Gloucester Quays posted on Facebook: “We are sorry to announce that this weekend’s Christmas Market (7 and 8 December) is now cancelled.”
It added: “The extreme weather forecast for Saturday and Sunday from Storm Darragh expects wind speeds to exceed 60mph.”
Festive light shows at Westonbirt, Clevedon, Swindon and Langport, are also not going ahead as the weather alert poses a “danger to life”.
Events that have been cancelled this weekend include:
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Gloucester Quays Christmas Market, Gloucestershire
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Street Festive Market, Somerset
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Wells Market, Somerset
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Stonehouse Goodwill Festival, Gloucestershire
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Swindon Enchanted Gardens Light Trail
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Clevedon Light up the Lake, Somerset
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Frome Market, Somerset
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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.