Christmas Markets & Events in Dorset

Interested in Christmas events in Dorset?

Then you’re in luck, there are all sorts of exciting Christmas events planned for this year.

From Christmas markets and festive wreath making workshops to pantomimes and carol concerts, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

So whether you are searching for Christmas events in Christchurch, Weymouth, Charmouth, Sherborne, or anywhere else in Dorset, you’ll be feeling festive in no time.

If you’re organising your own Christmas event, you can spread the word by adding it to The Tourist Trail using our ‘upload your event‘ form. Otherwise, read on to find out about all the best Dorset Christmas events…

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Starts

Mar

Expires

Mar

Visit The Museum Of Curiosities, Coffee Bar Whilst Enjoying The Exhibits

Curiosities Museum: Exhibits, Coffee Bar Experience museum exhibits, browse the gift shop, and unwind with coffee while enjoying live TV screens. Join us for a delightful visit!

All tickets: £8.00

The Museum Of Curiosities Nottingham
75-77 Derby Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire, ng1 5ba

Starts

May

Expires

Oct

Blake’s Beach Bar & Terrace Opening Weekend

Getting ready for the 2025 season of alfresco dining

Beachcroft Hotel | Bognor Regis
Beachcroft Hotel, Clyde Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 7AH

Starts

Jul

Expires

Jul

Latitude Festival 2025

A weekend of discovery set within the stunning surrounds of Henham Park. Let your curiosity guide you through the very best in music, dance, comedy, poetry, theatre, literature, podcasts, family...

Bunkers Hill Farm | Suffolk
Bunkers Hill Farm, Bramfield, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 9AF

Starts

Jul

Expires

Jul

IPMS BDAC MODEL SHOW

IPMS BDAC Model Show at Boscombe Down Aviation Collection Date: Sunday, 27 July 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Hangar 1 South, Old Sarum Airfield, Salisbury, SP4 6DZ A Must-Visit...

Adults: £11.50 Concessions: (65+, students, disabled, serving members of HM forces with ID): £10.50 + 3 more

Boscombe Down Aviation Collection | Wiltshire
Old Sarum Airfield, Old Sarum, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6DZ

Starts

Jul

Expires

Jul

The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I

The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, always hysterical, brand new Tudor comedie. Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess...

Adult: £21.74 Under 18: £13.16

Hedingham Castle | Essex
Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3DJ

Starts

Jul

Expires

Jul

Trinity Park Mind Body Spirit & Wellbeing Festival 4th year running

East Anglia’s most popular Mind Body Spirit Wellbeing Festival is returning to Trinity Park on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July 2024, 10 am to 5 pm. Focusing on wellness and well-being,...

Trinity Park (Suffolk County Showground),, Ipswich,, Suffolk, IP3 8UH

Starts

Jan

Expires

Dec

Open Everyday

Open Every Day! Looking for a cosy spot to eat, drink, and relax? The Eels Foot Inn is open every day, serving delicious food and drinks in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. 🕒 Food Service...

The Eels Foot Inn | Suffolk
Eelsfoot inn, Eastbridge, Suffolk, Ip16 4sn

Starts

Oct

Expires

Oct

Bonkers For Conkers 2025

We are reaching out to all serious sports men, women, families, children (and their dogs) to be part of our annual daredevil contest of skill and danger: Bonkers For Conkers. There will be 2...

Langham Brewery | West Sussex
The Granary Langham Lane, Petworth, GU289BU

Starts

Jul

Expires

Jul

Summer Air Show

Spend a summer’s evening with us as we open our gates for a fun and relaxed family air show. Experience breath-taking displays of both visiting and Collection aircraft, explore our extensive...

Adult: £42.00 Adult (Member): £36.00 + 1 more

Shuttleworth Collection, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DT

Starts

Oct

Expires

Oct

Murder at The Mansion: A Halloween Murder Mystery Dining Experience

The Plot: Halloween House of Murder What was originally set out to be a conventional, suburban Halloween themed party, quickly becomes a horror in more ways than one when one of the partygoers...

Adult Ticket: £75.00 Bottle of Wine: £22.00

Shuttleworth House, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DT

Starts

Mar

Expires

Mar

Visit The Museum Of Curiosities, Coffee Bar Whilst Enjoying The Exhibits

Curiosities Museum: Exhibits, Coffee Bar Experience museum exhibits, browse the gift shop, and unwind with coffee while enjoying live TV screens. Join us for a delightful visit!

All tickets: £8.00

The Museum Of Curiosities Nottingham
75-77 Derby Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire, ng1 5ba

Starts

May

Expires

Oct

Blake’s Beach Bar & Terrace Opening Weekend

Getting ready for the 2025 season of alfresco dining

Beachcroft Hotel | Bognor Regis
Beachcroft Hotel, Clyde Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 7AH

Starts

Jul

Expires

Jul

Latitude Festival 2025

A weekend of discovery set within the stunning surrounds of Henham Park. Let your curiosity guide you through the very best in music, dance, comedy, poetry, theatre, literature, podcasts, family...

Bunkers Hill Farm | Suffolk
Bunkers Hill Farm, Bramfield, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 9AF

Starts

Jul

Expires

Jul

IPMS BDAC MODEL SHOW

IPMS BDAC Model Show at Boscombe Down Aviation Collection Date: Sunday, 27 July 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Hangar 1 South, Old Sarum Airfield, Salisbury, SP4 6DZ A Must-Visit...

