Illuminate Poole

A winter light trail at Upton Country Park with illuminated installations, festive food and drink and marshmallow toasting.

Dorset's newest winter light trail transforms the grounds of Upton Country Park into a glowing seasonal spectacle. Visitors follow a 60-80 minute route through illuminated installations designed to showcase the landscape and festive atmosphere. Towards the end of the route there is a food and drinks court with sweet treats, hot food, mulled wine, beer, hot chocolate and soft drinks, plus marshmallow toasting supplied by The Marshmallow Toasting Company. The trail runs daily from 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, 4pm-9pm, closing on 23-24 November, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.