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Christmas in Poole

Discover a magical Poole this Christmas as you feast your senses with sights and sounds this festive season.

Poole Bid will be supporting glittering illuminations from the Quay to Falkland Square. The high street will be decorated with beautiful icicle lights, wrapped trees and star motifs to set the scene. On Poole Quay, the Fish Shambles will be illuminated and the waterfront will showcase a beautiful lit Christmas Tree.

Explore the historic old town and lower high street on a winter walk as Christmas decorations will continue to twinkle and delight. There are plenty of places to stop for a warm drink and a bite to eat on your travels.

Help our local economy thrive by shopping with local businesses. Visit our Home Delivery & Online Services and Support Local pages for some ideas and inspiration.

Festive Events

Many of our partner businesses are gearing up to offer some festive cheer in the lead up to Christmas. Scroll down to see the full list of Christmas events.

Enjoy a festive day out with the family at one of our local attractions. Adventure Wonderland are hosting a magical, musical Santa Show as part of their Christmas experience. Plans are in place to bring some farm-tastic festive magic to Farmer Palmers this year and Paulton Park will be hosting a Celebration of Christmas with a range of seasonal delights to enjoy.

If you are looking for some live entertainment Lighthouse are hosting a selection of socially distanced shows and digital live streams during the month of December, including the Happy Ever After an hour of super songs, festive fun and loads of laughter with CBeebies' Chris Jarvis, CBBC presenters Naomi Wilkinson and Ed Petrie and a talented cast of singers and dancers. The perfect Christmas treat for the whole family where anything could happen! It’s Christmas at Lighthouse (with just a smidgen of pantomime)

Lighthouse are also offering the chance to purchase gift vouchers that can be used for a show in 2021, which promises to be a bumper year for them. Not only a fabulous gift option but also a great way to support your local Arts Centre.

Gift Vouchers

With Christmas just around the corner, why not 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 are offering gift vouchers on a large selection of their 2021 cruise programme. These can be delivered electronically or in a gift box.

Compton Acres in Canford Cliffs, Poole are offering a special reduced rate on their annual pass until the end of February, an ideal Christmas gift for a friend or family member.

Treat someone you know to an RNLI College gift voucher that opens the door to a variety of experiences including an overnight stay in a stunning harbour view room or dinner in the waterside restaurant. Vouchers available from £10 and are valid for 1 year. Every £1 you spend helps save lives at sea.

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.

Special Offers

Head to our special offers pages for some great deals.

Transport and Christmas Parking Information

BCP Council is offering car users a series of free parking offers across the conurbation: on both Thursday evenings and Sundays in the main town centre car parks, and within other districts on Saturday afternoons. Free parking will be available as follows:

Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch Town Centres:

Thursdays 3, 10, 17 and 24 December, 4pm to 10pm
Sundays 6, 13 and 20 December, 10am to 6pm.

District car parks - Boscombe; Southbourne; Westbourne; Winton; Highcliffe; Ashley Road, Poole; Broadstone; Penn Hill, Poole; Canford Cliffs and Ashley Cross:

Saturdays only, 5, 12 and 19 December, Midday to 6pm.

The specific car parks included in this scheme can be found below and online on the latest news section of the website.

To ensure car parks can be used safely, contactless payment methods are available in almost all of these facilities and anyone queuing should stay two metres apart. Face coverings are mandatory in all multi-story car parks.

Bus passengers will receive an early Christmas present from both Yellow Buses and Morebus in the form of a ticket that permits from two to five people to travel together on any number of journeys in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area for just £5 - a saving of £7 on the normal price.

The discounted tickets, purchased from the driver, will be available throughout the day each Sunday prior to Christmas (6, 13 and 20 December) and from 5.30pm to midnight every Thursday (3, 10 and 17 December). Tickets will be valid only for the operator from whom they are purchased (T&Cs apply).

It has been a tough year for everyone. May your Christmas be blessed with love, fun, peace, joy and happiness.

Merry Christmas from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Tourism.

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Happy Ever After

21 Kingland Road, Poole

Happy Ever After is written and directed by CBeebies favourite Chris Jarvis. Specially made for this year only, it’s a one-hour Christmas show for a socially distanced audience featuring a mix of pantomime and children’s storybook characters.

