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Enjoy our exciting range of events, from Easter fun and outdoor cinemas to Halloween thrills, Christmas cheer, and our dazzling Illuminate event. Plus, Blue Pool members receive exclusive discounts on all events – sign up to make the most of every occasion!
Half-Term Halloween Fun
26 October - 31 October
Join us at The Blue Pool for a haunting half-term experience! No booking required – just come along and dive into the spooky fun.
- Petrifying Pumpkin Carving – £5 per person
Unleash your creativity and carve your own spooky pumpkin masterpiece! - Spooktacular Arts & Crafts – £5 per person
Get crafty and create fun decorations while enjoying a cup of delicious hot chocolate. - One-Hour Bushcraft Session – £10 per person
Join our Estates Team for a hands-on bushcraft experience and learn survival skills in the wild. - Spooky Walks
Venture into the woods and keep an eye out for witches lurking in the shadows! - Marshmallow Toasting
Cosy up by the fire and toast marshmallows to perfection.
*Normal admission fees apply. Blue Pool members receive a 10% discount on activities.
Blue Castle Run
3 November
Organised by Purbeck locals, Carl and Denise, we are proud to support The Blue Castle Run, a 7 mile chip-timed trail race which begins and ends at The Blue Pool. With ancient woodland trails; hills and heath; ridges and valleys, and the occasional castle, delivering you some of the most stunning scenery in the Purbecks; and a unique opportunity to run around The Blue Pool. Twice.
Challenging enough for competitive athletes, and enjoyable for all runners, this is an opportunity to be part of the first ever event which will no doubt become a classic.
Christmas Magic at The Blue Pool
30 November - 23 December
Step into an enchanting woodland setting for a truly memorable Christmas experience. Children can visit Santa in his grotto before he returns to Lapland on Christmas Eve.
- Woodland Walks
Take a peaceful winter stroll through the Nature Reserve, and experience the beauty of the season with a crisp woodland walk. - Festive Drinks
Enjoy hot, seasonal drinks on the terrace by the fire pits, surrounded by twinkling festoon lights and the sound of Christmas music. - Christmas Gifts
Browse a selection of charming gifts in our gift shop, perfect for bringing some Christmas cheer home. - Arts & Crafts – £5 per person
Get crafty and create fun decorations while enjoying a cup of delicious hot chocolate.
*Normal admission fees apply. Blue Pool members receive a 10% discount on activities.
Visit Santa – £15 per child (plus booking fee) – book via Eventbrite
Follow the festive trail leading to Santa’s grotto, take magical photos on Santa’s sleigh, then meet Santa himself and receive a special gift!
Choose a morning slot (10:00am – 12:30pm) or afternoon slot (1:30-4:30pm) on one of the following dates:
7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd December.
*Blue Pool members get a 10% discount when booking directly. Call 01929 558150.
Illuminate 2025
9 January – 23 February
Kicking off the new year and celebrating 90 years of The Blue Pool Nature Reserve & Tearooms, join us for a spectacular light show!
- Over 1 km of professionally lit trails
- Enchanting show over the pool
- Music, firepits and marshmallow toasting
Tickets on sale from October 2024!
Private Hire
Host your next event in the charming ambiance of our Tearooms, available for private hire. Perfect for birthday parties, anniversaries, social gatherings, and even arts and crafts workshops, our Tearooms provide a cosy and inviting setting for any occasion. Contact us today for more information.