In the winter, getting away from it all and having a break is a great way to lift your spirits, and in the run up to the festive season it is a fantastic time to go for a trip and really get into the Christmas spirit. Stroud, the pretty and vibrant town in the heart of the Cotswolds is a great location for a winter escape – there are plenty of places to stay, from charming local cottages to luxurious places like this spa breaks Stroud based hotel https://hatherleymanor.com/the-spa/spa-breaks-cotswolds/stroud/
If you are looking for events in the area over the festive season, there is plenty going on – here are some things to do in the Stroud area to get you into the Christmas spirit…
Christmas Shopping
From the 18th – 20th December, the town holds a Christmas market in the Cornhill market square. This is a great place to find last minute gifts as well as locally produced food and drink for the festive season.
Family Fun
For family activities, head to the Museum in the Park where you will find the festive fun event. With plenty of things to keep kids amused with a Christmas theme, including arts and crafts and a winter plant hunt.
Lights and Songs
For a really traditional Christmas event, go to St Laurence’s church where they hold the Christmas tree festival. There are lots of trees decorated by the local community and also live music to sing along to.
