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Christmas in Poole

Discover a magical Poole this Christmas

Feast your senses with sights and sounds this festive season. There are Christmas Fairs, Christmas movies, a Santa Parade, light switch on and Christmas cracker craft amongst many other things to enjoy. See Poole High Street and Quay come to life with its twinkling Christmas lights and Christmas trees!

Christmas Lights Switch On - Saturday 30^th November
Falkland Square 12pm to 6pm (Lights switch on at 5pm). Featuring the Mayor of Poole alongside surprise special guests. Full programme of entertainment including children’s entertainers, face painters, snow machine and lots of bubbles!

Santa Parade - Sunday 1^st December
Poole Quay to Falkland Square. Santa arrives on Poole Quay at 9am and then takes a boat trip around the bay joined by children from Old Town Infant School. At 11.30am the Santa procession starts from Poole Quay on to Old Orchard, through the town and finishing in Falkland Square.

The parade is led by the Meridian Drum Corps marching band and the Rotary club train will be making an appearance alongside Santa and his sleigh. Other activities include kids’ entertainers Jamie Jigsaw and Marky Jay plus music from the marching band and live singers. Entertainment will be on the Quay from 9am to 12pm and then continue in Falkland Square from 11am to 4pm.

Santa on the Quay - Sunday 8^th December
Santa arrives at 11am in a flotilla of boats and stays on the Quay all day until 4pm to meet and greet visitors. Christmas craft marquee where you can make your own festive decorations.

Or write a letter to Santa and post it into Santa’s special post box. The main stage will host a live entertainment programme plus children’s activities and circus skills workshops on the Quay. Complete with festive snow machine, face painting and bubble machine.

Christmas Choirs - Saturday 14^th December
A fantastic line up of great music including many Christmas classics to sing along to. Mid High Street (adjacent Boons) 11am to 4pm.

The pantomime for this year is Jack and the Beanstalk at the Lighthouse. The seeds have been sown for a magical Christmas as Lighthouse, Poole’s centre for the arts. Writer-producer Peter Duncan is to play his first ever panto Dame, opposite former Sugababes singer Amelle Berrabah and Connor Byrne, instantly recognisable to TV audiences from the Tracy Beaker series and the Dumping Ground.

Christmas Movie Day* - Saturday 21^st December
Join us in Falkland Square for family friendly Christmas movies on the big screen. Come and snuggle up in our seated movie area with patio heaters, beanbags and blankets. (Limited seating available). Grab some hot food and drinks and settle down to some of your Christmas favourites. *Free event – limited seating available
It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie - 11am
Ice Age - 12.45pm
The Santa Clause - 2.30pm

Programme correct at time of going to print. Adverse weather may impact timings.

Late Night Shopping Event
Thursday evenings from 28th November, opening hours 8am to 8pm.
The Dolphin Shopping Centre will also be open from 8am to 8pm daily from 16^th to 23^rd December.

Free parking
Thank you to BCP Council for providing free Christmas parking in December:
Thursdays – 6pm to 9pm
Sundays – 10am to 6pm

Free Park & Ride
more bus will be running teh popular service every Saturday in the run up to Christmas. From 30th November buses leave Creekmoor Park and Ride site every 15 minutes from 8am to 6pm.

Please consider your travel in advance. Poole is easily accessible by train, bus, bike or on foot.

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Christmas Tree Lights Switch On

Poole

Come and see Poole high street come to life with its twinkling Christmas lights!

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30 Nov 2019
Poole Santa Parade

Poole

Come and see Santa arrive in Poole this Christmas and enjoy the festivities.

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From:
1 Dec 2019Open 09:00 -
Aladdin - Pantomime

Bournemouth

From the producers that bought you Jack and the Beanstalk and Sleeping Beauty, comes the thrilling story of Aladdin!

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7 Dec 2019to5 Jan 2020
Santa on the Quay

Poole

Santa arrives at 11am in a flotilla of boats and stays on the Quay all day until 4pm to meet and greet visitors.

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From:
8 Dec 2019Open 11:00 - 18:00
Jack and the Beanstalk

21 Kingland Road, Poole

The seeds have been sown for a magical Christmas as Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts.

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12 Dec 2019to5 Jan 2020
Christmas Choir

Poole

A fantastic line up of great music including many Christmas classics to sing along to.

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From:
14 Dec 2019
Christmas Film Nights in Poole

Poole

Christmas movies on the big screen outdoors in Falkland Square.

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From:
21 Dec 2019Open 11:00 -
Poole's Annual Charity Bath Tub Race

Poole

See crazy crews take to the water in their home made crafts and race to be end with cheering crowds. Expect thrills, spills and sabotage along the way.

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From:
1 Jan 2020Open 11:00 -

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Santa’s Grotto in Beales of Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Secure your time slot. Cost is £9 per child, parents and guardians can accompany free of charge.

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18 Nov 2019to24 Dec 2019Various Opening Times
Christchurch Christmas Festival

Christchurch

Christmas comes to Christchurch November 23rd with lights, stalls, real reindeer and fun for all ages!

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23 Nov 2019Open 10:00 - 20:00
Christmas Celebrations at the Museum

Quay Road, Christchurch

Visit the museum for an afternoon of free seasonal fun and entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy an afternoon of live music in the gallery. Book a place on our free Christmas lantern making workshop. Sessions start at 1.30pm and 3pm. Booking…

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23 Nov 2019Open 13:30 - 16:00
Castlepoint Christmas Lights Switch On

Castle Lane West, Bournemouth

We're marking the start of our Christmas celebrations with a lights switch on event on the 29th November. Join us from 5-7pm for an evening of fun festive entertainment that the whole family will love. There will be lots of festive surprises…

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29 Nov 2019Open 17:00 - 19:00
Magical Fun with ‘Farmer Christmas’ at Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Organford, Poole

Weekends from Saturday 30th November, Magical Fun with ‘Farmer Christmas’ at Farmer Palmer's Farm Park.

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30 Nov 2019to23 Dec 2019Open 10:00 - 16:00
Museum Make and Take: Christmas Festive Candle Decorations

Poole

Make your very own candle decoration to take home and treasure. This fun, free collage activity is inspired by the painting titled, ‘The Queen’s Christmas Tree at Windsor Castle’ featured in the Victoria & Albert: Our Lives in Watercolourexhibition.

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1 Dec 2019to31 Dec 2019Various Opening Times
Step Back in Time at Christmas

Poole

Step inside Scaplen’s Court to soak up the festive atmosphere of days gone by. Explore the building and enjoy some historical Christmas crafts.

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From:
1 Dec 2019Open 11:00 - 15:00
Santa Lives Here at Castlepoint

Bournemouth

Have you ever wondered what Santa gets up to while he's not working?
Well now you can find out by visiting Santa's Holiday Pod at Castlepoint Shopping Park this December. From 2nd-20th we will have special visits from Santa himself, Santa's…

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2 Dec 2019to20 Dec 2019Open 11:00 - 16:00
Father Christmas Weekend

Bournemouth

Visit Father Christmas in the beautifully decorated Dining Room and receive a small gift.

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From:
7 Dec 2019Open 10:00 - 17:00
RNLI Christmas Market

Poole

Get in the festive spirit with our annual RNLI College Christmas Market. The market will be a great chance to purchase Christmas gifts for friends and family, or have a browse and enjoy a glass of mulled wine and festive food whilst enjoying the…

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RNLI College, Poole

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8 Dec 2019Open 11:00 - 16:00

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