Ringwood’s Winter Wanderland is a series of events and activities in the Town to mark the festive period and to encouarge visitors to come into the town to view our wonderful lights, Christmas tree and support our fabulous shops, bars and restaurants.
2025's festivities start on Sunday 30 November with our popular event which includes a festive market, live music, a grotto, street entertainment plus the light switch on at end of the day.
Join us in Ringwood Town Centre on Sunday, 30th November for a magical day full of festive fun and cheer!
Festivities begin at 11:30am, with the Christmas Light Switch-On at 6pm.
Here’s what’s in store:
Christmas Market
Miniature Steam Train Rides on the Polar Express (sponsored by The Railway Pub & Kitchen)
Circus Workshop
Santa’s Parade
Live Stage Entertainment
Street Performers
Children’s Fair
Bring your little ones to meet Santa himself and make lasting holiday memories!
Come along, soak up the festive atmosphere, and celebrate the start of the festive season with us.
View the full programme for the day here
Sponsored by A-One Insurance Group
We are delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for the much-loved Santa’s Grotto, part of this year’s Ringwood Winter Wanderland celebrations.
Families are invited to step into the magic of Christmas and meet Father Christmas himself at Ringwood Gateway on Sunday 30th November. Each visit includes a festive gift, with tickets priced at just £5 per child. Children under one year old can attend free of charge when booked alongside a paying child.
Santa’s Grotto is always a highlight of Ringwood’s festive season and places are limited – early booking is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Tickets are available now via Ticket Tailor:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ringwoodtowncouncil/1910116
Join us for a magical experience for the whole family and make memories to cherish this Christmas.
We are now accepting stall bookings for our 2025 Ringwood Winter Wanderland Market! If you’d like to be part of this exciting event on Sunday 30th November alongside 70+ other fantastic stalls, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note we have now reached capacity for food stalls, so we are only accepting applications for stalls selling non-food related products.
To apply, please:
✅ Read through the Stallholder Information
✅ Check our Terms & Conditions and Pricing
✅ Complete the Booking Form
If you have any questions not covered by the information above please email events@ringwood.gov.uk.
Secure your spot today and join us for a magical market experience
The festive fun continues throughout December with the annual Christmas Window Decoration Competition and Ringwood Reindeer Ramble festive family trail.
Organised by Ringwood Town Council, local shops, businesses and organisations have entered the 2025 Christmas Window Decoration Competition. A Winter Wanderland map has been created so visitors can come into Ringwood and 'wander' around the entries, enjoy the festive atmosphere and vote for their favourite displays.
Voting opens on the 30th November and winners will be announced in the New Year!
A heartfelt thanks to our sponsors including Grotto sponsor - A-One Insurance Group and additional Sponsors The Railway Pub and Kitchen and Henderson Bearings
Nov
The Town Council has secured planning permission for a potential new Grounds Facility at Carvers Recreation Ground. This is an important step toward replacing the deteriorating sheds on site, which are an eyesore and no longer suitable for modern grounds maintenance work.
Oct
Tickets are now on sale for the ever popular Santa’s Grotto at Ringwood Winter Wanderland on Sunday 30th November.
Oct
Preparations for the highly anticipated Ringwood Grand Fireworks on Sunday 2nd November are almost complete, and we are excited to welcome back the local community once again.
