The Ultimate Visitor Guide
Dorset’s Christmas Markets and Festive Fairs
17 November 2025
Dorset's Best Christmas Markets and Festive Fairs for 2026
Christmas markets in Dorset are back for 2026, bringing festive fairs and seasonal cheer to towns and villages across the county over the coming weeks. Whether you're ticking off your Christmas shopping list, hunting for gifts from local makers, or fancy a day out among the twinkling lights and mulled wine, Dorset's markets have something for everyone.
From delicious food and drink by local producers to handmade crafts and festive entertainment, here's our full round-up of what's on and where.
Christmas Markets in Dorset 2026:
Sat14thNov
Highlands End Christmas Makers' Market
Bridport
Sat14thNovuntilSun15thNov
A Dorset Christmas
Wareham
Sat21stNovuntilSun20thDec
Artisans on the Beach
Swanage
Sat28thNov
Poundbury Christmas Market 2026
Dorchester
Fri4thDec
Blandford Yuletide Festival
Blandford
Fri4thDec
Christmas Craft Fair Blandford
Blandford
Sat5thDec
Swanage Christmas Street Market
Swanage
Sat5thDecuntilSun6thDec
Symondsbury Estate Christmas Market
Bridport
Sun6thDec
Sherborne Festive Shopping Day
Sherborne
Wed9thDec
Bridport Christmas Cheer
Bridport
Sun13thDec
Dorchester Christmas Cracker
Dorchester
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Upcoming events in Dorset
Fri2ndOct
McCartney All the Best — Beatles and Beyond
Weymouth
Fri2ndOct
Oktoberfest Party Cruise
Weymouth
Sat3rdOct
Badness: Madness Tribute on Bournemouth Pier
Bournemouth
Sat3rdOct
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Bournemouth
Sat3rdOct
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