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Christmas in Dorset 2024

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This fantastically festive guide to Christmas in Dorset shows you all the best family friendly Christmas events in 2024, where to go for a delicious Christmas day lunch in Dorset, things to do on boxing day, and the ultimate Christmas gift guide.

Whether you're stuck on where to go to get your perfect Christmas tree in Dorset, or unsure on how you can keep the kids occupied during the festive season, no matter what it is, Total guide to Dorset should be your first port of call.

From bright, festive light switch-ons to Christmas markets and carol singers in Dorset, we bring you an incredibly helpful guide to the most magical season of them all.

Christmas Events

Wreath Making

Christmas Markets

Christmas Trees

Office Parties

Christmas Gift Guide

Santa's Grottos

Christmas Party Activities

Christmas Shows

Christmas Light Trails

Christmas Lunch in Dorset

Where to Buy Turkeys

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Nov 24

Dorset Food & Drink’s Winter Food Fair

Location: Athelhampton Rd, Puddletown, Dorchester, DT2 7LG

Time: From 10:00

Jumpstart Your Festive Cheer: Dorset Food & Drink’s Winter Food Fair is here to Make Christmas Shopping a Breeze!

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Nov 24

Skate Bournemouth

Location: Lower Gardens, Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5AH

Time: From 10.30am

Skate Bournemouth are back and excited to get their huge real ice rink and Moguls Alpine Bar to Bournemouth's Lower Gardens!

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Nov 24

Gala Ball

At: Diverse Abilities

Join Diverse Abilities for a glamorous night to help make a difference for hundreds of children and adults with physical ...

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Nov 24

Christmas Day at The Oaks Highcliffe

At: The Oaks Highcliffe

Spending Christmas Day at The Oaks Highcliffe promises to be a festive and delectable experience.

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Nov 24

Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival

Location: Various Locations

The Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival takes place this November until January 2025!

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Nov 24

Illuminate 2024 – Winter Lights at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Location: Bullers Wy, Abbotsbury, Weymouth DT3 4LA

An outdoor winter enchanted lights display within the Gardens. Colourful lights transform and illuminate our Subtropical 18th century gardens and ...

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Nov 24

The Polar Express at Swanage Railway

At: Swanage Railway

Get your pyjamas’ and dressing gowns on and get ready for an extraordinary journey to the North Pole.

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Dec 24

Santa's Grotto at Abbotsbury Gardens

Location: Bullers Wy, Abbotsbury, Weymouth DT3 4LA

A very special guest is taking time from their busy winter schedule to visit the stunning Abbotsbury Gardens.

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Dec 24

Swanage Christmas Market 2024

Location: Station Road and Commercial Road in Swanage

Time: From 10.00am

The popular and very well-loved Swanage Christmas Market is back for December 2024.

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Christmas Party Nights at Marsham Court Hotel

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Dec 24

Christmas Party Nights at Marsham Court Hotel

Time: From 7.00pm

Join Marsham Court for festive Christmas party nights which include a welcome drink, a delicious 3 course menu including coffee and a ...

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Christmas Day Dining at Isabel's Brasserie

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Dec 24

Christmas Day Dining at Isabel's Brasserie

At: Isabel's Brasserie

Allow Isabel's Brasserie to handle all the holiday preparations this Christmas Day, and savour a truly delightful Christmas dinner without ...

Dorset Neon Run 5k with Diverse Abilities

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Apr 25

Dorset Neon Run 5k with Diverse Abilities

Time: From 7.30pm

At: Diverse Abilities

Join hundreds of Diverse Abilities supporters for a fun and colourful night of fundraising at our Dorset Neon Run at ...

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Peekaboo & Brew's Christmas Grotto Broadstone

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WIN a Family Ticket to Peekaboo & Brew's Christmas Grotto

Experience the Magic of Christmas at Santa’s Grotto at Peekaboo & Brew - Broadstone’s brand new soft play café. We’re ...

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08/11/2024

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Early Bird Christmas Drinks at The Britannia

The Britannia have a range of drinks package that will help you celebrate more, for less…

At: Brasserie Blanc

Valid from 25/11/2024

Until: 23/12/2024

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Early Bird Christmas Drinks at The Oaks

The Oaks have a range of drinks package that will help you celebrate more, for less…

At: The Oaks Highcliffe

Valid from 25/11/2024

Until: 23/12/2024

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WHERE TO MAKE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS WREATHS IN DORSET 2024

Have you ever wondered how to make your own Christmas wreath? If so, our Christmas Wreath Workshops in Dorset guide ...

CHRISTMAS LUNCH AND DINNER IN Dorset

Searching for the perfect place to host your Christmas Office Party or a festive family get-together in Dorset? Dorset plays ...

CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS 2024

With Christmas just around the corner, it's important to start thinking about what you're getting the little ones, siblings, friends, ...

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