Christmas officially arrives in Cheltenham this year on Thursday 16th November.

Head into the town centre between 4 - 7pm where can enjoy a whole host of entertainment. Choirs, dancers and ice skaters will be joined by juggling elves, stilt-walking angels and even a polar bear!

• Local choirs include The Rock Choir, Got2Sing, Sing for Supper, Cheltenham Children’s Choir and i-Sing Choir.
• Janet Marshall Dance Studios will be bringing the dancing.
• Christmas Characters joining the fun include Pip the Polar Bear, The Dapper Chaps, stilt-walking angels & elves on penny farthings!
• Get some Christmas shopping done with many shops opening late on Thursdays
• Watch as the lights turn on around town - we can't wait to see this year's displays!

Performances will be taking place across the town on the High Street, near Cambray Place; outside M&S; The Promenade, near Cavendish House, near the Quadrangle and Montpellier Street.

Watch in awe as the spectacular Bristol Figure Skaters wow onlookers with their impressive winter holiday-themed ice-skating routine at the Cheltenham Ice Rink at 5.30pm – 6pm.

Thursday 16th November
4 - 7pm

Picture credit: Visit Cheltenham