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Christmas in and around Dorset
Surround yourself with Christmas traditions as you explore the magnificent houses, castle and formal gardens and illuminated trails in and around Dorset. Plan your festive day out and find lots of things to see and do with all the family.
Top Christmas days out in and around Dorset
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Celebrate Christmas together at Kingston Lacy
Christmas folk stories from around the world come to Kingston Lacy this December, with a visit from Santa for storytelling sessions as well as a multitude of Christmas decorations that bring extra special sparkle to the property.
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Christmas at Corfe Castle
Wayward children are invited to join our rather curious Christmas storytelling tour, help Monty Mouse and friends on their hunt for a festive feast in our new family quest, warm up around our fire pits, toast marshmallows and make a Christmas wish on our wishing bridge.
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Christmas at Stourhead
A million twinkling lights are set to bring the garden to life as the Christmas at Stourhead illuminated trail returns in 2023.
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Christmas at Mompesson House
Enter Charles Dickens' world and discover the sights, sounds and smells of a Victorian Christmas. Thursday 23 November to Saturday 23 December, Thursday to Sunday, 11am to 3.30pm (last entry at 3pm). Normal admission charge only.
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