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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.
- See Santa Claus come to town with our ultimate guide to the best places to see Father Christmas in Hampshire 2024.
- Visit England's Christmas Capital in Winchester and the city’s famous Christmas Market at Winchester Cathedral.
- Get your skates on and glide down to one of Hampshire’s city ice rinks to sleigh some skating shapes: Skate at Westquay, Southampton or Portsmouth On Ice.
- See the zoo in a whole new light with the illuminations at the Glow Marwell light trail.
- Catch a yuletide movie with cocktails at the Bombay Sapphire Distillery’s Christmas Cinema Nights or shake things up at a Christmas Cocktail Masterclass.
- 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.
- Visit one of Hampshire’s smaller streets to do some local Christmas shopping.
- Follow the new Southampton Snow Window Trail and browse the alpine chalet stalls of Southampton Christmas Market.
- Have an out of this world Cosmic Christmas at Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium.
- Head to one of Hampshire’s Theatres for a traditional Christmas pantomime: Jack and the Beanstalk at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton; Mother Goose at Theatre Royal Winchester; Beauty and the Beast at New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth; Dick Whittington at the Kings Theatre, Portsmouth; and Sleeping Beauty at The Anvil.
- See a kaleidoscopic of light and sound at the winter light trail: Light up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens.
- Follow a winter’s trail at a Hampshire Country Park: A Festive Forest Adventure at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Mrs Claus's Reindeer Round Up Trail at Lepe Country Park, Owl's Winter Woodland Trail at Staunton Country Park, and the Magical Woodland Bear Adventure at Royal Victoria Country Park.
- Have some Festive Fun at Beaulieu as the Palace House is spruced in seasonal decorations, and catch Father Christmas driving around the attraction in a car from the museum.
- Visit the Gunwharf Quays Christmas Village, do some Christmas shopping, and ride the giant observation wheel for sweeping views of Portsmouth Harbour.
- Ride an incredible LED train at the Watercress Line’s Steam Illuminations and see the railway shine in a spectacular light show.
- Embark on a Midwinter's Magical Quest at Butser Ancient Farm and discover ancient winter traditions.
- Sing along with Christmas carols under the night sky accompanied by owls flying in the moonlight at Hawk Conservancy Trust.
- Celebrate Christmas through the ages onboard the famous ships of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard as they deck the hulls for the festive season.
- Head to HarBar on 6th at Southampton Harbour Hotel and savour Mermaid Gin Christmas cocktails under the beautiful botanical canopy, or have a festive afternoon tea with views across Ocean Village Marina.
- Join Santa's elves on a festive adventure around a Victorian fort with A Christmas Wish at Royal Armouries Fort Nelson.
- Tuck into some festive food and drink at a Hampshire pub or restaurant.
- See the enchanting decorations and follow a festive trail at a National Trust property: Wonderland Christmas at The Vyne, An Enchanted Christmas at Hinton Ampner, and A Nutcracker Christmas at Mottisfont.
- Pick the perfect Christmas gifts with tickets to a Hampshire attraction or event.
- 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
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