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SKATE Bournemouth

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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The Great Bournemouth Christmas Trail

16 November 2023

1 January 2024

Bournemouth

Take a tour of Christmas in Bournemouth, collect your clues and solve the riddle for the chance to win a Read more...

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SKATE BOURNEMOUTH & Moguls Alpine Bar

SPECIAL OFFER!

16 November 2023, 10:30 am

3 January 2024, 9:30 pm

Bournemouth

Glide along our illuminated skate path with a view of Christmas Tree Wonderland. SKATE Bournemouth is without a doubt the Read more...

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The Polar Express Train Ride in Swanage

SELECTED DATES

17 November 2023

30 December 2023

Swanage

Introducing THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride: A Magical Journey to the North Pole from Swanage Railway. Prepare to embark on Read more...

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Bournemouth Christmas Market

17 November 2023

1 January 2024

Bournemouth

The Bournemouth Christmas Market is the place to be this festive season! With quaint chalets serving Christmas treats, stocking fillers, Read more...

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Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland

17 November 2023

1 January 2024

Bournemouth

The Christmas Tree Wonderland is a spectacular Christmas trail with enchanting illuminations. Full of magic, sparkle and wonder, the Christmas Read more...

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Carols & Choirs at the Bournemouth Christmas Market

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18 November 2023

21 December 2023

Bournemouth

You’ve heard the age-old wisdom, right? The surefire way to ignite that heartwarming Christmas spirit is by belting out your Read more...

HEADLINE EVENT - DO NOT MISS!

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Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival

25 November 2023

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...

Late Night Christmas Shopping at The Dolphin Shopping Centre

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30 November 2023, 8:00 am

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

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30 November 2023, 5:00 pm

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

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...

Festive Point at Castlepoint

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1 December 2023, 11:00 am

23 December 2023, 7:00 pm

Bournemouth

Join Castlepoint this Christmas for an experience like no other! Festive Point is a Christmas village where you can glide Read more...

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Sail with Santa! Festive Boat Trip with City Cruises Poole

SELECTED DATES

2 December 2023

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...

HEADLINE EVENT - DO NOT MISS!

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Bournemouth Christmas Panto: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

SPECIAL OFFER!

2 December 2023

31 December 2023

Bournemouth

It’s panto season time and this year Bournemouth welcomes ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ as its Christmas Pantomime production. Read more...

Moonacre Christmas Experience

2 December 2023

23 December 2023

Sturminster Marshall

Experience the Magic of Christmas at Santa’s Grotto at Moonacre! Step into a winter wonderland like no other and join Read more...

Santa at Bobby’s Bournemouth

2 December 2023, 11:00 am

23 December 2023, 3:00 pm

Bournemouth

Bobby’s Bournemouth Santa’s Grotto: Where the Magic of Christmas Awaits! Experience the wonder of the Christmas season at Bobby’s Bournemouth Read more...

Arctic Adventure at the Dolphin Centre!

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2 December 2023, 11:00 am

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...

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Poole Christmas Panto: Aladdin

7 December 2023

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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Enchanted Night Garden Experience at Careys Secret Garden

SPECIAL OFFER!

7 December 2023, 4:30 pm

9 December 2023, 7:30 pm

Wareham

Step into a world of enchantment as we invite you to our magical winter events. Nestled within the concealed embrace Read more...

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Poole Christmas Shop Window Display Competition 2023

8 December 2023

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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Christmas Artisan Market at Careys Secret Garden

8 December 2023

9 December 2023

Wareham

We are absolutely delighted to be welcoming the south coast makers market back to Careys this Christmas for another brilliant Read more...

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Parent & Toddler Groups at Careys Secret Garden

8 December 2023, 9:30 am

11:00 am

Wareham

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Careys Parent and Toddler Groups with ‘Wildly Kind’ are running sessions on Friday mornings. Sessions will Read more...

Fairytale Christmas Trail at Upton Country Park

SELECTED DATES

9 December 2023

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

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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Cool Coast Ice Rink at The BIC

9 December 2023

18 February 2024

Bournemouth

Cool Coast Ice Rink is the largest indoor ice skating rink on the South Coast, located seasonally in Bournemouth International Read more...

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Bournemouth International Centre (BIC)

Bournemouth

The BIC (Bournemouth International Centre) is an award-winning premier conference, events and entertainment venue located in the heart of Bournemouth Read more...

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Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre

Wareham

To ensure social distancing, all visits must be booked. Booking is now open at www.monkeyworld.org/book-tickets/ Please read the opening information Read more...

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