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Christmas Events in Hampshire

Christmas Events in Hampshire

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2025 Christmas Events in Hampshire

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Christmas 2025 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 2025 Christmas events


Visit Father Christmas in Hampshire

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


Winter illumination displays in Hampshire

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
 

Christmas markets in Hampshire

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. 


Enjoy at winter short break in Hampshire

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


What’s on this winter 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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  1. Christmas Lunch in the Brewhouse at The Vyne

    Sherborne St John

    Dates

    From:
    24 Nov 2025to28 Nov 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00
    From:
    1 Dec 2025to5 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00
    From:
    8 Dec 2025to12 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00
    From:
    15 Dec 2025to17 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00
  2. Santa Specials On Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway

    Eastleigh

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2025to23 Dec 2025
  3. Christmas Wreath Making Workshops at Hillier Garden Centre, Winchester

    Winchester

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2025to6 Dec 2025
  4. Breakfast with Father Christmas at Hillier Garden Centre, Andover

    Weyhill

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2025to24 Dec 2025
  5. Bring Your Party to Our Party - Christmas 2025 at Royal Maritime Hotel

    Portsmouth

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:50
    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:50
    From:
    20 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:50
  6. A Cinderella Christmas at Mottisfont

    near Romsey

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025to23 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    26 Dec 2025to4 Jan 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
  7. Christmas Fair at Pinglestone Barn

    Old Alresford

    Dates

    From:
    13 Nov 2025Open 16:00 - 21:00
    From:
    14 Nov 2025Open 09:30 - 16:00
  8. Last Night of the Christmas Proms

    Portsmouth

    Dates

    From:
    22 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
  9. Southampton Christmas Market

    Southampton

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026
  10. Fawlty Towers Christmas Weekend at Holiday Inn Portsmouth

    Portsmouth

    Dates

    From:
    1 Nov 2025to2 Nov 2025
  11. Peter Pan at Mayflower Theatre

    Southampton

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2025to4 Jan 2026