CHRISTMAS AT NUTLEY FARM

Nutley Farm is a 20 acre family run farm in Dorchester and home to several animals including horses, alpaca, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks and four very friendly reindeer called Rudolph, Prancer, Sprout and Parsnip.

This year you can create magical memories with a host of festive events.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS & REINDEER EXPERIENCE

24th November – 31st December 2023

Enjoy a magical festive experience with friends and family.  Wander along the magical, illuminated 600m route, enjoy dazzling new lighting structures and the giant lit-up reindeer, pass through glittering archways, and gaze at the twinkling trees and light installations.  The trail is full of lighting spectacles, projections, and surprises around each corner.  And don’t forget to visit the resident reindeer in their stable.

VISIT FATHER CHRISTMAS

From 2 December 2023

Father Christmas is returning to his Nutley Farm grotto, nestled majestically amongst a Christmas wonderland.  The whole family can enjoy a truly magical experience with the Christmas Light & Reindeer Experience and festive food and drink.

Father Christmas visit includes:

Welcome by the Christmas Elf
Jump onboard a magical sleigh that will take you on a journey to see Father Christmas
Personal meeting with Father Christmas
Post your letter in his post-box ready for him to take back to the North Pole
A small gift for each child
Christmas Light & Reindeer Experience

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH SANTA

From 2 December 2023

Children’s Christmas Party includes:

Christmas disco with lights, lasers, smoke and snow machine
Lots of dancing and party games
A visit from Santa
A small gift per child
Visit the Nutley Reindeer in their stable
Festive food and hot and cold drinks will be available to purchase

ADULTS CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH LIGHTS & REINDEER EXPERIENCE

From 2 December 2023

Christmas at Nutley Farm will be bigger, better, and more dazzling than ever.  This year, they have expanded the festive events, introducing an evening Christmas Party with DJ Owen, live music on selected dates, drinks and festive food in the newly expanded barn.

Christmas Party tickets include access to the Christmas Lights & Reindeer Experience at 7.45 pm, should you wish to explore before the Christmas Party begins.

The Nutley Arms will be transformed into a festive party venue featuring a fantastic selection of Christmas lights.  They will have full disco lights and lasers with smoke and snow machines for each Christmas Party.

Nutley Farm are honoured to support the Somerset & Dorset Air Ambulance.  So far, they’ve raised an incredible £26,000!

For more information and to book any of these upcoming events, please visit Nutley Farm Events.

Do you enjoy visiting National Trust properties or maybe you have never been to one before?  From 18 September to 20 October 2023 you can visit a National Trust place with the family for FREE!

Choose from Kingston Lacy with it’s stunning house, beautiful gardens, acres of parkland and 2 play areas or visit Corfe Castle which was established by William the Conqueror and partially destroyed in the English Civil War.  There are more properties to visit in Dorset including Hardy’s Cottage, Max Gate and Cloud’s Hill.

This single-use pass allows free entry for two adults and up to three children, one adult and up to four children, or two adults on their own.

Some places may be busier at certain times and on certain days but weekdays are usually quieter than weekends.  Some properties may require booking in advance and it is advisable to check the webpage of the place you’d like to visit to see if you need to pre-book.

Places in Dorset which are exempt from the offer:

Brownsea Island and Ferry
White Mill, Sturminster Marshall

To claim your free pass, please visit the National Trust.

Please note, passes may be limited and terms and conditions re parking charges may apply.

Need more budget friendly ideas?  Please see our list of Free and Low Cost Places to go with kids in Dorset.