Christmas in Dorset

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Christmas in Dorset

 

The Festive season is here once again and Dorset has a great deal to offer. Whether it is Hotel, Guest houses or Holiday Cottages to rent there are many to choose from. Why not let Guide2Dorset guide you.

• The Poet Laureate is always a great choice in Poundbury Dorset. You will be sure of a warm welcome from Brian and Gloria and the Sunday Carvery is a must.

• The Wiseman also owned by Brian and Gloria and run by Danny and Richard are offering a Christmas Lunch menu consisting of two courses for £17.95 per person or three courses for £22.95 per person from Monday to Friday  from 12 - 2pm.

• Chrismas Dinner at The Wiseman is £19.95 per person for two courses and £24.95 per person for three courses, Monday to Saturday from 7 - 9pm.

 

• If you are lucky enough to dine out on Christmas day, The Wiseman are offering a lunch served at 12.30pm for £60 per adult and £30 per child. You will be greeted with Bucks Fizz and Canapes on arrival.

 

• And finally Wine, Dine and Dance is offeres on New Years Eve, where you can be assured of a really good time at £25 per head.

Bridge House in Beaminster are offering a 3 night Christmas break from £198.

 

Mortons House Hotel, Corfe Castle – arrive Christmas Day for Champagne reception and dinner.

 

Midnight Mass nearby for those interested.

 

La Fleur de Lys, Shaftesbury are offering a 2 or 3 night residential Christmas package including 2 or3 nights accommodation in a superior room.

 

Father Chrismas is coming to Dorset

Father Christmas at Compton Acres

• Santa's Grotto at Compton Acres will be open from 6-8pm on Wednesday 28th November, 5th December, 12th December and 19th December and from 1-3pm every Saturday and Sunday in December.

 

There is the largest soft play area in Dorset and restaurant and sofa area .

 

Christmas opening times:  10am – 5pm - Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday

 

 

Father Christmas in the Gardens, Kingston Maurward

 

• FATHER CHRISTMAS AT KINGSTON MAURWARD 15 & 16 December Father Christmas has very kindly agreed to come to Kingston Maurward again this year as he really enjoys meeting the children who visit.

 

Santa Visits Falmer Palmers

 

December - 1st & 2nd, 8th & 9th, 15th & 16th, 22nd * 23rd Friendly Santa chats to the children in his special Animal Barn winter grotto with the Donkey. He gives them a present to take away.

 

Father Christmas to visit Libraries

 

Father Christmas hopes to find time in his busy schedule to drop in to local libraries during their special storytime sessions on 22 December. All under eights are welcome to go along to Verwood Library.

 

Humbug Day, Luscombe Model Railway

 

'Humbug’ day at Luscombe Model Railway on Saturday 22 nd December from 11am – 4pm at 17 Brudenell Avenue , Sandbanks.

Father Christmas will arrive at 12.30pm

 

Meet Father Christmas - Stourton

 

Santa’s sleigh is stopping at Stourhead with presents for all the children. For children aged 5+, accompanied.

 

More Christmassy things to do in Dorset include:

 

 

Lyme Regis is well worth a visit at Christmas time. The Chrismas lights will be switched on by the Mayor setting the scene with a fantastic display around this quaint Dorset town. There will be roasted chestnuts and an array of curiosity shops catering for every age.

 

The Teddybear Museum in Dorchester have a family of lifesize Christmas teddies and BearFather Christmas will be in attendance for the children.

 

 

The Wessex Belle Railway

 

If railways are your interest then the Wessex Belle is for you. A preserved steam railway in this beautiful part of the country. Why not come and enjoy a Christmas lunch on board the train and at the same time experience a delightful six mile journey through the Dorset Countryside.The traditional Christmas Lunch is served in the Wessex Belle's original carriages every Saturday and Sunday in December.

 

Families staying in holiday cottages in Dorset in December will have an opportunity to meet Santa thanks to the Swanage Railway.

 

The heritage railway's Santa Specials are scheduled to take place on 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 22nd, 23rd and 24th December, giving visitors an opportunity to meet Father Christmas.

 

According to the company, which stages steam and diesel galas as well as family fun days, the showcase is 'regarded by many as the most entertaining seasonal attraction in Dorset'.

 

Children on the heritage rides will receive a present from Santa if they have been behaving well, and everyone can enjoy a unique journey taking in the beautiful Dorset scenery on a six mile course with refreshments along the way.

 

A Swanage Railway spokesman explains that 'the excitement of seeing the ruins of Corfe Castle pass by the train window only gives added excitement as the children open their presents'.

 

Meet Santa while enjoying the beautiful Dorset scenery on a steam locomotive.  

Other attractions include:

 

Christmas in Weymouth

Christmas at Home Farm in Dorset

 

Christmas at Plumber Manor

 

Christmas in Dorset - Compton Acres

Christmas Kingston Lacy, National Trust Dorset

 

Christmas Quests, The National Trust, Corfe Castle

Winter Solstice - National Trust

Christmas at Lulworth

 

Truly Scrumptious and The Pink Sugar Mouse

Christmas on Poole Quay

 

Or maybe a Virginia Hayward Hamper

Christmas Concert at Sherborne Abbey

 

How about Christmas decorations and plants at Haskins

 

Santa is here at Swanage Railway