Hello from an unusually mild West Dorset - it’s difficult to believe that this time last year we were enjoying cold wintry days and snow!
Before we give you our list of recommended activities and events in Dorset this month, we would like to remind you about a very special offer for visitors to Chesil Beach Lodge.
During December (up until Christmas) you can book three week nights for the price of two (Sunday to Thursday inclusive): making this a perfect time to book a winter break in Dorset!
Our accommodation is welcoming and cosy, with spectacular sea and coastal views, and it’s perfectly located for beach, cliff and countryside walks, or a little Christmas shopping and activities and events to get you and your family in the Christmas spirit.
8th December – Loose Cannons at the Dorchester Film Society, The Corn Exchange, Dorchester. “An amusing film about secrets and lies in a family who own a successful pasta-making business.” 7.30pm. Founded in 1959, the Dorchester Film Society is a community cinema dedicated to showing its members the best of British and Worldwide Cinema.
14th December – Songs of Christmas Past at Highcliffe Castle. “La Nova Singers return to the Castle for this festive concert. The singers will be performing in the Castle's Great Hall with the magnificent Jesse window as a backdrop. La Nova Singers formed in 2004 and have become a highly acclaimed ensemble of female singers. They are directed and conducted by Michelle Nova, follow the discipline of the Bel Canto tehnique and have become well known for their unique sound, clarity, diction and eclectic mix of music. Mulled wine and mince pies will be available for purchase at the interval.” Box Office 01425 278807.
21st to 31st December - A Lyme Regis Christmas Shantymime – Griselda’s Grandad at The Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis. “Griselda's boring holiday unravels in a boring old house full of boring old books and boring old stories. But from behind the commemorative plates and between the drafty floorboards come tales of Christmases past. Is Grandad as boring as he seems? Will Griselda get more than she bargained for? Join Shanty at the Marine Theatre this December as they tell local tales from a time gone by and take a journey to the real heart of Christmas.”22nd December - Noel Noel –The Bournemouth Sinfonietta Choir at The Corn Exchange, Dorchester. 7.30pm for 8pm. A festive celebration of Christmas music and readings including the Fantasia on Christmas Carols by Vaughan Williams. Tickets are £12 (including refreshments) and areavailable from Dorchester Tourist Information Centre 01305 267992.
22nd December - Winter Solstice at Studland Beach and Nature Reserve from 7.15 to 10 am. Experience the sunrise on the shortest day of the year at Old Harry Rocks: followed by cooked breakfast at Knoll Beach Cafe. Bring a torch. Booking is essential so please contact Knoll Beach Visitor Centre on 01929 450259. Adults £10, children £6.At this time of year, our cosy Chesil and Fossil self-catering apartments with their wood burners and central heating, really come into their own. All of our self-catering and bed and breakfast accommodation is cosy and luxurious with everything you need for a wonderful winter holiday. We are open all winter, right through Christmas and New Year, so to book bed and breakfast and self-catering accommodation in Dorset, please contact us.
