Fill your Christmas in 2022 with festive sparkles, from magical winter wonderlands to town-centre light switch on celebrations.
Nothing says Christmas quite like lighting up the dark with colourful and twinkling lights. Once you've decorated your own home, or if you're looking for inspiration, there are plenty of places to go and enjoy a festive atmosphere in Somerset this year.
In no particular order, we've found plenty of places to enjoy the show with trails, illuminations, and switch-on events.
Christmas Illuminations
The Bishop's Palace, Wells
Selected dates, December 1st - 20th
We kick off with the hugely popular Wells spectacular which incorporates more events and activities than you could shake a candy cane at. Not only can you enjoy beautiful illuminations, but they'll be joined every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening by Denela’s Bakery who will be selling their delicious hog roast.
Christmas Lights Switch On
Italian Gardens, Weston-super-Mare
November 26th
Mark the festive occasion with this great switch-on event. This will coincide with the weekend long Christmas Market and other activities to really get in the Christmas spirit.
FIND MORE CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN SOMERSET HERE
Christmas at Stourhead
nr Mere
November 25th - January 1st
The National Trust's illumination experiences have become some of the best of their kind in the country over the last few years. Follow the route through the grounds and marvel at how they have transformed the estate with twinkling lights and sound to really make your festive period memorable this year.
The Enchanted Garden of Light
American Museum and Gardens, Bath
December 1st - 31st
Sparkling reindeer will guide your way as you enter mesmerising tunnels of light and are greeted with the delightful sights, smells, and tastes of the most wonderful season of all. Enjoy a warming cup of hot spiced apple after your exploration of the beautiful illuminations too.
Taunton Christmas Lights Switch-On
Taunton Town Centre
November 20th
Join in with the community spirit at our next switch-on event by Taunton local council. There will be plenty of other entertainment throughout the day including a funfair and Santa's Grotto, before the main event at 6:30pm
ILLUMINATE
Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddon Fitzpaine
Selected dates, November 24th - December 30th
Hestercombe has a huge number of events going on for the Christmas period with the illuminations running each day they are open. You can also enjoy a family festive trail, a wreath making workshop, meeting Father Christmas, and so much more.
