Hampshire &amp; Isle of Wight


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<p>It’s Christmaaaaaaaaassss! OK, not&nbsp;quite –&nbsp;but the Christmas ads have started and I think we’re allowed to get a teeny bit excited now.&nbsp;The Christmas parties, carol services and pantos are all to come, but November sees the start of the festive fairs and markets across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and a bit beyond. Ready to shop? Hell yeah!</p>



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



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.visitportsmouth.co.uk/whats-on/gunwharf-quays-christmas-village-p1947991" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gunwharf Quays Christmas Village</a>, Sat 11 Nov – Sun 31 Dec, Portsmouth</h2>



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<p>Overlooked by the Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf’s waterfront European-style brings artisan craft and gift traders in wooden chalets and a Christmas Village. New this year, there&#8217;s Bavarian curling lanes and igloo seating by the Alpine Lodge bar for a spot of après curling. Prost! Families will love a ride on the 22-metre-high Giant Observation Wheel and full-sized traditional carousel ride. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.southampton.gov.uk/news/article/christmas-market-is-back-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://visitsouthampton.co.uk/events/southampton-christmas-market-2">Southampton Christmas Market</a>, Thurs 16 Nov &#8211; Tues 2 Jan, Southampton</h2>



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<p>Southampton&#8217;s annual German Christmas market is always an absolute belter. Expect the traditional carousel, Christmas traders, festive bars with live music, visits from Santa and calorific street food Dutch pancakes and doughnuts to Yorkshire pudding wraps and German sausages. </p>



<p>This year, a light projection show will light up the historic Bargate monument every 30 minutes, between 5pm and 9.30pm until 24 December. The Christmas market will also feature one of&nbsp;the UK’s tallest Ferris wheels and the utterly terrifying ride AtmosFear, which swings riders up to 80ft into the sky, whilst spinning them around 360 degrees (gulp!). For the littlies, there’s a Christmas Fun House with smaller children&#8217;s rides and a Santa’s Workshop on the southern side of the Bargate.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/event/christmas-market/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/christmas/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Winchester Christmas Market</a>, Friday 17 Nov – Thursday 21 Dec, Winchester</h2>



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<p>Set in the stunning grounds of the Cathedral this market is one of the best in Europe (well, it&#8217;s in Hampshire, so of course it is!). With its unique location and Insta-worthy photo ops at every turn, Winchester&#8217;s atmospheric Christmas market has loads of chalets selling gifts, decorations and festive food. Grab a gluhwein and have it with a bratwurst sausage or perhaps a spot of raclette. Taking the place of the ice rink, there&#8217;s a central stage to catch Christmassy performances from local choirs, buskers and groups.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk/events/the-sorting-office-christmas-makers-market-nov-2023/">The Sorting Office Christmas Maker&#8217;s Market</a>, Sat 19 Nov, The Point, Eastleigh</h2>



<p>Linked to Eastleigh&#8217;s big light switch on, artists and designer-makers from Eastleigh’s Sorting Office will return for their annual maker’s market at The Point. Grab a mulled wine or hot chocolate and support local with original gifts for Christmas from independent makers and a visit to Santa&#8217;s Grotto.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083161000714">Christmas Shopping at Delawarr</a>, Wed 22 – Thurs 23 November, Lymington</h2>



<p>Lymington’s favourite festive fundraising shopping fest is back, bringing together 25 independent businesses selling everything from cheese to Christmas cakes, handmade jewellery, art and loads of gifts. This year, there’s a Wreath Making Workshop with Sarah from Corbins Florist in Brockenhurst and a local community choir will perform.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.hawk-conservancy.org/events/christmas-market/">Hawk Conservancy Trust Christmas Market</a>, Thurs 23 &#8211; Sat 25 Nov, 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 festive market. Warm up after with a hot chocolate, barbecue, churros or mulled wine.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.milestonesmuseum.org.uk/event/milestones-christmas-market-0">Milestones Christmas Market</a>,&nbsp;Sat 2 – Sun 3&nbsp;December 2023, Basingstoke</h2>



