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

Aug

Expires

Aug

THE DUSTY SHOW STARRING LOUISE ANNE MASTERS

Welcome to The Dusty Show, the celebration of a true British pop icon. An unforgettable evening of wall-to-wall hits and classics spanning the success of Dusty Springfield’s life and...

Ticket: £39.75

The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG

Starts

Aug

Expires

Aug

THE LAST NIGHT OF THE HEVER PROMS

orget the Albert Hall nothing compares to music, magic, and majesty under the open skies in the stunning Hever Castle gardens. In The Two Sisters’ Theatre, the heavens are your ceiling (and you...

Ticket: £39.75

The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG

Starts

Aug

Expires

Aug

Classic Car Show at Stonham Barns Park

Stonham Barns Park is proud and thrilled to be hosting The Classic Car Show. The show, which has been staged at Stonham for over 19 years, is a wonderful day out for all the family with an...

Standard Entry: £10.00

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

Starts

Sep

Expires

Sep

American Car Show

In association with the Knuckle Busters UK Car Club, The American Car Show is back again with a large range of American Cars, Trucks, Hot Rods, and Bikes on display for visitors to view. All the...

Standard Entry: £10.00

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

Starts

Sep

Expires

Sep

Mind Body Spirit & Wellbeing Festival – 5th Year Running 12-13 September 2026

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of discovery and connection in Ipswich. This summer’s Life Arts Mind Body Spirit & Wellbeing Festival returns to Trinity Park with over 100 exhibitors and...

Trinity Park, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8UH

Starts

Oct

Expires

Oct

Lavenham 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...

Village Hall, Church Street, Lavenham, Suffolk, CO10 9QT

Starts

Nov

Expires

Nov

Barkway Antiques and Vintage Fair

Join us at our popular Antiques and Vintage Fairs where you’ll find around 20 stalls brimming with antiques, collectables, and vintage treasures—perfect for dealers, television and film prop...

Village Hall, Cambridge Road, Barkway, Hertfordshire, SG8 8BS

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

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

Aug

Expires

Aug

THE DUSTY SHOW STARRING LOUISE ANNE MASTERS

Welcome to The Dusty Show, the celebration of a true British pop icon. An unforgettable evening of wall-to-wall hits and classics spanning the success of Dusty Springfield’s life and...

Ticket: £39.75

The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG

Starts

Aug

Expires

Aug

THE LAST NIGHT OF THE HEVER PROMS

orget the Albert Hall nothing compares to music, magic, and majesty under the open skies in the stunning Hever Castle gardens. In The Two Sisters’ Theatre, the heavens are your ceiling (and you...

Ticket: £39.75

The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG

Starts

Aug

Expires

Aug

Classic Car Show at Stonham Barns Park

Stonham Barns Park is proud and thrilled to be hosting The Classic Car Show. The show, which has been staged at Stonham for over 19 years, is a wonderful day out for all the family with an...

Standard Entry: £10.00

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

Starts

Sep

Expires

Sep

American Car Show

In association with the Knuckle Busters UK Car Club, The American Car Show is back again with a large range of American Cars, Trucks, Hot Rods, and Bikes on display for visitors to view. All the...

Standard Entry: £10.00

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

Starts

Sep

Expires

Sep

Mind Body Spirit & Wellbeing Festival – 5th Year Running 12-13 September 2026

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of discovery and connection in Ipswich. This summer’s Life Arts Mind Body Spirit & Wellbeing Festival returns to Trinity Park with over 100 exhibitors and...

Trinity Park, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8UH

Starts

Oct

Expires

Oct

Lavenham 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...

Village Hall, Church Street, Lavenham, Suffolk, CO10 9QT

Starts

Nov

Expires

Nov

Barkway Antiques and Vintage Fair

Join us at our popular Antiques and Vintage Fairs where you’ll find around 20 stalls brimming with antiques, collectables, and vintage treasures—perfect for dealers, television and film prop...

Village Hall, Cambridge Road, Barkway, Hertfordshire, SG8 8BS

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

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

Aug

Expires

Aug

THE DUSTY SHOW STARRING LOUISE ANNE MASTERS

Welcome to The Dusty Show, the celebration of a true British pop icon. An unforgettable evening of wall-to-wall hits and classics spanning the success of Dusty Springfield’s life and...

Ticket: £39.75

The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG

Starts

Aug

Expires

Aug

THE LAST NIGHT OF THE HEVER PROMS

orget the Albert Hall nothing compares to music, magic, and majesty under the open skies in the stunning Hever Castle gardens. In The Two Sisters’ Theatre, the heavens are your ceiling (and you...

Ticket: £39.75

The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG

Starts

Aug

Expires

Aug

Classic Car Show at Stonham Barns Park

Stonham Barns Park is proud and thrilled to be hosting The Classic Car Show. The show, which has been staged at Stonham for over 19 years, is a wonderful day out for all the family with an...

Standard Entry: £10.00

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

Starts

Sep

Expires

Sep

American Car Show

In association with the Knuckle Busters UK Car Club, The American Car Show is back again with a large range of American Cars, Trucks, Hot Rods, and Bikes on display for visitors to view. All the...

Standard Entry: £10.00

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

Starts

Sep

Expires

Sep

Mind Body Spirit & Wellbeing Festival – 5th Year Running 12-13 September 2026

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of discovery and connection in Ipswich. This summer’s Life Arts Mind Body Spirit & Wellbeing Festival returns to Trinity Park with over 100 exhibitors and...

Trinity Park, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8UH

Starts

Oct

Expires

Oct

Lavenham 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...

Village Hall, Church Street, Lavenham, Suffolk, CO10 9QT

Starts

Nov

Expires

Nov

Barkway Antiques and Vintage Fair

Join us at our popular Antiques and Vintage Fairs where you’ll find around 20 stalls brimming with antiques, collectables, and vintage treasures—perfect for dealers, television and film prop...

Village Hall, Cambridge Road, Barkway, Hertfordshire, SG8 8BS

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

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