22 November Cirencester Christmas Lights Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, the interior designer, will officially switch on the town's lights, from 6.30pm. There will also be performers on stage from 5pm, street entertainment and late night shopping. 22 November to 1 January All Wrapped Up The Gallery @ The Guild’s festive exhibition in Chipping Campden features gifts to suit all budgets, including limited edition prints, original art, handmade ceramics, sculpture and much more. Held Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Tel: 07870 417144 29 November to 2 December Tetbury Festive Weekend Wallace & Gromit creator Nick Park will be switching on Tetbury's Christmas lights with live music and street entertainment at 6pm on the Thursday; a Christmas shopping spectacular from 9.30am to 5.30pm on the Friday; the St Nicholas Market from 10am to 12.30pm on the Saturday; plus the Christmas Craft Fair and carols around the tree from 4pm on the Sunday. 30 November to 23 December Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt Arboretum This annual event features an enchanted wood, choirs and carol singing, shopping, seasonal dining and an appearance from Father Christmas. Tel: (01666) 880220 7 December Victorian Late Night Christmas Shopping Bourton-on-the-Water's annual event, will see Father Christmas lighting the Christmas tree in the river at 6pm, traditional Punch & Judy shows and roundabout rides, candy floss and a pig roast, as well as an array of shops staying open until 9pm. 15 November to 27 November 14 Days of Christmas Fourteen contemporary artists and designers will be exhibiting and selling their work, including handmade designer jewellery, small paintings, prints, ceramics, glass and textiles, at the Gardens Gallery in Montpellier Gardens from 10am to 5pm. The perfect opportunity to pick up a unique gift. 16 November to 2 December Cheltenham Christmas market Around 60 decorated wooden chalets will be selling a wide range of high quality crafts and gifts. Tel (01242) 522878 24 November Cheltenham Christmas Lights and Festive Parade Soap-star Richard Fleeshman will be switching on Cheltenham's Christmas lights at the Regent Arcade and Beechwood Shopping Centre, before Santa's parade to Imperial Gardens. 30 November to 12 January Dick Whittington Oh yes it is panto season in the county and Dick Whittington, Gloucestershire's own local boy made good, will be on stage at the Everyman Theatre, promising a thigh-slapping performance for all the family. Tel: (01242) 572573 5 December Christmas Carolcade The annual Christmas Carolcade at Bacon Theatre, featuring puppets and local children's choirs, as well music and drama from the Salvation Army, will be compered by football legend Sir Geoff Hurst. Tel: (01242) 258002 22 December Merry Xmas Everybody A Christmas knees up like no other is promised at Cheltenham Town Hall with original festive rockers Slade, plus Mud and cover band T.Rextasy. Tel: (01242) 227979 15 November Gloucester Christmas Lights and Festive Parade Starting at 6.30pm, Father Christmas and real live reindeer will be winding through the city streets from College Court, before switching on Gloucester's Christmas lights. 15 November to 6 January Gloucester Open Air Ice Rink Get your skates on for another year of icy delights in Gloucesterís Kingís Square, when the open air rink opens once again. Tel: (01452) 396572 1 December Big Laugh Café Christmas Special Comedians Sean Collins, Kerry Godliman and Gavin Webster are set to bring a feast of festive merriment to the Guildhall. Doors open at 9pm, for over 18s only. Tel: (01452) 503050 8 to 24 December Santa's Onboard Grotto Enjoy a family cruise from the National Waterways Museum and meet Santa in his onboard grotto. Mince pies and mulled wine will warm parents and presents for the children mean smiles all round. Tel: (01452) 318200 15 December Gloucester Cathedral Choir Concert Listen to the famous Gloucester Cathedral Choir in the magnificent setting of the Cathedral, for an awe-inspiring Christmas concert of carols. Tel: (01452) 528095 25 to 26 November Berkeley Castle Charity Christmas Fayre Featuring quality crafts and gifts throughout the castle, as well the chance to meet Father Christmas in his grotto, sip mulled wine and indulge in festive snacks. Tel: (01453) 810332 1 December Under the Edge Christmas Craft Fair The Wotton-under-Edge arts centre will once again play host to its popular craft fair, where visitors can pick up handmade cards, decorations and unique gifts from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. Tel: 07791323869 1 to 29 December A 'Christmas Feast' the Guild Gallery, Painswick A sumptuous menu of designer crafts for you to buy this Christmas. Come and pick up a unique gift. Tel (01452) 814745 4 December The Nutcracker The Vienna Festival Ballet company will be performing the magical family favourite The Nutcracker, a treat for all ages at Stroud Subscription Rooms. Tel: (01453) 760900 7 December Christmas Lights Father Christmas will switch on Stroud's Christmas lights with help from local carol singers and handbell ringers. Tel: (01453) 762817 7 to 9 December Castle by Candlelight Meet Father Christmas in his grotto, enjoy carols in the Great Hall, and have mince pies and mulled wine in the candlelit Berkeley Castle, between 5pm and 8.30pm. Tel: (01453) 810332 25 November to 9 December Tewkesbury is Celebrating Christmas The town is full of festive spirit with a calendar of events for all to enjoy. Visit www.tewkesbury.gov.uk for the full list of Christmassy entertainment on offer. 30 Nov to 2 December Ice Magic Enjoy the fun of ice skating in the heart of Tewkesbury! Open Friday from 2pm until 8pm, then on Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 6pm when you will be entertained by street performers and fire jugglers as you glide across the ice. 1 December Tewkesbury Abbey Christmas Fayre Pick up some unusual presents, between 10am and 4pm. Tel: (01684) 850959 5 December Celebration of Christmas concert The Pied Piper Appeal will be hosting their annual concert at Tewkesbury Abbey, with a line-up of live music from Tewkesbury Town Band and carols courtesy of local choirs it offers the perfect opportunity for a festive sing along. Tel: 08454 226119 9 December Out of the Hat Come to the first event at Tewkesbury's new heritage and visitor centre at the beautifully restored Hat Shop – one of the town's oldest buildings. Between 10.30am and 1.30pm join artist Rosemary Sault in a workshop creating Christmas decorations from 17th century materials. Tel: (01684) 272096 15 and 16 December Christmas at the Castle, Sudeley Castle 11am to 4pm Discover fine foods and luxurious gifts from local traders, while listening to carols from the Jenny Wren Choir or festive fables from the Midnight Storytellers. Tel: (01242) 604244 19 December English Symphony Orchestra Concert A Christmas-themed concert from the world renowned orchestra will take place at Tewkesbury Abbey, from 7.30pm. Tel: (01684) 850959