Illuminate at the Blue Pool 2025
Take a look below for some of the displays and events to get you in the festive mood.
21 November – 31 December 2025 (selected dates)
Colourful lights transform and illuminate the Subtropical 18th century gardens.
13 and 19 December, 16:00 to 20:00. Free to National Trust members.
Explore the ruins of Corfe Castle, lit in beautiful changing colours. Toast marshmallows over the fire pits.
Bring a torch.
22 November 2025 – 4 January 2026 (whole property closed Christmas Day; house closed Boxing Day)
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.
22 November 2025 to 1 January 2026
Poole Town Centre and Quay are lit up in style this Christmas as part of the Poole Christmas Light Trail.
Walk through an enchanting nautical journey. Immerse yourself in a magical maritime Christmas as you follow the light trail from Lighthouse Poole, through the High Street and onto Pool Quay with its array of lights. Don’t miss the 14-metre Christmas tree in Falkland Square.
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. 13 November 2025 to 4 January 2026.
Light trail at Nutley Farm with interactive installations, illuminated animals and real reindeer.
10 January to 22 February 2026
The Blue Pool are bringing back ILLUMINATE with a new trail route.
