Carols by Candlelight

Carols by Candlelight returns to St Mary's Church in Lydiard Tregoze this December, with two services on Tuesday 8 and Tuesday 22 December, both starting at 6.00pm. It's a traditional service of lessons and carols celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, held in a church with a thousand years of history behind it. The church makes it clear that all are welcome, so it's one of those evenings you can bring the whole family along to.

It's not a standalone thing, either. The service is part of Lydiard Park's wider festive programme, which fills December with seasonal events across Lydiard House Museum and the Lydiard Park Hotel. If you're already out that way, there are festive guided tours of the State Rooms to fit in, and for those who fancy something more active, the Santa v Rudolph Run is a charity event that pulls in a crowd. There's also a New Year's Eve Party to see the year out, so the park stays busy well into January.

Between the two dates, you've got a choice of when to go: the 8th if you want to get your Christmas singing in early, or the 22nd if you're waiting until closer to the big day. Both start at 6.00pm at St Mary's Church, Lydiard Tregoze, in Swindon.