The Christmas depend down is on! In preparation for this festive season, right hereโs my information to Christmas occasions in Hampshire this 12 months.
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Right hereโs extraย Christmas days out occurring across the UK.
Christmas occasions at Hampshire household points of interest
Ho ho how do you fancy a totally festive time out?
Learn on to seek out out whatโs on this December together with the place youโll discover Christmas occasions at points of interest in addition to festive reveals, mild trails and Santa himself!
Steam Illuminations on the Watercress Line โ 28 November to twenty-eight December 2025
All aboard the Watercress Line which is again for an prolonged experience into Christmas 2025 and past.
The classic loco and carriages are lined in hundreds of absolutely controllable color mixing LED lights making the the scene magical each inside and outside.
Trains depart from both Alresford or Alton and full a spherical journey, again to the beginning station.
Please be aware: this isn’t a Santa prepare. If you wish to celebration into the brand new 12 months the prepare transforms right into a Pop Anthems expertise from 29 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.
Steam Illuminations, Watercress Line, Alton.
Christmas at Longdown Exercise Farm โ particulars coming quickly!
Enter a magical world of twinkling timber, snow, glowing lights and festive decorations to satisfy Father Christmas who shall be ready to speak to the youngsters and to present them a jolly wave.
Longdown Exercise Farm, Ashurst.
The Magical Christmas Journey at 4 Kingdoms Journey Park โ chosen dates from 22 November to 24 December 2025
Santa is returning to 4 Kingdoms Journey Park in Headley which hosts the UKโs greatest indoor Christmas expertise.
Theย Magical Christmas Journeyย is a spectacular three hour walk-through journey full of immersive experiences.
E-book tickets on your kids to expertise a personal viewers with the large man himself earlier than exploring his magical North Pole village of Sparkle Copse.
From toys to teddies, snowballs, and sleighs, immerse your self in a seasonal extravaganza; take a number of unbelievable images and are available away laden with goodies and full of Christmas cheer.
4 Kingdoms Journey Park, Headley.
Portsmouth on Ice โ chosen dates from 22 November 2025
Portsmouthโs ice rink returns to Guildhall Sq. this winter.
The ice rink features a cover for assured skating regardless of the climate. Periods might be booked upfront and final an hour.
Portsmouth on Ice rink, Guildhall Sq..
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Hayling Island Winter Wonderland โ chosen dates fromย 29 November to 23 December 2025
The elves at Funland have been busy making a spectacular wonderland expertise.
Be part of them for a stroll by means of Wonderland, stopping on the Gingerbread Manufacturing facility and using a festive prepare earlier than assembly Santa Claus himself on the North Pole.
Entry into the Kidz Kingdom indoor play space in addition to limitless outside kidsโs ridesย is included in your ticket.
Funland, Hayling Island,.
Christmas at Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World โ chosen dates from 6 December 2025 to three January 2026
Guests to Paultonโs Park close to Southampton will have the ability to see Peppa Pig World embellished for the season in addition to a brand new Christmas present and illuminations across the park.
Paultons Park, Romsey.
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Christmas at Milestones โ 22 November to 21 December 2025
Wander the cobbled streets decked for the season and benefit from the Christmas market which takes place from early within the festive season.
Milestones Basic Christmas, Basingstoke.
Paddle with Santa within the New Forest โ weekends from 13 December to 21 December 2025
Christmas occasions in Hampshire donโt come way more distinctive than this opportunity to paddle down Beaulieu Riverย to seek out Santa.
New Forest Actions will take you on a guided canoe journey lasting 90 minutes throughout which youโll meet Father Christmas. There shall be a present for every baby and a sizzling chocolate to maintain everybody toasty.
Christmas Canoe Paddle, Baileyโs Onerous, New Forest.
Owls by Moonlight at Christmas on the Hawk Conservancy, Andover โ chosen dates from 6 to 13 December 2025
Throughout this magical time of the 12 months our staff of owls shall be chickening out for this particular household occasion, which entails many festive themes and treats,
Hawk Conservancy Belief, Andover.
