The holidays are coming and this year Hampshire’s Top Attractions are bringing Christmas to life with an array of festive events and activities. Find out where you can meet Father Christmas this year and enjoy special family moments as we wind our way to December 25th!
Meet Santa!
New for 2016 this Christmas at Paultons Park! A magical world of Ice and Illuminations! Meet Santa in his magical Grotto and many of his animal friends along the way. Children receive a FREE GIFT, whereas Adults will receive a festive treat. Find out more…
Father Christmas will be appearing at the Emirates Spinnaker Tower throughout the festive period. Plus look out for his reindeer, see the Tower all dressed up for Christmas and enjoy tasty seasonal treats in one of our two cafes. Find out more…
New forest Activities have an amazing opportunity this December to meet Santa himself. A 90 minute canoe trip along the Beaulieu River, meeting Father Christmas on the way. With gifts for the little ones, hot drinks and mince pies! Find out more…
Make your family’s Christmas magical and join in the festivities at Marwell Zoo as they celebrate with a few special friends. It’s one of the top 15 places to see Santa in the UK according to netmums.com! Pre-booking required. Find out more…
Santa has swapped his sleigh for a fun filled journey on an enchanting steam train at The Watercress Line. Decorated with festive colour and sparkle, children will have their very own visit from Santa delivering a gift at their seat. Find out more…
The Longdown Farm Christmas Barn is an animal-magical experience for children with lots of gentle creatures to meet. See the Nativity scene and the Farmhouse Grotto where Father Christmas is waiting to meet the children and give them a gift. Open daily: 3rd to 23rd December 2016. Find out more…
Father Christmas will be stopping off at the Hawk Conservancy for a hearty meal ahead of his impending worldwide voyages. Children can meet Father Christmas in his grotto to receive a gift, as well as meeting their miniature donkeys and an owl. Find out more…
A Festive Experience
Bring your merry men and women to hunt the Gardens’ festive trees, following the story of Robin Hood around Sir Harold Hillier Gardens from 10th December to 2nd January. In conjunction with Mayflower Theatre’s Christmas Pantomime. Find out more…
Visit the Bombay Sapphire Distillery in Whitchurch this Christmas, and discover how to make delicious seasonal cocktails on a cocktail masterclass, simply book online at distillery.bombaysapphire.com/experiences
Come and join Bursledon 
Brickworks for a nostalgic trip into Christmas past. Father Christmas, a Christmas market, the museum machinery all steamed up and trains running if the weather is fine. Find out more…
Robin Hood starring Shane Richie & Jessie Wallace will be coming to Mayflower Theatre Southampton this Christmas17 December 2016 – 8 January 2017, in the South Coast’s biggest family pantomime. See mayflower.org.uk for special car full and Merry Band ticket rates for families!
Christmas at Gilbert White’s will be a Festival of Trees with a magnificent display of themed Christmas trees throughout the house. Festive events include performances of the Snow Queen and A Christmas Carol, Crafts, Storytelling and a Free Mulled Wine Weekend. Find out more…
Join in with the festivities at Basing House at their Tudor Great Barn for a Christmas craft fair on 3rd December, 12pm-4pm. Find out more…
Winchester Cathedral Ice Rink gets a brand new makeover to celebrate its 10th anniversary including a clear-span roof, guaranteeing a rain-free skate. Pre-bookable food and drink packages and children’s party package also available. Call 01962 857276 or visit www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on.
The Royal Armouries is calling on all junior spies (27 December –2 January) to participate in a fun trail, and identify if they have got what it takes to become a Victorian secret agent and plot to attack Fort Nelson. Find out more…
Join Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium for their Space Mission for Santa! Blast off into space and help save Christmas! This interactive, presenter-led show explores the solar system while helping Santa ensure Christmas can go ahead as planned. Find out more…
Ride The Christmas Postal Express at Exbury’s winter delight. Trains will be running from 10.45 – 3.00pm and the gardens will be open free of charge too! Visit the ‘Elf Workshop’ in the Tea Rooms whilst enjoying the seasonal delights on the menu. Find out more…
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