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Venue: Various Locations
Address: Bournemouth, BH1
Experience the magical spectacle of hundreds of glittering trees from around the world. See them shimmer against the night skies along with pine-scented walkways. Explore the Alpine Market and skate under...
Venue: Various Locations across Bournemouth
Address: Bournemouth, BH1
Website: www.christmastreewonderland.co.uk
See the magical spectacle of hundreds of glittering trees from around the world on the spectacular Christmas tree trail. Plus, explore the Alpine Market and skate in the enchanting Victorian gardens....
Venue: Adventure Wonderland
Address: Near Christchurch, BH23 6BA
Website: www.adventurewonderland.co.uk
Also, 25 November and 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 to 23 December. Visit the friendly Father Christmas with his faithful reindeer, Rudolph, and helpful elves, direct from the North Pole. They will be waiting in the...
Time: 10am to 6pm
Venue: Adventure Wonderland
Address: Christchurch, BH23 6BA
Website: www.adventurewonderland.co.uk
Also, 25 November and 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 to 23 December. Includes play all day in Wild Thing, tickets to the seasonal pantomime, a visit to Nativity Cuddles Corner and a Christmas Colouring Challenge. Plus,...
Venue: Church Street
Address: Lyme Regis, DT7 3BS
With a Stir-Up Sunday, a Christmas concert, festive baking, family shows, Christmas movies and much more. Call 01297 442138
Time: 10am
Venue: Kingston Lacy
Address: Wimborne Minster, BH21 4EA
Along with the rooms in the house being decorated for Christmas, enjoy the illuminated garden, visits to Santa Claus, seasonal refreshments and much more. Ring 01202 883402.
Venue: Kingston Lacy
Address: Wimborne Minster, BH21 4EA
Also 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21 and 22 December. Santa Claus will be making a few stops at Kingston Lacy this year. Pay him a festive visit in the Laundry and tell him your Christmas wishes. £5 per...
Time: 11am to 3.30pm
Venue: Max Gate
Address: Alington Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2FN
Max Gate will be decked out for a Victorian Christmas. The festive fun includes craft activities for children. There will be musical and theatrical performances on 1, 7, 9, 13, 15, 16, 21 and 23 December....
Venue: Shore Road
Address: Swanage, BH19 1LB
Enjoy a range of festive events including Christmas markets, carols by candlelight, big bands, Durlston Christmas walking trails and the famous Boxing Day swim. For more, call 01929 766018
Venue: Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park
Address: Poole, BH16 6EU
Website: www.farmerpalmers.co.uk
Also, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19 and 22 December. Meet Father Christmas in his traditional winter cabin in the Little Farmer's Fun Barn. The clever Elves use a time-slot system so there are...
Venue: Crealy Great Adventure Park, Clyst St Mary, Near Exeter, EX5 1DR
Website: www.crealy.co.uk
Also, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 December. With 9 new Christmas attractions featuring the South West’s first ever Christmas Ice Show, Mary Christmas’ Bakery, reindeer food making station,...
Time: 10am to 5pm
Venue: Crealy Great Adventure Park
Address: Clyst St Mary, Near Exeter, EX5 1DR
Website: www.crealy.co.uk/events/crealy-christmas-spectacular
Tickets to the Crealy Christmas Spectacular include the sensational Christmas Ice Show, entry to Santa’s Magical Toy Store, Mary Christmas’ bakery, Rudy’s Reindeer Food Making Station, Santa’s...
Venue: Woodlands Leisure Park
Address: Blackawton, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7DQ
Website: www.woodlandspark.com/event/christmas-at-woodlands
And 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 December. A visit to see Santa includes a mesmerising walk through Santa’s Workshop before meeting Santa and receiving a very special gift. Includes free reindeer food,...
Venue: Crealy Adventure Park and Resort, Near Exeter, EX5 1DR
Website: https://www.crealy.co.uk/events/crealy-christmas-spectacular
This Christmas is going to be truly magical at Crealy Adventure Park & Resort; join Crealy this December and don’t miss out on the South West’s biggest and best festive experience! With...
Time: 10am to 4pm
Venue: Corfe Castle
Address: The Square, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EZ
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/corfe-castle
Search for the shields hidden in the castle ruins, complete the activities and solve the clues to successfully complete your Christmas castle quest.
Venue: Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
Address: High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UY
Also 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 December. Father Christmas will be holding court until 23 December. Every child who visits him will receive a special Christmas gift. Cost: £4 per child. For details call...
Venue: Weymouth Sea Life Adventure Park
Address: Weymouth, DT4 7SX
Website: www.sealifeweymouth.com
Step into Christmas and meet Father Christmas in his enchanting Christmas cabin. Plus, there will be a Christmas Craft Zone where children can colour Christmas tree decorations, make reindeer food and...
