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Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.
To build your own Itinerary, click to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Christmas 2026 is set to be one of the best yet in Hampshire with a Santa-sized sledge full of festive treats and events happening across the county.
Hampshire's top family attractions have a cracking range of Christmas events for all the family to enjoy over the holiday period, previous years have included:
Click here to see a full list of 2026 Christmas events
Wondering where to see Father Christmas in Hampshire? Santa Claus is coming to towns across the county with so many festive days out to look forward to and plenty of merry opportunities to meet the man himself.
Take your little ones on a magical day out to see Father Christmas in Hampshire. Help Santa deliver Christmas presents to astronauts in space, spot him on the Beaulieu River, see his enchanting owls flying in the winter skies, or become an honorary elf in his toy workshop.
Discover the best places in Hampshire to see Santa
Discover light-up magic in Hampshire this winter with after-dark illumination trails and light show extravaganzas. See millions of twinkling lights and hear seasonal sounds fill the air with full immersive festive fun.
Check out Hampshire's illumination trails
Discover where Hampshire's Christmas markets are and buy special gifts for your loved ones, spend time shopping with friends and family and feel the Christmas magic in the air! See the events list below for further information.
Make a break of it whilst enjoying those festive events and stay in the county for a few days. Hampshire has a great range of places to stay for visitors. If you're looking for hotels in Hampshire, you'll find everything from top quality luxury to country house charm. The county also has a superb choice of self catering, holiday cottages, and bed and breakfast accommodation.
See our guide to accommodation in Hampshire
Looking for inspiration for what to do in Hampshire this winter? Look no further than our ultimate guide to what's on this winter – from the top attractions and events to visit and fantastic festive celebrations in the cities to the best winter retreats and cosy pubs and restaurants.
See our guide to Winter in Hampshire
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