Ellenborough Park Christmas Fireworks | Santa's Grotto | Real Reindeer, Cheltenham

Ellenborough Park Christmas Fireworks Spectacular

Celebrate the festive season with an unforgettable evening of Christmas magic at the beautiful Ellenborough Park. Enjoy festive entertainment, delicious food and drink, Christmas market stalls, Santa's grotto, real reindeer and a spectacular musical fireworks display in one of Gloucestershire's most prestigious settings.

Date: Friday, 18 December 2026
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Reindeer Depart: 7:00pm
Fireworks Display: 7:15pm

Venue: Ellenborough Park, Southam Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 3NJ

Event Highlights
Meet Santa

Children will have the opportunity to meet Santa in his grotto, have their photograph taken and receive a small Christmas gift.

Meet Santa's Real Reindeer

Meet two of Santa's real reindeer, who will be at the event from the moment the gates open until 7:00pm. Be sure to visit them before they head off to prepare for Christmas Eve.

The Christmas Dubs Return

The ever-popular Christmas Dubs will once again be joining us with their incredible festive vehicles, proudly raising funds for The Grand Appeal - The Bristol Children's Hospital Charity.

The Christmas Musical Fireworks Spectacular

As darkness falls, enjoy a spectacular 10-minute musical fireworks display, perfectly choreographed to a festive soundtrack featuring everyone's favourite Christmas classics.

The display begins promptly at 7:15pm, providing a magical finale to your evening.

Food & Drink

Enjoy a fantastic selection of freshly prepared food alongside premium drinks, including fine wines, champagne, spirits and soft drinks, ensuring there's something for everyone throughout the evening.

Christmas Market

Browse a wonderful selection of festive market stalls featuring handmade gifts, seasonal treats, Christmas decorations and local independent traders - perfect for finding those last-minute Christmas presents.

Family Attractions

A selection of smaller funfair rides and attractions will also be available throughout the evening for younger visitors and families to enjoy.

Tickets, Access & Parking

Tickets for this event are available by advance booking only through this platform. Please do not travel to the venue expecting to purchase tickets on the gate.

Parking is limited, so we strongly encourage guests to car-share wherever possible.

Stay the Night

Make your Christmas celebration even more memorable with a luxury overnight stay at Ellenborough Park.

Guests attending the event can enjoy 20% off overnight accommodation by using the exclusive promotional code CHASE20 when booking their room.

With limited availability during the festive season, we recommend booking early to secure your preferred accommodation.