what’s on this Christmas in Dorset
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Have some festive fun this year in Dorset.
Whether you are from the area or you are planning a staycation in Dorset this winter this blog will be useful for you. The list is endless when it comes to things to do during the festive season in Dorset, so to make things a little bit easier for you, we have done the hard work and put together this list of different things that are on this Christmas in Dorset. Have a read and see which take your fancy.
Christmas events
in Dorset for 2023
Meet Farmer Christmas at Farmer Palmer’s
where? Farmer Palmers Farm Park Ltd, Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6EU
when? 9th December – 23rd December 2023
time? 9.30am – 3pm
how much? tickets £17.50
other info:
- 9th, 10th, 16th – 23rd December 2023
- enjoy a day out at the farm park and meet Farmer Christmas
- receive a gift from the elves at Ye Olde Toy Shoppe
Illuminate at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
where? Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Abbotsbury, Waymouth, Dorset, DT3 4LA
when? 24th November – 31st December 2023
time? 4.30pm – 8pm
how much? adults £13.50, children £8
other info:
- explore the gardens as they have been transformed for the winter trail
- discover rare plants and trees as the are lit up in colours
- gift shop, plant centre and tea house open to visit
Christmas Lights and Reindeer Experience at Nutley Farm
where? Nutley Farm, Winfrith Heath, Dorchester, DT2 8DT
when? 24th November – 31st December 2023
time? 3pm – 8pm
how much? adults from £11, children from £6
other info:
- enjoy all the incredible lights around the farm
- meet the friendly reindeer
- 600m illuminated walkway, glittering archways and more
The Polar Express at Swanage Railway
where? Swanage Railway Station, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB
when? 17th November – 30th December 2023
time? 11am – 8pm
how much? tickets from £44.24
other info:
- an hour long train journey to enjoy
- characters from the book and film will be on board
- plenty of singing, dancing and interaction to enjoy
Once Upon a Time…Christmas in the Courtyard
where? Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, BH21 4EA
when? 24th November – 31st December 2023
time? 9.30am – 5pm
how much? adults from £18, children from £9, family from £45, 1 adult 2 children from £27
other info:
- once you’ve explored the grounds enjoy festive fun in the courtyard
- performances from local choirs and music groups
- the Stables Café will be open serving festive treats
Poole Christmas Maritime Light Trail
where? Falkland Square, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1ER
when? 25th November 2023 – 2nd January 2024
time? 12pm – 9pm
how much? Free
other info:
- explore the Christmas trail around Poole
- light installations, funfair rides, Christmas markets and more
- trail goes from Falkland Square through the High Street and onto Poole Quay
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