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    Poole Park Santas Grotto

    7 Reviews
    #34 of 39 things to do in Poole
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    Closed Now: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Poole Park, Poole BH15 2SF, England
    Open today: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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    “Been a while but very good”

    Been a few years (3) but when we went it was great, train ride to a nice walk to feed the reindeer... read more

    Reviewed March 5, 2018
    travelover1967
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    Bournemouth, United Kingdom
    “Wonderful half day, Feed the Ducks, Ride the Train or Ice skate.”

    There is alot of free things to do at Poole Park, feed the ducks and swans, admire the lake and... read more

    Reviewed March 12, 2015
    Soliman715
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    Poole, United Kingdom
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    Mar 5, 2018
    “Been a while but very good”
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    Reviewed November 22, 2018
    When he's there ...

    Good value for toddlers to visit Santa when he has a little time off to sit around the place, rubbing his big tummy and chuckling. So nice.

    Date of experience: December 2017
    1  Thank Richard P
    Reviewed March 5, 2018
    Been a while but very good

    Been a few years (3) but when we went it was great, train ride to a nice walk to feed the reindeer and then a nice visit with santa. certainly worth the fee, which wasn't expensive.

    Date of experience: April 2017
    Thank travelover1967
    Reviewed October 11, 2017
    Nice to take children

    Nice arrangement here and even reindeer for the children to see, a bit on the expensive side, but where isn't?

    Date of experience: December 2016
    Thank Mcwuk
    Reviewed July 28, 2015
    A bit of magic for the children

    A very popular place to visit when Santa comes to town. Santa's Grotto is well laid out and Santa is ready with little presents for the kiddies. You get to sit on haybales for having your photo take. With Santa. The Reindeer are also there...More

    Date of experience: November 2014
    Thank Lesleyannbarlow4845
    Reviewed May 27, 2015
    A treat for the weenins

    Wonderful - like Christmas should be. Still magical for the little ones. Love it. Includes piglets, (too cute to eat) and real reindeer. What more could a child ask for?

    Date of experience: December 2014
    Thank kayburke123
    Reviewed March 12, 2015 via mobile
    Wonderful half day, Feed the Ducks, Ride the Train or Ice skate.

    There is alot of free things to do at Poole Park, feed the ducks and swans, admire the lake and wildlife, play on the swings & even FREE PARKING. Then you can pay to ice skatr, visit the coffee shop, Ride on the mini train...More

    Date of experience: January 2015
    Thank Soliman715
    Reviewed March 12, 2014
    Great for kids

    This event, which takes place every year, is well thought out. You start by getting onto the small train which operates in the corner of Poole Park next to the pavillion and this takes you on a short journey along the line around the duck...More

    Date of experience: December 2013
    3  Thank Martyn C
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