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Stay in the resort with your group and join in with the festive spirit taking over Poole this Christmas. Take time to explore the unique trail at Poole’s Maritime Christmas featuring festive illuminations with thousands of twinkling lights.
Free time to explore Poole from winter walks along our beautiful beaches to visiting our High Street full of shops.
Poole Quay and Town Centre offer a variety of excellent restaurants, cafés and bars. For further information pop into the Tourist Information Centre in Poole.
Let’s go explore the coast! Book a ticket and explore the stunning coastline and take in the views on a breath-taking winter boat trip. Enjoy the views from the warmth inside the boats with City Cruises. For more information and to book tickets please visit Poole Boat Trips, Cruises & Tours | City Cruises (cityexperiences.com)
Visit Falkland Square. Enjoy food and drink amidst an 8-metre high maritime themed sparkling Christmas tree to get you in the Christmas spirit and set you up for the rest of the Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival. After enjoying the delights in Falkland Square, The Dolphin Shopping Centre is the perfect place to finish your Christmas
The Mystical, Magical and Memorable Maritime Light Festival
Feel the wonder this Christmas at Poole’s unique free festive light trail. Experience the magical spectacle of over 100’s glittering lights and illuminations, plus replicas of enchanting trees from six cities around the world.
Highlights include:
- a number of enchanting light installations, including a 5-metre tall ship, a giant anchor
- an impressive 120-metre maritime curtain of lights to give you a bespoke ‘under the sea’ experience,
- several lit-up Christmas trees ranging in size between 8 and 11 metres,
- Some walk-through structures
- light projections and glistening overhangs
- Seasonal music and entertainment
This enchanting light festival offers much more than just light installations, with plans for funfair rides, a Christmas themed market selling traditional fare, and unique festive food and drinks offerings. What are you waiting for, let us take you on a captivating journey like no other! Start planning your visit today.
For full details of Poole’s Christmas Maritime Light Festival, please click here.
Please check all information before planning any journey. It is essential that you contact the attractions directly to confirm availability, opening times, accessibility, parking and suitability for your individual group. Please note details are subject to change. Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Tourism cannot accept responsibility for any errors, omissions or changes.
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