Christ Church in Swindon's Old Town throws open its door to celebrate the birth of Christ with a host of services traditional and modern over the Christmas period.

On Sunday December 23 there is a traditional candlelit Lessons and Carols service with robed choir singing from 6.30pm.

On Christmas Eve at 4pm the church is hosting a Crib Service with King William Street Primary School pupils, led by Simon Stevenette.

Midnight Mass is at 11.30pm on Christmas Eve led by Simon Stevenette with Norma McKemey preaching

Bright and early on Christmas Day there is Holy Communion at 8am led by Simon Stevenette with a Family Holy Communion service at 10am led by Daphne Hardwick, preaching by Simon Stevenette

Watchnight Holy Communion is on New Year's Eve at 11pm. Bring some nibbles and drink to share while enjoying the fireworks at midnight.