Stewarts Garden Centres is opening bookings for its much-loved Santa’s Winter Wonderland in Christchurch and Broomhill, returning for Christmas 2026.
Illuminate Poole is bringing a new winter light trail to Upton Country Park from 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Discover illuminated installations, festive food, hot drinks and marshmallow toasting, with timed entry slots and advance booking required. Here’s what to know before planning your visit.
Discover the best Christmas events in Dorset for 2026, including festive markets, illuminated attractions, steam-train experiences, pantomimes and family days out. From Christmas in Bournemouth and Poole to celebrations in Christchurch, Swanage, Dorchester, Sherborne and Weymouth, this guide will help you plan a magical festive season across the county.
Christmas in Christchurch returns on Saturday 28 November 2026 with a festive town-centre celebration and the official Christmas lights switch-on. The full programme is still to be announced, but local artisan traders are being recruited for the event and visitors can expect seasonal shopping, food, entertainment and activities for families. We will update this guide with confirmed times, performers and attractions as soon as the organisers release further information.
Stewarts Santa’s Winter Wonderland returns to Christchurch and Broomhill from 21 November to 24 December 2026. Tickets cost £19.95 for children aged seven months to 12 years, including a present, while babies and adults cost £3.95 each. Find booking information, locations, SEN session dates and what families can expect from this popular Dorset Christmas experience.
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