Dorset Winter Food & Drink Fair
Saturday 7 – Sunday 8 November 2026 In 33 days
Athelhampton House & Gardens, Athelhampton, Dorset · South West England
A two-day pre-Christmas fair of more than 60 Dorset food and drink producers and makers at Athelhampton House.
The Winter Food & Drink Fair is the last of Athelhampton's seasonal markets each year, bringing together more than 60 small businesses, producers and makers from across Dorset in a large marquee and the formal gardens.
Expect Dorset cheeses, preserves, baked goods and craft drinks alongside gifts and handmade items, with hot food and live music over the weekend. Admission includes the Grade I listed gardens (the house itself is closed during the fair), and the Coach House Restaurant stays open.
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome at the fair, in the gardens and in the marquee. The fair runs 10am to 3pm, with last admission at 2.30pm.
Dates
| Year | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Not announced yet (usually a weekend in early November) | Expected |
| 2026 | Saturday 7 – Sunday 8 November 2026 | Coming up |
Dates are taken from the festival’s own website and were last checked on 5 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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