Storm Darragh: Red wind warning sees cancellations in the West

Posted by author December 6, 2024 Travel

Bath Christmas Market posted on Facebook: “We take the safety of the public, stall holders and our staff seriously. With this in mind and the Met Office forecast of winds exceeding 60mph from Storm Darragh we have taken the decision not to open Bath Christmas Market tomorrow, Saturday 7 December.”

Gloucester Quays has said its Christmas market would not be open on the 7 and 8 December due to the high winds.

Festive light shows at Westonbirt, Clevedon, Swindon and Langport are not going ahead as the weather alert poses a “danger to life”.

The Bristol Zoo Project will also be closed due to the weather warning.

“The Festive Thank You event will now take place on Sunday 15 December,” the zoo said.

Events that have been cancelled this weekend include:

Bath Christmas Market, Somerset
Santas on a Bike, ride from Bristol to Charlton Farm
Gloucester Quays Christmas Market, Gloucestershire
Street Festive Market, Somerset
Wells Market, Somerset
Christmas at Westonbirt Trail, Gloucestershire
Stonehouse Goodwill Festival, Gloucestershire
Swindon Enchanted Gardens Light Trail
Clevedon Light up the Lake, Somerset
Frome Market, Somerset
Winchcombe Market, Gloucestershire

Longleat in Wiltshire – which is currently hosting its Festival of Light, has also told customers it will close for the day on Saturday to “to ensure people are kept safe”.

“We know this will be disappointing and we will be contacting you shortly by email to outline alternatives for you to consider,” a spokesperson said.