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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📍 Funland, Sea Front, Hayling Island PO11 0AG

(4.6 mi from Portsmouth)

Hayling Winter Wonderland

Magical Christmas journey with elves and Santa

Event Details

📷 Photo Friendly: 📷📷📷📷📷

💰 Budget: $$

🎄 Family Friendly: 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

⚡ 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

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Portsmouth Other Christmas Activities (1)

Santa's Christmas Toy Maker's Workshop at Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth

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📍 Portsmouth, Hampshire, GB

(0.8 mi from Portsmouth)

Santa's Christmas Toy Maker's Workshop at Spinnaker Tower

Craft your own cuddly toy with Santa's elves.

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Friday, November 29, 2024

Event Details

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💰 Budget: $$

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⚡ 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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Near Portsmouth

Gosport Christmas Events

Harbour Cancer Support Coffee Mornings in Gosport PO12 1JQ

Gosport PO12 1JQ

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Harbour Cancer Support Coffee Mornings

Community coffee mornings for support

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 1.9 miles from Portsmouth

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Alverstoke Michaelmas Fayre in Gosport PO12 2ET

Gosport PO12 2ET

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Alverstoke Michaelmas Fayre

Community fair supporting local charities

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 2.6 miles from Portsmouth

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Fareham Christmas Events

Fareham Town Centre Christmas Lights Switch-On in Fareham

Fareham

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Fareham Town Centre Christmas Lights Switch-On

Annual Christmas lights switch-on with funfair and market

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 3.8 miles from Portsmouth

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Christmas Steam Up at The Brickworks in Swanwick

Swanwick

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Christmas Steam Up at The Brickworks

Christmas Steam Up at a historic brickworks museum

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📏 10.4 miles from Portsmouth

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Ryde Christmas Events

The Christmas Imaginarium in Ryde

Ryde

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The Christmas Imaginarium

World-famous Christmas shop with year-round festive decor.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 5.7 miles from Portsmouth

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway Santa Specials in Havenstreet Station

Havenstreet Station

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway Santa Specials

Festive steam train journey with Santa.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 8.4 miles from Portsmouth

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Havant Christmas Events

Enlightened Trails at Staunton Farm in Havant PO9 5HB

Havant PO9 5HB

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Enlightened Trails at Staunton Farm

Magical illuminated trail with light and sound installations

📷📷📷📷📷 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 7.2 miles from Portsmouth

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Cowes Christmas Events

Christmas at Osborne House in East Cowes PO32 6JX

East Cowes PO32 6JX

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Christmas at Osborne House

Victorian Christmas at historic Osborne House

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 8.5 miles from Portsmouth

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Festive Fun at Osborne in Cowes

Cowes

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Festive Fun at Osborne

Festive fun at historic Osborne estate

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 8.8 miles from Portsmouth

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Sandown Christmas Events

Elf the Musical at Shanklin Theatre in Shanklin PO37 6AJ

Shanklin PO37 6AJ

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Elf the Musical at Shanklin Theatre

Live stage adaptation of the beloved holiday film 'Elf'.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 12.4 miles from Portsmouth

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Sleeping Beauty Pantomime in Shanklin PO37 6AJ

Shanklin PO37 6AJ

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Sleeping Beauty Pantomime

Traditional Sleeping Beauty pantomime

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 12.4 miles from Portsmouth

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Newport Christmas Events

Ryde Christmas Fair at Briddlesford Lodge Farm in Wootton Bridge

Wootton Bridge

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Ryde Christmas Fair at Briddlesford Lodge Farm

Christmas fair at an award-winning dairy farm

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 9.1 miles from Portsmouth

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Christmas at Tapnell Farm in Newport Rd

Newport Rd

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Christmas at Tapnell Farm

Festive holiday experience at a working farm.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 18.5 miles from Portsmouth

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Chichester Christmas Events

Chichester Indoor Christmas Market 2024 in Chichester PO19 1RJ

Chichester PO19 1RJ

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Chichester Indoor Christmas Market 2024

Up to 100 independent businesses showcasing festive products.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 13.5 miles from Portsmouth

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Hey! Christmas Tree in Chichester PO19 6AP

Chichester PO19 6AP

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Hey! Christmas Tree

A heartwarming Christmas story for young children.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 14.0 miles from Portsmouth

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Southampton Christmas Events

Christmas Canoe Paddle with Santa in Beaulieu

Beaulieu

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Christmas Canoe Paddle with Santa

Paddle to meet Santa on the Beaulieu River

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 15.8 miles from Portsmouth

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Christmas Canoe Paddle in Beaulieu

Beaulieu

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Christmas Canoe Paddle

Christmas canoe paddle with Santa's arrival by boat.

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📏 15.8 miles from Portsmouth

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Eastleigh Christmas Events

Christmas at Marwell Hall in Winchester SO21 1JH

Winchester SO21 1JH

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Christmas at Marwell Hall

Magical grotto experience in a historic hall with Santa.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 15.7 miles from Portsmouth

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Glow Marwell in Colden Common

Colden Common

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Glow Marwell

Enchanted light trail through a zoo after dark.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 15.7 miles from Portsmouth

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Last updated: 10/9/2025