Dorset: Christmas fun at Lulworth Castle Sun 14th Dec

Hunt the crackers around the castle and find the gingerbread people as you explore the Park, complete your quizbook and claim your prizes.
Practice your sporting skills with the themed pitch’n’putt, croquet and traditional lawn games.
Get crafty at the activity table making a Christmas mask or completing some festive colouring.
Admire the stunning 14ft Christmas Tree in the castle, climb the tower and visit our Peacock Park woodland playground (weather permitting).

ADD SOME SPARKLE and visit us in the evening 5pm – 8.30pm.
A rare chance to see the castle lit up, explore the castle, climb the tower after dark and marvel at the stars (weather permitting) enjoy the indoor trails & crafts.

Father Christmas Meet & Greet* (Available to book NOW)
Father Christmas will be visiting the castle to meet some of our younger visitors. *Visits are £6 per child (in addition to the entry ticket) and must be booked in advance.
Visit includes a Meet & Greet, photo opportunities with Father Christmas and a small gift for the child.

Dogs on leads welcome in the castle & grounds.

Click HERE to book tickets online.

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Lyneham: Hurricane Melissa response - please donate items before Fri 5 Dec

 

On Tuesday 28 October 2025 the island of Jamaica was struck by Hurricane Melissa, this was a Category 5 storm with winds of up to 185mph. It caused catastrophic damage to the island’s infrastructure and led to the loss of numerous lives and ongoing hardship to this day.

5Bn REME's Cpl Gordon is requesting donations to support the Government of Jamaica’s efforts to respond and recover from the effects of the hurricane. Below is a list of selected items that individuals can donate as per the government’s preliminary needs list.

• Heavy duty garbage bags
• Heavy duty gloves
• Batteries of various types AA, AAA, C and D
• Disposable gloves

Collection boxes will be placed at the following locations around MOD Lyneham from Fri 21 Nov 25 to Fri 5 Dec 25. Cpl Gordon will coordinate the delivery of all donations to the designated UK drop off point.

• Bldg 210, 15 Fd Coy hangar, main site
• 5 Bn REME Welfare, Beeney House, 79 Eider Ave
• 5 Bn REME QM’s department, Countess of Wessex Lines
• 8 Trg Bn REME Welfare Office

Point of contact for any queries is Cpl Gordon Jason.Gordon847@mod.gov.uk

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Blandford: Garrison pantomime 'Sleeping Beauty' Mon 8th Dec - LAST CHANCE TO GET TICKETS

 

This year's Garrison pantomime from the Forces Foundation will be performed by professional actors from the Panto bus.

Come join us for this year’s live performance of Sleeping Beauty.

Venue: Blandford Garrison Cinema.

Refreshments will be available to purchase from the cinema shop.

Doors open 1645hrs Performance starts at 1730hrs.

Tickets available from Welfare Office, Williams Building £3 per person.

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Blandford; Christmas fair Fri 5th Dec

 

Join us on Friday, December 5th, 4 pm to 9 pm in the Sealy Suite for festive fun, Christmas shopping, and holiday treats—all under the one roof.

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Blandford: Yuletide festival & light switch on Fri 5th Dec

Blandford Forum Town Centre

Festive fun for everyone as well as local shopping with late-night opening. 

Highlights are the children’s lantern parade and community carol singing in the Market Place, market stalls in the streets, Santa’s Grotto in the Corn Exchange, live entertainment and the Christmas tree light switch on at 6pm.

More details at Blandford Yuletide Festival

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Blandford: Garrison baby massage weekly sessions - Mon 1st, 8th & 15th Dec

 

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Dorset: Swanage railway 'Father Christmas yuletide express' - now until Wed 24th Dec

For full details and to book in advance click HERE

Tickets sell fast – this event is a treasured part of Christmas for many local families. Book early to secure your place aboard the Yuletide Express.

Children under 2 years old travel for free but must sit on a lap - no seats is reserved.

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Dorset: Dick Whittington pantomime (Poole lighthouse theatre) Thurs 11th Dec - Sun 5th Jan

 

For more information or to book tickets click Dick Whittington - Lighthouse

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Dorset: Santa lands at Monkey world Fri 19th - Mon 22nd Dec

 

As well as meeting Santa and receiving a special present from him, your little monkeys can enjoy a Christmas trail around the park and even make a present for the primates with Santa’s Elves!

Directions: Monkey World, Tout Hill, Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH

For more information click Monkey World

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Dorset: Christmas lights & reindeer experience at Nutley farm now until Tues 30th Dec

Nutley Farm’s much-loved Christmas Lights and Reindeer Experience is back for 2025 and is set to be our most spectacular Christmas yet.

Our popular festive event attracts visitors from the South West England and beyond and has become a magical Dorset tradition. To date, we have raised over £52,000 for the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, and we look forward to adding to our total during this year’s event.

We add something new each year, and for 2025, we’ve pulled out all the stops. Nutley Farm will be bursting with Christmas magic for you all to enjoy.

This year’s trail features many new light installations, enhanced magical interactions, and fabulous higher-quality projections with sound and surprises around every corner. Meeting Nutley Farm’s real-life magical reindeer, Rudolph, Prancer, Sprout and Parsnip and head to the barn for some hot food and treats.

Directions: Nutley Farm, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8DT

More information Nutley Farm

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