Event Location: Kerry Suite at the Bowood Hotel Spa and Golf Resort between Calne and Chippenham

16:00 01/12/2025
to 15:00 02/12/2025

Christmas gets into full swing at
Bowood Festive Food and Gift Fair

SHOPPERS can plunge themselves into the Christmas spirit amid atmospheric surroundings at the Bowood Festive Food and Gift Fair on Monday December 1 and Tuesday December 2.

The popular annual fair takes place in the Kerry Suite at the Bowood Hotel Spa and Golf Resort between Calne and Chippenham and is not only a place to find unique gifts and locally produced food and drink, it also raises vital funds for the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust, says Director Jennie Shaw.

The charity works in partnership with Wiltshire Police with three operators visiting homes across Wiltshire and Swindon to offer free practical home security measures for people over 60, those at risk of domestic abuse or over 18 with a registered disability.

It also has a team of Stay Safe Online volunteers who visit clients in their homes and give talks to groups about preventing online fraud.

“I always know when Christmas is around the corner because we start planning this wonderfully seasonal event,” said Jennie. “The fair is a wonderful early celebration because within the setting of Bowood’s hotel, with the music, carols and the buzz of everyone shopping, you really get a sense of the season.

“The money raised by the fair will go such a long way to continuing to support the safety and wellbeing of older people and will allow them to enjoy the festive period too.”

The Monday evening’s preview event runs from 4pm to 8pm at just £15 per ticket. Visitors will be greeted with a glass of wine and canapes, as well as atmospheric music and carols in the Kerry Suite.

The fair is open again at 9am on Tuesday December 2 and will be running through to 3pm – providing another chance to meet up with friends to shop, have coffee or lunch in the hotel's Shelburne Restaurant to share Christmas plans and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

“As ever we are blessed with a full range of amazing stall holders selling a wide variety of products,” said Jennie. “Whether you’re looking for stocking fillers, leather goods, festive food, inspiration for important family members or just to spoil yourself then rest assured we have thought of everything.

“We are indebted to Bowood and the Lansdowne family for their continued support of this event, it really is one of the highlights of our calendar.”

Tickets are available online at www.wiltshirebobbyvan.org.uk/future-events with a special two-for-one offer on £5 tickets for Tuesday December 2.

For further details contact Gary Lawrence on 07866 422308 or gary@meadowcomms.co.uk