Hampshire &amp; Isle of Wight


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hampshire">HAMPSHIRE</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-winchester-christmas-market-friday-22-nov-sun-22-dec-winchester"><a href="https://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/christmas/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Winchester Christmas Market</a>, Friday 22 Nov – Sun 22 Dec, Winchester</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="998" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/11/Winchester-Cathedral_Christmas-Market©-Harvey-Mills2.jpg" alt="Winchester Christmas Market Winchester Cathedral" class="wp-image-35778" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/11/Winchester-Cathedral_Christmas-Market©-Harvey-Mills2.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/11/Winchester-Cathedral_Christmas-Market©-Harvey-Mills2-800x532.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/11/Winchester-Cathedral_Christmas-Market©-Harvey-Mills2-1000x665.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/11/Winchester-Cathedral_Christmas-Market©-Harvey-Mills2-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Pic: Winchester Cathedral, <em>Harvey Mills</em></figcaption></figure>



<p>Set in the stunning grounds of Winchester Cathedral, the wonderfully atmospheric Winchester Christmas market is one of the best in Europe. Browse the fairy-lit chalets for gifts and decorations then grab a gluhwein and have it with a bratwurst sausage or perhaps a spot of raclette. Wander over to the central stage to catch Christmassy performances from local choirs, buskers and groups.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-southampton-christmas-market-thurs-13-nov-sun-3-jan-southampton"><a href="https://www.southampton.gov.uk/news/article/christmas-market-is-back-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://southamptonchristmasmarket.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Southampton Christmas Market</a>, Thurs 13 Nov &#8211; Sun 3 Jan, Southampton</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/11/Southampton-Christmas-Market-BarGate.jpg" alt="Southampton Bargate Christmas Market Hampshire" class="wp-image-35776" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/11/Southampton-Christmas-Market-BarGate.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/11/Southampton-Christmas-Market-BarGate-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/11/Southampton-Christmas-Market-BarGate-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/11/Southampton-Christmas-Market-BarGate-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Southampton&#8217;s annual German Christmas market is always an absolute belter. Expect the traditional carousel, Christmas traders in alpine-style chalets, festive bars with live music, visits from Santa and calorific street food Dutch pancakes and doughnuts to Yorkshire pudding wraps and German sausages. A light projection show will light up the historic Bargate monument every 30 minutes, between 5pm and 9.30pm until 24 December. </p>



<p>Around the corner in Guildhall Square, take your date or the whole family for a gentle ride on one of&nbsp;the UK’s tallest Ferris wheels. Big kids and thrill seekers will welcome the return of the frankly terrifying AtmosFear and Snowball Bungee rides, too.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-festive-fizz-sat-29-november-bapsy-hall-guildhall-winchester"><a href="https://www.vineyardsofhampshire.co.uk/copy-2-of-our-events" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Festive Fizz</a>, Sat 29 November, Bapsy Hall, Guildhall Winchester</h2>



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<p>Local fizz shopping is something we take very seriously here at Muddy. At this special market and wine tasting event you can try and buy from a stellar line-up of top Hampshire vineyards including Black Chalk, Danebury Vineyards, Exton Park, The Grange, Hambledon, Hattingley, Louis Pommery England and Raimes. Drop in anytime from 11am – 5pm and taste your way around Hampshire&#8217;s finest.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hawk-conservancy-trust-christmas-market-thurs-27-sat-29-amp-sun-30-november-andover"><a href="https://www.hawk-conservancy.org/events/christmas-market/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hawk Conservancy Trust Christmas Market</a>, Thurs 27 &#8211; Sat 29 &amp; Sun 30 November, Andover</h2>



