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New Year's Eve in Dorset

New Year's Eve in Dorset is home to some big celebrations, and with so many options choosing where to go can take a lot of planning. Discover the best things to do to welcome in the new year in Dorset below..

Make up for last year with a fantastic New Year's Eve Party in Dorset. Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and the surrounding area plays host to a selection of NYE events but we've listed the best below.

Take a read below to see our ideas of what you can do this New Year's Eve in Dorset...

NYE Dining in Dorset

NYE Parties in Dorset

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Apr 24

Autism Friendly Day at Monkey World

Location: Longthorns, Wareham BH20 6HH

Time: From 9:00

Monkey World opens an hour early at 9am, exclusively for visitors with autism and their families.

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May 24

Camping at Farmers Palmers

At: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Who doesn't love camping in the summer?

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Jun 24

Wimborne Minster Folk Festival 2024

Location: Allendale Centre, Wimborne, BH21 1AS

Time: From 7.30pm

The Wimborne Minster Folk Festival is the largest in Dorset and a town festival like no other!

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Jun 24

Shake & Stir Vintage Music Festival

Location: Southbourne Overcliff Dr, Bournemouth BH6 3

Time: From 11:00

For rock’n’rollers looking for the best in 1920’s-1970’s music!

Daily Event

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Jul 24

Meet Dinosaur Squeak

Time: From 11.00am

At: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Whether you dig the dino’s or you’re simply looking for a fantastic day out, Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park has got ...

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Jul 24

Wet Wednesdays: Wet The Western & Foam Parties

At: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Join Farmers Palmers on Wednesdays throughout the Summer for fantastic fun at the Farm Park!

Every Wednesday

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Jul 24

Disney Through The Decades

Time: From 12.00pm

At: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Gemma and Heather, invite you to join them on a musical journey through the ages with their spellbinding performance, “Disney ...

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CityFibre Poole Quay Summer Fireworks 2023

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Jul 24

Cityfibre Poole Quay Summer Fireworks

Location: Poole Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1BW

Time: From 7.00pm

Pop on down to Poole Quay every Thursday from 7pm for some sensational FREE live music, entertainment and a spectacular ...

Every Thursday

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Aug 24

Preacher The Storyteller

At: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Not everyone likes telling stories and not everyone knows how to tell a story…Preacher however, LOVES telling stories and he’s ...

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Nov 24

Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival

Location: Various Locations

The Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival takes place from Saturday 25th November 2023 - Tuesday 2nd January 2024!

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Jan 25

Bath Tub Race at Poole Quay

Location: Poole Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HJ

Time: From 10:30

The Bath Tub Race at Poole Quay on New Year's Day is back for 2025! It's a great way to ...

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New Year's Eve in Dorset

New Year's Eve in Dorset is home to some big celebrations, and with so many options choosing where to go can take a lot of planning. Discover the best things to do to welcome in the new year in Dorset below..

NYE Dining in Dorset

NYE Parties in Dorset

Smart Fireworks

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