What’s On in Hampshire: 28 November – 4 December

As we slide into the festive season, Hampshire is buzzing with Christmas markets, light switch-ons, craft workshops, live music, cosy pub events, and family fun.

Whether you’re hunting for wreath-making classes, looking for a wintery day out, or chasing a lively night with cocktails and tribute acts, this week is absolutely packed.

Here’s your guide to what’s happening across the county from 28th November to 4th December.

Christmas Markets, Light Switch-Ons & Seasonal Days Out

Southsea Castle Christmas Illuminations – Southsea Castle, 28 Nov, 4pm–6pm
Gunwharf Christmas Village – Gunwharf Quays, until 31 Dec, 10am–4pm
Southampton Christmas Markets – Southampton City Centre, until 4 Jan
Winchester Christmas Markets – The Close, until 22 Dec, 10am–7pm
Portsmouth Christmas Market – Commercial Road, until 30 Dec, 10.30am–4pm
Christmasville – Gunwharf Quays, until 4 Jan, 10am–6pm
A Gingerbread Christmas – Winchester City Mill, until 4 Jan, 10am–4pm
A Fairytale Christmas – The Vyne, 28 Nov, 10am–4pm
A Cinderella Christmas – Mottisfont, 28 Nov onwards
Christmas at Marwell Hall – Marwell Zoo, 28 Nov–24 Dec, 10am–5pm
Glow Marwell – Marwell Zoo, 28 Nov–3 Jan, 10am–8pm
Christmas at The Landford Poacher – Landford, 26 Nov onwards
Christmas Events at Princes Mead – Farnborough, 29 Nov, 11am–3.30pm
Santa’s Grotto at Princes Mead – Farnborough, 29 Nov, 11am–1pm
Christmas Fair – Romsey Abbey, 29 Nov, 10am–2pm
Christmas Light Switch On – Anchored in Gosport, 29 Nov, 10am–7pm
Winter Market – Colden Common Community Centre, 30 Nov, 12pm–4pm
Christmas Fayre – Hedge End Social Club, 30 Nov, 12pm–4pm
Winterfest – Sandy Balls Holiday Village, until 22 Dec
Winterfest – Mill Rythe Holiday Village, until 22 Dec

Workshops, Crafts & Wreath Making

Christmas Open Studio – Vinegar Hill Pottery, Milford on Sea, 28 Nov, 9.30am–4pm
Luxury Wreath Making – Lower Norton Flower Farm, 28 Nov, 6pm–8.30pm
Fused Glass Decorations Workshop – The Retreat New Forest, 29 Nov, 10am–12pm
Winter Wellness Yoga & Ayurvedic Retreat – The Retreat New Forest, 29 Nov, 10am–4pm
Foraged Wreath Workshop – New Forest, 30 Nov, 10am–1pm
Kids Christmas Plate Painting – Meeple Play Café, Hythe, 3 Dec, 4pm–6pm
Adults Christmas Plate Painting – Meeple Play Café, Hythe, 3 Dec, 7pm–9.30pm
Hillier Wreath Workshops – Various locations (Weyhill, Winchester, Braishfield, Botley, Liss), 1 Dec, 2.30pm–4.30pm
Festive Nature Journalling – Lower Norton Farm, 4 Dec, 10am–12.30pm
Christmas Wreath Making – Gabardine Bar, Basingstoke, 2 Dec, 7pm

Family Fun & Kids’ Activities

Santa’s Winter Wonderland – Stewarts Abbey Garden Centre, 28 Nov, 9am–5pm
Santa’s Grotto & Disco – Portchester Community Centre, 28 Nov, 5.30pm–7.30pm
Furzey Express – Minstead, 29 Nov, 10am–2pm
Santa Specials – Moors Valley Railway, 29 Nov, 10am–4pm
Turn the Quern – Winchester City Mill, 29 Nov, 11am–12pm
Children’s Christmas Special – The Brickworks Museum, 30 Nov, 11am–4pm
Monthly Dog Walk – The Shed, Bordon, 30 Nov, 10.30am–11.30am
Toddler Tuesdays – The Shed, 2 Dec, 10am–12pm
Baby Self-Weighing Clinic – Romsey, 4 Dec, 10am–1pm

