{"id":1603,"date":"2025-11-21T13:09:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T13:09:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/famshire.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1603"},"modified":"2025-11-24T05:18:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T05:18:23","slug":"5-best-christmas-markets-in-the-south-of-england-for-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/famshire.co.uk\/blog\/5-best-christmas-markets-in-the-south-of-england-for-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a05 Best Christmas Markets in the South of England for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1603\" class=\"elementor elementor-1603\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b00cdf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4b00cdf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5a7a38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"a5a7a38\" 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elementor-element-e585f6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e585f6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"901\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/famshire.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/christ_market.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1609\" alt=\"5 Best Christmas Markets in the South of England for 2025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/famshire.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/christ_market.png 901w, https:\/\/famshire.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/christ_market-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/famshire.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/christ_market-768x507.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eca333d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eca333d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW62638859 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62638859 BCX0\">The festive season is upon us and what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than visiting a local Christmas market? Whether <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62638859 BCX0\">you\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62638859 BCX0\"> looking for sparkling lights or warming hot chocolates, the South of England has some great options that will get the whole family excited. Here are our top 5 Christmas markets for 2025 in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62638859 BCX0\">Ham<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62638859 BCX0\">ps<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62638859 BCX0\">hire, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62638859 BCX0\">Dor<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62638859 BCX0\">set<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62638859 BCX0\"> and <\/span><span class=\"FindHit SCXW62638859 BCX0\">Sus<\/span><span class=\"FindHit SCXW62638859 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62638859 BCX0\">ex.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW62638859 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bdb8a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1bdb8a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df2a4a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df2a4a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Date<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <span class=\"TextRun SCXW159569563 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159569563 BCX0\">Friday 21st November to Monday 22nd December 2025<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW159569563 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW159569563 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW159569563 BCX0\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW249222374 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249222374 BCX0\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW249222374 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249222374 BCX0\">Winchester Cathedral, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249222374 BCX0\">Ham<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249222374 BCX0\">ps<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249222374 BCX0\">hire, SO23 9LS<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW249222374 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\"> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW98643623 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98643623 BCX0\">The run up to Christmas <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW98643623 BCX0\">has to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98643623 BCX0\"> be one of the best times to visit Winchester Cathedral. This <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98643623 BCX0\">well-loved<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98643623 BCX0\"> market returns on 21st November and is running all the way up until 22nd December, making it <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98643623 BCX0\">a great place<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98643623 BCX0\"> to get those <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98643623 BCX0\">last-minute<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98643623 BCX0\"> gifts! It is filled with handmade gifts, toys, treats, food samples and is even free to enter! This year there is a fun, family friendly trail called \u2018Follow the Start Trail<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98643623 BCX0\">\u2019,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98643623 BCX0\"> which takes place in the cathedral grounds and will add a playful touch to your visit. This is a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW98643623 BCX0\">really great<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98643623 BCX0\"> market to kick start the festive season, so grab the thermals and get ready for Christmas at Winchester Cathedral\u2019s Christmas Market.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW98643623 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70737bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70737bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mapperton House &amp; Gardens Christmas Market  <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1a255d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e1a255d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Date: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Saturday<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">29th to Sunday 30th November 2025<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Location: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mapperton Estate, Mapperton, Dorset, DT8 3NR<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This beautiful Christmas market is set in an impressive estate and has over 80 stalls, so you can browse for those special gifts all while enjoying the festive community atmosphere. This market has live music and you can even meet Father Christmas! So, whether you\u2019re shopping for thoughtful gifts or just wanting to soak up a bit of seasonal joy, this market is one to add to your list this winter. Please note that entry costs \u00a35.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-574a538 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"574a538\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dorchester Christmas Cracker <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47591d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47591d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Date: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sunday 14th December 2025<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Location: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HF<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This festive favourite is popular for families in Dorset. It transforms the charming town into a beautiful, community driven winter wonderland. Starting from 11am up until 4pm, there will be over 100 stalls to explore across High West Street, Trinity Street, the Corn Exchange and Dorset Museum and Art Gallery. There will even be seasonal entertainment where you will see Santa arrive in a camper van and little ones will even get the chance to win a free hat from the Santa Hat Parade. This event has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, so why not get the family out and celebrate the Christmas season with your community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bc24f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6bc24f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Shoreham Ninth Grand Christmas Charity Art &amp; Craft Fair <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eee537 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1eee537\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Date: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Saturday 29th November 2025<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Location:<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shoreham Centre, 2 Pond Road, West Sussex, BN4 5WU<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">This year The Shoreham Centre hosts its local tradition on Saturday 29th November 2025 and this year&#8217;s chosen charity is Love to Move. It is a great event for families, here you\u2019ll find over 50 incredibly talented exhibitors hosting activities from face painting to drop-in workshops. There will also be a festive pop up by Seashore Bakes cafe too but best of all entry is completely free. Making this a wonderful budget friendly festive outing, that not only brings the community together, but supports local makers too.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48a191e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48a191e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Blackstock Estate Christmas Fair <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c9eda1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c9eda1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Date: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sunday 30th November 2025<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Location: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blackstock Road, Hellingly, East Sussex, BN27 4HF<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Set across the estate&#8217;s stunning meadows, this fair invites families to kick off the festive season in the heart of the Sussex countryside. This event brings together a wonderful mix of seasonal food, drink and handmade decorations carefully made by local makers. This is a great opportunity to find those unique presents to put under your tree this year. Whether you\u2019re wanting to sample some local produce or meet independent makers, this is a truly magical way to kick off the Christmas season. With its family friendly atmosphere, this fair is a must visit, so wrap up warm and make a day of it.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There\u2019s a Christmas market for every family out there in Hampshire, Dorset and Sussex. Whether you\u2019re hunting for that perfect handmade gift or just wanting a relaxed family outing, these markets are a must! So, pick and date and get ready for some seasonal magic.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t forget our brand-new addition to our Busy activity books is here, our Busy Elf Book. These are great for long car journeys or if you just need some extra help when out and about this season. 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class=\"elementskit-entry-header\">\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/famshire.co.uk\/blog\/kid-friendly-activities-for-nye-2026\/\" class=\"elementskit-entry-thumb\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/famshire.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/newyear-2026.png\" alt=\"Kid Friendly Activities for\u00a0NYE\u00a02026\u00a0\">\n                                <\/a><!-- .elementskit-entry-thumb END -->\n                                                            \n                            \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .elementskit-entry-header END -->\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementskit-post-body \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"post-meta-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"meta-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon 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