Charlies Big Christmas Weekend

Christmas shopping PLUS a Santa visit? Sounds good to us!

Charlies in Cheltenham is hosting a Big Christmas Weekend, with free festive activities for children, food tastings, live music and the chance for shoppers to win their entire basket.

Charlies Big Christmas Weekend 2026, Cheltenham

• Date: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026

• Time: Saturday 9am to 6pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm

• Cost: FREE entry and festive activities

• Location: Charlies, Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham, GL51 9AA

Charlies is kicking off the festive season with two days of Christmas activities, special offers and entertainment at its Cheltenham store.

Santa and his cheeky elves will be making an appearance, giving children the chance to meet Father Christmas and have a photo taken.

Plus there's more happening around the store, including:

• Free food tastings

• Live music

• Glitter tattoos for children

• Festive photo opportunities

• Christmas shopping offers across the store

Every hour throughout the weekend, one shopper will win their entire shopping basket for free. Whether you're picking up Christmas decorations, gifts or everyday essentials, that's a rather nice bonus if your name gets picked!

The store will also have special offers on Christmas products, clothing, footwear, gardening supplies, tools and DIY essentials.

Entry is free, so you can pop along for the festive activities while getting a head start on your Christmas shopping.