Saturday 25th November 2023- Dorset Food & Drink Christmas Fair

Join us for this popular annual festive foodie event with over 45 amazing producers selling distinctively Dorset & seasonal produce set in our lovely grounds.

Tickets: £5 per person (£7.50 on the Day). Under 12’s free. Escape the high street this Christmas, soak up the festive vibes, grab a bite to eat and enjoy a winter tipple as you shop with local stallholders, producers, and makers - offering tasty food and drink, handmade gifts  and beautiful crafts. With around 45 stalls, there’s plenty to choose from! We’re bringing together a fantastic collective of producers and makers with the buzz of a traditional market. Stalls include English wines, cheese, spirits, homewares, honey, bakery, beer, cider, confectionery, artisan crafts, hampers, preserves, chutney, coffee, olives, fresh meat, hot food, and a festive bar! The icing on the cake is when you shop for gifts at events like this, you get to MEET the amazing people who make, bake, brew, farm, grow, cook, milk, preserve, pickle, and serve you with all this festive local loveliness! Most stall holders accept card payments, but Wi-Fi can sometimes be a bit slow, and we don’t want you to miss a purchase! What is different this year? 

We ask that all visitors pre-book their tickets online to guarantee speedy entry and to enjoy 1/3rd off the on the day price, this will also allow all  stall holders to bring enough stock. There may be some availability on the day, but this is not guaranteed.  Athelhampton House Café will be selling snacks and hot drinks. The House will be closed for viewing during this event, however some of the Garden will be open. Last admissions 2.30pm.