Blog (Christmas) - Visit Hampshire

Wander wooden chalets, pick out some lovingly made local gifts, and savour the smells of mulled wine and roasting chestnuts filling the air. Nothing says Christmas quite like a festive market – here are five of our faves in Hampshire.

Is that the sound of sleigh bells? It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Santa Claus is coming to towns across Hampshire this December with plenty of cheerful opportunities to meet the man himself.

Illuminate your imagination with neon trains, glowing gardens, and twinkling woodland – these winter light trails in Hampshire are sure to bring beaming smiles all around, just add hot chocolate and woolly hats.

Get your skates on, ice rink season is here! Nothing says winter wonderland like gliding across a sparkling ice skating rink with friends. From frozen pop-ups to permanent ice-covered surfaces, Hampshire has a great selection of places to lace up those skates and take to the ice.

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

Looking for unique gifts that are guaranteed to fill the recipient with festive joy? Hampshire has just the ticket.

Twixmas doesn’t have to be uneventful, we’ve rounded up the events and openings between Christmas and New Year to get out and about and make the most of those last days of 2023.

Save the hassle of cooking and take the pressure off by booking a Christmas dinner or lunch at one of Hampshire’s hotels or restaurants. 

Whether you fancy a Christmas dinner in one of our National Parks within one of our cities, take your pick from some amazing venues that will be serving up turkey and all the trimmings this Christmas Day.

From incredible ice rinks and marvelous Christmas Markets to meeting Father Christmas and wintery walks – there so much waiting for you to discover this festive season in Hampshire. 

Get your skates on this Christmas and visit one of three ice rinks in Hampshire. Here is our guide to the best festive real ice rinks popping up in Hampshire for Christmas 2019. 

Why not take a chance to unwind this Christmas and relax at one of Oakley Hall Hotel’s Christmas Events? Whether you’re looking to treat some friends, family or work colleagues, let Oakley Hall Hotel take care of you this Christmas.

Hampshire has so much to offer during the festive season from ice skating, Christmas markets to meeting Father Christmas himself. Here is the Top 15 things you must do this Christmas in Hampshire.