Christmas at Old Down 2026

28th November - 28th December | 4:30pm–7:15pm

Bristol’s best light trail returns for its 5th year with a brand-new route. Wander glowing walkways, explore sparkling installations, and enjoy festive fun in our Christmas Village.

19th - 24th December | Multiple sessions

Make Christmas magical with a festive, family-friendly Breakfast & Brunch with Santa in our cosy Barn!

Enjoy a delicious breakfast or brunch, meet Santa, listen to festive stories, soak up the Christmas cheer, and receive a special gift.

Pre-booking required. Limited spaces available. Park entry included.

Weds 25th & Thurs 26th November | 10am–6pm | Free entry

Get ahead of the Christmas rush at our festive indoor Christmas Market in the Manor at Old Down Estate!

Browse a wonderful selection of local stalls offering unique gifts, handmade decorations, jewellery, toys, artwork, festive treats and goodies for your four-legged friends.

Enjoy a cosy festive atmosphere, support local businesses and find something special for everyone this Christmas.

Free entry & free parking. Dog friendly.

Saturday 21st November | 2pm–4pm | Adults £39.95pp | Children £17pp

Join us for a festive Afternoon Tea Dance in the Manor House, filled with music, laughter and Christmas cheer!

Enjoy a fun dance lesson with experienced instructors, featuring sequence, Latin and ballroom styles, followed by a delicious festive afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones and cakes.

Perfect for all ages and abilities, come with a partner or on your own!

Please let us know of any dietary requirements or allergies when booking.

5 different workshop sessions | 10am or 7pm 

Celebrate the festive season at our much loved Christmas Wreath Workshop at Old Down Estate in Bristol. With guidance from professional florists, you’ll create your own beautiful handmade wreath using seasonal foliage and decorations, with all materials and equipment provided.

Choose from morning or evening sessions in our Barn venue, with workshops taking place on Tuesday 1st December, Saturday 5th December, and Tuesday 8th December. The workshop lasts approximately two hours and costs £49 per person, including your finished wreath and festive refreshment

Friday 4th & 11th December | 7pm–12am | £69pp

Celebrate Christmas in style at our themed Casino Night in the Manor House!

Enjoy a welcome Prosecco, canapés and festive two-course meal, followed by casino tables, a magician and disco.

Perfect for friends, family and colleagues. Groups of 8+ receive 10% off automatically.

Please advise of any dietary requirements or allergies when booking.

Selected Saturday's in December

Get into the Christmas spirit and delight yourself in our Christmas Afternoon Tea with traditional festive sweet treats and tasty savouries. Sit back, relax and enjoy the festivities with a warm beverage of tea or coffee.

Why not bring the whole family along and start a new Christmas tradition? Children are welcome to join in on the fun and will be provided with a selection of treats that we’re sure they’ll love. Menu coming soon.

Selected Saturdays in December:

• Saturday 5th December 2026

• Saturday 12th December 2026

Same price as our standard afternoon tea.

Selected Sunday's in December

Get together with friends and family this Christmas time to enjoy a Festive Sunday Lunch freshly prepared for you here at Old Down Estate in our Manor house. Our Festive Sunday Lunch will feature a festive twist with all the traditional trimmings and crackers on the tables with mince pies to finish. We also have a variety of festive desserts to choose from to finish off your lunch the right way.

Selected Sunday's in December:

• Sunday 6th 2026
• Sunday 13th 2026

Price:

Adults
1 Course – £24.95
2 Courses – £28.95

Children (Under 12)
1 Course – £14.00
2 Courses – £18.00

Discover the perfect Christmas gift at Old Down Estate, with our range of gift vouchers. All our gift vouchers are valid for 1 year from the purchase date.