The Christmas Spirit Takes Over Dorset
Posted December 15th, 2010 | No Comments
If you are not yet over the joy and jingle of the Christmas season, then there are even more events that are going on in and around Dorset county during the month of December. Though they might be a journey from Portland, these venues are well worth a look, especially when they come to life in the last weeks of the year.
Highcliffe Castle, located about an hour and a half from Portland, is a great place to visit. Not only is it regarded as one of the best surviving examples of the Romantic and Picturesque style of architecture, but it is Dorset known for its special events. On both the 11 and 12 of December, they will be holding a Model Railway Exhibition from 11am-4pm in the Castle’s Great Hall and Drawing Room. This is the perfect event for any budding railway enthusiasts that might be in your family. Normal admission prices apply. Also on during the month of December is a Dixieland Christmas, performed by the Old Thumper Jazz Band. This concert will be held on Wednesday, 15 December from 7:30-9:30pm. The week following on the 22 December, Light n Shade will be giving a concert entitled A Christmas Celebration. This is also held from 7:30-9:30pm. Tickets for each event cost £11 or £10 for Season Ticket Holders.
If your family has young ones, then be sure to include a trip to Adventure Wonderland in Bournemouth is a must. From 27 November to 24 December, the park is transformed into Christmas mania. The best of the bunch is the Full Father Christmas Experience, which features a meet and greet with Santa and his reindeer, a quality present for the kids, a nativity animal cuddle session, a sensational Christmas Panto and unlimited play in the Wild Thing! Prices start from just £6.95, depending on age. You can book online for specific dates.
Christmas Wonderland Around Portland
Posted December 8th, 2010 | No Comments
The Christmas season is fast approaching and the festivities are well under way here on Portland. If you are a local or a visitor to the isle, then here are some events that are not to miss!
At Nothe Fort, located at the entrance of the Weymouth Harbour, you can see impressive displays of the wars that have gripped the nation, as well as huge guns and even a cinematic history of this massive Victorian structure. But, during the month of December, it is completely transformed into a Christmas winter wonderland! On Saturday, 11 December from 11am to 4pm they will be hosting the “Scrooge’s Christmas Presence” event. The day will include a special tour, narrated by the Ghost of Christmas Present, and will feature the Spirit of Scrooge Walk, Santa’s Grotto, a craft making and face painting area for the kids, as well as musical performances by carollers, school choirs and the Weymouth Concert Brass Band. During the tour, you may also see other favourite characters from the legendary tale, including Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim! Victorian fancy dress is encouraged. The admission price is set for £5. Be sure not to miss this amazing event!
Also in Weymouth on 11 December at 4pm, there will be Carols in the Park. Come see Greenhill Gardens completely transformed for the season, with lights, decorations and, of course, their gorgeous flower displays.