Adults: £11.50 Concessions: (65+, students, disabled, serving members of HM forces with ID): £10.50 + 3 more

Boscombe Down Aviation Collection | Wiltshire
Old Sarum Airfield, Old Sarum, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6DZ

Starts

Jul

Expires

Jul

The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I

The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, always hysterical, brand new Tudor comedie. Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess...

Adult: £21.74 Under 18: £13.16

Hedingham Castle | Essex
Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3DJ

Starts

Jul

Expires

Jul

Trinity Park Mind Body Spirit & Wellbeing Festival 4th year running

East Anglia’s most popular Mind Body Spirit Wellbeing Festival is returning to Trinity Park on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July 2024, 10 am to 5 pm. Focusing on wellness and well-being,...

Trinity Park (Suffolk County Showground),, Ipswich,, Suffolk, IP3 8UH

Starts

Jan

Expires

Dec

Open Everyday

Open Every Day! Looking for a cosy spot to eat, drink, and relax? The Eels Foot Inn is open every day, serving delicious food and drinks in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. 🕒 Food Service...

The Eels Foot Inn | Suffolk
Eelsfoot inn, Eastbridge, Suffolk, Ip16 4sn

Starts

Oct

Expires

Oct

Bonkers For Conkers 2025

We are reaching out to all serious sports men, women, families, children (and their dogs) to be part of our annual daredevil contest of skill and danger: Bonkers For Conkers. There will be 2...

Langham Brewery | West Sussex
The Granary Langham Lane, Petworth, GU289BU

Starts

Jul

Expires

Jul

Summer Air Show

Spend a summer’s evening with us as we open our gates for a fun and relaxed family air show. Experience breath-taking displays of both visiting and Collection aircraft, explore our extensive...

Adult: £42.00 Adult (Member): £36.00 + 1 more

Shuttleworth Collection, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DT

Starts

Oct

Expires

Oct

Murder at The Mansion: A Halloween Murder Mystery Dining Experience

The Plot: Halloween House of Murder What was originally set out to be a conventional, suburban Halloween themed party, quickly becomes a horror in more ways than one when one of the partygoers...

Adult Ticket: £75.00 Bottle of Wine: £22.00

Shuttleworth House, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DT

Starts

Mar

Expires

Mar

Visit The Museum Of Curiosities, Coffee Bar Whilst Enjoying The Exhibits

Curiosities Museum: Exhibits, Coffee Bar Experience museum exhibits, browse the gift shop, and unwind with coffee while enjoying live TV screens. Join us for a delightful visit!

All tickets: £8.00

The Museum Of Curiosities Nottingham
75-77 Derby Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire, ng1 5ba

Starts

May

Expires

Oct

Blake’s Beach Bar & Terrace Opening Weekend

Getting ready for the 2025 season of alfresco dining

Beachcroft Hotel | Bognor Regis
Beachcroft Hotel, Clyde Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 7AH

Starts

Jul

Expires

Jul

Latitude Festival 2025

A weekend of discovery set within the stunning surrounds of Henham Park. Let your curiosity guide you through the very best in music, dance, comedy, poetry, theatre, literature, podcasts, family...

Bunkers Hill Farm | Suffolk
Bunkers Hill Farm, Bramfield, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 9AF

Starts

Jul

Expires

Jul

IPMS BDAC MODEL SHOW

IPMS BDAC Model Show at Boscombe Down Aviation Collection Date: Sunday, 27 July 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Hangar 1 South, Old Sarum Airfield, Salisbury, SP4 6DZ A Must-Visit...

Adults: £11.50 Concessions: (65+, students, disabled, serving members of HM forces with ID): £10.50 + 3 more

Boscombe Down Aviation Collection | Wiltshire
Old Sarum Airfield, Old Sarum, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6DZ

Starts

Jul

Expires

Jul

The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I

The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, always hysterical, brand new Tudor comedie. Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess...

Adult: £21.74 Under 18: £13.16

Hedingham Castle | Essex
Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3DJ

Starts

Jul

Expires

Jul

Trinity Park Mind Body Spirit & Wellbeing Festival 4th year running

East Anglia’s most popular Mind Body Spirit Wellbeing Festival is returning to Trinity Park on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July 2024, 10 am to 5 pm. Focusing on wellness and well-being,...

Trinity Park (Suffolk County Showground),, Ipswich,, Suffolk, IP3 8UH

Starts

Jan

Expires

Dec

Open Everyday

Open Every Day! Looking for a cosy spot to eat, drink, and relax? The Eels Foot Inn is open every day, serving delicious food and drinks in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. 🕒 Food Service...

The Eels Foot Inn | Suffolk
Eelsfoot inn, Eastbridge, Suffolk, Ip16 4sn

Starts

Oct

Expires

Oct

Bonkers For Conkers 2025

We are reaching out to all serious sports men, women, families, children (and their dogs) to be part of our annual daredevil contest of skill and danger: Bonkers For Conkers. There will be 2...

Langham Brewery | West Sussex
The Granary Langham Lane, Petworth, GU289BU

Starts

Jul

Expires

Jul

Summer Air Show

Spend a summer’s evening with us as we open our gates for a fun and relaxed family air show. Experience breath-taking displays of both visiting and Collection aircraft, explore our extensive...

Adult: £42.00 Adult (Member): £36.00 + 1 more

Shuttleworth Collection, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DT

Starts

Oct

Expires

Oct

Murder at The Mansion: A Halloween Murder Mystery Dining Experience

The Plot: Halloween House of Murder What was originally set out to be a conventional, suburban Halloween themed party, quickly becomes a horror in more ways than one when one of the partygoers...

Adult Ticket: £75.00 Bottle of Wine: £22.00

Shuttleworth House, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DT

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