Plan your festive adventure in Poole with our detailed event guide. For Poole natives and tourists alike, this guide is your key to the city's holiday magic.
One highlight of the season is the Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland, where visitors can stroll through a stunning display of beautifully decorated trees and enchanting light installations. With its vibrant atmosphere, the event captures the essence of Christmas spirit. Another enchanting experience awaits on the Polar Express on Swanage Railway, where passengers can enjoy a magical train ride and storytelling. And the Christmas at the Russell-Cotes presents a delightful blend of festive art and historic charm that you definitely don't want to miss. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Poole
- Poole Christmas Maritime Light Trail
- Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival
- Farmer Palmer's Christmas Twilight Event
- Christchurch Christmas Spectacular (Christchurch)
- Farmer Christmas Daytime & Twilight Experience (Organford)
- Wareham Christmas Parade with Father Christmas (Wareham)
- Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs Pantomime (Wimborne Minster)
- Christmas at Corfe Castle Lights (Corfe Castle)
- Christmas on Swanage Pier (Swanage)
- Swanage Christmas Lights Switch-On (Swanage)
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Poole Events Events
Poole Christmas Maritime Light Trail (Poole) • 0.3 miles
Maritime-themed light trail with nautical installations
Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival (Poole) • 1.9 miles
Nautical-themed light installations along the waterfront
Farmer Palmer's Christmas Twilight Event (Poole) • 2.1 miles
Magical twilight Christmas event at a family farm park.
Christchurch Christmas Spectacular (Christchurch) • 2.3 miles
Festive family entertainment with Santa, singing, and dancing.
Farmer Christmas Daytime & Twilight Experience (Organford) • 4.8 miles
Meet Farmer Christmas in a magical barn with a special gift.
Wareham Christmas Parade with Father Christmas (Wareham) • 5.7 miles
Festive parade featuring Father Christmas
Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs Pantomime (Wimborne Minster) • 6.0 miles
Extended run due to unprecedented demand
Christmas at Corfe Castle Lights (Corfe Castle) • 6.1 miles
Historic castle village illuminated with festive lights
Christmas on Swanage Pier (Swanage) • 7.2 miles
Festive pier with Father Christmas, reindeer, and live entertainment
Swanage Christmas Lights Switch-On (Swanage) • 7.3 miles
Father Christmas arrives on his sleigh
Swanage Christmas Market • 7.4 miles
Annual festive market with stalls, food, and drinks.
Santa Visits Shillingstone Station (Shillingstone, Blandford Forum) • 12.2 miles
Heritage railway station hosting Santa visits
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