Christmas Shopping Evening
Lepe Country Park, Exbury · 3 December 2026
Photo: Paul Pollard, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: Paul Pollard, CC BY-SA 2.0
A Christmas shopping evening at Lepe Country Park in Exbury on 3 December 2026, running from 6pm to 8pm with doors opening at 6pm. Visitors can browse handmade local stalls, enjoy seasonal food and drink from The Lookout Café, listen to festive music by a fire and meet Mrs Claus. It suits families, couples and friends, and well behaved dogs are welcome. Car parking charges apply and booking is recommended.
Highlights
- Handmade local stalls and seasonal food and drink from The Lookout Café
- Festive music by a crackling fire and a visit from Mrs Claus
- Well behaved dogs welcome; car parking charges apply, booking recommended
Getting there
Lepe Country Park, SO45 1AD
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