Festive delights
Whisper it quietly… Christmas is just around the corner, and there’s plenty of festive fun for the whole family to enjoy across the local area.
These are just a few of the festive-themed events you could experience during your stay at Woodlands Retreat B&B…
Stansted Christmas Fayre
Thursday 21 November – Sunday 24 November
Distance from Woodlands Retreat B&B: 10 miles
This hugely popular local event features a wide range of stalls selling a selection of Christmas gifts, along with a festive outdoor food court and entertainment in beautiful surroundings.
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market
Thursday 21 November – Sunday 22 December
Distance from Woodlands Retreat B&B: 18 miles
Recognised as one of the best Christmas markets in Europe, this bustling event offers an abundance of Christmas gifts, decorations and festive foods, with more than 100 chalets to explore.
There’s also the chance to enjoy the spectacular covered ice rink, which offers a fun-filled festive experience whatever the weather.
Family-friendly events include the Christmas market and ice rink opening ceremony (21 November, 6.30pm), lantern parade (28 November, 6.30pm) and Christmas storytelling for pre-schoolers (20 December, 11.30am).
Victorian Christmas Festival at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Friday 29 November – Sunday 1 December
Distance from Woodlands Retreat B&B: 15 miles
Travel back in time to a bygone era and meet classic characters such as Scrooge, The Segway Angels and Queen Victoria herself – there’s even a traditional green Father Christmas.
All the while, enjoy some retail therapy, with 120 stalls to explore selling delightful gifts and tasty treats.
Christmas Fables trail at Hinton Ampner
Sunday 1 – Tuesday 31 December
Distance from Woodlands Retreat B&B: 12 miles
A chance to get the whole family involved with Hinton’s Christmas Fables trail. The animals of Aesop’s fables are facing a dilemma and need help from little ones to solve it before Christmas arrives.
Meanwhile, Hinton’s pop-up vintage sweet shop makes a welcome return to the courtyard. Its shelves are laden with traditional old-fashioned sweets – perfect stocking fillers for kids and big kids alike!
Festive teas and tours at Hambledon Vineyard
Distance from Woodlands Retreat B&B: 2 miles
A festive treat with a difference…
Settle into the vineyard’s magical wood panelled tasting room, sit and relax around the fireplace with an arrival drink of our Hambledon Classic Cuvee, before heading on to a behind the bubbles tour of our Vineyards, cellar and Winery. This is followed by a scrumptious Afternoon Tea specially designed for Hambledon by the very talented Martha Holli's.