Ringwood Winter Wanderland and lights switch-on
Ringwood town centre, Ringwood · 29 November 2026
Photo of Ringwood: Mike Faherty, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo of Ringwood: Mike Faherty, CC BY-SA 2.0
Ringwood Town Council's day of Christmas events in the town centre, ending with the Christmas lights switch-on in the Market Place. Last year it included a market of over 80 stalls, Santa's grotto and a festive parade led by Santa.
Highlights
- Christmas lights switch-on in the Market Place
- Christmas market
- Santa's grotto and festive parade
- Window decoration competition in local shops
Good to know
- Timings and the full programme for 2026 have not been published yet
- Check the town council page nearer the date
Getting there
Ringwood town centre, Market Place, Ringwood, Hampshire
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