Wholesome, thoughtful, and full of heart
This year, we’re doing Christmas a little differently.
Instead of our large, bustling 3-day market, we’re focusing on a smaller, more curated celebration – one that reflects what matters most to us at Symondsbury Estate: nature, craftsmanship, sustainability, community, and fun for the whole family.
Join us for two beautifully festive days:
Friday 5th December
Merry & Bright | 4pm – 8pm
A heart-warming evening of community and cheer. No market. Just festive spirit, mince pies, Christmas carols and luxurious late night shopping.
Expect:
A magical Christmas Trail with a chance to win a luxury hamper
Singing around the Christmas tree with Rock Choir & Symondsbury School Choir
Mulled cider, delicious festive takeaway food and mince pies
Santa’s Grotto (fundraising for Bridport Young Performers)
Late-night shopping in Manor Yard with tastings, discounts & gift wrapping
Free Christmas floral demonstrations by international florist, Tracy Fox
Children’s hot chocolate café, storytelling & reindeer food station
Saturday 6th December
AN ARTISAN CHRISTMAS: Pop-Up Christmas Market & Wild Words Literary Festival |10am – 4pm
Pop-Up Christmas Market
A handpicked selection of 19 local artisans and makers inside the Tithe Barn – perfect for finding beautiful, meaningful gifts. Plus:
Woodland Fairy workshops for children with artist Caroline Parrott
Live performances from Bridport Young Performers & Bridport Primary School Choir
Delicious food, mulled cider, and festive treats
Santa’s Grotto returns!
More tastings and festive shopping in Manor Yard
A magical Christmas Trail with a chance to win a luxury hamper
Wild Words Literary Festival
A brand-new literary event celebrating stories rooted in nature, sustainability and local life. Join six inspiring authors for engaging talks and book signings (perfect for Christmas gifts!).
Tickets: £9 per talk.
Speakers include:
Jeni Bell & Karen Heaney – Authors of 111 Places In Dorset That You Shouldn’t Miss: Hidden Gems Of Dorset
Tony Kirkham – Author of Arboretum and Remarkable Trees: The Secret Life of Trees
Tim Laycock – Author of Dorset Folk Tales and Dorset Folk Tales for Children: Once Upon a Dorset: Tales, Tunes & Local Legends
John Wright – Author of the Forager’s Handbook: A Forager’s Journey through the British Countryside
Mark Carwardine – Author of Last Chance to See: Wildlife Adventures with Douglas Adams, Stephen Fry and Other Animals!
This Christmas, come and experience a slower, richer kind of festive celebration — a wholesome one that feels like home.