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Father Christmas Visits Dorset

10 November 2025

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Where to see Santa in Dorset Whether you call him Santa Claus, Father Christmas, St Nick or simply Santa, there’s nothing quite like seeing the excitement on little faces when he arrives at Christmas.

Luckily, there are plenty of places to see Father Christmas in Dorset this year, with local attractions, businesses and Christmas events putting on everything from traditional Santa’s grottos and magical winter wonderlands to breakfast with Santa and special SEN Santa visits.

We’re bringing together some of the best places to see Santa in Dorset, so if you’re looking for a festive day out or a chance for the little ones to meet Father Christmas, take a look through our growing list below.

We’ll keep adding new Christmas events and Santa experiences as they are announced, so keep checking back for more festive fun across Dorset.

Get ready for a very merry Dorset Christmas!

Sat5thDec

Santa on the Sea

Weymouth

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Santa's Grotto at Abbotsbury Gardens

Sat12thDecuntilSun13thDec

Breakfast With Santa on Bournemouth Pier

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Breakfast With Santa on Bournemouth Pier

Bournemouth

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Santa's Grotto at Abbotsbury Gardens

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Mon14thSep

Sunset Fish and Chips Cruise

Weymouth

Sat19thSep

Boachella Bottomless Brunch

Take That Tribute on Bournemouth Pier

Bournemouth

Sat19thSep

Wimborne Food Festival

Wimborne

Mon21stSep

Sunset Fish and Chips Cruise

Weymouth

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