The Ultimate Visitor Guide
Father Christmas Visits Dorset
10 November 2025
Whether you call him Santa Claus, Father Christmas, St Nicks or simply Santa, your little one will want to meet the real Santa in Dorset this year. Lucky for you, many of Dorset's businesses have arranged magical experiences and Santa's Grottos throughout Dorset for you and your family to do just that.
Maybe you're looking for breakfast with Santa, a magical winter wonderland, or a SEN Santa visit.
We are building up all the best local events, so take a look at the festive fun to be found in Dorset this year and we will keep adding to the list!
Have a magical Dorset Christmas!
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Upcoming events in Dorset
Sat12thSep
Memories of Yesteryear
Wimborne
Fri11thSepuntilSun13thSep
Autumn Steam Gala
Swanage
Thu10thSepuntilSun13thSep
b-side's Big Weekend
Portland
Sat12thSepuntilSun13thSep
Seafood and Sounds Festival
Poole
Sat12thSepuntilSun13thSep
South West Model Show at the Tank Museum
Wareham
Sun13thSep
Sticks & Bones Makers Market
Weymouth
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