Dorset: South West Train services

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Dorset: Wool village cinema - Christmas showing of 'Elf' on Fri 12th Dec.

 

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Bovington: Employment support drop in session restarts in Jan 2026

Appointments not necessary, just turn up.

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Blandford: Mr Merlin festive family show - Mon 22nd Dec

 

Festive family show starring Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey the Dragon at the Corn Exchange, Market Place, Blandford Forum. DT11 7AG

Book tickets HERE for either:
10:30am-11:15am OR 11:45am-12:30pm.

It is open to all and is free to attend. However, one ticket per person must be booked to ensure that we remain within capacity of the Corn Exchange hall.

Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the 45min show.

Refreshments - teas, coffees, cakes and cold drinks - will be available from the Corn Exchange kitchen, raising funds for the Mayor's Charities.

DK Sweets will also be there, with a great selection of sweets!

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Blandford: Garrison pregnancy, maternity & new parent network session - Tues 9th Dec

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Bovington: Free community Christmas event - Friday 12th Dec at Poppies tea rooms

If you've got any kids toys you don't need please drop of at Poppies Tearooms, King George V Rd, Bovington. Open 9am-3pm Monday's to Fridays (Until 5th Dec)

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Blackpool: Late Night Shopping at the Houndshill Shopping Centre

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Blackpool: Christmas Grotto at The Houndshill Shopping Centre

Come along for the Grotto Launch on Saturday 6 December and enjoy extra special festivities! Meet the special guests and grab a photo with Mr. Grinch himself. 

Plus… take part in the Open The Lockers Christmas edition, for your chance to WIN gift cards and festive prizes. Pop in, explore the magic, and see if you can unlock a festive surprise!

Grotto Dates & Times:
6 & 7th, 

13 & 14th, 

20 & 21st, 22nd (SEN Day) and 

23rd December, 

between 10:30am – 4pm

Plus 24th December between 10am – 2pm

Enjoy the fun and a little holiday sparkle!

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Blackpool: Take a Heritage Tram Tour and feel the magic

It’s a brilliant way to take in the sights! Take a Blackpool Heritage Tram Tour on an illuminated tram! Travel the promenade and enjoy an iconic, traditional part of Blackpool.

On Friday and Saturday nights over Christmas. 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 19 & 20 December plus 2 & 3 January. Tours from 5.30-8.30pm
Take a Blackpool Heritage Tram Tour

Thanks to a fleet of volunteer drivers, the Heritage Trams are back for the festive season. All tours must be pre-booked. HMS Blackpool (fleet number 736) will be setting sail along the seafront to the delight of both passengers and passers-by.Book your seat online now to avoid any disappointment!

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Blackpool: Pleasure Beach - local discount for FY and PR postcodes

Blackpool Pleasure Beach runs a local residents discount scheme called ‘Wylde Coasters’. If you’ve got an FY or PR postcode you can get the discounted online price at the gate on the day of your visit.

So you can arrive on the day without pre-booking and still get the online price, providing you bring your proof of address. Buy up to four eTickets in one transaction when you bring identification with your full name and postcode clearly shown. More information here.

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