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IN POOLE 2018Featuring:

Christmas Lights Switch On

Rocking Around The Christmas Tree

Kids Magical Christmas

Santa Parade

plus ALL NEW

Christmas Movie Nights!

Late Night Shopping

Thursday evenings from 29th November open until 9pm

Free Parking

Thursdays from 29th November 6pm - 9pm

Sundays from 2nd December 10am - 6pm

Free Park & Ride

morebus will run the popular service every Saturday until Christmas

From 1st December buses leave Creekmoor Park & Ride site every 15

minutes from 8am - 6pm

PPoole’s Businesses Working Together

Join us for a fun filled season of activities!

Step Back in Time at ChristmasSunday 2nd December 12pm – 3pm

Scaplen’s Court, Free Entry

Step inside Scaplen’s Court to soak up the festive atmosphere of days gone by. Explore the building

and enjoy some historical Christmas crafts.

Museum Make & Take Christmas Cracker Craft Pack

Supported craft sessions on Saturday 8th & 15th December, 3rd Floor Family Area

12pm – 4pm Poole Museum £2 per pack

Have a cracker of a Christmas with these creative craft activities. Decorate your own Christmas crackers

and write some festive jokes. Ho ho ho!

Craft packs are available to purchase from Saturday 1st December 10am - 4pm

Poole Lantern Parade Thursday 13th December

Leaving Falkland Square at 6pm, arriving at the Guildhall for carols and mince pies.

Local schools, scout groups and more will be taking part. Public workshops will be available in the lead up for everyone to get involved and make their

own festive lantern.

SPECIAL EVENTS

WESSEX SAFETY SERVICES

PLUS!

CHRISTMAS IN POOLE 2018 4 DAY FREE EVENT DIARY

SANTA PARADE

Saturday 1st December

Thursday 29th November

Friday 30th November

Sunday 2nd December

Christmas Lights Switch On Falkland Square 11am - 7:30pm (Lights switch on at 5.45pm)

• See Poole High Street come to life with its twinkling Christmas lights.

• Featuring the Mayor of Poole alongside panto stars and guests

• Christmas karaoke sing along

• The first snow fall of Christmas; “Let it snow! Let it snow!”

• Full entertainment programme

Rocking Around The Christmas Tree Falkland Square 11am - 7pm

• A fantastic lineup of great music and Christmas classics

Magical Christmas Celebrations Falkland Square 11am - 7pm

• Kids entertainment and music

• Face painting • Kids games and activities

• Magic shows throughout the day

• Come and meet Professor Bubblewubble and see him launch a million bubbles into the sky!

11am Santa arrives on Poole Quay

11am Procession starts from Poole Quay on to Old Orchard, through the town and finishing in Falkland Square

Watch Santa on his Christmas Sleigh, Joined by the Worshipful Mayor, Councillor Sean Gabriel and Dick Whittington cast members, Poole’s spectacular

family pantomime at Lighthouse Poole

The parade also features The Dolphin Marching Band, Shining Bright Like A Star, and children from the

Old Town Infant School and Nursery.

We’ll also be holding a Christmas fancy dress competition so come along in your festive finest!

12pm Entertainment in Falkland Square “Let it snow! Let it snow!”

Full entertainment programme featuring guest presenters and fun and games

for all the family.

Take a selfie in our giant Christmas snow globe or have a hot chocolate and a bite to eat in

our cosy corner outdoor seating area.

MOVIE NIGHTS

Christmas movies on the big screen outdoors in the Sainsbury’s plaza!

Come and snuggle up in our seated movie area, with patio heaters and blankets .

Grab some hot food, drinks and popcorn from our vintage van and settle down to some of your

Christmas favourites.

6th, 13th & 20th December5.30pm & 7.30pm Each Evening

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Christmas in Poole brought to you by Poole Business

Improvement District

Why not take a selfie in our giant Christmas snow globe or enjoy a hot drink and a bite to eat in our cosy corner outdoor seating

area during the weekend’s activities?

PLUS!

6th December5:30pm The Muppets Christmas Carol

7:30pm The Polar Express

13th December5:30pm Nativity!

7:30pm Santa Claus: The Movie

20th December5:30pm The Polar Express

7:30pm Happy Feet