What's on in Poole

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Pop Up Shop

Visit our Pop Up Shop on the 25th July at St Catherine’s Hill Hall, 17 Marlow Drive, BH23 2RR

Sat 25 JulWaggy Tails Rescue(0.5mi)

via Waggy Tails RescueLocal gem

Community

Fish & Chips Lunchtime Cruise

Enjoy a 70 minute cruise around Poole Harbour whilst dining on traditional fish & chips

Sat 25 JulPoole Town Centre(0.8mi)

via Poole Town CentreLocal gem

Community

2026-07-25 - Carpet Cleaning

Time: Saturday, 25 July 2026Details: Location: Church BuildingPostcode: BH21 1AE

Sat 25 JulSt Johns Church Wimborne(4.5mi)

via St Johns Church Wimborne

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Carpet Cleaning

Time: Saturday, 25 July 2026Details: Location: Church BuildingPostcode: BH21 1AE

Sat 25 JulSt Johns Church Wimborne(4.5mi)

via St Johns Church Wimborne

Religion & Spirituality

Around £40

New Event - Golden Glow Retreat

£40 Join us for a nourishing day of movement, taking time to let go of the things that hold you back and moving forward with grace. Your retreat includes: A warm welcome and opening circle Morning Pilates to build strength and yoga to enhance mobility Afternoon refreshments with handmade nibbles. A deeply restorative sound bath with handmade Tibetan singing bowls

Sat 25 Jul09:00Sally Villain Pilates and Yoga(4.9mi)

via Sally Villain Pilates and Yoga

Community

Friends of St Aldhelm's Coffee Morning

The Friends of St Aldhelm's invite you to join them at a Coffee Morning to be held inside the church today between 10.30am - 12noon. Come along for a chat and have a lovely fresh cup of coffee, tea and maybe a piece of cake and of course there will be a raffle! Hope to see you there!

Sat 25 Jul10:30Branksome St Aldhelm's Scout Group(1.8mi)

via Branksome St Aldhelm's Scout Group

Children & FamilyTheatre

Summer of Play Activity Trail

Embark on a wild colour chalk rubbing trail filled with fun activities and games for the whole family. Play like a chicken, leap like a sika deer, and try some bunny yoga. As you explore, you'll uncover fascinating facts about the creatures that call Brownsea home. It's the perfect way to let imaginations run wild and create unforgettable family memories. Finish at the natural play area where you can leap, climb, and scamper like a red squirrel.

Sat 25 Jul11:00Poole Town Centre(0.8mi)

via Poole Town CentreLocal gem

Festivals & Events

Kite Festival

Kite Festival Saturday 25 July 2026 11:00 16:30 The Great field Poundbury Peverell Avenue East Dorchester, England, DT1 3RH (map) Google Calendar ICS

Sat 25 Jul11:00JL Creations Personalised Gifts(2.6mi)

via JL Creations Personalised Gifts

Theatre

Summer of Play Activity Trail

Sat 25 Jul11:00Brownsea Island(3.2mi)

via Brownsea Island

Community

Fish & Chips Lunchtime Cruise

Enjoy a 70 minute cruise around Poole Harbour whilst dining on traditional fish & chips

Sat 25 Jul13:30Poole Town Centre(0.8mi)

via Poole Town CentreLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Revolution’s Birthday Bash

REVOLUTION’S BIRTHDAY BASH! SATURDAY 25TH JULY Join us at the end of the month for a belated birthday boogie celebrating DJ, Revolution! Music across 2 rooms, with Topsy Turvey providing the decor! DOWNSTAIRS: (DNB, jungle, 4×4 + more) – Ordos Mk.0 – Majestikbreaks – Addzy – Revolution (2 hour set) UPSTAIRS : (reggae, dub, ska + more) – Blackboard Soundsystem VOID SOUNDSYSTEM 9PM – 2AM FREE ENTRY Come party!

Sat 25 Jul21:00The Four Horsemen(3.4mi)

via The Four HorsemenCurated

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Garden Party

Garden Party – Sunday 26th July Events 13 Jul Written By Upperdog The Chapman’s Garden PartyWe hope to see you on the 26th! Upperdog https://upperdog.co.uk/

Sun 26 JulWaggy Tails Rescue(0.5mi)

via Waggy Tails RescueLocal gem

Community

Sensory Sunday

Need a calmer environment for shopping? On the last Sunday of every month, The Dolphin and its retailers will be operating with dimmed lights and quieter music to create a better […] The post Sensory Sunday appeared first on Dolphin Shopping Centres.

Sun 26 JulGATHER(1.5mi)

via GATHER

Community

Summer Circus

Step right up and join us at Southampton Manor for our Summer Circus, a fun-filled afternoon of entertainment, games and summer celebrations for the whole community to enjoy. Enjoy live entertainment from Louis Bibbins singing summer classics, alongside a BBQ, summer refreshments, circus-themed games, stalls, a tombola and plenty of fun throughout the afternoon. Guests will also have the opportunity to take a personal tour of the home and discover what life is like at Southampton Manor. We will also be raising money in support of Mountbatten during the event.

Sun 26 JulWestbourne Tower Care Home(2.9mi)

via Westbourne Tower Care HomeLocal gem

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Book Launch Event – Noah’s Pact

Resident Robbie Book launches his debut novel, Noah’s Pact. The afternoon will feature a reading from the novel, a book signing, live entertainment, and the opportunity to purchase a copy. Noah’s Pact follows Conrad Cryer, whose life is forever changed after surviving the sinking of the Titanic. Set across the first half of the twentieth century, the novel explores themes of revenge, ambition, love and redemption as Conrad struggles between his desire for vengeance and his determination to make the world a safer place.

Sun 26 JulWestbourne Tower Care Home(2.9mi)

via Westbourne Tower Care HomeLocal gem

Community

DUCK RACES

Cherry Tree Nursery has got DUCK RACES pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Sun 26 JulCherry Tree Nursery(4.1mi)

via Cherry Tree NurseryLocal gem

Community

Poole Men’s Shed

The post Poole Men’s Shed appeared first on The Dolphin Poole.

Sun 26 Jul09:00GATHER(1.5mi)

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Venues with events near Poole

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Poole Town Centre0.8 miles away Waggy Tails Rescue0.5 miles away GATHER1.5 miles away

More about Poole

Dorset, England

Poole has nearby local names including Kate Shephard Art, Poole Cemetery and Waggy Tails Rescue. We keep an eye on the dates around them, because local plans can be creative, thoughtful or simply a good reason to explore the town. Near Here brings event details around Poole together so you can browse what's on without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you set off.

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