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Things to do in Hampshire in December 2026

44 events are on in Hampshire in December 2026. 22 of them start in December, 3 are free and 28 run for two weeks or more. The busiest stretch is 1 to 6 December, with 9 events on. Highlights include Dear Santa Live at The Haymarket, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show at Mayflower Studios and Christmas Light Trail at Staunton Farm. Each one is checked against the organiser's own website, and events drop off as they finish.

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Running for weeks

Events and seasons that are on for most of the month. Check each listing for the days it runs.

  1. 19 Sept to 20 MarOuter Defences TourFort Nelson, PortsmouthFrom £12
  2. 21 Oct to 31 MarDefences & Discovery: Fort Nelson RevealedFort Nelson, PortsmouthFrom £5
  3. 23 Oct to 3 JanOn Ice at WestquayWestquay Esplanade, SouthamptonFrom £13
  4. 12 Nov to 27 DecSouthampton Christmas MarketAbove Bar Street, Bargate and Guildhall Square, SouthamptonFree
  5. 14 Nov to 3 JanA Christmas Wish at Hinton AmpnerHinton Ampner, National Trust, AlresfordNormal admission applies, free for National Trust members. House visits must be booked by members and non-members alike.
  6. 14 Nov to 16 JanEast Tunnel ToursFort Nelson, PortsmouthFrom £12
  7. 18 Nov to 30 DecChristmas Presents and Pages at Jane Austen's HouseJane Austen's House, ChawtonIncluded with house admission.
  8. 20 Nov to 30 DecChristmas at Marwell: Fire and Ice and SantaMarwell Zoo, WinchesterFrom £21.95
  9. 20 Nov to 22 DecWinchester Cathedral Christmas MarketWinchester Cathedral Close, WinchesterFree
  10. 21 Nov to 3 JanA Jack and the Beanstalk Christmas at MottisfontMottisfont, National Trust, RomseyNormal admission, free for National Trust members, Art Fund members and under fives. Carers go free.
  11. 21 Nov to 3 JanAlice's Christmas Wonderland at BeaulieuPalace House, Beaulieu, BeaulieuFrom £16
  12. 21 Nov to 4 JanChristmasville at Gunwharf QuaysApolloDomes, The Plaza, Gunwharf Quays, PortsmouthFrom £10
  13. 21 Nov to 3 JanPortsmouth On IceGuildhall Square, PortsmouthFrom £13.50
  14. 21 Nov to 3 JanTwelve Days of Christmas at The VyneThe Vyne, National Trust, Sherborne St JohnIncluded with normal admission; free for National Trust members.
  15. 25 Nov to 23 DecA Christmas Carol Experience at MilestonesMilestones Museum, BasingstokeTicketed with timed start slots. The ticket also gives 12 months of entry to Milestones. Check prices on the official site.
  16. 27 Nov to 2 JanSteam Illuminations on the Watercress LineAlresford Station, Watercress Line, AlresfordFrom £37
  17. 28 Nov to 30 DecOnce Upon a Time illuminated trail at West Green HouseWest Green House Gardens, Hartley WintneyFrom £18
  18. 28 Nov to 23 DecSanta's Grotto at the Great HallThe Great Hall, WinchesterFrom £7
  19. 29 Nov to 24 DecHayling Winter Wonderland at FunlandFunland, Hayling Island, Hayling IslandPrices are shown when booking. Under 1s are free. Coffee and the arcade are not included.
  20. 3 Dec to 2 JanChristmas Light Trail at Staunton FarmStaunton Farm, HavantFrom £10
  21. 3 Dec to 22 DecMuseum by Moonlight: Penguin Light Trail at Gilbert White's HouseGilbert White's House and Gardens, SelborneFrom £9.50
  22. 4 Dec to 3 JanSleeping Beauty at Theatre Royal WinchesterTheatre Royal Winchester, WinchesterFrom £13
  23. 5 Dec to 3 JanChristmas at Paultons Park and Peppa Pig WorldPaultons Park, RomseyPark tickets are priced by date on the booking page. Santa's Grotto is an extra charge and must be booked before the day.
  24. 5 Dec to 31 DecJack and the Beanstalk at the Kings Theatre, SouthseaKings Theatre, SouthseaFrom £10
  25. 10 Dec to 3 JanBeauty and the Beast pantomime at The AnvilThe Anvil, BasingstokeFrom £19.50
  26. 11 Dec to 3 JanJack and the Beanstalk at Fareham LiveFareham Live, FarehamFrom £16
  27. 12 Dec to 3 JanRobin Hood at Mayflower TheatreMayflower Theatre, SouthamptonFrom £19.50
  28. 13 Dec to 31 DecMother Goose at Theatre Royal PortsmouthTheatre Royal Portsmouth, PortsmouthFrom £10

1 to 6 December

  1. 28 Nov to 6 DecChristmas at Exbury: Christmas Fair, Father Christmas and the Festive ExpressExbury Gardens and Steam Railway, ExburyFrom £7
  2. 28 Nov to 6 DecHotwalls Studios Festive Creative MarketHotwalls Studios, PortsmouthFree
  3. 30 Nov to 4 DecExbury Christmas Night TrainExbury Gardens and Steam Railway, ExburyFrom £21
  4. 2 Dec to 6 DecDear Santa Live at The HaymarketThe Haymarket, BasingstokeFrom £18
  5. 2 Dec to 12 DecThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show at Mayflower StudiosMayflower Studios, SouthamptonFrom £17.50
  6. 3 Dec to 6 DecChristmas Tours and Carols at Highclere CastleHighclere Castle, HighclereFrom £15
  7. 5 Dec to 6 DecA Christmas Ship at Portsmouth Historic DockyardHMS Warrior, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, PortsmouthFrom £36
  8. 5 DecA Gilbert White ChristmasGilbert White's House and Gardens, SelborneIncluded in general admission.
  9. 5 Dec to 6 DecMilestones Christmas MarketMilestones Museum, BasingstokeTicketed. Check the price when booking on the official site.

7 to 13 December

  1. 8 Dec to 9 DecJack and the Beanstalk, Andover College pantomimeThe Lights, AndoverCheck prices on The Lights website.
  2. 9 DecThe Snow Queen by Ballet Theatre UKThe Haymarket, BasingstokeFrom £22.50
  3. 12 Dec to 22 DecSanta's Grotto at Staunton FarmStaunton Farm, HavantFrom £15.95
  4. 12 Dec to 18 DecSanta's Sleigh Ride at The Berry TheatreThe Berry Theatre, Hedge EndFrom £13.50

14 to 20 December

  1. 18 Dec to 24 DecChristmas in the Enchanted Forest at The PointThe Point, EastleighFrom £8
  2. 19 DecSanta Live at The Berry TheatreThe Berry Theatre, Hedge EndFrom £16.50
  3. 20 Dec to 31 DecPeter Pan: A BIG Musical Adventure at Mayflower StudiosMayflower Studios, SouthamptonFrom £19.50