What's on inPoole


Welcome to Poole

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Poole - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Poole to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Poole

30
NOV
The Overtones Good Times Christmas Tour
Concert Hall

Having racked up multi‐platinum record sales released 6 studio albums and sold out 11 national tours The Overtones are back with their incredible Good Times Christmas Tour After headlining some of the most prestigious venues across the UK including The London Palladium…

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11
DEC
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concerts
Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts,

.Join us this December as the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra are bringing a variety of festive concerts to the Lighthouse in Poole. On the 11th of December we are back with the ever‐popular Handels Messiah. Since 1742 The Messiah has secured itself in…

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24
JAN
Back In The Day
Lighthouse

This brand‐new show takes audiences on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant sounds of the 80s 90s and 00s all brought to life by exceptional vocalists and a sensational live band. Get ready to relive the party era of music as the…

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08
FEB
African Rhapsodies at The Lighthouse
Lighthouse, Poole's Centre For The Arts

.Join the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra this February for a symphonic journey like you have never experienced before.Nottingham based Senegalese composer and kora player Seckou Keita is proud to present African Rhapsodies: an epic project created in collaboration with Italian composer and musician…

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15
FEB
Valentines Classics
Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts,

.Valentines Day presents the perfect opportunity to take a pause and focus on someone special. Celebrate with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra on Saturday 15 February at the Lighthouse Pooles Centre for the Arts.Enjoy a selection of classical musics most romantic pieces of…

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13
JUN
Steampunk Orchestra - St Peter's Parkstone
St Peter's Parkstone

Step into a world where classical elegance meets the energy of rock indie and pop. This is an experience that blends musical genres and eras with a unique steampunk flair. Get ready to be transported into a realm of gears gadgets and…

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Tourist Attractions


Oceanarium

Explore the secrets of the ocean in an adventure that will take you to some of the world's most amazing waters. The Oceanarium Bournemouth brings you face to face with marine life from the furthest reaches of the globe ‐ more than just an aquarium, a vibrant…

Adventure Wonderland

Adventure Wonderland is packed full of so much fun and excitement for all our young visitors that youll want to stay all day. During the Full park opening we have Adventureland and Wonderland outside and the Wild Thing Aztec play centre inside. During the Winter, Wild Thing opens…

Snowtrax

Everyone is welcome at Snowtrax, from those wishing to improve their skiing skills to the outright novice looking for ski or snowboard lessons. You dont even need to hit the slopes to have a great time, just relax in our Alpine Bar & soak in the scenery.Our family…

Place Mill

Place Mill is open from 5th April to the end of September 2014, Tuesday to Sunday plus Bank Holiday Mondays, 11am to 5.30pm. Admittance is FREE.Place Mill is a carefully restored Anglo‐Saxon watermill situated on Christchurch Quay in the attractive Priory Quarter, only a few minutes' walk from…

Splashdown

Splashdown is the South's Ultimate Waterpark. In winter there is a choice of 8 fantastic rides. Each one with its own twists and turns generating a real buzz for the rider and loads of laughs, thrills and spills for all. The Spacebowl, Red River Roller…

Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle is a thousand‐year‐old castle rising above the Isle of PurbeckOne of Britain's most majestic ruins, the castle controlled the gateway through the Purbeck Hills and has been an important stronghold since the time of William the Conqueror. Defended during the Civil War by the ardent…

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Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Poole? See our list of attractions in Poole, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.