Time: 10am to 4pm
Venue: Corfe Castle
Address: The Square, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EZ
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/corfe-castle
Also 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 December. Make a Christmas decoration using natural materials. Normal admission applies to the castle plus £1.50 for craft activities.
Venue: City Cruises Poole, Poole, BH15 1HJ
Website: www.citycruisespoole.com
Also, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 December. Meet Santa on a cruise around Poole Harbour. Soak up the sights of Brownsea Island, Sandbanks and Poole Harbour. On board, the children can...
Venue: Bournemouth International Centre
Address: BH2 5BH
Website: www.bic.co.uk
It’s time to take to the ice as this hugely popular indoor seasonal ice rink returns once again for the winter. With Ice Skating penguins for the youngest novices. Call 01202 055555.
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Venue: Corfe Castle
Address: The Square, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EZ
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/corfe-castle
Join Corfe Castle's very own 17th-century mischief-maker for stories and games as you journey through the castle ruins. Plus; Winter Lights - take in the festive atmosphere with the contemporary lanterns,...
Venue: Pavilion Dance South West
Address: Westover Road, Bournemouth BH1 2BU
Website: www.pdsw.org.uk
Full of the sounds and smells of the winter forest, Night Tree is a magical staging of Eve Buntings book. Made for audiences 3+ and their families, this is a celebration of the winter solstice. Call 01202...
Venue: Hamworthy
Address: Poole, BH21
Join Santa and the Hamworthy Fire Fighters on a festive charity trail through Hamworthy, Turlin Moor, Waterloo Estate and Canford Heath in aid of Forest Holme Hospice. Call 01202 670644 or email fundraising@forestholmehospice.org.uk
Time: 7.15am to 9.15am
Venue: South Beach
Address: Studland, BH19 3AQ
View the sunrise from Old Harry Rocks on the shortest day of the year followed by a full English breakfast at Knoll Beach café. Booking essential. Call 01929 450500.
Time: 7.15am to 9.15am
Venue: Corfe Castle
Address: The Square, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EZ
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/corfe-castle
Experience the tranquility of watching the sun rise on the shortest day of the year from the castle ruins.
Time: 7pm to 8pm
Venue: Broad Street
Address: Lyme Regis, DT7
Website: www.whatsoninlyme.co.uk
Get into the festive spirit at this community sing-a-long.
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Venue: Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre
Address: Broadway, Bournemouth, BH6 4EN
A fun and popular activity for all the family. Make a lovely picture by peeling paper away from a sticky surface and then pouring colourful sand on the surface. Pictures vary from £2.50 to £5. For details...
Time: 9.45am to 12pm
Venue: Weymouth Harbour
Address: Weymouth, DT4 8BG
Get sponsored for this daring annual swim across the harbour. Or watch the brave souls as they take to the icy waters. Organised by Weymouth and Portland Lions, raising funds for charitable causes. Call...
Time: 10.30am
Venue: Charmouth Beach
Address: Charmouth, DT6
Watch the brave fund-raisers take to the cold water in fancy dress. In aid of Lyme Regis RNLI. Call 01297 442230
Time: 9am
Venue: Moors Valley Country Park
Address: Ringwood, BH24 2ET
Website: www.moors-valley.co.uk
Escape the festivities with a run in the fresh air. A fun, free 2K timed run for children aged 4 to 14 years. For details call 01425 470721.
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Lemur Landings
Address: Poole, BH12 4NY
Website: www.lemurlandings.co.uk
End 2018 with a super evening of phaser tag. Climb aboard the giant space station themed playframe for 6 exciting phaser missions and Digiwall fun! Minimum age 6+. For details call 01202 740500
Time: 12pm
Venue: Higher Mills Flats
Address: Windsor Terrace, Lyme Regis, DT7
Website: www.whatsoninlyme.co.uk
A New Year’s Day Tradition! Watch the ducks race down the River Lym. Raising money for Lyme's Christmas Lights.
Time: 11am to 3pm
Venue: Durlston Country Park
Address: Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL
Website: www.durlston.co.uk
Start the New Year by getting in touch with nature. Enjoy some free activities and craft in the Belvedere.
Time: 10.30am to 12pm
Venue: Durlston Country Park
Address: Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL
Website: www.durlston.co.uk
Look for winter bird life on a guided stroll. Cost: £3 per person.
Time: 9am to 1pm
Venue: Brownsea Island
Address: Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EE
Also, 20 January and 3 February. See one of the best winter bird spectacles in the UK. Also, a two-hour landing on Brownsea Island with an exclusive guided tour around the lagoon. Booking essential. For...
Time: 10.30am to 11.30am
Venue: Durlston Country Park
Address: Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL
Website: www.durlston.co.uk
Join a ranger on a guided stroll to look for bird life. Cost: £3 per person.
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