Dates

From:

18 Dec 2020to3 Jan 2021
RNLI Reindeer Run

Poole

Don(ner) your antlers and running hooves for Reindeer Run - the RNLI’s festive virtual run - and help Rookie the Reindeer save lives at sea. You can take part wherever you are on either Saturday 12 or Sunday 13 December - or both days if you’re up…

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From:

12 Dec 2020to13 Dec 2020
Keyneston Mill - Cinema and Supper Evenings

Blandford Forum

Following on from our very popular outdoor film showings, we have a new programme of Autumn Cinema & Supper Evenings. Enjoy a delicious two-course meal plus a film in the relaxed surroundings of The Scented Botanist at Keyneston Mill.

Venue

Keyneston Mill, Blandford Forum

Dates

From:

4 Dec 2020to18 Feb 2021
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes

Bournemouth

Step back in time and discover the magic of a traditional Victorian Christmas at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum.

Dates

From:

3 Dec 2020to4 Jan 2021
Christmas Spectacular

Bournemouth

This new spectacle is being brought to you in a one act, COVID safe and socially distant environment.

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From:
21 Dec 2020Open 19:00 -
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22 Dec 2020Open 19:00 -
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24 Dec 2020Open 13:00 -
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26 Dec 2020Open 19:00 -
Uptown Joel

21 Kingland Road, Poole

The iconic songs of Billy Joel, performed by Darren Reeves, star of the Broadway and West End hit musical ‘Movin’ Out’. After auditioning in New York, Billy personally chose Darren to play the demanding, energetic lead role of The Piano Man.…

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From:
11 Dec 2020Open 19:30 -
Elton John Tribute Night

East Cliff, Bournemouth

More than a tribute, Absolutely Elton is the UKs Top Elton John Experience!

Dates

From:
18 Dec 2020Open 18:15 - 21:45
ABBA Christmas Tribute at Hotel Royale

East Cliff, Bournemouth

Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time when ABBA dominated the charts featuring all the hit songs including, Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Take a Chance on Me, Fernando, Waterloo, S.O.S and many more, you'll have it all in one…

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From:
4 Dec 2020Open 18:15 - 21:45
Vintage White Christmas with the Mellor Sisters

Bournemouth

Come and feel the magic of Christmas with The Mellor Sisters, or as they have been nicknamed by Phil Crosby (Bing Crosby's grandson, who the girls sing with) "the real White Christmas Sisters!"

Dates

From:
15 Dec 2020Open 18:15 - 21:45
Breakfast with Santa at Southbourne Brewhouse & Kitchen

Bournemouth

Enjoy breakfast with Santa at Southbourne Brewhouse & Kitchen

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From:
19 Dec 2020Open 11:00 - 12:30
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20 Dec 2020Open 11:00 - 12:30
Flix Drive In Christmas

Hurn, Christchurch

Are you ready because Flix Drive In is about to put the cheer back into Christmas with a whole season of your favourite festive films plus a brand new interactive pantomime experience.

Dates

From:

11 Dec 2020to3 Jan 2021Open 11:00 - 22:30
Southbourne Community Christmas Fayre

Bournemouth

A community fayre to support local, independent and small businesses.

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From:

4 Dec 2020to6 Dec 2020Open 11:00 - 17:00

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11 Dec 2020to13 Dec 2020Open 11:00 - 17:00
Winter Warmer Services

Railway Station Approach, Swanage

Explore the Purbeck Countryside from the comfy of our steam heated carriages, visit Corfe Castle or take a stroll along the sea front in the victorian seaside town of Swanage.

Dates

From:

27 Dec 2020to2 Jan 2021
Father Christmas Magic at Farmer Palmer's

Organford, Poole

Enjoy some festive cheer at this family friendly farm park

Dates

From:

11 Dec 2020to22 Dec 2020
Themed Evenings at The Scented Botanist

Blandford Forum

As the evenings draw in, we shall be hosting a number of Themed Evenings at The Scented Botanist, offering imaginative food, good wine, a relaxed atmosphere and a friendly welcome.

Venue

Keyneston Mill, Blandford Forum

Dates

From:

12 Dec 2020to13 Jan 2021
That'll Be The Day Xmas Social Distance Show

Bournemouth

That’ll Be The Day’s Rock & Roll Christmas show has been running for over thirty years and has grown into the most popular touring production in the U.K.

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From:
19 Dec 2020
A Celebration of Christmas - Festive Season at Paultons Park

Romsey, The New Forest

A Celebration of Christmas

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From:

5 Dec 2020to23 Dec 2020
Kylie Minogue Tribute at Hotel Royale

East Cliff, Bournemouth

Especially for you... As Pop Princess Kylie Minogue in the most authentic tribute show currently around.... Kylie on show!
You'll be Spinning Around to The Locomotion with this fantastic tribute show!

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From:
5 Dec 2020Open 18:15 - 21:45

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