Festive Treats in the Cotswolds this Christmas

With carol singers, pantomimes, Winter Wonderlands and visits from Santa, the Cotswolds are a great place to soak up the festive spirit this Christmas time. Make sure you dont miss out! Sleeping Beauty at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham 27th November 9th January Promising good old fashioned entertainment this family friendly panto is not to be missed GWR Santa specials Runs every weekend in December. Take a train ride between Toddington and Winchcombe to meet the man of the moment and his helpers. Christmas Day swim at Sandford Park, Cheltenham Whilst most of us are thinking about how to get the turkey in the oven, others will be braving the freezing waters at Cheltenhams Lido. Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt Father Christmas, Carol singers, mince pies, roast chestnuts and mulled wine on the background of this enchanting forest lit up at night. Santa Cruises from the National Waterways Musuem, Gloucester Enjoy a cruise along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal and meet Santa in his grotto. Berkeley Castle by Candlelight 4th, 5th & 6th December 2009. Explore Berkeley Castle under the glow of candle light and meet Father Christmas. Cinderella at the Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury 28th November 2009 3rd January 2010 Traditional family panto fun, combining plenty of booing, hissing and a fabulous script from the writers of the Tweenies. Click here for details of our Cotswold cottages