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Christmas in Dorset 2025

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This fantastically festive guide to Christmas in Dorset shows you all the best family friendly Christmas events in 2025, where to go for a delicious Christmas day lunch in Dorset, things to do on boxing day, and the ultimate Christmas gift guide.

Whether you're stuck on where to go to get your perfect Christmas tree in Dorset, or unsure on how you can keep the kids occupied during the festive season, no matter what it is, Total guide to Dorset should be your first port of call.

From bright, festive light switch-ons to Christmas markets and carol singers in Dorset, we bring you an incredibly helpful guide to the most magical season of them all.

Christmas Events

Wreath Making

Christmas Markets

Christmas Trees

Office Parties

Christmas Gift Guide

Santa's Grottos

Christmas Party Activities

Christmas Shows

Christmas Light Trails

Christmas Lunch in Dorset

Where to Buy Turkeys

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May 25

The Dorset Mud Run

Time: From 9.00am

At: Diverse Abilities

Get ready for some Muddy Good Fun!

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Jun 25

Race For life Bournemouth

Time: From 11.00am

Everyone is invited to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Bournemouth!

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Sep 25

Rugby Lunch

At: Diverse Abilities

David Flatman returns to host Diverse Abilities' spectacular Rugby Lunch.

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Nov 25

Gala Ball

At: Diverse Abilities

Join Diverse Abilities for a glamorous night to help make a difference for hundreds of children and adults with physical ...

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Nov 25

Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival

Location: Various Locations

The Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival takes place this November until January 2026!

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