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2024 Christmas Events in Hampshire

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Christmas 2024 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 2024 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. Weave a Christmas Tree – Textile Workshop at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

    Romsey

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    From:
    7 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
  2. Christmas at Milestones

    Churchill Way West, Basingstoke

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2024to23 Dec 2024
  3. A Tudor Christmas: talk and tour at the Mary Rose Museum

    Portsmouth

    Dates

    From:
    21 Dec 2024Open 12:30 - 16:00
  4. Science Lates: Christmas Cracker at Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium

    Winchester

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 21:30
  5. Enlightened Staunton

    Havant

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2024to24 Dec 2024Open 16:30 - 21:00
  6. Christmas and Festive Railway Experience at Exbury Gardens

    Exbury, Southampton

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2024to1 Dec 2024
    From:
    7 Dec 2024to8 Dec 2024
  7. BattleZone: The Great Grinchmas Heist with New Forest Activities

    Beaulieu

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2024to8 Dec 2024
    From:
    14 Dec 2024to15 Dec 2024
    From:
    21 Dec 2024
  8. Christmas Canoe Paddle at New Forest Activities

    Brockenhurst

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2024to8 Dec 2024
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    14 Dec 2024to23 Dec 2024
  9. Cosmic Christmas at Winchester Science Centre

    Winchester

    Dates

    From:
    14 Dec 2024to23 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 11:50
  10. Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens at Christmas

    Ampfield, Romsey

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2024to1 Jan 2025Open 16:30 - 21:30
  11. Christmas Cinema Nights at The Bombay Sapphire Distillery

    London Road, Whitchurch

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2024Open 17:00 - 20:00
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    8 Dec 2024Open 17:00 - 20:00
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    15 Dec 2024Open 17:00 - 20:00
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    22 Dec 2024Open 17:00 - 20:00
  12. Artful Christmas Weekend at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

    Southampton

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2024to24 Nov 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00