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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Mar

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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

Apr

ACCUMULATED: Escape Room at the Museum

An Exciting Escape Room Challenge at the National Horseracing Museum, Newmarket. Welcome to “Accumulated,” an exhilarating escape room experience where players step into the shadowy world of...

Escape Room session (up to 6 people): £100.00

National Horse Racing Museum | Suffolk
Palace House, Palace Street, Newmarket, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8EP

Starts

Nov

Expires

Nov

Great Chesterford Jewellery Fair

Rural Magpie is delighted to host this fabulous jewellery fair. This exciting event is a unique opportunity for talented jewellery makers to showcase their handcrafted collections, allowing them...

The Chesterfords Community Centre, Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford, Essex, CB10 1NS

Starts

Nov

Expires

Nov

Quiz Night – 13th November

Our light-hearted Quiz Nights will be £27.50 per person which includes a delicious Two Course Meal cooked by our professional chefs and a great laugh with professional quiz master. Teams are...

Adult : £27.50

Suffolk Food Hall
Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich , Suffolk, IP9 2AB

Starts

Dec

Expires

Dec

Festive Quiz Night – 4th December

Festive Special! Our light-hearted Quiz Nights will be £27.50 per person which includes a delicious Two Course Meal cooked by our professional chefs and a great laugh with professional quiz...

Adult : £27.50

Suffolk Food Hall
Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich , Suffolk, IP9 2AB

Starts

Dec

Expires

Dec

Willow Workshop – 7th December

Liz from Lark Valley Willow is back with us for 2026 running some willow weaving workshops. In this workshop Liz will teach you how to weave a beautiful reindeer out of willows, which you will...

Adult : £110.00

Suffolk Food Hall
Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich , Suffolk, IP9 2AB

Starts

Dec

Expires

Dec

Willow Workshop – 8th December AM

Liz from Lark Valley Willow is back with us for 2026 running some willow weaving workshops. In this workshop Liz will teach you how to weave a seasonal items such as Scandi Stars out of willows,...

Adult : £65.00

Suffolk Food Hall
Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich , Suffolk, IP9 2AB

Starts

Dec

Expires

Dec

Willow Workshop – 8th December PM

Liz from Lark Valley Willow is back with us for 2026 running some willow weaving workshops. In this workshop Liz will teach you how to weave seasonal items such as Scandi Stars out of willows,...

Suffolk Food Hall
Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich , Suffolk, IP9 2AB

Starts

Nov

Expires

Nov

Christmas Craft Markets at Stonham Barns

Come along to Stonham Barns for two weekends dedicated for you to start your Christmas shopping. Locally produced gifts and Christmas goodies, children's rides, live music, food and drink. The...

Stonham Barns Park | Retail Village
Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, IP14 6AT

Starts

Nov

Expires

Nov

Thanksgiving 7th Birthday Hogroast

As Duration Brewing mark another loop around the sun it’s time to celebrate with their nearest and dearest. Thanksgiving is their way of giving back and looking at how far we have come –...

Tickets: Free

Duration Brewing | Norfolk
Abbey Farm, River Road, West Acre, Norfolk, PE32 1UA

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

Apr

ACCUMULATED: Escape Room at the Museum

An Exciting Escape Room Challenge at the National Horseracing Museum, Newmarket. Welcome to “Accumulated,” an exhilarating escape room experience where players step into the shadowy world of...

Escape Room session (up to 6 people): £100.00

National Horse Racing Museum | Suffolk
Palace House, Palace Street, Newmarket, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8EP

Starts

Nov

Expires

Nov

Great Chesterford Jewellery Fair

Rural Magpie is delighted to host this fabulous jewellery fair. This exciting event is a unique opportunity for talented jewellery makers to showcase their handcrafted collections, allowing them...

The Chesterfords Community Centre, Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford, Essex, CB10 1NS

Starts

Nov

Expires

Nov

Quiz Night – 13th November

Our light-hearted Quiz Nights will be £27.50 per person which includes a delicious Two Course Meal cooked by our professional chefs and a great laugh with professional quiz master. Teams are...

Adult : £27.50

Suffolk Food Hall
Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich , Suffolk, IP9 2AB

Starts

Dec

Expires

Dec

Festive Quiz Night – 4th December

Festive Special! Our light-hearted Quiz Nights will be £27.50 per person which includes a delicious Two Course Meal cooked by our professional chefs and a great laugh with professional quiz...

Adult : £27.50

Suffolk Food Hall
Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich , Suffolk, IP9 2AB

Starts

Dec

Expires

Dec

Willow Workshop – 7th December

Liz from Lark Valley Willow is back with us for 2026 running some willow weaving workshops. In this workshop Liz will teach you how to weave a beautiful reindeer out of willows, which you will...

