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.
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Stallholder bookings - Limited market stalls still available. Email events@ringwood.gov.uk to be added to the event supplier list. Please note your details will be stored on our system and we will contact all businesses on the list when there are opportunities to apply for upcoming events.
We're delighted to announce that Ringwood Winter Wanderland will be returning on Sunday 29 November 2026.
Join us in the town centre for a festive day packed with Christmas cheer!
We'll be sharing event updates, entertainment announcements, stallholder highlights and the full programme over the coming weeks.
To make sure you're receiving the latest information, please follow the official the Facebook page, where all event announcements will be shared.
We can't wait to welcome everyone back to Ringwood for what promises to be another wonderful festive day for the whole community.
Festivities began at 11:30am, with the Christmas Light Switch-On at 6pm.
The event will include:
Christmas Market - With over 80 Market Stalls to explore unique gifts, local produce, arts, crafts, and delicious food and drink options
Live Stage Entertainment
Steam Train Rides
Santa's Grotto
Street Performers
Children’s Fair
Culminating in the grand Christmas Light Switch-On at 6 PM in the Market Place.
Calling all shops, businesses and community organisations!
It’s time to get festive! Our popular Christmas Window Decoration Competition is returning as part of Ringwood Winter Wanderland 2026, and we want YOU to get involved!
Transform your window into a festive masterpiece and help us make Ringwood sparkle this Christmas!
It’s FREE to enter!
We’ll be promoting participating displays and creating a Wanderland map to encourage visitors to explore our wonderful town, discover the festive windows and support our fantastic local businesses.
Public voting opens Monday 30th November, giving everyone the chance to choose their favourite display. The winner will be announced in the new year!
Entry deadline: 9th November 2026
Ready to take part? Sign up using our entry form:
https://forms.gle/GivTeAw6oYo9Pyw17
Let’s make Ringwood extra magical this Christmas!
We couldn’t run this event without the support of our wonderful community. Thank you to Ringwood Carnival, Ringwood Rotary, Ringwood & Fordingbridge Lions club, Ringwood Roundtable and Ringwood Men’s Shed.
Santa's Grotto
Christmas Market
Remove Art Installation
Steam Railway
Christmas Fun Fair
Browsing the Christmas Market
Circus Workshop
Steam Engine
Event Entertainers
Light Switch On
Remove Stage Entertainment
Nov
In the year that Ringwood celebrates the 800th anniversary of its Charter Market, the Town Council has welcomed the allocation of £7.755 million towards the Thriving Market Place project, a major investment in the future of the town centre.
Oct
Ringwood Men’s Shed has established a new home at the former cricket pavilion in Carvers Recreation Ground, thanks to a partnership with the Town Council that will support the group’s valuable community activities and future development.
Oct
Residents are invited to join a programme of Remembrance events in Ringwood, including services at the War Graves, Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, to honour and remember those who gave their lives in service to their country.
