🎄 What's On at Willsbridge Mill
November & December 2026
Christmas is coming to Willsbridge Mill, and we're getting ready for a wonderful few months of festive fun, family activities, creativity and a little bit of magic!
Whether you're looking for outdoor adventures with the children, a chance to get crafty with friends, something a little spooky or a magical meeting with Santa, there's plenty happening at the Mill this November and December.
Take a look at what's coming up and book your place!
🦦 Otters of the Mill – Forest School
Join Otters of the Mill for outdoor adventures, exploring, discovering and plenty of family fun.
Upcoming sessions:
Saturday 14th November
Saturday 28th November
Saturday 19th December
Perfect for little explorers aged 1–8, with grown-ups joining in for free.
Book your session:
https://otters-of-the-mill.classforkids.io
🧶 Knit One Sip One
Fancy a little creative time and some friendly company?
Knit One Sip One is a relaxed get-together where you can bring along your knitting, crochet or other craft project, enjoy a cuppa and have a chat.
Our next session is 4th November, with more dates to follow.
🌿 Christmas Wreath-Making Workshops
Get into the festive spirit with Jane from Rosy Posy Bespoke Florist and create your very own beautiful Christmas wreath.
All materials are provided, and you'll also enjoy warm mulled apple and a delicious mince pie. You're welcome to bring your own fizz if you fancy a festive tipple!
Workshop dates:
Tuesday 24th November | 10am–12pm
Friday 27th November | 7pm–9pm
Tuesday 1st December | 10am–12pm
Friday 4th December | 7pm–9pm
£49.95 per person.
Take your finished wreath home and enjoy it throughout the festive season.
Book your place:
https://WreathworkshopatWillsbridgeMill.eventbrite.com
👻 Haunting Nights – 13th November
Something a little different is coming to Willsbridge Mill!
Join Haunting Nights for a ghost hunt and discover whether there's more to our historic mill than meets the eye.
Find out more and book:
https://hauntingnights.co.uk/event/willsbridge-mill-ghost-hunt-bristol-gloucestershire/
🎸 Rock Out Baby – Every Friday
Little ones can enjoy music, movement, dancing and plenty of fun with Rock Out Baby!
A brilliant opportunity to get moving, make some noise and have fun together.
Find local sessions and book:
https://rockoutbaby.com/bristol-south-glos/
🎅 Visits with Santa – 19th & 20th December
Christmas wouldn't be complete without a visit from the big man himself!
Join Santa and his elves for a magical Christmas adventure at Willsbridge Mill.
Your visit begins at Elf HQ, where you'll meet Santa's busy little elves before following them to Santa's Workshop. Settle down for a festive story before it's time to meet Santa himself!
Every child will receive:
A personal visit with Santa
A special Christmas gift bag
A personalised Nice List certificate, stamped by Santa
Plenty of photo opportunities to capture those special memories
Dates: Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th December
Tickets: £18.95 per child
Please arrive at Elf HQ 10 minutes before your booked slot. Late arrivals cannot be admitted and missed slots cannot be transferred.
Book your magical visit:
https://Visits-with-Santa-Willsbridge.eventbrite.com
❤️ Come and enjoy Christmas at the Mill!
We look forward to welcoming you over the festive season. While you're visiting, why not pop into the café for a coffee, enjoy something delicious to eat, explore our gift shop or take a walk around our beautiful surroundings
Halloween What’s On!
🗓️ Week Commencing 26th October
🧪 Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
🎃 Halloween Workshops
Slime School – 10am & 12pm (5+)
Halloween Crafting – 11am & 1pm (all ages)
📍 Middle Floor of the Mill
🎟️ Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-workshops-tickets-1998536607793
🎵 Friday
👶 Rock Out Baby with Ella – Halloween Special
A fun-filled Halloween music session for babies and toddlers.
📍 Middle Floor of the Mill
🎟️ Book here: https://rockoutbaby.com/bristol-south-glos/
🛍️ Friday
👗 Charley's Finds Pop-Up Shop
Browse preloved, vintage and sustainable clothing.
📍 In the Gift Shop
🌿 Saturday 31st October
🧡 Kingfishers Forest School – Halloween Special
A magical woodland adventure with spooky seasonal fun.
🎟️ Book here: - Link to come!
🎃 Saturday 31st October | 10:30am–12pm
🌼 Little Pumpkin Foragers Workshop with Rosy Posy Florist
Create your own beautiful autumn pumpkin arrangement.