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



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.fourseasons.com/hampshire/landing-pages/property/festive/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas Market at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire</a>, Fri 8 December, Dogmersfeld</h2>



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<p>A fabulous fundraiser at the five-star Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire, the annual Christmas Market in the spa features a curated collection of beauty, wellness and homeware gifts. After a good mooch, head outside to the atmospheric 18th century stable block courtyard for mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, festive carols and real-life reindeers.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.portsolent.com/events/festival-christmas-2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Port Solent Festival of Christmas,</a> Sat 9 &#8211; Sun 10 Dec, Portsmouth&nbsp;</h2>



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<p>Festive frolics by the marina &#8211; 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 market&nbsp;stalls, all under cover. </p>



<p>On Saturday (10am to 5pm) there are performances from Theatre Arts Kids, the Igloo Band and Choir, the Salvation Army Band and Warsash Band, plus entertainment from Two Wise Men, Christmas Pudding &#8211; and a festive Fairy!&nbsp;</p>



<p>On Sunday (10am to 4pm) there&#8217;ll be fun and games with The Squirrels and The Wish Elf and music from The Pitch Pipers, the Pompey Pluckers and The Fine Voice Choir. Free parking at this one as well.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.petersfieldfest.com/petersfieldchristmasfestival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Petersfield Christmas Festival Market</a>, Sat 9 &#8211; Sun 10 Dec, Petersfield</h2>



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<p>The popular Petersfield Christmas Festival returns to the market town, this year preceded with an evening of Christmas music live on stage in The Square on Saturday 9 Dec (7pm-9pm) plus lit up tractors from the Petersfield Charity Tractor Run and tasty hot drinks and churros. </p>



<p>Then on Sunday (10am-4pm), there&#8217;ll be the usual winning mix of independent stall holders lining the High Street and beyond. Bring lots of change for the fairground rides and food. There’ll also be more live music and performances from local groups and acts and live Nativity petting zoo.</p>



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



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.thegarlicfarm.co.uk/collections/november-events/products/i-love-wight-pop-up-christmas-shop">I Love Wight Christmas Market</a>, Sat 2 – Sun 3 Dec and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thegarlicfarm.co.uk/event/i-love-wight-pop-up-artisan-christmas-shop-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://www.thegarlicfarm.co.uk/collections/november-events/products/i-love-wight-pop-up-christmas-shop">Pop Up Christmas Shop</a>, Fri 10 Nov – Sun 24 Dec, The Garlic Farm, Newchurch</h2>



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<p>Pick up a sackload of stocking fillers at this annual artisans’ pop-up at The Garlic Farm’s cosy Allium Barn, including (of course) potent presents and stocking fillers for foodies from the renowned producer. Open right up to Christmas Eve, you&#8217;ll find it in the&nbsp;cosy, wood-clad granary building with twinkling Christmas lights. The Artisan Christmas Market&nbsp;weekend (Sat 2 &#8211; Sun 3 December, 9.30am to 3.30pm) brings more outdoor stalls and musical entertainment</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://northwoodhouse.org/event/christmas-fair-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Northwood House &amp; Park Christmas Fair</a>, Sat 2 – Sun 3 Dec, Cowes</h2>



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<p>With loads of local gifts, art, crafts and produce from 40 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.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/bluebellsbriddlesford/posts/pfbid0f1sXj2HrgPRUHfrGeFsfx9irQnMWrax1rZ6LqxywxpXmfFfNVBjdgckFY3vvzziFl">Christmas Market at Briddlesford</a>, Fri 8 &#8211; Sun 10 Dec, Wootton Bridge</h2>



<p>If you love handcrafted gifts, this is the market at the brilliant Briddlesford Dairy 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, local crafters and a chance to have a singsong by candlelight.&nbsp;</p>


Christmas Markets around Hampshire and Isle of Wight

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