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Christmas light trails, Christmas light switch-ons and light events in dorset 2024
Welcome to our guide to the stunning light trails, mesmerizing light displays, and enchanting light-themed events across Cornwall! Whether you’re a local resident or visiting this beautiful region, Dorset offers a truly unique experience when it comes to celebrating the magic of light. From glittering winter festivals to immersive light art installations and dazzling illuminated trails, there's something for everyone. Let us take you on a journey through the best light events that will brighten your day and leave you in awe. Explore, enjoy, and get ready to be inspired by the vibrant and captivating world of light in Dorset!
15th November to 31st December
Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland
Bournemouth
www.christmastreewonderland.co.uk
Free tree and illumination trail
Dates from 22nd November to 31st December
Christmas Magical Tours
Bournemouth and Christchurch
Magicaltour Bournemouth
Travel across Bournmouth, Springbourne, Christchurch, Southbourne, Boscombe and Westbourne to see the Christmas lights in a decorated bus
23rd November
Lyme Regis Christmas Lights Switch On
Broad Street, Lyme Regis
Christmas lantern workshop in Lyme Regis Baptist Church Pine hall at 2pm, judging of the lanters at 4pm. Lyme Regis Majorettes, Fitsteps and Lyme Morris performing Broad Street followed by a parade of Christmas lanterns before the arrival of Santa on his sleigh and a countdown to the big switch on
Christchurch Christmas Lights
Christchurch
www.christchurch-tc.gov.uk
Live music, Santa, festive market and more
Christmas Lights Switch On – Dorchester
Brewery Square
Live music, entertainment, skating, balloon modelling, stilt walkers and Dorchester Christmas market
23rd November to 1st January
Poole Christmas Maritime Light Trail
Poole
www.poole-christmas-maritime-light-trail.co.uk
Magical maritime Christmas as you follow the light trail from Falkland Square, through the High Street and onto Poole Quay
Dates from 28th November
Poole Christmas Lights Cruise
Poole
30 minute cruise through Poole’s Maritime Light Festival with the boats decked out with twinkling lights
29th November to 4th December
Illuminate 2024
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Outdoor winter enchanted lights display within the gardens. New route for 2024.
Dates from 29th November
Nutley Christmas Lights and Reindeer Experience
Nutley Farm
Illuminations and displays – the latest trail features five new themed chapters, many new light installations, enhanced magical interactions and higher-quality projections with sound and surprises around every corner. 20 hidden reindeer characters along the illuminated trail
30th November to 23rd December
Christmas Magic at The Blue Pool
The Blue Pool
Winter stroll through the Nature reserve, festive drinks, Christmas Gifts and arts and crafts. Option to visit Santa
30th November
Wimborne Minster Christmas Lights
Wimborne Minster
Entertainment from local schools, choirs, Christmas Markets and light switch on
Swanage Christmas Lights Switch On
Swanage
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Christmas Lights Switch On
Weymouth Town Centre
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1st December
Christmas Biscuit Workshop
Gather @ Dolphin Shopping Centre
Kids workshop creating festive biscuits – book online
4th December
SEN Friendly Evening at Nutley Farm
Nutley Farm
SEN friendly experience tailored to provide a magical and comfortable visit for children and young people with SEN and autism in Dorset.
6th December to 4th January
The Enchanted Night Garden
Minterne
See the stately home and gardens lit up
6th to 8th December
Steampunk Weekend
Weymouth
www.weareweymouth.co.uk
7th December
Light Up A Life
Dolphin Centre
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Write your dedication, candlelit procession, carols, refreshments. Organised by Forest Holme Hospice to remember a loved one this Christmas.
11th December
Christmas Concert
St Peter’s Bournemouth
Diverse abilities
Night of joy, music and community
13th and 14th December
Winter Lights
Corfe Castle
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle
Explore the ruins of Corfe Castle lit under warm glowing lights and gather around a fire pit to toast marshmallows.
9th January to 23rd February
Illuminate 2025
The Blue Pool
Over 1km of professionally lit trails, enchanting show over the pool, music, firepits and marshmallow toasting