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Theatre Tickets
Have you got a friend or family memeber who loves Theatre?
Why not take them down to a show at one of Dorset's many brilliant theatres this festive season? Dorser offer a range of on stage theatre productions; from comedy to live music to drama, to full scale dance production.
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Looking for the perfect family-friendly theatre show in 2025? Andy and the Odd Socks will be coming to Bournemouth Pavilion on Tuesday 15 April!
Experience Gifts
Either treat your nearest and dearest to an experience voucher, or spend a day out with your loved ones at one of Dorset's many great acvtiviy spots!
Spend a day taking in the beautiful views of Minterne House's gardens, full of blooming flowers, small lakes and rare trees. Finish off the day with an Afternoon Tea in their Tea Terrace, or gift this as a voucher! Minterne House also host a variety of brilliant events that could serve as a present, check their events schedule out here.
Why not gift an amazing experience with Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd? Gift a unique experience of sailing around the famous Jurassic Coast, taking in the picturesque views and traveling in style.
Or, another way to explore the brilliant views of Dorset is with Swanage Railway. Gift your loved ones a journey back in time with a trip through the Purbeck on this historic locomotive. Swanage Railway have a number of unique routes and experiences that would be the perfect gift, check them out here.
Monkey World Vouchers
Gift your loved one, coworker or friend an experience!
You can purchase single ticket vouchers, family vouchers, guided tour vouchers or even 'Monkey Cash', for your giftee to spend within the park at the cafe, stalls or gift store!
Monkey World offer 1 hour 15 minute long guided tours where you can learn more in depth about the monkeys and where they come from. If this does not interest you then just go for a regular entry ticket and your giftee can tour the sanctuary at their own pace.
2025 Festival Tickets
Give the gift of unforgettable experiences this Christmas with tickets to the Poole Harbour Festival!
Perfect for music and food lovers, Poole Harbour Festival is Poole and Bournemouth's biggest and best family live music festival. Enjoy live performances from UB40, Happy Mondays, Feeder, We Are Scienctists and many more. Alongside this, the festival also has a varied lineup of tribute acts and kids performers.
And for the foodies, there will be a whole host of food stands, offering all kinds of cuisines!
Weekend Away
Christmas is not only about presents but the presence of both family and friends brought together by the season of festivity and cheer. Avoid time spent together ending with the year by giving the gift of a shared experience.
So why not this year book a night away in a hotel near the beach, relaxing visit to a spa, or a fabulous activity you know your loved one will adore!
Take a look at our extensive list of the best hotels in Dorset HERE!
TREAT WITH A TREATMENT GIFT
Show someone you care this season with the gift of wellness. As pleasant as the season is it can also be a large contributor to unwanted stress as we actively try to meet the growing demands that the festivities bring.
Treat a loved one to some time out with a treatment, a salon visit, or hair tools & products to help them pamper themselves in the comfort of their own homes.
TGT Recommends: David Lloyd Poole, Poole Nails & Beauty Spa, Beauty Sculpting Room, Laura Mackenzie Hair Design, Swaffield's Barbers & Hairdressers Lilliput, Swaffield's Barbers & Hairdressers Upton, Natural Skin by Lynne
Restaurant Vouchers
Give your host a night off from cooking and gift them with a restaurant voucher this Christmas.
If a traditional British roast is a turn off why not try something different, Dorset is home to an array of divine restaurants that all offer something special this Christmas.
Whether you fancy some delicious seafood, Italian cuisine, or a delicious steak, we've got all the best restaurants that you should certainly check out!
TGt Recommends:
- Drgnfly Pan-Asian Restaurant
- Pizzeria Valona
- The Kings Head
- Guildhall Tavern
- Isabel's Brasserie
- Britannia Parkstone
- The Oaks, Highcliffe
- Brasserie Blanc
- La Mia's
- Wimborne Pig
- Pickled Berry
- Elevate Brasserie
- Little Pickle At The Mill
- The Coconut Tree
- The Goods Yard
- The Old Thatch
- The Greyhound Inn
- Nusara Thai
Family Fun with Farmer Palmers
Stuck on what to get your little one? It can be hard to think of gifts for kids when they've got all the toys in the world so why not this year give them tickets to visit one of Poole's ultimate farm parks, Farmer Palmer's Farm Park.
They provide online gift vouchers which are ideal for new parents, for those who need a nudge to buy an annual pass, it is where your money can make a difference and children can visit Farmer Palmers as their 2nd home!
Vouchers are available in £10 increments from £10 to £90 per voucher.
Car Accessories
Do you know someone who has got a new car? Or perhaps you know someone who has just passed their driving test and is ready to get their own car?
From keychains, caps, mugs to pens and pen cases, there are so many perfect presents for a new car owner!
TGT Favourites: Poole Audi, Volvo Cars Poole
Afternoon Tea Experience
Book an Afternoon Tea for two, it's quality time with each other so makes the ideal Christmas gift! An Afternoon Tea is a great way to spend quality time with one another - something you may not usually have time for.
Plus, what could be better than tucking into delicate pastries, a selection of delicious finger sandwiches and warming tea?
Take a look at our list of the best Tea Rooms in Dorset HERE!
Active Gifts
Why not chime activity into the New Year with an activity voucher?
Get out onto the beach in the new year and treat someone to an outdoor adventure. Whether it's paddle boarding, windsurfing, canoeing, swimming, kayaking, or surfing, we know just the place for you!
TGt Favourites: Rockley Point, Poole Park Campus, Buddens Activity Centre, Individuality Swimming & Fitness, Shaka Surf
Take a look at our Watersports in Dorset guide HERE!
Do you know someone who is into their fitness? Or you know someone who loves sports? Why not get them a membership at David Lloyd. They're a premier health club that offer an array of sports and leisure activities. From tennis, swimming to yoga classes, they have something that will suit anyone and everyone.
Or, check out Dance Majic! They'd be a great gift for kids but they do classes for anyone! Whether you're 2 or 92, doesn't matter what age, dancing is for everyone.
Creative Workshops
Stuck on what to gift your creative loved one? Why not gift them a unique art workshopping experience.
Studio Poole is the largest Pottery Outlet in the World with a working studio! Either head over and make your loved ones a special personalised present, or head down with them for a fun artistic time together!
Uptown Junk specialises in selling beautifully refinished, hand-painted quality furniture. However, the real highlight for your Christmas present search is their workshops! Check out their unique furniture workshops, here.
Day Out
Poole is home to an array of fantastic venues for a days out, one of which is The Dolphin. Not only will your giftee be able to select exactly what they want this year, you'll be able to make a day of it! The Dolphin is also home to a range of restaurants and activities from fun arcades to delicious burger joints. Giving you a brilliant selection of popular high street brands and independent retailers you can find anything from fashion and food to fitness and homeware all in one place.
The Dolphin Poole has over 90 stores that range from fashion, lifestyle, gifts and homeware, giving you the chance to shop at popular high street stores this Christmas time.
Skate Bournemouth Tickets
The gift of a memory may just be the best present. Treat your loved one to the ultimate Winter Wonderland, Skate Bournemouth.
You can enjoy their huge real ice rink and Moguls Alpine Bar in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens this Christmas. It's open from November 2024 - January 2025, with exact dates tba
THE ENGLISH GARDEN FLORIST
Treat your loved one with a floral arrangement this Christmas!
Either select a beautifully preselected bouquet or customise your own bouqet of flowers to best suit your loved ones preferences.
If these dont take your fancy, The English Garden Florist also offer 6 month subscriptions for £150 or a 12 month subscription for £300; or a variety of different workshops, including festive wreath making!