📍 Middle Floor of the Mill
🎟️ Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-pumpkin-foragers-tickets-2002517550901?aff=oddtdtcreator
Whether your little monsters love getting messy, exploring the woods, dancing to music or getting crafty, there's something happening all week at the Mill! 🧡
📍 Willsbridge Mill Café
🐾 Dog friendly | 🌿 Beautiful walks | ☕ Great coffee | 😋 Delicious food
Summer Workshops at Willsbridge Mill
Looking for fun, creative activities to keep the children entertained this summer?
Join us at Willsbridge Mill for our exciting Summer Workshops, led by Jess and Cordy from Valid Art. Running for 6 weeks throughout the summer holidays, our workshops are perfect for children aged 5+ and are designed to inspire creativity, imagination and a love of nature.
Choose from three fantastic workshops:
🧪 Slime School (Mondays)
Mix, stretch and create a variety of colourful slimes, including glitter and glow-in-the-dark slime, to take home.
🎨 Mini Artists Club (Wednesdays)
Explore exciting art techniques such as bubble painting, splatter monsters and leaf printing, with a different masterpiece to take home.
🐦 Bird Feeder Workshop (Thursdays)
Create and decorate your own bird feeder using recycled plastic milk bottles before taking it home to help feed local wildlife.
Workshop Information
Ages 5+
45-minute sessions
4 sessions available each day
£6.50 per child
Running for 6 weeks from 27th July
Whether your child loves getting messy, creating artwork or helping nature, there's a workshop they'll love.
Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.
Willsbridge Mil Annual Duck Race 2026
What Is the Willsbridge Mill Duck Race?
The Willsbridge Mill Duck Race is a fun, family-friendly community event where hundreds of bright yellow rubber ducks race down the brook to the finish line!
Each race features 200 numbered ducks released into the water at the same time. If you’ve bought a duck, you’re assigned a number — and if your duck crosses the line first (or places!), you win!
With two race times each day, plus stalls, food, crafts and plenty of riverside fun, it’s a brilliant day out for all ages. Simply choose your race, pick your lucky duck and come along to cheer it on!
Blood Cancer UK Bingo Night
🎉🩷 BINGO NIGHT FOR A BRILLIANT CAUSE 🩷🎉
Join us for a fun-filled Bingo Night at Willsbridge Mill in support of Blood Cancer UK 💙
We’re raising funds to help Lara & Jacki take the leap with their skydive — and you can help just by coming along for a great night out!
🎱 Classic bingo fun
🍺 Bruhaha Microbrewery on the bar
🍔 Food truck on site
❤️ 20% of every ticket sold goes into the fundraising pot
📅 Sunday 22nd February 2026
🕡 6:30–9:30pm
📍 Willsbridge Mill, Bristol
🎟️ £7.50 per person (cards & pen included)
👥 Teams of 2–6 people
Grab your friends, grab a drink, shout BINGO! and enjoy a feel-good evening for an incredible cause ✨
👉 Tickets available now – don’t miss out!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bingo-night-lara-jacki-blood-cancer-uk-fundraiser-tickets-1977166511259
Meet Santa at Willsbridge Mill
🎅✨ Meet Santa at Willsbridge Mill! ✨🎅
Step into the magic of Christmas this December as Santa returns to his cosy Forest Grotto at Willsbridge Mill! 🌲💫
📅 Saturday 20th & Monday 22nd December
🕥 10:30am – 3:30pm (bookable in 5-minute intervals)
Each child will enjoy a personal visit with Santa, receive a special gift, and be given two baubles to take to our Decoration Station on the middle floor — one for your tree at home and one for our community Christmas tree. 🎁🎨🎄
✨ While you’re here:
💝 Luxury Gift Wrapping Service at the Valid Art Shop (11am–3pm)
🍔 Food trucks serving festive bites
🍺 Bruhaha Brewery pouring local favourites
💆♀ Mini Reiki or Indian Head Massage with Goddess Haven — £10 (20th Dec only)
It’s a day full of magic, creativity, and Christmas cheer for the whole family. ❤
Breakfast with Hanney, Dannie & Anny Elves!
🎄✨ Breakfast with Hanney, Dannie & Anny Elves! ✨🎄
Our favourite Christmas elves are back at Willsbridge Mill — and they’re ready to spread some serious festive cheer! 🧝♀🧝♂💫
Join Hanney, Dannie & Anny for a magical morning filled with breakfast, stories, giggles and Christmas sparkle! 🎅☕🍳
✨ Enjoy a delicious breakfast in The Coffee Mill Café
📖 Hear festive stories read by the elves
🎁 Every child receives a sweet treat gift
🎄 Perfect for families and little believers in Christmas magic
📅 Sunday 21st December
📍 Willsbridge Mill
🕰 Choose your sitting:
🍳 10:30am
🍳 12:30pm
🍳 2:30pm
🎁 Children – £15 (includes breakfast, stories & a sweet treat gift)
☕ Adults – £10 (includes choice of breakfast item & a regular hot drink)
Spaces are limited and this event always sells out fast — so grab your spots early! ❤💚
Bring your Christmas jumpers, your biggest smiles, and get ready for some elf-sized festive fun! 🎅✨
Tickets. See links below for each sitting.