Christmas mild trails in Hampshire
Absorb the magic of winter mild trails at these illuminating Christmas occasions in Hampshire:
Festive mild path at Marwell Zoo โ 28 November to 24 December 2025
Glow Marwell returns with half 1,000,000 twinkling lights adorning illuminations and interactive shows.
Anticipate extra particulars about this yearsโ occasion within the autumn.
Father Christmas may even be there in a brand new grotto.
Marwell Zoo, Winchester.
Gentle up Hellier Gardens, Romsey โ 27 November 2025 to three January 2026
This Christmas mild path in Hampshire is again for a 3rd 12 months with new mild and sound installations, weaving by means of a modified route across the gardens.ย ย
Gentle Up Hellier Gardens, Romsey.
The Illuminated Backyard Journey at West Inexperienced Home Gardens โ chosen dates from 29 November to 30 December 2025
This extraordinary mile lengthy mild path at West Inexperienced Home has the there โOver the Rainbowโ this 12 months with characters you might recognise from the land of Oz.
Warming drinks,ย sizzling meals and treats could also be bought alongside the path.
The Illuminated Backyard Journey, Hook.
Enlightened at Staunton Farm in Havant โย 4 to twenty-eight December 2025
Staunton Farm shall be reworked right into a magical illuminated mild path with mesmerising mild installations across the grounds.ย
There shall beย interactive video games of sunshine and illuminated shapes and tunnels to bounce by means of. The path is about 1.2 Kilometres in size and appropriate for the entire household.
Staunton Farm, Havant.
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Nationwide Belief Christmas occasions in Hampshire
Nationwide Belief properties are at all times a beautiful place to expertise conventional decorations and winter walks.
Anticipate winter exercise trails and embellished homes.
Discover out extra about whatโs on at Nationwide Belief properties in Hampshire this Christmas.
Hampshire pantomimes and Christmas reveals
Love pantomimes? Oh sure you do! Right hereโs a few of the Hampshire theatres with Christmas reveals this 12 months:
Christmas Markets in Hampshire
In case you fancy immersing yourselves in all of the sights and smells of the winter season whereas doing all your present procuring right hereโs the place to seek out Christmas Markets in Hampshire:
Ringwood Winter Wanderland โ from 30 November 2025ย
Ringwood is marking the beginning of the festive season with the return of its winter wonderland market and occasions.
This group Christmas occasion in Hampshire may have present stalls, festive meals, reside music and presumably an look by the person in pink.
Ringwood Winter Wanderland, Market Place, Ringwood.
Southampton Christmas Market โย 14ย November 2025 to 4ย January 2026
Southampton Christmas Marketย encompasses a conventional German market with alpine chalets providing conventional German fayre, from bratwurst and waffles to gingerbread hearts and candied fruit.
The market contains unbiased stallholders providing a variety of hand-made, genuine items and Christmas decorations, in addition to two bars and reside leisure.
Southampton Christmas Market, Above Bar.
Winchester Christmas Market โ 21 November to 22 December 2025
Winchester has among the best recognized UK Christmas markets โ actually itโs commonly recognised within the high 10 in Europe.
What makes it so particular is its distinctive location within the Cathedralโs Inside Shut, its handpicked prime quality exhibitors and bustling environment.ย
Itโs impressed by conventional German Christmas markets with fairly wood chalets, festive lighting, the sound of Christmas carols and the aroma of mulled wine and cinnamon drifting within the air.
Discover out extra about what to anticipate at this 12 monthsโsย Winchester Christmas Market.
Winchester Christmas Market, Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire.
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Christmas occasions close to Hampshire
Thereโs loads of season spirit within the air in neighbouring countyโs too. Right hereโs some issues to do close to Hampshire:
Santa Specials on Isle of Wight Steam Railway โ chosen dates from 13 to 24 December 2025
Board one of many Isle of Wight Steam Railwayโs historic steam trains at Havenstreet for an atmospheric experience by means of wintery woodland.
