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Highcliffe
The Oaks Highcliffe Christmas Market
About: The Oaks are running a Christmas Market to remember! As they transform their garden area into a beautiful Christmas Market, you are welcomed in to browse the offerings of local artisan stalls. Not only are there stalls, but also make sure to take your children along with you as there will be opportunites to meet Santa!
Location: 189 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, BH23 5EA
Dates: 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th December 2023
Times: 12pm-4pm
Cost: FREE
Bournemouth
Bournemouth Alpine Christmas Market
About: You simply can’t miss out on Bournemouth’s Alpine Christmas Market, in town from mid November right up to the beginning of 2024. With food and craft stalls galore, a Bavarian themed bar and outdoor ice rink and a Christmas Tree Wonderland, this is the definition of a Christmas market.
Location: Bournemouth Square
Dates: 18th November 2023 to 2nd January 2024
Times: TBC
Cost: FREE
Littledown Christmas Market
About: Perfect for picking up Christmas pressies, head over to Littledown for their annual Christmas market. As well as handmade gifts including chutneys, fudge, artisan gin and jewellery, they also have plenty of decorations, cards, wrapping paper and hampers as well as festive music and kids entertainment from Giggles and Dizzy the cheeky elves.
Location: Littledown,
Dates: 26th November 2023
Times: 12pm to 5pm
Cost: Adults £1, children 50p, under 3 FREE
Christchurch
Creative Christmas at the Castle
About: Running on both Saturday and Sunday, access Highcliffe’s beautiful castle for a discounted rate of £5 per person and enjoy an exhibition of creative artists, with unique locally sourced gifts for sale.
Location: Highcliffe Castle, BH23 4LE
Dates: 18th & 19th November 2023
Times: 10am to 4pm
Cost: £5 per person
Bridport
Symondsbury Estate Christmas Market
About: Enjoy live music and performances throughout the day and soak up the festive cheer at Symondsbury Estate’s annual Christmas Market. Showcasing local businesses selling handcrafted gifts including homeware, artisan food and drink and festive decorations, it’s a must visit.
Location: Symondsbury Estate, Bridport, DT6 6HG
Dates: 1st - 3rd December
Times: TBC
Cost: TBC
Dorchester
Poundbury Christmas Market
About: Back by popular demand, Poundbury Christmas Market returns with over 70 brilliant independent stalls with food and gifts galore plus Father Christmas is due to make an appearance in his magical lounge.
Location: Crown Square, DT1 3EN
Dates: 2nd December 2023
Times: 10am to 4pm
Cost: TBC
Swanage
Swanage Christmas Market
About: A top event in the calendar, Swanage’s Christmas Market event includes handmade gift stalls, a merry go-round, Santa’s grotto and plenty of hot mulled wine and cider to warm you up whilst you walk around.
Location: Station Road, Swanage
Dates: 2nd December 2023
Times: 10am to 4pm
Cost: FREE
Poole
Hennings Christmas Market Poole
About: Henning Market will be making its debut appearance this year on the 25th November! On this day only the market will stay open until 8pm to allow shoppers to browse the stalls whilst watching the Maritime Lights Trail opening! Browse locally made gifts and produce every weekend until Christmas!
Location: Poole Quay, BH15 1GZ
Dates: 25th November - 24th December
Times: 10am to 4pm
Cost: FREE
Upton House Christmas Craft Fair
About: Upton House will be running their Christmas Craft Fair this 2023 over the 25th and 26th November for you to browse local artisan stalls! To reach festive spirits, whilst the market runs there will also be live music playing to soundtrack your shopping.
Location: Upton House, Poole, BH17 7BJ
Dates: 25th and 26th November
Times: 10am to 4pm
Cost: FREE
Dorchester
Shire Hall Christmas Market
About: Shire Hall are throwing an exceptional Christmas Market this festive season! Head over on the 25th and 26th November to check out over 30 businesses' stalls! Either treat yourself or keep an eye out for that special something for a special someone; you'll find independently made jewellery, beautiful photography, delicious food and much more!
Location: High W Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UY
Dates: 25th and 36th November 2023
Times: 10am-4pm
Cost: FREE