever our age or background, are familiar with the avarice (and belated conversion) of Ebenezer Scrooge, be it through Alastair Sim, Albert Finney or The Muppets….and soon to be Johnny Depp!
‘We felt it was time for the Little Theatre to offer this festive classic and give people a chance to witness the power of a true Victorian ghost story.’
Get your £12 tickets (students £8) online (50p booking fee) at https://www.ticketsource.com/nailsea-little-theatre
A Christmas Carol with Nailsea Little Theatre
Saturdays, October 3 and November 7
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noon-3pm Nailsea Community Market craft festive fairs at Scotch Horn Centre
Saturday, November 14
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10am-4pm annual Christmas craft fair at Nailsea Methodist church
Sunday, November 22
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5-7pm festive wreath-making class at The George, Backwell
Thursday, November 26
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2-5pm 60+ tea party at Backwell Parish Hall, complimentary tickets from parish council office
Friday, November 27
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10.30am-noon Nailsea & Backwell Disabled Access Cafe festive meeting with mince pies
Saturday, November 28
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10am-3pm Christmas fair Nailsea Tithe Barn
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11.30am and 3.30pm eco-friendly Christmas wreath workshop with Backwell WI at WI hall
Sunday, November 29
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2-5pm sustainable Christmas fun at Backwell Scout Hut with raffle and toy swap
Tuesday, December 1
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7pm festive guide to wines at Downing's Bar pre-book £40
Friday, December 4
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Christmas lights switch-on
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from 5.15pm Barn Owls Choir singing
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5.30-7.30pm reindeer hunt
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6pm Nailsea Musicals compering for the Christmas tree lights switch-on at Village Green, afterwards Vee Dubs will drive down the High Street
Sunday, December 6
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6pm Christmas wreath making workshop at Nailsea Social Club
Tuesday, December 8
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7-9pm Christmas wreath making with Wellspring Counselling at Holy Trinity church, Nailsea
Friday to Sunday, December 4-January 3
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Bristol Hippodrome panto Sleeping Beauty
Saturday, December 5
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10am-4pm Eat:Festival at Nailsea
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noon-4pm Christmas market at Nailsea School
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Salvage Crew have Christmas party at Downing's Bar
Saturday, December 12
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11am-3pm craft fair at Moorend Spout with Santa
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7.30pm Backwell Village Club Christmas party
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7.30pm A Christmas Wish show at Backwell Playhouse with skits, poems, monologues and more
Saturday, December 19
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers' Market
Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24
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from 9pm The Fabulous Miss Bridy and The 2 Notes at Nailsea Social Club
Thursday, December 31
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from 6pm till late New Year's Eve Party at Moorend Spout
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party at Nailsea Social Club
CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN
let's go NEW YEAR
let's go CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Christmas Tree Light Up
Join Nailsea Town Council in the town centre for an evening of festive cheer!
From 5.15pm on Friday, December 4, the wonderful Barn Owls – Nailsea’s own dementia choir – will start the celebrations with traditional Christmas carols.
The Nailsea Community Christmas Float will also make an appearance, adding to the festive atmosphere.
At 6pm, the Christmas Tree Light Up ceremony takes place, followed by the dazzling Christmas Vee Dubs parade whose decorated VW vans will be parked later in the Station Road car park will run two laps along the High Street from 6.10pm.
For the full programme and timings to be confirmed...
book online HERE £49.46
Experience elegant surroundings at The George Inn, Backwell to create a luxurious festive wreath with Forget me Not Florist.
Using premium blue spruce and blue pine foliages, you will make a bespoke decorated wreath adorned with scented cinnamon, cones, baubles, ribbons & fruits.
All materials are provided along with a mince pie and Prosecco / mulled wine or hot refreshment/ soft drink.
Choose from:
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November 22, 5-7pm
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November 25, 6.30-8.30pm
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December 1, 3-5pm
The cost is £50.
To book go to https://www.forgetmenotflowers.co.uk/product-page/the-george-backwell-wreath-workshop
let's go CHRISTMAS for children
SANTA RUN: Children's Hospice South West annual fundraising Santas on the Run starts at Charlton Farm, Wraxall for more than 300 runners dressed in festive suits.The event is on Sunday, December 6 at noon. Don your festive fancy dress and run, walk or jog for CHSW sponsored fun runs and make special memories with your Christmas crew while raising vital funds for families supported by Children’s Hospice South West. Photo from 2025 event. To sign-up for this year go to:
https://www.chsw.org.uk/event/santas-run-north-somerset-2026
STORIES WITH SANTA: Stories with Santa at M.O.M playspace at Somerset Square is on Tuesday, December 1, at 9.30am, 10.30am or 11.45am. Join for an intimate 45-minute Stories with Santa experience, limited to just 10 families. Enjoy a magical Christmas story and festive songs before each child receives their own special time with Santa to share their Christmas wishes, receive their Nice List certificate, take a family photo and collect a special gift and bag of reindeer food to take home. To book go to: https://momplayspace.as.me/schedule/26d9a26b/appointment/97316700/calendar/11317020
FESTIVE DINING: Begins at White Truffle on Wednesday, November 25. Join are invited to join Andy, George and Cherish for their new festive menu, with seasonal dishes and a touch of indulgence. Their set lunch menu and early bird offers will continue throughout the Christmas period