Adult : £110.00

Suffolk Food Hall
Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich , Suffolk, IP9 2AB

Starts

Dec

Expires

Dec

Willow Workshop – 8th December AM

Liz from Lark Valley Willow is back with us for 2026 running some willow weaving workshops. In this workshop Liz will teach you how to weave a seasonal items such as Scandi Stars out of willows,...

Adult : £65.00

Suffolk Food Hall
Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich , Suffolk, IP9 2AB

Starts

Dec

Expires

Dec

Willow Workshop – 8th December PM

Liz from Lark Valley Willow is back with us for 2026 running some willow weaving workshops. In this workshop Liz will teach you how to weave seasonal items such as Scandi Stars out of willows,...

Suffolk Food Hall
Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich , Suffolk, IP9 2AB

Starts

Nov

Expires

Nov

Christmas Craft Markets at Stonham Barns

Come along to Stonham Barns for two weekends dedicated for you to start your Christmas shopping. Locally produced gifts and Christmas goodies, children's rides, live music, food and drink. The...

Stonham Barns Park | Retail Village
Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, IP14 6AT

Starts

Nov

Expires

Nov

Thanksgiving 7th Birthday Hogroast

As Duration Brewing mark another loop around the sun it’s time to celebrate with their nearest and dearest. Thanksgiving is their way of giving back and looking at how far we have come –...

Tickets: Free

Duration Brewing | Norfolk
Abbey Farm, River Road, West Acre, Norfolk, PE32 1UA

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

Apr

ACCUMULATED: Escape Room at the Museum

An Exciting Escape Room Challenge at the National Horseracing Museum, Newmarket. Welcome to “Accumulated,” an exhilarating escape room experience where players step into the shadowy world of...

Escape Room session (up to 6 people): £100.00

National Horse Racing Museum | Suffolk
Palace House, Palace Street, Newmarket, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8EP

Starts

Nov

Expires

Nov

Great Chesterford Jewellery Fair

Rural Magpie is delighted to host this fabulous jewellery fair. This exciting event is a unique opportunity for talented jewellery makers to showcase their handcrafted collections, allowing them...

The Chesterfords Community Centre, Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford, Essex, CB10 1NS

Starts

Nov

Expires

Nov

Quiz Night – 13th November

Our light-hearted Quiz Nights will be £27.50 per person which includes a delicious Two Course Meal cooked by our professional chefs and a great laugh with professional quiz master. Teams are...

Adult : £27.50

Suffolk Food Hall
Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich , Suffolk, IP9 2AB

Starts

Dec

Expires

Dec

Festive Quiz Night – 4th December

Festive Special! Our light-hearted Quiz Nights will be £27.50 per person which includes a delicious Two Course Meal cooked by our professional chefs and a great laugh with professional quiz...

Adult : £27.50

Suffolk Food Hall
Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich , Suffolk, IP9 2AB

Starts

Dec

Expires

Dec

Willow Workshop – 7th December

Liz from Lark Valley Willow is back with us for 2026 running some willow weaving workshops. In this workshop Liz will teach you how to weave a beautiful reindeer out of willows, which you will...

Adult : £110.00

Suffolk Food Hall
Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich , Suffolk, IP9 2AB

Starts

Dec

Expires

Dec

Willow Workshop – 8th December AM

Liz from Lark Valley Willow is back with us for 2026 running some willow weaving workshops. In this workshop Liz will teach you how to weave a seasonal items such as Scandi Stars out of willows,...

Adult : £65.00

Suffolk Food Hall
Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich , Suffolk, IP9 2AB

Starts

Dec

Expires

Dec

Willow Workshop – 8th December PM

Liz from Lark Valley Willow is back with us for 2026 running some willow weaving workshops. In this workshop Liz will teach you how to weave seasonal items such as Scandi Stars out of willows,...

Suffolk Food Hall
Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich , Suffolk, IP9 2AB

Starts

Nov

Expires

Nov

Christmas Craft Markets at Stonham Barns

Come along to Stonham Barns for two weekends dedicated for you to start your Christmas shopping. Locally produced gifts and Christmas goodies, children's rides, live music, food and drink. The...

Stonham Barns Park | Retail Village
Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, IP14 6AT

Starts

Nov

Expires

Nov

Thanksgiving 7th Birthday Hogroast

As Duration Brewing mark another loop around the sun it’s time to celebrate with their nearest and dearest. Thanksgiving is their way of giving back and looking at how far we have come –...

Tickets: Free

Duration Brewing | Norfolk
Abbey Farm, River Road, West Acre, Norfolk, PE32 1UA

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