Father Christmas Visits Dorset
06 November 2024
Whether you call him Santa Claus, Father Christmas, St Nicks or simply Santa, your little one will want to meet the real Santa in Dorset this year. Lucky for you, many of Dorset's businesses have arranged magical experiences and Santa's Grottos throughout Dorset for you and your family to do just that.
Maybe you're looking for breakfast with Santa, a winter wonderland, a meet and greet Santa, or a SEN Santa visit.
We are building up all the best local events, so take a look at the festive fun to be found in Dorset this year and we will keep adding to the list!
Have a magical Dorset Christmas!
The Polar Express” is returning to the Swanage Railway for the 2024 Christmas period and tickets are available now!🎅🏻
It’s also the 20th anniversary of this now classic film, so why not come and celebrate with your family, friends and loved ones and soak up some festive cheer!
This Christmas, Kingston Maurward is set to transform into a winter wonderland as it welcomes Santa Claus himself for an exclusive, enchanting event created by Dorset based producers, ABC (Andy Brennan Creative).
Every weekend from Saturday 30 November 2024, families are invited to experience the magic, music, and mistletoe in a theatrical extravaganza featuring the North Pole Elves. This ...
Abbotsbury Gardens Santa’s Grotto
Our Santa’s Grotto is back again this year!
Someone very special is taking time out of their busy winter schedule to visit the beautiful Abbotsbury Gardens.
Come meet Father Christmas in his cosy cabin, a festive magical Grotto at the Gardens. Make it an enchanting visit with a talk to Father Christmas and receive a special gift. After meeting Father ...
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