Weymouth Other Christmas Activities 2026

Spectators gather along Weymouth Harbour to watch participants take a cold-water swim. The popular holiday event is organised and hosted by the Weymouth and Portland Lions Clubs.

Visitors can sing along to traditional carol favourites performed live by the Wessex Military Band on the courtyard outside the café. Father Christmas joins the band to spread festive cheer. Guests can also walk and explore the full illuminated winter...

Visitors can take their four-legged companions for a seasonal walk around the Subtropical Gardens. Guests and their pets can visit the Café to meet Santa Claus and pose for a festive holiday photo. Dressing dogs in festive outfits is encouraged.

Guests gather in the cafe to work on their knitting, crochet, or craft projects while enjoying a conversation with Father Christmas. Attendees can also take the opportunity to explore the winter subtropical gardens.

Visitors gather in Wareham to celebrate the season and watch Santa arrive by landing on the roof of The Red Lion Hotel. Santa waves to children and parents gathered below before making his descent down the chimney. The celebration also...

Visitors can wander through the Magical Christmas Barn to meet festive elves and see Farmer Christmas in his living room. Children can swap their experience card for a special gift from Ye Olde Toy Shoppe. Families can also visit the...

Visitors step into a seaside Winter Wonderland filled with twinkling lights, festive music, games, and elf encounters. Families can take photos inside a snowy mountain cable car or Father Christmas's sleigh, make crafts, post letters in the magical post box,...

Guests board a festively decorated carriage pulled by a heritage diesel locomotive for a short journey to Santa's workshop, accompanied by cheerful elves. Following the train ride, visitors step into Santa's grotto inside the former Great Western Railway Transfer Shed,...

Children can meet Santa alongside his wife during their festive visit to the station. Every visiting child receives a gift to celebrate the season. Proceeds from the visits support the ongoing development and maintenance of the railway.

Glide across a spacious real ice rink set beneath the canopies of Bournemouth's Lower Gardens, surrounded by twinkling lights and music. Measuring 70 metres long, the outdoor rink features a separate skate-hire marquee to streamline getting onto the ice. Spectators...

Festive visitors board a train at Lakeside Station to travel to Kingsmere Station while enjoying Christmas music and twinkling lights. Upon arrival, guests can wander through a Winter Wonderland and meet Santa in his cosy railway grotto. The experience includes...

Participants gather for a hosted book club session focusing on the festive classic A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Attendees are encouraged to share their thoughts, insights, and responses to the Victorian story. The discussion takes place in the Conservatory...

Visitors can meet Santa, see reindeers, and take part in forest school activities. The nursery also features Christmas face painting, a festive photo corner, and a hot chocolate station.

Participants select a holiday character design, such as a snowman, penguin, or reindeer, and paint it using mandala dotting tools and patterns. Step-by-step guidance is provided throughout the session, and attendees take home their finished handmade piece. Background Christmas music...

Participants learn how to assemble and decorate a festive wreath from scratch using supplies such as spruce, holly, berries, eucalyptus, pinecones, and ribbons. The session includes guided tuition alongside warm mince pies, mulled wine, tea, and coffee set to holiday...

Residents and visitors gather to celebrate the town's Christmas lights switch-on and a vibrant procession of illuminated handmade lanterns. Marking its tenth anniversary, the parade features curious creations inspired by Alice in Wonderland. A food court set up in the...

The theme park transforms into a winter wonderland with rides, festive attractions, and an evening light trail around the lake featuring an illuminated light tunnel. Visitors can watch the Cinderella pantomime, enjoy the Christmas Sooty Show, sing along with Buddy...

Passengers board festively decorated heritage carriages for a steam-hauled journey through the Quantock Hills from Bishops Lydeard to Williton and back. Festive refreshments and a gift from Santa await at each table upon departure. During the ride, Santa visits each...

Visitors participate in a service featuring readings, traditional congregational carols, and choral music for the Advent season. The service also includes the premiere performance of the winning composition from the Cathedral's Advent Carol Competition.

Passengers embark on a smooth-water festive cruise along the River Exe aboard a decorated vessel with a heated lower saloon and open top deck. Children meet Santa Claus in his cosy onboard grotto to receive a gift, accompanied by face...

Visitors can explore displays of decorated Christmas trees and nativity scenes created by local organisations, charities, schools, and individuals. A daily programme of live music fills the church with performances by community and school choirs, music groups, and soloists. Guests...

Participants gather in the historic vaulted Undercroft at The Bishop's Palace for a creative festive session led by artist Gemma Lane of Green Fox Workshops. Attendees explore fun experimental watercolour techniques to craft custom Christmas cards. All art materials are...

Visitors gather in person to view festive light displays, socialize, and take photos. The session takes place at Fisherton Mill Gallery and is organized by Lamped by Nicky Phillips.

Participants learn how to combine fragrant evergreen foliage, berries, ribbons, cinnamon, and dried fruits into seasonal holiday decorations under step-by-step guidance from expert florist Laura. Depending on the chosen session, guests craft either a candle wreath centrepiece paired with a...

Participants create their own sustainable, fully compostable festive wreath guided by local florist Jan of Blue Shed Flowers. The hands-on session uses farm willow to build a natural base, decorated with a variety of materials foraged from hedgerows and gardens....

Children gather inside the Old Barn for a seasonal story read by Father Christmas and Mrs Claus. Afterward, families take photos with Father Christmas while children enjoy a handmade gingerbread man. Every child receives a copy of the storybook read...

Participants paint and personalize their own ceramic tealight houses to use as holiday decor. Organised by Clod Pots, the in-person crafting session welcomes individuals, friends, and families.

Participants take part in a relaxed, hands-on crafting session led by Katy from The Devon Wreath Company. Attendees are guided through the process of making their own handmade holiday wreath. Designs are created using locally sourced, seasonal foliage, fresh flowers,...

Participants learn how to safely cut glass with hands-on instruction and design custom creations using vibrant glass pieces. Each person crafts a Christmas tree candle votive and four unique hanging decorations, choosing their own colours, layout, and style. Completed items...

Participants use basic handbuilding techniques to build a ceramic Christmas tealight house from scratch, adding windows, doors, and rooftop features. The workshop is led step-by-step and includes all clay, materials, and equipment. After the session, houses are taken to the...

Father Christmas visits the Subtropical Gardens to meet children in his woodland cabin grotto and give gifts.

Experience the magic of Christmas in Swanage as the town illuminates for the annual lights switch-on. Enjoy festive songs, live entertainment, and a special visit from Father Christmas arriving on his sleigh. Join the countdown and watch the town sparkle.

Experience the magic of the Christchurch Living Advent Calendar, a unique daily event running from December 1st to 24th. Each evening, a different town center venue hosts a special pop-up performance by local artists, from choirs to bands. This heartwarming...

Bring the whole family to The Museum of Somerset for a festive celebration of Christmas and the New Year. Engage in delightful activities like decorating a plate for Santa, embarking on a special New Year trail, and creating your own...

Experience the magic of Christmas at Darts Farm's Santa's Grotto. Children can meet Father Christmas, share their festive wishes, and receive a special gift. The event also features Christmas coloring activities and opportunities to write letters to the North Pole,...

Lace up for the West Wight Chilly Hilly, a festive 10k run and 5k run/walk on the Isle of Wight. This well-organized event promises stunning coastal views and a cheerful atmosphere, complete with Christmas music from the marshals. Participants receive...

Step into a world of festive wonder at Space Adventurers for their Christmas Elf School and Grotto. Children can enroll in the Elf School to learn holiday crafts and magic, and then visit a captivating Christmas Grotto. This unique experience...