Odiham · Hampshire
What's on in Odiham
Odiham punches well above its weight for a village. There's the Friday market every week, a big Christmas Extravaganza on the High Street, carols and concerts at All Saints', Santa boat trips on the canal, quizzes, craft fairs and film nights at the Cross Barn. Here's what's coming up in and around the village from now until spring, with a link to the organiser for each.
Dates and details can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. We update this page regularly; it was last checked on 26 October 2026.
Regular things to do in Odiham
The weekly and monthly fixtures, plus a couple of things to watch for.
November 2026 (date to be confirmed)
The Waterwitch reopens
The Waterwitch, Colt Hill, Odiham
The canalside pub says it's reopening this November but hasn't given a date yet. Keep an eye on its Facebook page.
Every Friday morning
Odiham Friday market
High Street, Odiham
inOdiham's weekly market brings fruit and veg, bread and a rotating mix of local food stalls to the High Street. Weather can occasionally close it early.
First and third Sundays, 7.30pm (check with the pub)
The Big Village Quiz at The Red Lion
The Red Lion, High Street, Odiham
The Red Lion's website lists a fortnightly pub quiz, £2 a head in teams of up to six, and the pub also hosts occasional live music on Saturdays. Dates aren't always posted ahead, so check with the pub.
Second Wednesday of the month
Quiz night at the Four Horseshoes
Four Horseshoes, The Street, Long Sutton
The traditional country pub above Long Sutton opens specially for its monthly quiz. Hours here are limited, so check before you go.
Most weekends in November and December
Free barrel-top tastings at Newlyns
The Spirits Room and Caviste, Newlyns Farm, North Warnborough
Drop in to try whiskies, rums, gins and wines, often poured by the distillers and winemakers themselves. Each tasting is listed on the shops' events pages.
Mondays 2pm to 4pm and Saturdays 10am to noon, until Christmas
'Toil and Reward' exhibition, Odiham Society Heritage Centre
Parish Room, The Bury, Odiham
A free exhibition on the surprising stories behind North Warnborough's older houses. Opening depends on volunteers, so email the Society if you're planning a special trip.
Public trips through the boating season
John Pinkerton canal boat trips
Colt Hill, Basingstoke Canal, Odiham
The Basingstoke Canal Society's 50-seat trip boat cruises east or west from Odiham at less than walking pace, with a bar on board. Standard and themed trips are on the Society's booking calendar.
November 2026
23 Oct to 21 Nov
Titanic Exhibition: Farnborough
Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Farnborough
A limited four-week run of rare Titanic artefacts, presented by White Star Heritage. A good indoor outing if the weather turns.
27 Oct, 24 Nov · 7.15pm
Sound bath at the Cross Barn
The Cross Barn, Palace Gate Farm, Odiham
An evening sound bath session in the Cross Barn on Tuesday 27 October and Tuesday 24 November, 7.15pm.
30 Oct to 1 Nov
Fine Crafts at the Cross Barn
The Cross Barn, Palace Gate Farm, Odiham
The Hampshire & Berkshire Crafts Guild fills Odiham's historic barn with work by local makers, which is handy for early Christmas presents.
5 Nov, 3 Dec · 7.45pm to 9pm
Cosy candlelit sound bath at the Cross Barn
The Cross Barn, Palace Gate Farm, Odiham
A candlelit sound bath on Thursday 5 November and Thursday 3 December, 7.45pm to 9pm.
8 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec · 7.50pm
Moon sound baths in Crondall
Oak Park Clinic, Crondall
New and full moon sound baths on Sunday 8 November, Wednesday 25 November and Wednesday 9 December, 7.50pm.
Tue 10 Nov · 7.30pm
Odiham Society talk: Oman, Britain's 'Unknown War' 1970 to 1975
The Cross Barn, Palace Gate Farm, Odiham
Three Society members who served in the Sultan's Armed Forces share their stories, including RAF Odiham's unexpected part. Doors 7.15pm; visitors welcome for £5.
Note: year not printed on the Society's page; listed in its current autumn/winter programme.
Fri 13 Nov
Caviste Newlyns Christmas tasting
Caviste, Newlyns Farm, North Warnborough
A ticketed evening to choose all your festive wines in one go, from bubbles to sweet and fortified, with cheese and bread and a few spirits from The Spirits Room.
14 to 15 Nov
Warfare 2026 wargames show
Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Farnborough
One of the country's biggest wargames shows, with trade stands, tournaments, participation games and a huge bring-and-buy.
Sun 15 Nov · 11am
North Warnborough Christmas Fayre
North Warnborough Village Hall, North Warnborough
The village hall's Christmas fayre, a short hop from Odiham on a Sunday morning.
Sun 15 Nov · 7pm
Brahms: A German Requiem
All Saints' Church, The Bury, Odiham
A choral concert of Brahms's German Requiem in Odiham's parish church. Tickets are linked from the listing.
Fri 20 Nov
Film night at the Cross Barn: Tuner
The Cross Barn, Palace Gate Farm, Odiham
The volunteer-run community cinema in the Cross Barn screens Tuner (2026). Tickets through the Barn's What's On page.
20 Nov, 11 Dec · 7.10pm
Floating sound bath at Swim Odiham
Swim Odiham, Odiham
A sound bath with a difference, floating in the pool, on Friday 20 November and Friday 11 December, 7.10pm.
Sat 21 Nov
Autumn Craft Show at the Cross Barn
The Cross Barn, Palace Gate Farm, Odiham
The Farnborough Craft Guild's autumn show, with handmade work to browse and buy in the historic barn.
