If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to spend the day during your stay at our Dorset Holiday Park, head to Poole Quay for one of the many free events happening this summer. From themed nights and music events to spectacular firework displays, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.
Every Tuesday until 24th September 2019
18:00 – 21:00
Free entry to spectators. £1 to show a bike.
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Every Tuesday throughout the summer bikers congregate at Poole Quay for one of the biggest bike nights in the country. The main road is shut off to cars and more than 1000 motorcycles ride into town, creating a real spectacle for the biking enthusiasts and spectators that come to soak up the atmosphere. Each competitor vies for the chance to win the coveted ‘Bike of the Night’ prize, which is chosen by a different judge each week. There are usually a range of makes and models on display covering all eras of motor racing.
15th June 2019
12:00 – 18:00
Free entry
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Enjoy a fun filled family day out as you celebrate the 600th anniversary of Poole Pirate, Harry Paye. Don your pirate fancy dress and head to Poole’s historic quayside for a range of pirate themed carnival games and live entertainment, including singing, dancing and storytelling. The day starts with the parade of pirates and every hour cannons will be fired.
29th June 2019
10:30 – 21:00
Free entry
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Get your dancing shoes ready for Folk on the Quay, a colourful one-day festival showcasing the very best acoustic and folk music in Dorset. More than twenty teams of Morris dancers will perform in the streets over the course of the day and an excellent line up of local artists will grace the 3 outdoor stages. If you’d like to participate there will also be a street barn dance and ceilidh to take part in!
5th July – 30th August 2019
Every Friday night during the summer period 18:00 – 21:00
Free entry
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Join hundreds of car enthusiasts for a meet up at Poole Quay every Friday night throughout the summer. Each week there is a different theme, including Best of British, VW air cooled and Italian Stallions. This wonderful motor event is free for spectators and draws owners from around the country to showcase their beloved wheels.
14th July 2019
11:00 – 19:00
Free entry
Poole Goes Vintage is back for its fifth year and set to be bigger and better than ever before. This wonderful event celebrates all things 1940’s and showcases some of the eras best music, fashion and forms of transport. Enjoy a day spent listening to sounds of a bygone era with live performances from a range of local acts. There will also be a vintage fashion show as well as a range of stalls where you can purchase memorabilia, jewellery and clothes.
25th July 2019 – 29th August 2019
Every Thursday during summer period from 7pm. Fireworks at 10 pm
Free entry
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Enjoy an evening of live street entertainment and family fun at Poole Quay every Thursday throughout the school summer holidays. Sample delicious food and drink from the many restaurants, bars and kiosks that line the harbour as you watch the sunset and await the main event – the firework spectacular!
4th August 2019
10:30 – 16:30
Free entry
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Find out more about the RNLI and the incredible work the charity does at the Poole Lifeboat Stations Open Day. Participate in a range of family friendly activities and games to raise money for the charity. Watch demonstrations from the fleet of lifeboats and meet the serving crew before taking a look around the boats to learn about the difficult task of maintaining them. Treat yourself to some refreshment and cake on your way out or a souvenir to commemorate your visit.
We booked for two nights in our Motorhome and ended up staying six nights. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Shower blocks were kept clean and water was lovely and hot. Bus stop directly outside site going to Poole and Swanage on the he number 40 bus route. Worth getting a return ticket to save money
Mo, Oct 2021
We had a simply fabulous time at South Lytchett Manor last month. We were not sure about camping in October but the site is well insulated, the playground kept our kids well entertained and the facilities were super clean and comfortable. We loved having a shop onsite and there are water taps and electricity points in abundance.. we have stayed at a number of sites and couldn’t recommend this
Beth, Nov 2020
Great campsite, really friendly and polite staff. Very clean facilities and felt ‘safe’ with all the hand sanitizer and clear signage, highly recommend - we’ll probably book one of the huts next time....
Richard , Oct 2020
