A Dorset Christmas - The Tank Museum

Get in the festive spirit at our Dorset Christmas Event!

A Christmassy day out for all ages. With local crafters, you can buy all your Christmas gifts, watch live entertainment, plus children can see Santa arrive in a tank and explore our Christmas trail.

Annual Passes and memberships are valid for this event, and all tickets include free returns for a year. See the full programme and find out which high-quality craft stalls are attending.

In partnership with Dorset Team – Dorset-based designer-makers and sellers on Etsy
16-17 November, 10am – 5pm
Stalls selling high-quality local products
See Santa arrive in a tank
“Frank on a Tank” elf trail for kids
Festive food and drink from The Tank Museum Restaurant and Café
Live entertainment

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Shopping & Stalls

Get all your Christmas presents from independent crafts, all part of Dorset Team – a community of makers, vintage sellers and craft suppliers who sell on Etsy
Over 100 local stalls selling high-quality crafts, art, toys, gifts and more
From jewellery made of sea glass and handcrafted socks, to unique liqueurs and thriller novels, we guarantee there will be something for everyone on your list
Plus, The Tank Museum’s Shop and Book Shop will be open all weekend, selling a wide range of models, books, clothing and novelty homeware for military history fans

Meet Santa

See Santa and the elf arrive in an armoured vehicle at 11am
Children can meet and talk to Santa as he walks around the site during the day
Great photo opportunities, and a chance to give Santa your Christmas list
Children can explore The Tank Museum with our festive “Frank on a Tank” elf trail
Little ones can also run off steam in our soft play