• THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride in Swanage Running from 23rd Nov to Christmas Eve: it’s an hour-long train journey with a fully-themed, production of songs and moments from the movie on the platform, and then hot chocolate and a cookie delivered to you in your carriage by THE POLAR EXPRESS™ chefs.
£46.95 per person
swanagethepolarexpresstrainride.co.uk
• Harts of Stur Late Night Opening
After many years absence, the popular event is returning for 2024! On Thursday 5th December, Harts will stay open until 7:30pm, with festive fun for the whole family, including face painting for the kids and a special visit from Santa. Grown-ups can keep cosy with mulled wine and mince pies in the Coffee Loft.
• Christmas Magic at The Blue Pool
From 30th November to 23rd December, children can visit Santa in his grotto (£15 per child, booking required). Take a peaceful winter stroll through the Nature Reserve, enjoy hot, seasonal drinks on the terrace by the fire pits, surrounded by twinkling lights and get crafty and create fun decorations while enjoying a cup of delicious hot chocolate (£5 per person)
bluepooltearooms.co.uk/events
• Carols in the Gardens
FREE carol concert on Thursday 19th December, 6.30pm to 7.30pm in Dorchester’s Borough Gardens, accompanied by Durnovaria Silver Band and Encore Singers. Carol books will be provided, so everyone can take part. Mulled wine and snacks will be available to purchase
• Wimborne Save the Children Parade
On Saturday 14th December, the parade of will start at 2pm from Eaton’s (formerly Cobham’s) car park. Father Christmas will stop at the Museum of East Dorset where he will remain with his sack of presents – children will be welcome to visit him there and receive a (free) small gift.
Carols in the Corn Market
Wimborne’s magical Annual Event is on Friday 20th December at 6pm. Music provided by Broadstone Community Concert Band and singing accompanied by choristers from Wimborne Minster.
