Dorchester for Christmas: Give experiences this festive season!
In Dorchester, Christmas isn’t just a season; it’s a collection of moments and experiences that will become cherished memories.
Check out our little guide below of our favourite local experiences to gift a loved one (or yourself!) this Christmas…
Merry Christmas from Dorchester!
Help them relax & unwind
Gift the pleasure of relaxation with a Monart Spa experience voucher or treat a loved one to a special beauty treatment in one of Dorchester’s salons and clinics.
Why not give an overnight experience the help your friends and family unwind after a year of stresses. You’ll find cozy rooms, fine dining, and a warm, festive ambiance all around Dorchester in our beautiful hotels and guest houses.
For art enthusiasts, a trip to Sculpture by the Lakes promises an immersive outdoor experience. They can wander through the sculpture gardens and lakeside paths, surrounded by nature and creativity.
Do they love culture?
With 8 museums around the town centre, there’s lots of attractions to choose from. A single entrance fee at Dorset Museum and Shire Hall Museum acts as an annual pass, so you’ll really be gifting a year’s worth of learning and visits!
Are your friends and family arts lovers? Why not book them tickets to a Dorchester Arts performance. From festive performances to independent film showings to comedy to breathtaking vocals, this vibrant venue is a hub of creativity and celebration worth of your closest pals.
Treat someone to a timeless classics or the latest blockbuster by gifting them tickets or gift vouchers for the Plaza Cinema. The perfect gift for film lovers or just those who enjoy a nice night out. With a fully stocked bar, a trip to our fabulous independent cinema will see the receiver returning for every new release (hopefully they’ll bring you along with them!).
For the art lovers, pick up a gift certificate for one of Dorchester’s lovely art galleries. Halo Fine Art offer the perfect stocking filler vouchers!
Your crafty friends...
Let your your friends and family unleash their artistic side with a workshop at The Crafty Cuppa. From crochet to glass making, this cozy spot has tons of workshops ready to be mastered.
If you are actually the crafty one, head to Hub Box to join their workshop for a Christmas Wreath Making Masterclass. In this gift, you will get the experience, but you’ll create a beautiful wreath to give as a present this Christmas.
For the foodies
Treat your loved ones to a dinner out in Dorchester. Whether their favourite meal is a gourmet burger, delicious Asian cuisine, a classic English dish or something else entirely, there’s a place in Dorchester they will love. A gift voucher an ideal Christmas gift for food enthusiasts (or yourself!) – there’s so many places in Dorchester to dine including Luciano’s Resturant, Drgnfly, The King’s Arms Hotel, Hub Box Dorchester and tons more!
If coffee is more their thing, support a great cause by gifting a gift voucher from Mid Dorset Mencap Cafe. A voucher here not only provides delicious drinks and snacks but also contributes to the wonderful Mencap charity, spreading warmth and kindness this Christmas.
The gift of quality time!
The festive season is all about being around the ones we love. Take your friends and family out and head off on a lovely walk around Dorchester’s beautiful surroundings.
Wander the town’s walks along the old Roman wall line. Meander through Borough Gardens. Explore the historic Maiden Castle or Maumbury Rings.
Don’t forget to wrap up warm, bring a hot flask of coffee or chocolate and some mince pies to keep things cozy!
