Portsmouth Christmas Events

Portsmouth Christmas 2025

What to Expect This Christmas in Portsmouth!

Feel the festive spirit in Portsmouth! Our guide will connect you with all the community events. For Portsmouth insiders and outsiders alike, this guide is your passport to festive fun. One notable event this holiday season is the enchanting First Night, where art and performances light up the streets as the year comes to a close. You can also experience the hands-on excitement of Santa's Toy Maker Workshop, where children can create their own holiday crafts. And the Magical Christmas Adventure at 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring festive attractions and seasonal activities for the whole family. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

Find the best Christmas events in Portsmouth this year!

Portsmouth Christmas Events

Portsmouth Christmas Light Displays (1)

Hayling Winter Wonderland in Funland
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πŸ“ Funland, Sea Front, Hayling Island PO11 0AG
(4.6 mi from Portsmouth)
Magical Christmas journey with elves and Santa

Event Details

πŸ“· Photo Friendly: πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·
πŸ’° Budget: $$
πŸŽ„ Family Friendly: πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
⚑ Energy: Moderate

Event Description

Step into a world of enchantment at Hayling Winter Wonderland, where a secret doorway leads to a land of magic. Follow mischievous elves to the Gingerbread Factory, explore the Naughty and Nice room, and enjoy a train ride through Elf Village. Meet Father Christmas himself for an early gift from his workshop. This immersive experience promises joy, laughter, and unforgettable holiday memories for the whole family.

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⭐ Best For: Families with young children

Portsmouth Other Christmas Activities (1)

Santa's Christmas Toy Maker's Workshop at Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth
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πŸ“ Portsmouth, Hampshire, GB
(0.8 mi from Portsmouth)
Craft your own cuddly toy with Santa's elves.

When

Friday, November 29, 2024

Event Details

πŸ“· Photo Friendly: πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·
πŸ’° Budget: $$
πŸŽ„ Family Friendly: πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
⚑ Energy: Low to medium

Event Description

Experience the enchantment of Santa's Christmas Toy Maker's Workshop at Spinnaker Tower. Children can craft their own cuddly toy, name it, and fill it with stuffing, adding a special keepsake. Visit Santa in his grotto to share wishes and discover hidden surprises left by mischievous elves throughout the tower. It's a festive adventure promising cherished memories.

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⭐ Best For: Families with young children

Near Portsmouth

Gosport Christmas Events

Harbour Cancer Support Coffee Mornings in Gosport PO12 1JQ
Gosport PO12 1JQ
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Community coffee mornings for support
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° FREE πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 1.9 miles from Portsmouth
Alverstoke Michaelmas Fayre in Gosport PO12 2ET
Gosport PO12 2ET
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Community fair supporting local charities
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° FREE πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 2.6 miles from Portsmouth

Fareham Christmas Events

Fareham Town Centre Christmas Lights Switch-On in Fareham
Fareham
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Annual Christmas lights switch-on with funfair and market
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $$ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 3.8 miles from Portsmouth
Christmas Steam Up at The Brickworks in Swanwick
Swanwick
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Christmas Steam Up at a historic brickworks museum
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 10.4 miles from Portsmouth

Ryde Christmas Events

The Christmas Imaginarium in Ryde
Ryde
Details
World-famous Christmas shop with year-round festive decor.
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $$ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 5.7 miles from Portsmouth
Isle of Wight Steam Railway Santa Specials in Havenstreet Station
Havenstreet Station
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Festive steam train journey with Santa.
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $$ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 8.4 miles from Portsmouth

Havant Christmas Events

Enlightened Trails at Staunton Farm in Havant PO9 5HB
Havant PO9 5HB
Details
Magical illuminated trail with light and sound installations
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 7.2 miles from Portsmouth

Cowes Christmas Events

Christmas at Osborne House in East Cowes PO32 6JX
East Cowes PO32 6JX
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Victorian Christmas at historic Osborne House
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $$ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 8.5 miles from Portsmouth
Festive Fun at Osborne in Cowes
Cowes
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Festive fun at historic Osborne estate
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $$ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 8.8 miles from Portsmouth

Sandown Christmas Events

Elf the Musical at Shanklin Theatre in Shanklin PO37 6AJ
Shanklin PO37 6AJ
Details
Live stage adaptation of the beloved holiday film 'Elf'.
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $$ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 12.4 miles from Portsmouth
Sleeping Beauty Pantomime in Shanklin PO37 6AJ
Shanklin PO37 6AJ
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Traditional Sleeping Beauty pantomime
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $$ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 12.4 miles from Portsmouth

Newport Christmas Events

Ryde Christmas Fair at Briddlesford Lodge Farm in Wootton Bridge
Wootton Bridge
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Christmas fair at an award-winning dairy farm
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $$ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 9.1 miles from Portsmouth
Christmas at Tapnell Farm in Newport Rd
Newport Rd
Details
Festive holiday experience at a working farm.
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $$ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 18.5 miles from Portsmouth

Chichester Christmas Events

Chichester Indoor Christmas Market 2024 in Chichester PO19 1RJ
Chichester PO19 1RJ
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Up to 100 independent businesses showcasing festive products.
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 13.5 miles from Portsmouth
Hey! Christmas Tree in Chichester PO19 6AP
Chichester PO19 6AP
Details
A heartwarming Christmas story for young children.
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $$ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 14.0 miles from Portsmouth

Southampton Christmas Events

Christmas Canoe Paddle with Santa in Beaulieu
Beaulieu
Details
Paddle to meet Santa on the Beaulieu River
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $$ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 15.8 miles from Portsmouth
Christmas Canoe Paddle in Beaulieu
Beaulieu
Details
Christmas canoe paddle with Santa's arrival by boat.
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 15.8 miles from Portsmouth

Eastleigh Christmas Events

Christmas at Marwell Hall in Winchester SO21 1JH
Winchester SO21 1JH
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Magical grotto experience in a historic hall with Santa.
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $$$ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 15.7 miles from Portsmouth
Glow Marwell in Colden Common
Colden Common
Details
Enchanted light trail through a zoo after dark.
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $$ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 15.7 miles from Portsmouth

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Last updated: 10/9/2025