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From low key activities for the little ones to something a bit more adventurous for the older children, there’s a host of family friendly events to check out in Bournemouth and Poole!

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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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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

SELECTED DATES

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

SELECTED DATES

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...

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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...

Arctic Adventure at the Dolphin Centre!

SELECTED DATES

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...

HEADLINE EVENT - DO NOT MISS!

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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...

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...

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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Hennings Christmas Market

9 December 2023, 10:00 am

10 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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9 December 2023, 12:00 pm

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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Runton Road Christmas Lights

9 December 2023, 4:00 pm

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...

Have Yourself a Merry Wessex Christmas

9 December 2023, 6:00 pm

8:30 pm

Poole

A sparkling festive occasion, brought to you by some of the area’s most talented young musicians. With performances by the Read more...

Hennings Christmas Market

10 December 2023, 10:00 am

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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Light up a Life Memorial Service by Forest Holme Hospice

10 December 2023, 10:30 am

11:30 am

Poole

Forest Holme Hospice’s annual Light Up a Life remembrance services will be taking place at Harbour View in Lytchett Minster Read more...

Hennings Christmas Market

16 December 2023, 10:00 am

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...

Poole’s Choirs At Christmas

SELECTED DATES

16 December 2023, 12:00 pm

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...

‘Farmer Christmas’ Twilight Christmas Experience at Farmer Palmers

SELECTED DATES

16 December 2023, 4:45 pm

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...

Hennings Christmas Market

17 December 2023, 10:00 am

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...

Hennings Christmas Market

23 December 2023, 10:00 am

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...

Hennings Christmas Market

24 December 2023, 10:00 am

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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Lighthouse Holistic Festival

SPECIAL OFFER!

17 February 2024, 10:00 am

18 February 2024, 5:00 pm

Poole

With a huge array of stands to explore, therapies to try and advice to improve health and well-being – Lighthouse 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

SPECIAL OFFER!

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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Sandbanks Beach

Poole

Sandbanks Beach is a small, sandy peninsula which has been awarded the Blue Flag for over 30 years. It is Read more...

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