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 – Makers and Creatives from across Dorset
- 14-15 November, 10am – 4pm
- Stalls selling high-quality local products
- See Santa arrive in a tank
- Christmas trail for kids
- Festive food and drink from The Tank Museum Restaurant and Café
- Live entertainment
- Get all your Christmas presents from independent crafts, all part of Dorset Team – a community of makers and creatives from across Dorset.
- 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 will be open all weekend, selling a wide range of models, books, clothing and novelty homeware for military history fans
- See Santa and the elf arrive in an armoured vehicle at 12pm
- 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
- Sodapops – Listen to some festive classics performed by The Sodapops, a professional three part harmony group who’s repertoire covers a range of musical styles specialising in the music of the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and modern swing.
CHRISTMAS TICKET PRICES
Book in ADVANCE & save 20%!
FREE ANNUAL PASS WITH EVERY TICKET!
ADVANCE
ON THE DAY
ADULT
(16+)
(16+)
ADVANCE
£19.60
ON THE DAY
£24.50
CHILD
(3-15)
(3-15)
ADVANCE
£3.60
ON THE DAY
£4.50
CONCESSIONS
Veteran | Student | Universal/Pension Credit
Veteran | Student | Universal/Pension Credit
ADVANCE
On Site Only
ON THE DAY
£12.25
FREE
Child (Under 3) | Serving Military | Carer | Annual Pass | Members
Child (Under 3) | Serving Military | Carer | Annual Pass | Members
ADVANCE
Free
ON THE DAY
Free
