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Catergories: Christmas, Activities, Events, things to do

Countdown to Christmas with us with festive treats to look forward to every day this advent in Hampshire.

From Christmas markets to ice skating, and wintry trails to light trails, there’s a Santa’s stocking full of goodies to enjoy this December in Hampshire.

  1. See Santa Claus come to town with our ultimate guide to the best places to see Father Christmas in Hampshire 2025.
     
  2. Visit England's Christmas Capital in Winchester and the city’s famous Christmas Market at Winchester Cathedral.
     
  3. Get your skates on and glide down to one of Hampshire’s city ice rinks to sleigh some skating shapes: On Ice Westquay, Southampton or Portsmouth On Ice.
     
  4. Gather your friends for a sing-along at the It's beginning to look a lot Like Christmas at Winchester Cathedral concert.
     
  5. Enjoy an elegant evening of fine dining, music and merriment with the Champagne Christmas Dinner at Chewton Glen Hotel.
     
  6. See the UK’s Number 1 Family Theme Park at its festive best with a Celebration of Christmas at Paultons Park featuring the Magical Christmas Wish Show and the Marvellous Musical Christmas Tree.
     
  7. Visit one of Hampshire’s smaller streets to do some local Christmas shopping.
     
  8. Follow the Southampton Snow Window Trail and browse the alpine chalet stalls of Southampton Christmas Market.  
     
  9. Have an out of this world Cosmic Christmas at Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium or catch a Christmas movie at the Starlight Cinema.
     
  10. Head to one of Hampshire’s Theatres for a traditional Christmas pantomime.
     
  11. See a kaleidoscopic of light and sound at the winter light trail: Light up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens.
     
  12. Catch a yuletide movie with cocktails at the Bombay Sapphire Distillery’s Christmas Cinema Nights or shake things up at a Christmas Cocktail Masterclass.
     
  13. See the home of the National Motor Museum spruced up in full pantomime style with A Palace House Christmas at Beaulieu.
     
  14. Immerse yourself in Christmasville, the new interactive festive experience at Gunwharf Quays. 
     
  15. Ride an incredible LED train at the Watercress Line’s Steam Illuminations and see the railway shine in a spectacular light show. 
     
  16. Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Birthday with Jane Austen's House dressed for the festive season with traditional Georgian decorations, scents and recipes.
     
  17. Sing along with Christmas carols under the night sky accompanied by owls flying in the moonlight at Hawk Conservancy Trust.
     
  18. See the zoo in a whole new light with the illuminations at the Glow Marwell light trail.
     
  19. Have a cosy Christmas getaway with New Forest Cottages. 
     
  20. Join Santa's elves on a festive adventure around a Victorian fort with Albert Bear's Christmas Adventure at Royal Armouries Fort Nelson.
     
  21. Tuck into some festive food and drink at a Hampshire pub or restaurant.
     
  22. See the enchanting decorations and follow a festive trail at a National Trust property: A Cinderella Christmas at Mottisfont, A Pantomime Christmas at Hinton Ampner, and A Fairytale Christmas at The Vyne.
     
  23. Pick the perfect Christmas gifts with tickets to a Hampshire attraction or event.
     
  24. Get some fresh winter air with a Christmas walk or countdown The Twelve Walks of Christmas in Hampshire.

See our full guide to what’s on this Christmas in Hampshire 

See our guide to winter in Hampshire 

Planning a Christmas break? Take a browse our huge range of accommodation. Hampshire has something for all budgets including hotels, bed and breakfasts, self-catering properties, and cosy traditional holiday cottages. 

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