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Christmas in Bournemouth and Poole is a magical time with festive events taking place from mid November. Wrap up warm and come and experience Christmas in Dorset, as some say, it’s the most wonderful time of the year!

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Skate on real ice within the canopies of Bournemouth's Lower Gardens this festive period!

NOVEMBER 16TH 2023 - JANUARY 3RD 2024
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Christmas Parties at Hotel du Vin

17 November 2023
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24 December 2023
Poole
Celebrate the festive season with friends and family at Hotel du Vin in Poole   CELEBRATION MENU  Enjoy a delicious Read more...
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Festive Afternoon Tea at Hotel du Vin

25 November 2023
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24 December 2023
Poole
A classic afternoon tea with a festive twist! Mince pies, cakes, scones, seasonal sandwiches and delicious savouries served with your Read more...
HEADLINE EVENT - DO NOT MISS!
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Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival

25 November 2023
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2 January 2024
Poole
Enter a world of Christmas in Poole this year, as this magical FREE Christmas attraction returns for a second year! Read more...
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Late Night Christmas Shopping at The Dolphin Shopping Centre

SELECTED DATES
30 November 2023, 8:00 am
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23 December 2023, 8:00 pm
Poole
Make a date at The Dolphin this December. There’s no need to cram shopping on your busy day, take time Read more...
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Christmas Lights Cruise with City Cruises Poole

SELECTED DATES
30 November 2023, 5:00 pm
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23 December 2023, 7:30 pm
Poole
Join us as we celebrate the  Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival on the water. Throughout this magical Christmas festival we Read more...
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Christmas Light Trail in Poole

1 December 2023
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25 December 2023
Poole
Collect a form and have fun finding the letters (to make a phrase referencing Aladdin) in the windows throughout Poole. Read more...
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Forest Holme Tree of Remembrance and Christmas Stall

1 December 2023
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15 December 2023
Poole
Forest Holme Hospice has once again partnered with The Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole to have its Tree of Remembrance Read more...
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Christmas Party Cruise with City Cruises Poole

SELECTED DATES
1 December 2023, 7:30 pm
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23 December 2023, 10:30 pm
Poole
Join us for an evening cruise around Europe’s largest natural harbour, passing Brownsea Island, Sandbanks Peninsula, Studland bay and more. Read more...
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Sail with Santa! Festive Boat Trip with City Cruises Poole

SELECTED DATES
2 December 2023
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24 December 2023
Poole
Santa has taken a break from all of his hard work in the North Pole this winter to join us Read more...
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Arctic Adventure at the Dolphin Centre!

SELECTED DATES
2 December 2023, 11:00 am
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24 December 2023, 4:00 pm
Poole
Welcome to the North Pole inside The Dolphin! Let your little one explore an Arctic Adventure to hear stories, play Read more...
HEADLINE EVENT - DO NOT MISS!
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Poole Christmas Panto: Aladdin

7 December 2023
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31 December 2023
Poole
The Christmas Panto in Poole is the feel good ‘Aladdin’ Running from 7th December until 31st December 2023 at the Read more...
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Poole Christmas Shop Window Display Competition 2023

8 December 2023
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22 December 2023
Poole
Visit the businesses and see all of the wonderful displays, explore Poole and all it has to offer. Vote for Read more...
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Fairytale Christmas Trail at Upton Country Park

SELECTED DATES
9 December 2023
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1 January 2024
Poole
Our family-friendly Fairytale Christmas trail adventure trail starts at the Welcome Centre (open 10am-4pm daily); pick up your trail map Read more...
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‘Farmer Christmas’ Experience at Farmer Palmers

SELECTED DATES
9 December 2023
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23 December 2023
Poole
Children can enjoy a farm-tastic day out at the Farm Park and experience the wonder and excitement of meeting ‘the Read more...
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Runton Road Christmas Lights

9 December 2023, 4:00 pm
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31 December 2023, 10:00 pm
Poole
The residents of Runton Road, Branksome, Poole have been lighting up for Christmas for over 20 years. The Runton Road Read more...
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Hennings Christmas Market

10 December 2023, 10:00 am
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11 December 2023, 4:00 pm
Poole
Come and visit the newest Christmas Market in Poole! Located in Hennings on Poole Quay, this new market is open Read more...
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Hennings Christmas Market

16 December 2023, 10:00 am
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17 December 2023, 4:00 pm
Poole
Come and visit the newest Christmas Market in Poole! Located in Hennings on Poole Quay, this new market is open Read more...
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Poole’s Choirs At Christmas

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16 December 2023, 12:00 pm
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2:00 pm
Poole
10 choirs and over 300 singers. Each weekend during the festive season the streets of Poole will come to life Read more...
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‘Farmer Christmas’ Twilight Christmas Experience at Farmer Palmers

SELECTED DATES
16 December 2023, 4:45 pm
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23 December 2023, 7:30 pm
Poole
Following the HUGE success of our Twilight Event over the last few years, they’re back for 2023. Join us for Read more...
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Hennings Christmas Market

17 December 2023, 10:00 am
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18 December 2023, 4:00 pm
Poole
Come and visit the newest Christmas Market in Poole! Located in Hennings on Poole Quay, this new market is open Read more...
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Christmas Break at Hotel du Vin

23 December 2023
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27 December 2023
Poole
Make this Christmas one to remember and treat yourselves to a festive getaway with Hotel du Vin. Reserve the crème Read more...
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Hennings Christmas Market

23 December 2023, 10:00 am
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24 December 2023, 4:00 pm
Poole
Come and visit the newest Christmas Market in Poole! Located in Hennings on Poole Quay, this new market is open Read more...
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Hennings Christmas Market

24 December 2023, 10:00 am
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25 December 2023, 4:00 pm
Poole
Come and visit the newest Christmas Market in Poole! Located in Hennings on Poole Quay, this new market is open Read more...
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Christmas Day Lunch at Hotel du Vin

25 December 2023
Poole
Invite everyone to get together and celebrate in style over our four course Christmas Day lunch. The best meal of Read more...

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this calendar. Dates and times may be subject to change, you are advised to check beforehand with the event organiser. We cannot be held liable for any errors or misprints or for any cancelled or rescheduled events. Maps are for guidance only and you are advised to obtain detailed location details before planning any journey.

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Farmer Palmers Farm Park

Poole
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Ideal for children under 8 years old, Farmer Palmer’s provides a farm-tastic mixture of fresh air, play, adventure, and education, Read more...
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City Cruises Poole

Poole
City Cruises Poole operate daytime and evening cruises daily from Poole Quay on Dorset’s premier vessel’s the Solent Scene, Island Read more...
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