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Page Last Updated: 27 April 2022
Christmas in Poole centres around the beautiful and historic Poole Quay, the winding and eclectic High Street with its mix of shops and cafes and Falkland Square.
The elves are busy making plans for Christmas 2022 but it's not too early to plan a short break or daytrip to Poole. We've heard there are some exciting fun events planned and a trip to Poole will not disappoint.
In 2021 the streets were filled with the sounds of music and choirs from pop up events and the twinkling of Christmas lights throughout the town cast a magical glow. The elves say that 2022 will be even better! Poole was made for Christmas and the lights provide the boutiques, coffee shops, pubs and cafes with a distinctly Dickensian feel.
Events and attractions
There's always something to see or do, with Lighthouse, Poole playing host to live events including a panto, and entertainment in the High Street, with plans for regular live music and a festive market all being finalised.
As soon as details are released we'll share them all here on this page.
Watch this space for news of Poole's Christmas offer - and thanks to Poole BID and partners for working with us ensuring Poole comes alive again with festivities in 2022.
Upton Country Park are a great day out and in 2021 hosted Santa’s Woodland Grotto. They also hold craft events during November. Events at Upton Country Park are popular so pre booking is advisable. We'll bring you details of their Christmas programme as soon as we have it.
For a magical Christmas experience, just along the coast, visit Bournemouth’s Christmas Tree Wonderland. An atmosphere of good cheer is all around with a range of entertainment, dazzling light displays, sweet treats and so much more from 18 November 2022 – 2 January 2023, there'll be fun for all the family.
If you're stuffed from all the turkey and mince pies, enjoy the New Year craziness that is Poole's Charity Bath Tub Race! Yes, we're looking forward to sharing details of this annual popular crazy event! There's no stopping them!
Why not get ahead with your festive shopping and treat your loved one to a gift voucher for a local attraction, theatre, restaurant or even a weekend away in one of our fabulous hotels.
City Cruises Poole offer gift vouchers on a large selection of their cruise programme and make a thoughtful gift!
Compton Acres in Canford Cliffs, vouchers are an ideal Christmas gift for a keen gardener.
For a unique one-off gift why not adopt a monkey from Monkey World or a Heavy Horse from the Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park.
Head to our special offers pages for some great deals.
In the festive season we like to spread the cheer with travel and public transport offers. In previous years we've offered free parking on selected dates for festive shoppers and deals on bus travel and bike hire.
As soon as we have details of these for 2022 you will find them here.
Whether you’re visiting for the day, on a Christmas mini break or live in the area, there’s so much to discover and enjoy this year in Poole and we’ll be delighted to welcome you!
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