# Christmas Markets & Holiday Fairs in Dorchester 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best Christmas markets in Dorchester during 2026. Shop handmade gifts, holiday crafts, festive treats, artisan goods, and seasonal decorations while enjoying Christmas fairs, holiday markets, live entertainment, and family-friendly festivities.
- **Category**: Christmas Markets & Fairs
- **Type**: other

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## About

Celebrate the festive season at the best Christmas markets in Dorchester. Explore holiday markets, Christmas fairs, artisan craft shows, seasonal shopping events, Christmas villages, festive food stalls, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Whether you're searching for unique handmade gifts, holiday decorations, or festive experiences, discover the top Christmas markets and holiday fairs happening across Dorchester in [YEAR].

## Christmas Markets & Fairs Events in Dorchester

- **Event Name**: Poundbury Christmas Market 10th Anniversary
  - **Description**: 🎄 POUNDBURY CHRISTMAS MARKET 🎄
Celebrating 10 Magical Years

Join us for the 10th Anniversary Poundbury Christmas Market on Saturday 28th November for a wonderful day of festive shopping, seasonal treats, artisan gifts, entertainment, and Christmas cheer.
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 04:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/poundbury-christmas-market-10th-anniversary/200030292080106
  - **Venue**: Crown Square Poundbury, DT1 3EN Dorchester, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: christmas, christmas-markets-and-fairs, shopping
- **Event Name**: Dorset Winter Food & Drink Fair
  - **Description**: The Dorset Winter Food & Drink Fair returns to Athelhampton House & Gardens, on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November 2026, bringing together more than 60 small businesses, local producers and makers from across Dorset.
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Our final seasonal market
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 03:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/dorset-winter-food-and-drink-fair/200030675527348
  - **Venue**: Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, DT2 7LG Dorchester, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, christmas-markets-and-fairs, shopping
- **Event Name**: Christmas bazaar
  - **Description**: provisional booking tbc.  lovely variety of stalls, tombola, cakes and a raffle.  free entry.  more information later
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/christmas-bazaar/200029871726326
  - **Venue**: The Trinity Club Dorchester
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## Trending Events in Dorchester

- **Event Name**: She Belongs Here - Find Your People Speed Dating Edition
  - **Description**: Speed dating, but for finding your people not your partner. 30 women. Real conversations. Real connections. Free.About this EventShe Belongs Here - Find Your People Speed Dating EditionEver walked into
  - **Venue**: Vivo Lounge
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- **Event Name**: Portuguese Wine Tasting Event
  - **Description**: Exclusive evening with with a six-course pairing menu of Portuguese-inspired dishes, each matched with a carefully selected Portuguese wine.About this EventJoin us at Santos + Co for a special evening celebrating the flav
  - **Venue**: Santos + Co
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- **Event Name**: Dorset Magical Conference
  - **Description**: Join us for an unforgettable day of magical exploration  in Dorset.About this EventJoin us in the heart of Dorset for a full day of inspiration, learning, and magical exploration at the Dorset Magical Conf
  - **Venue**: The Corn Exchange, Dorchester
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- **Event Name**: Personal Tours at Minterne House & Gardens
  - **Description**: We are very excited to offer these exclusive, owner-guided tours of our privately owned historic home.

Personally led by a member of the Digby family, these intimate experiences offer a rare opportunity to explore the house, learn about its rich history,
  - **Venue**: Minterne Gardens, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AU Dorchester, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Athelhampton Autumn Market
  - **Description**: We have invited a host of Dorset producers, growers and makers to sell their produce on Athelhampton's West lawn. The market is free to attend and is open to all to allow everyone the chance to purchase the finest products Dorset has to offer. Athelhampto
  - **Venue**: Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, DT2 7LG Dorchester, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: The Quangle Wangle Choir
  - **Description**: The Quangle Wangle Choir go gadabout. Concert featuring songs and poetry of adventures.Music Genres :  Folk
  - **Venue**: Maiden Newton
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- **Event Name**: An Evening With Simeon Walker | Live in Dorchester
  - **Description**: Versatile pianist and composer Simeon Walker has quickly established himself as a leadingvoice in the contemporary music scene, with his work regularly broadcast on BBC Radio 3 andClassic FM, amassing over 50 million streams across platforms.

A seasoned
  - **Venue**: Dorchester Arts
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- **Event Name**: Dorchester Half and 10km (Road)
  - **Description**: Join us in Dorchester for a welcoming half marathon and 10km running event around the incredible county town of Dorset.

Starting and finishing at Dorchester Cricket Club, the route is mainly on pavements and cycle paths, giving runners an enjoyable way t
  - **Venue**: Dorchester Cricket Club
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- **Event Name**: Dorset Chamber Orchestra Concert
  - **Description**: Dorset Chamber Orchestra's opening concert of the season features Mozart’s sparkling Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, followed by
Corelli’s Concerto Grosso and Fauré’s Masques et
Bergamasques. It concludes with Beethoven’s Second
Symphony.
  - **Venue**: St Mary's Church, Dorchester
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** Poundbury Christmas Market 10th Anniversary (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 10:00 am at Crown Square Poundbury, DT1 3EN Dorchester, United Kingdom), Dorset Winter Food & Drink Fair (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 10:00 am at Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, DT2 7LG Dorchester, United Kingdom), Christmas bazaar (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 am at The Trinity Club Dorchester).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Dorchester on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Dorchester include Crown Square Poundbury, DT1 3EN Dorchester, United Kingdom, Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, DT2 7LG Dorchester, United Kingdom, The Trinity Club Dorchester.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Dorchester include Poundbury Christmas Market, Athelhampton House.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas Markets & Fairs events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas Markets & Fairs events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas Markets & Fairs category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas Markets & Fairs events are listed in Dorchester.

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