Ho-ho-hop on over to these Christmas events in the Jurassic Coast

Looking for ways to get into the Christmas spirit? Here are some of the markets, events and general festivities to enjoy around the Jurassic Coast over the next few months.

November

Christmas Craft Fair in Charmouth Heritage Centre

18^th November

10 am – 4pm

Find locally made crafts and enjoy the stalls while exploring the Jurassic displays in the Heritage Centre.

Sidmouth Christmas Lights Switch On

18^th November

5pm – 6.30pm

Head to the Market Square in Sidmouth for the light switch on, the Golden Ticket draw will take place at 5.15pm, with the lights due to come on at 5.30pm

December

Sidmouth Late Night Shopping

1^st December

5pm – 8pm

A great place to start your Christmas shopping on Sidmouth’s independent high street where you can find homeware, fashion and more.

Swanage Christmas Market

2^nd December

With lights, food stalls, gifts, fair ground rides and Santa making an appearance on his sleigh, this is a great way to get in the spirit.

Santa’s Grotto at Abbotsbury

2^nd – 22^nd December

Starting on 2^nd December, visitors to Abbotsbury can meet Father Christmas at his grotto in the gardens and enjoy the festive decorations.

Budleigh Salterton Late Night Shopping

8^th December

6pm – 8.30pm

Shops along High Street and Fore Street will be open late for grabbing gifts, as well as entertainment and carol singing on the street.

Weymouth Santa Weekend

14^th – 17^th December

If you want to make sure that you’re on Santa’s Good List, make sure to pop to Weymouth for their Santa weekend.

Christmas Tree Festival in Lyme Regis
15^th – 17^th December

Head to Lyme Regis Baptist Church for the annual Christmas Tree Festival, full of locally decorated trees.

Exmouth Christmas Village

15^th December – 1^st January

Head to The Parade in Exmouth to visit a large indoor market full of Christmassy gifts and decorations.