Events & Entertainment, Poole | Posted on October 25th, 2022 | return to news
New to Poole - a Christmas Maritime Light Festival
The new festival with a maritime theme runs from 19 November until 2 January, with lights throughout the town and at sea.
Poole town centre and Quay are to be lit up for six weeks this Christmas as part of the new Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival.
From 19 November until 2 January residents and visitors to Poole can walk through an enchanting light trail that includes sparkling Christmas Trees with maritime-themed decorations, a 120-metre under-the-sea light curtain, a giant anchor and a five-metre-high tall ship.
The lights aren’t just confined to dry land. Poole Harbour will also be lit up with Gobo projectors positioned on four City Cruises festive boats, creating illuminating light illusions on the water.
Santa will also be joining in the festive fun ahead of his very busy evening, by climbing onboard a boat to set Sail with Santa around Poole Harbour – booking early is recommended.
Over on dry land there is plenty of entertainment on offer throughout the six weeks, with local choirs performing each weekend, organised by the events’ main sponsors Poole BID. Choirs at Christmas will be performing at different locations in Poole throughout the festive period, starting in Falklands Square at 2pm on Saturday 19 November.
Cllr Beverley Dunlop, portfolio holder for Tourism, Culture and Vibrant Places, BCP Council said: “Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival will be a spectacular event on land and in the harbour, across the High Street and Quay bringing joy to thousands of residents and visitors every week, at the same time supporting local business and hospitality.
“I’m immensely proud that we have created this new and unique event for Poole of dazzling light installations to bring festive cheer to the town during these challenging times.”
Cllr Steve Baron, lead member for Poole Rejuvenation, BCP Council said: “We are committed to revitalising Poole and celebrating its wonderful history. Poole’s maritime heritage is the centre piece of this fantastic new festival with an impressive array of lights and attractions from the Lighthouse to the Quay, and I hope everyone will venture outside and join us in making the most of this free event.”
Jacqui Rock, chief executive, Poole BID said: “With the opportunity to visit our fabulous retail offering, why not also extend your stay by making a day of it and eat, drink and be merry at one of the many restaurants and bars throughout Poole high street and Quay and also try out the pop-up Christmas bar in Falkland Square where you can enjoy Pretzels as well as a must-have seasonal mulled wine or hot chocolate.
“We are pleased to confirm South Western Railway as the official Getting Here Train Provider who are also sponsoring the Seashell tree along with MoreBus as our Transport Partner.”
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