Portsmouth festive family guide

Christmas events for kids 2026 in Portsmouth & the Isle of Wight

Meet Santa, explore light trails, browse festive markets and enjoy family shows across Portsmouth & the Isle of Wight. From historic streets to countryside days out, find the best Christmas plans for the whole family — with dates, ages and prices in one place.

  • 8 events across Portsmouth & the Isle of Wight
  • Updated 3 November 2026

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8 Christmas events in Portsmouth

8 family Christmas events across 7 venues in Portsmouth & the Isle of Wight. The first is on Saturday 21 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 2 of them on Christmas Eve.

5–6 Dec

A Christmas Ship

Santa's grotto

  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor

5–11 Dec

Breakfast with Father Christmas

Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa

  • Weald & Downland Living Museum, Chichester
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor

12–21 Dec

Meet Green Father Christmas

Santa's grotto

  • Weald & Downland Living Museum, Chichester
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor & outdoor
Booking quickly across Portsmouth & the Isle of WightMany Christmas events sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.

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Planning Christmas in Portsmouth

Where can we meet Santa in Portsmouth?

8 Santa's grottos are listed in Portsmouth.

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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Portsmouth?

7 events in Portsmouth suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.

What Christmas events are there for babies in Portsmouth?

6 events in Portsmouth welcome babies under one.

What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in Portsmouth?

Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 2 events in Portsmouth are on that day.

Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Portsmouth?

8 events in Portsmouth are indoors — handy if the weather turns.