Christmas in Weymouth

Christmas spirit will soon be descending on Weymouth, with a great variety of exciting events and activities planned to fill the town with festive cheer!

Saturday 28th November – Elf World Record Attempt and Parade organised by We Are Weymouth

Weymouth is once again hosting an Elf World Record attempt! See below for key timings:

11am – 1pm: Registration at Weymouth Pavilion to receive your wristband and be counted for the record attempt.

1:15pm – 2pm – Dorset’s Largest Elf Parade led by a marching band and Santa in his sleigh.

1pm – 5pm – The main stage in New Bond Street will be hosting a range of entertainment throughout the afternoon, including fun and japes with naughty elves, the Panto cast, Weymouth Rock Choir, dance groups, live music, street performers and stilt walkers.

Saturday 28th November – Christmas Lights Switch On with the Mayor of Weymouth

At 5pm, gather around the Christmas Tree in New Bond Street to see the town’s Christmas lights officially switched on by the Mayor of Weymouth and friends.

Friday 4th – Sunday 6th December – Weymouth Yuletide Weekend

The whole weekend offers a unique take on the traditional Christmas and Weymouth was, and still is, the first place to host a Yuletide Weekend – take a step into another world this Christmas with Victorian, sci-fi, pirates and more all embracing the uniqueness of this Christmas time.

On Saturday 5th December, you can join in with a parade, starting at the Carousel, along the promenade, and finishing at the town’s Christmas tree.

Saturday 5th December – Carols by the Coast

At 5pm, gather around the Christmas tree in New Bond Street and join the Mayor of Weymouth and Salvation Army Band to sing some festive favourites.

There is also free parking on the 5th December in Dorset Council operated town centre car parks.

Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th December – Traditional Christmas Weekend

Head to Hope Square to enjoy a great weekend of festive cheer, including an Artisan Market, traditional dancing, live music and a wonderful atmosphere.

Saturday 19th – Sunday 20th December – Santa Weekend

Saturday 19th December: Enjoy a ride on the ‘Elf Express’, which runs from 10am – 4pm, with all proceeds supporting the Will Mackaness Trust.

Sunday 20th December: Join in, or watch as hundreds of Santa’s run along Weymouth Beach as Chase The Pudding returns to Weymouth, in support of the Will Mackaness Trust.

Friday 25th December

Watch as hundreds of brave swimmers take to Weymouth Harbour to raise money for Weymouth and Portland Lions Club and local charities.