Every year, a few weeks before Christmas, the
shops, pubs and cafes of Cheddar open late one evening. It's
an ideal opportunity to buy unusual gifts whilst enjoying the
festive atmosphere.
A typical schedule involves a firework launch,
choirs and bands dotted around the village, candlelit
tours of the caves, with the Lower Gorge and much of the village
decked out with Christmas trees and lights. There are normally
pig roasts at two or three of Cheddar's pubs, a farmer's market
and a prize draw. The Tourist Information Centre is also open
till late. Santa usually puts in an appearance too! Why not come
in fancy dress, bring candles and torches!
Click here to
see the event flyer for the 2006 Festive Night from
Friday 1st December.
Contact Caroline
at Cheddar Parish Council for more details of the 2007
event.
If you want to come along, and
need somewhere to stay - perhaps to make a weekend of it - hop
over to the Accommodation
page and book early as rooms go fast.
If you are unable to
attend on the day, don't worry, most shops are still open as
normal on other days and the Christmas decorations and lights
are up throughout the village and lower Gorge right through
December and New Year. Gorge Bus tours run through the Christmas
holiday period.