Check out "Breakfast with Hanney, Dannie and Anny Elf" on Eventbrite!
Date: Sun, 21 Dec, 10:30
Location: Willsbridge Mill
Breakfast with Hanney, Dannie and Anny Elf Tickets, Sun, Dec 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM | Eventbrite
Check out "Breakfast with Hanney, Dannie and Anny Elf" on Eventbrite!
Date: Sun, 21 Dec, 12:30
Location: Willsbridge Mill
Breakfast with Hanney, Dannie and Anny Elf Tickets, Sun, Dec 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM | Eventbrite
Check out "Breakfast with Hanney, Dannie and Anny Elf" on Eventbrite!
Date: Sun, 21 Dec, 14:30
Location: Willsbridge Mill
Breakfast with Hanney, Dannie and Anny Elf Tickets, Sun, Dec 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM | Eventbrite
Meet Santa at Willsbridge Mill
🎅✨ Meet Santa at Willsbridge Mill! ✨🎅
Step into the magic of Christmas this December as Santa returns to his cosy Forest Grotto at Willsbridge Mill! 🌲💫
📅 Saturday 20th & Monday 22nd December (see Events page for Monday 22nd December bookings.)
🕥 10:30am – 3:30pm (bookable in 5-minute intervals)
Each child will enjoy a personal visit with Santa, receive a special gift, and be given two baubles to take to our Decoration Station on the middle floor — one for your tree at home and one for our community Christmas tree. 🎁🎨🎄
✨ While you’re here:
💝 Luxury Gift Wrapping Service at the Valid Art Shop (11am–3pm)
🍔 Food trucks serving festive bites
🍺 Bruhaha Brewery pouring local favourites
💆♀ Mini Reiki or Indian Head Massage with Goddess Haven — £10 (20th Dec only)
It’s a day full of magic, creativity, and Christmas cheer for the whole family.
Check out "Santa Meet and Greet" on Eventbrite!
Date: Sat, 20 Dec
Location: Willsbridge Mill
Santa Meet and Greet Tickets, Sat 20 Dec 2025 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
Merry and Made for you
✨🎄 Merry and Made for You 🎄✨
Join us on Saturday 1st November, 4–8pm for a magical evening of Christmas shopping, mulled apple juice, and nibbles as we launch our festive stock! 🎁
✨ Browse our brand-new Christmas collection
✨ Enjoy a complimentary glass of our homemade mulled apple juice & nibbles
✨ Make it personal – have your gifts personalised on the day WHILE YOU WAIT by Hannah at Frilly Bits.
It’s the perfect chance to get a head start on your Christmas shopping, find something truly unique, and soak up the festive spirit.
📍 Valid Art Shop, Willsbridge Mill
💌 Bring your friends for an evening of sparkle, cheer & treats!
#MerryAndMadeForYou #ChristmasAtTheMill #FestiveLaunch
Children's Halloween Disco
Get your costumes ready for a spooktacular evening of dancing, games and Halloween fun! 👻✨
🕷 All ages welcome – bring the whole family!
🎶 Monster tunes, prizes for the best costumes, and plenty of tricks & treats!
Wassail Apple Day
An old Willsbridge mill tradition brought back.
🍎✨ The Tradition of Wassailing ✨🍎
Wassailing is an ancient English custom dating back hundreds of years. Originally, villagers would gather in orchards each winter to sing, dance, and make a joyful noise to “wake” the fruit trees from their slumber. Cider was poured around the roots, toast was hung in the branches for the robins, and everyone joined in with music and cheer to bless the trees and ensure a bountiful harvest.
Over time, wassailing also became a community festivity, with people sharing a warming bowl of spiced cider (the “wassail”) and singing songs door to door.
Our version is a little different, but definitely celebrating all things apple 🍎
By bringing back this tradition, we’re not just celebrating good food and drink – we’re reconnecting with our land, our history, and each other. 🌳🍏🎶
Our family day event on August 16th 2025
Family Day at the Mill
join us for an action packed day with food stalls, barbeque, fancy dress parade, where little fairies, wizards, and magical creatures proudly showed off their costumes.