🎄 A Dorset Christmas Festival: Pull a Pine at RSPB Arne
Dates: Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm (last entry 2:00pm)
Location: RSPB Arne Nature Reserve, Dorset
Tickets: Advance booking only
🌿 A Festive Tradition That Helps Nature
Celebrate the start of the festive season at one of the biggest conservation events in the country! Join us at the stunning RSPB Arne Nature Reserve for our much-loved “Pull a Pine” weekend — where festive fun meets positive action for wildlife.
While we love trees, our precious lowland heathland needs space and sunlight to thrive. By removing young pine and birch trees that spread too quickly, you’ll be helping to protect one of the UK’s rarest habitats — home to Sand Lizards, Smooth Snakes, Dartford Warblers, and Nightjars.
And the best part? You can take home your very own sustainably sourced Christmas tree — a perfect piece of Arne that gives back to nature.
🎅 A Christmas Festival for All
Get your wellies, hats, and scarves ready for a magical day outdoors.
Enjoy:
- 🌲 Cut your own Christmas tree and make a difference for nature
- 🎶 Live music & carol singing
- 🧶 Local artisan stalls & festive crafts
- 🍴 Delicious food, mulled cider, and seasonal treats in our festive tent
- 🛍️ 15% off in the Arne shop for ticket holders (T&Cs apply)
Our café and shop in the wildlife garden will also be open with your favourite Arne café delights and plenty of festive gifts to browse.
❤️ Give Back to Nature This Christmas
This is more than a festive outing — it’s your chance to make a real impact for wildlife while spending a joyful day with family and friends in one of Dorset’s most beautiful settings.
Come for the Christmas spirit. Stay for the wildlife. Leave knowing you’ve made a difference.
🌿 Tickets from £17.50 non members / £14.20 member / £4.50 child. More details on the RSPB Arne website.
📸 Image credit: Terry Bagley (RSPB-images.com)
