Country park update

IT IS that time of year when Durlston Castle closes for two whole days, those being Christmas Day and Boxing Day of course!

Before then, the run up to Christmas is in full swing with lots to get involved in at the park, from events to get you into the Christmas spirit to activities to help you burn off those extra Christmas treats and a little shopping.

With the weather we’ve been having in November, the Rangers will be asking Father Christmas for some waterproof trousers and some leak proof boots.

A walk around the clifftop can make for some picturesque views one day, and stormy seas, cold winds and waves crashing into the cliffs the next. Each day through December can make for a different experience.

With the school’s Christmas holidays fast approaching, we’ll soon welcome back families and children to enjoy the fantastic events that will put everyone into the Christmas spirit. Our Crazy Christmas Trail will be running daily from Tuesday December 13 until Tuesday January 3, taking kids on a fun-filled walk around the park to help Santa get Christmas ‘back on track’. Trail packs are just £3 per child with a prize once finished.

A very special event will be coming to Durlston on Tuesday December 27, that being The Snowman showing in the Gallery with a fantastic musical live score, in tribute to Raymond Briggs.

The event will give everyone the opportunity to experiment with sounds effects to live animation.

To book tickets for this fantastic Christmas experience visit thecabinetoflivingcinema. org.uk.

Christmas Eve will be host to a fancy-dress 5km park run, so make sure to join us for a 9am start in your best festive outfit. The event is free but make sure to register through www.parkrun.org.uk.

Other activities include engraving your own glass Christmas card, a kid’s Christmas drawing workshop with artist Mark Page, a Christmas card and cracker craft drop-in activity and even a New Year bottle rocket launch!

For more information on any of these events, visit the Durlston website below.

Whatever your reason for visiting Durlston this December, we hope you enjoy your time with us here and have a wonderful Christmas!

DURLSTON RANGERS durlston.co.uk https:/7evnthwave.com

Durlston Castle. PHOTO: stevebelasco.net

Sail with Santa

Santa has taken a break from his work in the North Pole to join us on our Sail with Santa cruises around Poole Harbour. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie with Christmas music. Each child will receive a soft drink and biscuit and of course a present from Santa! Your ticket includes: • 1 hour and 15 minute cruise •Soft drink and biscuit for kids •Glass of mulled wine and mince pie for adults •Present for each child

FROM £15PP

Cruise days: 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th Dec 2022

Boards 15 mins before Departs 11am, 1pm, 3pm From Poole Quay

Christmas Party Cruise

Enjoy a three hour cruise around Europe’s largest natural harbour as you dance the night away to festive music. With a two course festive menu to indulge in and a fully licensed bar on board, there is something for everyone. Your ticket includes: • 3 hour cruise •Welcome drink •2 course festive menu •Disco & dancing

ADULTS (18+) £35PP

Cruise days: 2nd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 18th and 22nd December 2022

Boards 15 mins before Departs 7:30pm From Poole Quay

If you have a group of 20 or more, why not consider your very own boat hire?

BOOK NOW: citycruisespoole.com or +44 (0)20 77 400 400