Christmas and Winter Illuminations in Dorset 2024/25

A wide range of Christmas and winter illuminations are lighting up Dorset for the 2024/25 season. From National Trust properties to towns and villages.

Take a look below for some of the displays and events to get you in the festive mood.

Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens’ ILLUMINATE
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens’ ILLUMINATE

22 November 2024 – 4 January 2025 (selective dates)

NEW ROUTE for 2024 – Colourful lights transform and illuminate the Subtropical 18th century gardens.

Kingston Lacy

30 November 2024 – 5 January 2025 (whole property closed Christmas Day; house closed Boxing Day)

For Christmas 2024 the house has been transformed with beautiful decorations to fulfil every Christmas wish, Book for a special Storytelling with Santa and gather with friends and family in the Laundry Courtyard, festooned in foliage and twinkling lights.

Minterne House and Gardens – The Enchanted Night Garden

6 December 2024 – 4 January 2025

The stately home will be lit and the gardens will come to life with stunning woodland creatures and light displays to excite and delight all the family.

Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival

Christmas in Poole 2022

23 November 2024 – 1 January 2025

Poole Town Centre and Quay are lit up in style this Christmas as part of the Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival.

From 23 November 2024 – 1 January 2025, residents and visitors to Poole can walk through an enchanting nautical journey.

Immerse yourself in a magical maritime Christmas as you follow the light trail from Falkland Square, through the High Street and onto Pool Quay with its array of lights.

Christmas Tree Wonderland, Bournemouth

Christmas tree trail in Bournemouth featuring trees from around the world and light installations. There’s also an Alpine Market and Alpine Lodge Bar in the Square. 15 November to 31 December 2024.

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool 2024

The Blue Pool are bringing back ILLUMINATE from 9 January to 23 February 2025.

View the 2024 gallery.