Live Music, Comedy & Nightlife

Pop Will Eat Itself – The 1865, Southampton, 28 Nov, 7pm
Young Elton – Hanger Farm, 28 Nov, 7.30pm
Stand-Up Comedy – The Attic, 28 Nov, 7.30pm
80s Disco – The Jolly Sailor, Southsea, 28 Nov, 7.30pm
Friday Club Night – The Med Bar, 28 Nov, 9pm–2am
The Book of Genesis – Hanger Farm, 29 Nov, 7.30pm
Comedy Unleashed – The Attic, 29 Nov, 7.30pm
Kings of Leon Tribute – The Jolly Sailor, 29 Nov, 8pm
Jazz Night – The Vaults, Southsea, 30 Nov, 6pm
The Unravelling Wilburys – Hanger Farm, 30 Nov, 7.30pm
Crobot – The 1865, 2 Dec, 7pm
Skinny Lister – The 1865, 3 Dec, 7pm
Nashville Vibes – Hanger Farm, 3 Dec, 7.30pm
Comedy Gong Night – The Attic, 3 Dec, 7pm
Pet Needs – The 1865, 4 Dec, 7pm
The Rasmus – The 1865, 4 Dec, 7pm

Tours, Cycling & Outdoors

The Roar of the Dragon – Fordingbridge, 28 Nov, 10am–2pm
Off-Road Ramble (Bath) – 28 Nov, 10am–3pm
Ancient Ridgeway & Avebury Tour – 28 Nov, 10am–3pm
New Forest Leisure Tour – 28 Nov, 10am–12pm
Reptile Centre Tour – 28 Nov, 10am–1pm
Old Railway Line Tour – 29 Nov, 10am–2pm
Coast to Forest Tour – 3 Dec, 10am–2pm
Discovering the Portsmouth D-Day Tunnels – 2 Dec, 6pm–7.30pm

Food, Drink & Wreath-Making Nights Out

Cocktail Masterclasses – Mango Thai (Portswood & Above Bar), various dates
Christmas Parties – Mango Thai (Portswood & Above Bar), various dates
Festive Afternoon Tea – Queens Hotel, Southsea, 25 Nov–6pm
Bottomless Cocktails – Orange Rooms, 29 Nov, 2pm–8pm
Witching Hour – Dark Arts Bar, Southampton, 1 Dec, 5.30pm–8.30pm
Christmas Distillery Tours – Fort Cumberland, 1–31 Dec
Christmas Distillery Parties – Fort Cumberland, 1–31 Dec
Sleigh Bells & Cocktails – Fareham, 4 Dec

Perfect Sunday Lunch

Gabardine Bar, Basingstoke, weekly
Skylark Country Club, weekly
The Oaks, Highcliffe, 30 Nov, 12pm–6pm
Brickworks Lounge & Grill, Fareham, 30 Nov, 12pm–6pm
The Wellington Arms, 30 Nov, 12pm–6pm
The Glasshouse Restaurant, 30 Nov, 12pm–9pm
Hinton Arms, 30 Nov, 12pm–8pm
The Mayfly, 30 Nov, 12pm–9pm
The Selborne Arms, 30 Nov, 12pm–8pm
The Queen Inn Dummer, 30 Nov, 12pm–2pm
The Horse Pub Woodgreen, 30 Nov, 12pm–9pm
The Plough Longparish, 30 Nov, 12pm–3pm
The Plough Tiptoe, 30 Nov, 12pm–7pm
The Sir Walter Tyrrell, weekly
The Duke on the Test, weekly
The Four Horseshoes, weekly
The Landford Poacher, Landford, weekly

Community Groups & Regular Meets

Weekly Craft Group – Sherfield Park, 28 Nov, 10am–12pm
Bump Into Mums – Sherfield Park, weekly
Portchester Tea Dance – 28 Nov, 2pm–4pm
Repair Café – Portchester, 29 Nov, 10.30am–12.45pm
Restorative Yoga – The Retreat, 30 Nov, 9.30am–1pm
Over 55s Social Group – Sherfield Park, 2 Dec, 10am–12pm
Art & Social Club – Portchester, 1 Dec, 10am–12pm
Variety Club – Portchester, 2 Dec, 1.30pm–3.30pm
Dementia Café – Basingstoke, 3 Dec, 10.30am–12pm
Sherfield Park Youth Club – 3 Dec, 6.30pm–9.15pm
Community Café – Sherfield Park, 4 Dec, 12pm–2pm
Coffee Afternoons – Abbotswood, 4 Dec, 1pm–3pm

And Finally…

Hampshire is bursting with festive colour this week, from magical markets to crafty workshops, cosy roasts, and lively nights out. Whether you’re planning family fun or a catch-up with mates, there’s loads to enjoy right across the county.

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