Fri 27 Nov
Film night at the Cross Barn: Midwinter Break
The Cross Barn, Palace Gate Farm, Odiham
Community cinema in the Cross Barn with Midwinter Break (2026), a cosy way to start the weekend.
28 to 29 Nov
Basing House Christmas Fayre
Basing House, Old Basing, Basingstoke
More than 35 festive stalls in the grounds of the Tudor ruins, with Civil War re-enactors on the Saturday, a bird experience and mulled wine. Entry £4, under-5s free.
28 Nov to 30 Dec
Christmas at West Green House: 'Once Upon a Time' light trail
West Green House Gardens, Thackham's Lane, Hartley Wintney
A kilometre-long illuminated storybook trail through the lakes and gardens, plus a Christmas shop and food. Pre-booking is needed.
Sat 28 Nov · 11am to 3pm
Hook Schools Christmas Fair
Hook schools, Hook
The schools in Hook turn into a winter wonderland for their big Christmas fair, from 11am to 3pm.
Sun 29 Nov · 1pm to 6pm
Odiham Christmas Extravaganza
High Street, Odiham
inOdiham's big festive afternoon: gift and craft stalls, food and drink and entertainment along the High Street, with the shops open. The Lions' Christmas sleigh will be there too.
December 2026
Thu 3 Dec · 7.30pm to 9pm
Carols with the Odiham Military Wives Choir
Barnsgrove, White Lane, near Odiham
A festive charity evening of carols with mulled cider and mince pies, supporting the choir and the military families it represents.
5 to 6 Dec · 10am
Milestones Christmas Market
Milestones Museum, Basingstoke
Over 40 stalls of gifts and seasonal treats set among the museum's cobbled indoor streets, with music, mulled wine and late opening on the Saturday.
Sun 6 Dec · 12pm to 4pm
Hook Christmas in the Park
Hartletts Park and Community Centre, Hook
Hook Parish Council's Christmas afternoon in the park, back for a second year with festive shopping, seasonal treats and entertainment.
7 to 20 Dec
Lions Christmas Sleigh in Odiham and Hook
Streets of Odiham and Hook, then Tesco Hook, Odiham and Hook
Hook, Odiham & Hartley Wintney Lions bring Santa's sleigh round the streets for charity: Odiham on 7 and 14 December (5.15pm to 8pm), and at Tesco in Hook on 18 to 20 December.
9 to 10 Dec · 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Wreath-making evenings at Seventeen28
Seventeen28 Cellar Door, Croft Lane, Crondall
Make your own luxury Christmas wreath with Nicola from Jasmine Flowers, with all materials and a glass of the winery's Village Bacchus. Choose 9 or 10 December; spaces are limited.
Fri 11 Dec
Film night at the Cross Barn: The Greatest Showman
The Cross Barn, Palace Gate Farm, Odiham
The feel-good musical on the Cross Barn's big screen, just in time for the festive season.
12 to 20 Dec
Father Christmas boat trips
Galleon Marine Boatyard, Basingstoke Canal, Odiham
The Accessible Boating Association runs short trips on its dayboat Dawn with Father Christmas on board and a present for every child aged 11 and under, hourly on 12, 13, 19 and 20 December.
Sun 13 Dec · 3.30pm
Christmas Spectacular at All Saints' Church
All Saints' Church, The Bury, Odiham
All Saints' Church Choir's Christmas concert, with a 3.30pm matinee and a 7.30pm evening performance. Tickets are sold online.
Fri 18 Dec · 7pm
Christmas in Odiham at the cricket club
Odiham and Greywell Cricket Club, Odiham
A Christmas evening at the cricket club. The listing gives few details, so check it before you go.
Sat 26 Dec · 11am
Boxing Day Meet
Odiham (meeting point on the listing), Odiham
The traditional Boxing Day meet, listed for 11am. Check the listing for the exact meeting point.
January 2027
16 to 17 Jan
Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Farnborough
The South East show for anyone planning a build, extension or renovation, with free one-to-one advice from architects, planners and builders.
February 2027
Wed 10 Feb · 7.30pm
Odiham Society talk: The Swalheim Journey
The Cross Barn, Palace Gate Farm, Odiham
Howard Swalheim on his journey from Norway to Odiham by way of the US. Doors 7.15pm; visitors welcome for £5.
Note: year not printed on the Society's page; listed in its current autumn/winter programme.
20 to 21 Feb
RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Farnborough
The Royal Yachting Association's big sailing and watersports show, with boats, kit and talks under one roof.
March 2027
4 to 14 Mar
Farnham Literary Festival
Venues across Farnham, Farnham
Ten days of books, poetry, spoken word, illustration, film and more in its sixth year, at venues including Farnham Maltings and the Town Hall.
Wed 10 Mar · 7.30pm
Odiham Society talk: Arson in His Majesty's Dockyards
The Cross Barn, Palace Gate Farm, Odiham
Alan Turton, former curator at Basing House and always a popular speaker. Doors 7.15pm; visitors welcome for £5.
Note: year not printed on the Society's page; listed in its current autumn/winter programme.
Looking ahead: spring and summer 2027
29 Apr to 2 May
Odiham Music Festival
Odiham, Odiham
The second Odiham Music Festival, after a first year with 170 performers. Details to follow on the festival website.
Sat 26 Jun
Bands in the Bury (inOdiham summer event)
The Bury, Odiham
inOdiham's family day of food, drink, live music and dancing, last held to celebrate Armed Forces Day. Save the date; details to come.
Staying for an event? Book Laurel Cottage
Our self-contained cottage is a short walk from Odiham High Street, so you can stroll to the Christmas Extravaganza, the Friday market or a concert at All Saints'. Dogs are welcome too. Book direct for our best price.
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