Last updated: November 11, 2024
Create your ultimate holiday itinerary in Totton! Our planner guide has all the top events and activities. Whether you're a Totton resident or a holiday explorer, this guide reveals hidden gems and popular attractions.
Popular events during this festive season include the enchanting Christmas at Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World, where families can enjoy seasonal displays and meet beloved characters. For a stunning spectacle, Christmas at Tatton Park invites visitors to stroll through beautifully lit gardens and explore a Victorian Christmas market. And the Magical Christmas Adventure at 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring exciting rides and a chance to meet Father Christmas himself. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Immersive light and sound experience with live owl flight.
Explore the illuminated walk at The Hawk Conservancy, featuring beautiful lights and a live owl display in a stunning woodland setting.
Where: Andover | More Info: Christmas Experiences at The Hawk Conservancy
Immersive light trail with theatrical, festive, live entertainment.
Light up Trail Sir Harold Hillier Gardens at Christmas features a brand-new immersive light trail and numerous festive installations, perfect for all the family. The event includes mesmerising fire jugglers, breathtaking aerial artists, and larger-than-life characters. Enjoy an array of delectable street food and festive drinks, and immerse yourself in artistic wonders with every step unveiling a masterpiece of light and sound.
Where: Romsey | More Info: Light up Trail Sir Harold Hillier Gardens at Christmas
Interactive light trail with natural wonders and festive activities.
Explore Marwell Zoo in a new light with breathtaking displays and interactive experiences featuring over 500,000 lights, including a new ocean display and Sky Zone. Enjoy vibrant UV face paint designs, visit Father Christmas, and savor festive treats.
Where: Winchester | More Info: Glow Marwell
Themed activities and spooky surprises.
Forest of Light at Sandy Balls Holiday Village features themed entertainment and exciting experiences throughout the holiday season.
Where: Fordingbridge | More Info: Forest of Light at Sandy Balls Holiday Village
Traditional Christmas market with garden access.
The Christmas Fair at Exbury features crafts, gifts, music, and festive food and drink, with access to the 200-acre gardens included in the ticket price.
Where: Exbury | More Info: Christmas Market at Exbury
Interactive live shows and festive food options.
Celebrate Christmas at Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World with festive events, live shows, and rides. Meet Santa, enjoy festive food, and explore the decorated theme parks.
Where: Romsey | More Info: Christmas at Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World
Immersive North Pole experience with interactive activities.
At 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park, embark on a 2.5-hour journey to the North Pole, where you'll meet friendly elves, cheer on performers, and explore the Enchanted Forest. Enjoy a private audience with Santa, build your own bear, and make reindeer food. This immersive experience includes a sleigh ride, visits to the Glacier Theater and Ice Castle, and a warm welcome in Santa's cabin.
Where: Headley | More Info: The Magical Christmas Adventure at 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park
Interactive Nutcracker-themed family activity trail.
At Mottisfont, immerse yourself in a Nutcracker-themed Christmas with sparkling trees, music, and light effects. Follow Clara and her Nutcracker Prince through frosty wonderlands and the Land of Sweets, featuring Sugar Plum Fairies and a thrilling duel scene. The adventure continues outside on a Nutcracker-themed family activity trail.
Where: Romsey | More Info: A Christmas Crackers at Montisfont
Interactive Christmas activities with Father Christmas and festive treats.
Celebrate Christmas at Finkley Down Farm with activities like decorating gingerbread treats, meeting Father Christmas, and making magical reindeer food. Collect your Christmas Activity Passport and enjoy festive fun with Mother Christmas, Professor Rudolfski, and the Toy Shop.
Where: Andover | More Info: Magical Christmas Experience at Finkley Down Farm
Family-friendly activities and spooky ghost stories.
Beaulieu offers a variety of festive activities, including a scarecrow scramble, spooky ghost stories, and family-friendly events during the October half-term.
Where: Beaulieu | More Info: Festive Fun at Beaulieu
Interactive tree trail with unique decorations.
At Furzey Gardens, join Tinsel on a festive adventure to find her friends and their 20 decorated trees, each representing one of the Twelve Days of Christmas.
Where: Minstead | More Info: Tinsel's Tree Trail at Furzey Gardens
Elegant Christmas dinner with locally sourced ingredients.
Join Careys Manor for a sophisticated Christmas celebration featuring a glass of champagne, a 3-course dinner, Fairtrade organic coffee, and mince pie, all set against a backdrop of twinkling lights and traditional festive decorations.
Where: Brockenhurst | More Info: Careys Manor Christmas Ball
Guided canoe tour to meet Santa on the Beaulieu River.
Join New Forest Activities for a festive canoe paddle on the Beaulieu River. Explore the stunning river with a 90-minute guided tour, meeting Santa along the way. All children receive a gift from Santa, and hot drinks and mince pies are available to keep everyone warm. Dogs are welcome, and all equipment is provided.
Where: Beaulieu | More Info: Christmas Canoe Paddle with New Forest Activities
Whimsical Alice-themed decorations and activities.
Explore The Vyne's house and gardens, lavishly decorated with Victorian festive finery and whimsical scenes inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Enjoy sparkling trees, quirky displays, and nonsensical Alice-themed challenges.
Where: Basingstoke | More Info: Christmas at The Vyne