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.
Stallholder Bookings – Wanderland Market 2025
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
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.
Calling all Ringwood businesses! Be part of the festive magic this year by entering the Ringwood Winter Wanderland 2025 Christmas Display Competition!
Get your shop or community space on the Wanderland Town Map and wow the public with your creativity. It’s free to enter, open to shops, businesses & community organisations, and judged by public vote!
Deadline: 7 November 2025
Complete the Google form to enter: https://forms.gle/AVTq97NtmHWsKRps7
Let’s light up Ringwood together!
Looking back to the 2024 event.....
Ringwood came alive on Sunday 1st December 2024 during its much-loved annual Christmas event. Despite unexpected rain showers, locals and visitors from near and far turned out in droves to enjoy a festive market, live music, a grotto, circus walkabouts, and more.
Every year, Ringwood Town Council curates its unique “Winter Wanderland”—a series of festive-themed activities that celebrate the town’s community spirit and encourage visitors and shoppers to explore the area. The name “Wanderland” is intentional, promoting movement and discovery throughout the town.
This year, the High Street was buzzing with over 70 market stalls offering unique gifts and seasonal treats. An unusual and captivating art installation filled Gateway Square, adding an extra touch of magic. Crowds eagerly awaited the arrival of Father Christmas on his grand red sleigh, and he certainly didn’t disappoint. Hundreds of delighted children, joined by their families, embraced the festive spirit and shared the magic on social media. The event also featured a performance by the remarkable Steamship Circus, whose stilt-walking fairies, giant unicycle-riding toy soldiers, and tinsel-clad acrobats brought wonder and excitement to the day.
Speaking about the event, Cllr Rae Frederick, Town Mayor, expressed gratitude to the community: “We want to thank our volunteers from across the community and our sponsors for your support. We could not do it without you!”
Take a look at our special 2024 promotional film
The votes have been counted, verified, and the results are in! The annual Christmas Window Decoration competition, part of the popular Ringwood Winter Wanderland programme, saw over 800 votes cast this year.
Ringwood Fabrics has been crowned the overall winner, edging out 34 local businesses, shops, and community organisations taking part. The winners were presented with the prestigious trophy by Town Mayor, Cllr Rae Frederick.
Queen Nails claimed second place, while Little Monkeys Children’s Day Nursery at The Old Cottage came in third. BrightWater Independent Estate Agents and Champions Barbers rounded out the top five.
For those wishing to relive the magic of the competition, all 2024 entries can be viewed in this video: Ringwood Winter Wanderland 2024 Entries.
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Tickets are now on sale for the ever popular Santa’s Grotto at Ringwood Winter Wanderland on Sunday 30th November.
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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.
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A series of commemorative events will take place across the town, offering residents the opportunity to reflect and pay tribute.