<p>Supporting local craftspeople and the brilliant Hawk Conservancy Trust, find personalised presents, Christmas decorations, handcrafted treats, beautiful homeware and more at this pop-up weekend festive market. There&#8217;ll be plenty of warming, European market treats too, like German Bratwurst, Tartiflette, hot chocolate, churros and mulled wine and cider.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-milestones-christmas-market-nbsp-sat-6-sun-7-nbsp-dec-basingstoke"><a href="https://www.milestonesmuseum.org.uk/event/milestones-christmas-market-0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Milestones Christmas Market</a>,&nbsp;Sat 6 – Sun 7&nbsp;Dec, Basingstoke</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="908" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/11/Milestones-Christmas-Market.jpg" alt="Christmas Market at Milestones Museum Bastingstoke Hampshire " class="wp-image-35775" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/11/Milestones-Christmas-Market.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/11/Milestones-Christmas-Market-800x484.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/11/Milestones-Christmas-Market-1000x605.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/11/Milestones-Christmas-Market-768x465.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Tie in a trip to this brilliant nostalgic museum with a Christmas shop for seasonal gifts and treats from independent stalls. The period streets will be decorated for the season with a giant Christmas tree and for a bit extra, littlies can meet Santa in his grotto (book ahead).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-port-solent-festival-of-christmas-nbsp-sat-6-sun-7-dec-portsmouth-nbsp">CHRISTMAS: <a href="https://portsolent.com/events/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Port Solent Festival of Christmas,</a>&nbsp;Sat 6 – Sun 7 Dec, Portsmouth&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2021/11/Port-Solent-Christmas-Ukelele-band.jpg" alt="Ukelele band at Port Solent Festival of Christmas Portsmouth" class="wp-image-24658" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2021/11/Port-Solent-Christmas-Ukelele-band.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2021/11/Port-Solent-Christmas-Ukelele-band-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2021/11/Port-Solent-Christmas-Ukelele-band-720x480.jpg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2021/11/Port-Solent-Christmas-Ukelele-band-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2021/11/Port-Solent-Christmas-Ukelele-band-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Festive frolics by the marina – the Port Solent Festival of Christmas returns with seasonal&nbsp;street entertainment&nbsp;and&nbsp;festive music, winter-warming food&nbsp;and drink and more than&nbsp;100&nbsp;stalls. Listen to the local choir, Salvation Army, ukulele band and more, plus festive entertainers like comedy elves and perhaps a Christmas Fairy on stilts (well, why not?). Free parking at this one as well.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ISLE OF WIGHT</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-i-love-wight-artisan-christmas-market-daily-until-wed-24-dec-the-garlic-farm-newchurch"><a href="https://www.thegarlicfarm.co.uk/pages/events-shows" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">I Love Wight Artisan Christmas Market</a>, daily until Wed 24 Dec, The Garlic Farm, Newchurch</h2>



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<p>Pick up a sackload of stocking fillers at the Artisan Christmas Market&nbsp;weekend (9.30am to 3.30pm). Wander the Christmas pop-up shop in the Garlic Farm’s cosy Allium Barn for stocking fillers for foodies from the renowned producer, along with outdoor stalls and musical entertainment</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-northwood-house-amp-park-christmas-fair-friday-28-sun-30-november-cowes"><a href="https://northwoodhouse.org/event/christmas-fair-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Northwood House &amp; Park Christmas Fair</a>, Friday 28 – Sun 30 November, Cowes</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="721" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/11/Santa-Paws-Northwood-House-1000x721.jpg" alt="Santa Paws Northwood House Cowes Isle of Wight Christmas Fair Market" class="wp-image-32488" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/11/Santa-Paws-Northwood-House-1000x721.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/11/Santa-Paws-Northwood-House-800x577.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/11/Santa-Paws-Northwood-House-768x553.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/11/Santa-Paws-Northwood-House-728x525.jpg 728w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/11/Santa-Paws-Northwood-House.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>With loads of local gifts, art, crafts and produce from 50 exhibitors, this is the ideal Christmas Market to find quirky and unique presents for all the friends and family. Children can see Santa in his Grotto and you can even take the dogs to meet and have a photo taken with &#8216;Santa Paws. Best of all, admission’s free – so more money for the Christmas booze shop. Want to swerve the crowds?&nbsp;New for 2025 there&#8217;s a VIP Preview Night&nbsp;on Friday 28 November from 6pm-8.30pm. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-market-at-briddlesford-lodge-farm-thurs-5-sat-7-dec-wootton-bridge"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DP6dAuqDFKS/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas Market at Briddlesford Lodge Farm</a>, Thurs 5 &#8211; Sat 7 Dec, Wootton Bridge</h2>



<p>If you love handcrafted gifts and delicious Island produce, this annual market at the brilliant Briddlesford Dairy is for you. Along with the fab food and drink the farm produces (you can stock your entire cheeseboard with its award-winning fromage) there&#8217;s also other&nbsp;Island food producers, mulled wine, local crafters and a chance to have a singsong by candlelight.&nbsp;</p>



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Christmas Markets and Festive Fairs around Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

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