Again at Havenstreet observe the pathway to Santaโs North Pole station, the place youโll be welcomed by a seasonal Station Grasp and his helpers. Subsequent Meet Santa himself on board a historically festive Victorian carriage.
Thereโs additionally magic reveals, a standard carousel and pop up shops promoting distinctive Christmas items.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Havenstreet.
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Christmas in Bournemouthย โ dates coming quickly!
Bournemouthโs Christmas occasion is getting an overhaul in 2025 with greatest ever Christmas Market, a brand new and improved Christmas Tree Wonderland, in addition to ice skating and a alpine lodge bar.
Expertise the magical spectacle of glittering timber and illuminations, and discover the market and skate within the enchantingย Victorian decrease gardens.
Examine what to anticipate from theย Christmas Tree Wonderlandย and try our video from our final go to.ย
Bournemouthย Christmas Tree Wonderland.
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Christmas Ball at Kingston Lacey โ chosen dates from 2 November 2025 to 4 January 2026
Uncover the magic of Christmas at Kingston Lacy the place the employees have been busy remodeling the home with lovely decorations to fulfil each Christmas Ball fantasy. Comply with the story by means of these superb areas inside the home and into the magnificent woodland dance ground.
Outdoors, be part of the woodland creatures who’ve been drawn into the backyard and are desirous to discoverer what lays underneath the large Christmas tree outdoors the home.
Kingston Lacey, Wimborne Minster.
Poole Christmas Maritime Gentle Pageant โ TBC
Enter a world of Christmas in Poole this 12 months, with this FREE Christmas attraction!ย
Be ready to be dazzled as hundreds of twinkling lights take you on a nautical journey by means of the city and culminating within the glistening lit-up harbour.
This 12 monthsโs occasion encompasses a galleon, walk-through lantern and bauble, an anchor in addition to Christmas tree installations together with the 13 metre blue sea life tree in Falkland Sq..
Poole Christmas Maritime Gentle Pageant, Poole City Centre.
Longleatโs Pageant of Gentle in Wiltshire โ 8 November 2025 to 11 January 2026
This 12 monthsโs spectacular lantern path is a historic wonderland simply ready to be explored.
The Pageant of Gentle, Longleat.
Christmas mild path at Stourhead in Wiltshire โ 28 November to 31 December 2025
Watch reflections of the festive lights dance throughout the lake at Stourhead this winter.
This 12 monthsโs path lights up the waterside and forest panorama.
There shall be music and avenue meals to accompany you stroll across the gardens whereas they’re illuminated with lasers and lightweight installations.
Stourhead, Mere.
Christmas at Blenheim in Oxfordshire โ 14 November 2025 to three January 2026
The Palaceโs gardens shall be illuminated by 1,000,000 lights, whereas inside youโll discover rooms impressed by L. Frank Baumโs The Great Wizard of Oz. Will you discover the yellow bricked street, and spot Dorothyโs devoted companions alongside the best way?!
Open air youโll additionally discover Blenheimโs famed Christmas market.
Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire.
Glow Wild at Wakehurst โ ย 27 November 2025 to three January 2026
Glow Wild optionsย fantastically hand-crafted lanterns andย charming mild installations.
Alongside the much-loved Glow Wild regulars akin to the long-lasting moon and stars, the UKโs tallest dwelling Christmas tree and cheeky Percy the Peacock, youโll additionally meetย new awe-inspiring creations to fill you with marvel and make lasting recollections.ย
Glow Wild, Haywards Heath.
Leonardslee Illuminated at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens โ 28 Novemberย to30 December 2025
With the occasion in its sixth 12 months, the historic 240-acre Grade I Listed property will transport guests right into a magical world because the gardens are reworked with illuminations, large-scale installations and atmospheric soundscapes.ย
Company are welcomed with a funfair, a small Christmas market, a choice of seasonal foods and drinks and different leisure earlier than getting into the mile lengthy path.ย ย
Leonardslee Illuminated, Horsham.
For extra seasonal occasions check out my information to Christmas days out throughout the UK.