Christmas in Sturminster Newton is always a busy time – and this year’s line-up is full of great reasons to wrap up, head out and enjoy what the town has to offer. From carol services and craft markets to Father Christmas, lantern parades and live music, there’s something happening for everyone.
Local groups, churches, businesses and volunteers have pulled together to organise a wide range of festive events through November and December. Whether you’re bringing the family to meet Santa, supporting a community concert, or picking up a few Christmas gifts at a local market, it’s a great time to get involved and support the town.
Here’s what’s on across Stur this festive season – including key dates, free parking days and all the details you’ll need.
Make Stur Sparkle
Thursday 20th November
Merry Market at Newstone House 2pm – 4 pm
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at The Exchange* begins at 7pm
Friday 21st November
The Exchange Christmas Bingo – doors open 6.30pm, and eyes down 7.30pm
Wednesday 26th November
SN & Hinton Cricket Club Christmas Bingo at The Exchange – doors open 6.30pm, and eyes down 7.15pm
Saturday 29th November
Christmas Tree Light Switch On
FREE PARKING ALL DAY
Find the Angel Stur’s Christmas Shop Window quiz – running until 4th January
Christmas Market at The Exchange 10am-2pm
Father Christmas in his grotto on the Terrace by the Railway Garden from 10.30am.
Bookings via 1855**
Christmas Tree Festival at St Marys Church 10am
Lantern Parade led by Father Christmas from The Exchange to Market Place 4.50pm
Christmas Tree Switch On 5pm
Lantern Parade – led by Father Christmas, from the Market Place to St Mary’s Church to receive a welcome from the Choral Society
Rockit Choir 5.15pm – 6.15pm
Illuminated Tractor Parade to travel through the town at approx. 6.15pm to finish in Station Road Car Park
Late night shopping until 7pm
Los Pacaminos at The Exchange* at 8pm
Sunday 30th November
Christmas Tree Festival at St Marys Church 12-4pm
Advent Sunday Carol Service at St Mary’s Church 6pm
Monday 1st December
Angels Take Flight & Hide until Friday 19th December
Christmas Tree Festival at St Marys Church 10am-4pm
Tuesday 2nd December
Christmas Tree Festival at St Marys Church 10am-4pm
Wednesday 3rd December
Christmas Tree Festival at St Marys Church 11am-4pm
Friday 5th December
Moonlight Swing Band at The Exchange* at 7.30pm
Saturday 6th December
Small Business Saturday
FREE PARKING ALL DAY
Car & Bike Enthusiasts
9am-12noon
Meet the Traders & Tastings
at 1855 10am-1pm
Crafts at The Exchange
10am-2pm
Rock for Heroes Xmas Anthems at The Exchange* 7.30pm
Choral Society Concert at St. Mary’s Church 7.30pm
Thursday 11th December
Ridgeway Singers at The Exchange* at 7.30pm
