Last updated: November 11, 2024
Create your festive itinerary with our holiday guide for Gosport. We’ve listed all the best events and activities to help you plan a memorable season. From Gosport locals to global nomads, this guide ensures you don't miss a moment of holiday cheer.
Popular events this season include the enchanting Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market, where visitors can stroll through a magical array of chalets brimming with unique gifts and festive treats. Another highlight is Cosmic Christmas at Winchester Science Centre, featuring interactive exhibits that blend science and holiday fun for all ages. And definitely don't forget the charm of the Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market, which transforms the historic locale into a winter wonderland. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Immersive light trail with interactive experiences and UV face paint designs.
Glow Marwell is a winter light trail event at Marwell Zoo, featuring over 250,000 LED bulbs, interactive displays, and vibrant UV face paint designs. The event includes free access to the zoo from 1pm to 4pm and offers festive treats like marshmallow toasting and illuminated candy floss.
Where: Winchester | More Info: Glow Marwell
Replica Christmas trees from around the world with enchanting illuminations and installations.
Bournemouth Christmas Tree Trail features hundreds of glittering trees, an Alpine Market, and illuminations in the Lower Gardens, offering a great family evening out with festive cheer.
Where: Bournemouth | More Info: Bournemouth Christmas Tree Trail
Interactive light and sound trail through woodland gardens.
Explore Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens as they come to life with spellbinding lights, sound, and colour. The winter trail features a whole new route with impressive installations inspired by the beautiful gardens. Enjoy wonderful seasonal food and drink before or after the trail, with funfair rides and a Christmas Market.
Where: Lower Beeding | More Info: Leonardslee Lights
Interactive light trail with exclusive installations and a new route.
Explore Wakehurst's woodland trail illuminated by over a thousand handcrafted lanterns and light installations, featuring iconic Christmas tree, giant flying owl, and fiery hidden dragon. Enjoy delicious street food, artisan marshmallows, and Christmas shopping in the Gift Shop and Plant Centre.
Where: Haywards Heath | More Info: Haywards Heath Lantern Trail
Traditional German-inspired wooden chalets with festive lighting and mulled wine.
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market is a renowned event in Europe, featuring bustling atmosphere, stunning location, and high-quality exhibitors. The market offers unique gifts, festive food, and live performances, creating an authentic Christmas experience.
Where: Winchester | More Info: Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market
Traditional German-inspired wooden chalets with festive atmosphere.
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market is a renowned European event featuring bustling atmosphere, stunning location, and high-quality exhibitors. Visitors can shop at pretty wooden chalets inspired by traditional German Christmas Markets, enjoy festive lighting, Christmas carols, and mulled wine, and experience an authentic Christmas celebration with many services and events.
Where: Winchester | More Info: Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market
Meet Father Christmas in his grotto with festive refreshments and live music.
The Milestones Christmas Market features over 40 stalls selling seasonal gifts and treats, with children's entertainment including a chance to meet Father Christmas in his grotto. The event offers a variety of festive refreshments and live music, making it a great place to find unique gifts and enjoy family fun.
Where: Basingstoke | More Info: Milestones Christmas Market
Immersive theatrical performance with Santa and intergalactic elements.
Join Santa at the Winchester Science Centre for a live-action immersive space adventure. Meet the man in red, enjoy a special Christmas gift, and participate in an out-of-this-world journey through space. The event includes a live show, magical effects, and audience participation.
Where: Winchester | More Info: Cosmic Christmas at Winchester Science Centre
Interactive Christmas shows and character meet-and-greets.
Celebrate Christmas at Paultons Park with Peppa Pig World transformed into a winter wonderland, featuring Santa's Storytime, Magical Illuminations, and festive family fun.
Where: Romsey | More Info: Christmas at Paultons Park
Synchronized light and sound show on a historic steam train.
Steam Illuminations at The Watercress Line features a spectacular light show on a steam train with thousands of coloured LED lights and LED wristbands, accompanied by interactive sound and music. The event includes 'Canopy of Lights' inside every carriage and 'Snowlight Cascade' at the summit, hosted by the legendary Voiceover Man. It offers a fun, interactive experience with sing-along games and Christmas karaoke.
Where: Alresford | More Info: Steam Illuminations at The Watercress Line
Model railway layouts in various scales with traders and refreshments.
The Gosport Model Railway Exhibition at St. Mary's Church Parish Centre features layouts in N scale, HO scale, and On30, with traders and light refreshments available. The event is wheelchair-friendly and includes sausage rolls, cakes, and drinks.
Where: Gosport | More Info: Gosport Model Railway Exhibition
Charity-driven community fair with live band performance.
Alverstoke Michaelmas Fayre is a community event featuring charity stalls, live displays, and a march by the HMS Sultan Volunteer Band. The event is organized by Gosport Rotary Club, with proceeds supporting local charities and community causes.
Where: Gosport | More Info: Alverstoke Michaelmas Fayre
Community-driven coffee mornings with knitting and nattering sessions.
Join us at Christ Church Hall for a warm and welcoming Coffee Morning, where you can socialize, enjoy refreshments, and participate in knitting and nattering activities.
Where: Gosport | More Info: Coffee Mornings @ Christ Church Hall
Horticultural therapy sessions in tranquil gardens.
Shore Leave Haslar Open Day offers Horticultural Therapy sessions and tranquil garden visits, providing a serene environment for relaxation and community engagement.
Where: Gosport | More Info: Shore Leave Haslar Open Day
