Christmas Lights and Reindeer Experience
When? 28 Nov 2025 to 30 Dec 2025
Where? Dorchester
Nutley Farm’s much-loved Christmas Lights and Reindeer Experience is back for 2025 and is set to be our most spectacular Christmas yet.
Our popular festive event attracts visitors from the South West England and beyond and has become a magical Dorset tradition. To date, we have raised over £52,000 for the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, and we look forward to adding to our total during this year’s event.
We add something new each year, and for 2025, we’ve pulled out all the stops. Nutley Farm will be bursting with Christmas magic for you all to enjoy.
What to expect:
Our most spectacular light trail yet, packed with sparkling, colourful lights, dazzling displays, mirror balls, lasers, music and immersive experiences.
A glowing Christmas courtyard with a towering 6-metre LED tree
Father Christmas’s Grotto (TICKETS NOW SOLD OUT)
Delicious food including Nutley Sausages, Pork Burgers, crispy chips, sweet crepes, waffles and more
Mother Christmas’s deluxe hot chocolate hut
A bigger, toastier marshmallow toasting area
Christmas sweet shop full of nostalgic treats
Shopping with a handpicked selection of local traders
Live music nights hosting local singers in our main festive barn
There’s festive cheer around every corner.
Tickets always book up fast, so we recommend booking early to avoid missing out.
Join us this Christmas for a truly special experience.
More information:
Visit Event Website
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