Category: Customs And Traditions

Saturday 6th December 2025

Press release from Warminster Town Council:

As festive celebrations continue across the town residents are encouraged to shop local this Christmas and support our amazing independent traders, as we continue to work together to keep the town a thriving place to live, work and visit.

25 local businesses have transformed their windows and entered the annual Warminster Town Council Christmas Window Competition with residents now able to vote for their favourite.

Prizes this year include a selection of luxury hampers, awarded to first, second and third place.

All participating retailers have been issued with a “how to vote” poster for their window or premises, with a QR code that will take visitors and residents to the voting page.

For more information and to vote click here: https://bit.ly/3MiVjlE

For more information contact Warminster Town Council, Tel: 01985 214847 or email: admin@warminster-tc.gov.uk

Above: John Loftus Property, George Street, Warminster.

Above: Homemaker, George Street, Warminster.

Above: Warminster Lions Club Bookshop, George Street, Warminster.

Above: David Wiltshire Photography, George Street, Warminster.

Above: Sofa Co. Plus, George Street, Warminster.

Above: Dents, Furnax Lane, Warminster.

Above and below: Wessex MS Therapy Centre Charity Shop, Three Horseshoes Walk, Warminster.

Warminster Lions Club Bookshop, George Street, Warminster.

Saturday 29th November 2025

Press release from Warminster Town Council:

Thousands came out to support an incredible 150 stalls, live entertainment, tasty food and drink at the biggest ever Warminster Independent Christmas Market and Lights Switch-on 2025 on Saturday 29th November.

The well-attended event – organised with the Warminster Business Network, started at 10am with a record number of pitches across the High Street, Market Place and in Weymouth Street, as well as a buzzing Civic Centre market.

With roads closed, a relaxed festive atmosphere allowed visitors to browse stalls and explore our wonderful town centre.

Brilliant entertainment at the top of the Market Place featuring excellent performances from Jane Bennett Singer, Seren, The Full Motley and Brakelight ahead of James Hudson – Vocalist performing a selection of Michael Buble songs.

Visitors to the Civic Centre Christmas Market in Sambourne Road were greeted with a fantastic atmosphere, the Mayor’s Charity Christmas Raffle and multiple local stallholders. The raffle – which featured prizes generously donated by local businesses – raised £700 for Mind Warminster and Open Door Warminster.

Shops across the town also joined in the fun in East Street, Chinns Court, George Street, Silver Street, The Cornmarket and in the Three Horseshoes Walk featuring Comedy Elves and Wish Fairies.

New additions to Warminster including Pixie & Pickle and The Country Whistle in the Market Place were open and welcomed many visitors.

A Warminster Town Council spokesperson said: “Another truly brilliant day for Warminster, the biggest ever, with thousands of people attending this event supporting local businesses and traders.

“We thank the whole community for coming out and supporting this event. Warminster is thriving and we are delighted to host this brilliant event for all.

“Organising the event is a huge task but makes an incredible day for the benefit of Warminster. It was wonderful to see so many people out enjoying our town as well as our establish and new local businesses.

“Thank you so much Warminster, the market traders, musicians and artists who made it such a special day.”

For more information on the Warminster Independent Markets email: events@warminster-tc.gov.uk..

Christmas celebrations continue in Warminster with the launch of Warminster Town Council’s Christmas Window Competition, voting is now open until Wednesday 10th December.

The Full Motley.

Brakelight.

James Hudson – Michael Bublé tribute.