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The Dolphin Centre guarantees a very merry Christmas with a series of festive community events

The Dolphin Centre in Poole is preparing for the fast-approaching festive season with a variety of free family-friendly activities and extended opening hours.

Mrs Claus’ Kitchen

Link to book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mrs-claus-kitchen-christmas-2022-the-dolphin-centre-tickets-456390705887

Age Suitability: This experience is suitable for all ages. Whilst younger children may not be able to complete all the specific activities, they will still be invited to participate as normal. 

Additional Needs Sessions: Families requiring additional support are invited to book during the first time slots (10am – 11am) on Sunday 11th & Sunday 18th December when The Dolphin Centre is a little quieter and the children will be allowed more time to complete the activity.

‘Mrs Claus Kitchen 2022’ Opening Times: 

  • Thursday 1st December – 5pm to 8pm  
  • Saturday 3rd December – 10am to 4pm
  • Sunday 4th December – 10am to 4pm
  • Thursday 8th December – 5pm to 8pm  
  • Saturday 10th December - 10am to 4pm
  • Sunday 11th December* – 10am to 4pm
  • Thursday 15th December – 5pm to 8pm  
  • Saturday 17th December - 10am to 4pm
  • Sunday 18th December* – 10am to 4pm
  • Thursday 22nd December – 5pm to 8pm
  • Friday 23rd December – 10am to 4pm
  • Saturday 24th December – 10am to 3pm

Location: ‘Mrs Claus Kitchen’ is located upstairs at the top of the escalator / opposite the lift, on the corner adjacent to Wilko’s & Clipper Restaurant. Look for the ‘Mrs Claus Kitchen’ windows.

Retailers trading at The Street Market for Christmas include:

  • John Lewis (1st, 2nd, 3rd December)
  • Kammy Candles
  • Jigsaw Puzz
  • Sarah Storm
  • YumDoughs
  • Little Birds Rose
  • Silver Magic Creations
  • Rick Stein
  • Chestnut Nursery
  • Little Bitz
  • Barcelona Spirit Brands
  • Magic Tea Garden
  • Miya Rose Jewellery
  • I Candy Fudge
  • Victoria Ann Bridal
  • Poole Speedway

The Dolphin Centre

Legal & General acquired Dorset’s largest indoor shopping centre, the Dolphin Shopping Centre, in 2013 and it is set to become its flagship centre in the south in the coming years.

Legal & General Investment Management Real Assets (Legal & General) has committed to evolving Poole’s current retail offering, to act against the national declining landscape.

For more information about the Dolphin Shopping Centre, please visit www.dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk

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