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GATHER

Black GATHER logo on white background
Address
Ground Floor, The Dolphin
Poole, Dorset BH15 1SZ United Kingdom Get Directions
Phone 01202 339955
Website https://dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk/meet-gather/

The Dolphin’s GATHER event space is a free venue for individuals, organisations and charities to host a wide range of events for the local community. This includes charity fundraisers, pop-up shops, art exhibitions, children’s entertainment, education and employment fairs, interactive workshops and more. The Dolphin hosted 328 different events in GATHER in 2023, which brought in over 56,000 visitors.


The GATHER space is 1,600sq ft, and is furnished with free WiFi, a kitchen sink and an external chalkboard where hosts can advertise their event to passersby. GATHER is in a central location on the ground floor and is easily accessible for all community members.

Events at this venue
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  • A black and white photograph of Poole Harbour with a logo centrally placed that reads: Poole at Dunkirk 1940, Our People's Stories
    Featured Dunkirk 1940: Our People’s Stories

    Dunkirk 1940: Our People’s Stories

    GATHER Ground Floor, The Dolphin, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

    The Dolphin is proud to support the Dunkirk 1940: Our People’s Stories exhibition in co-operation with Poole Maritime Trust, RNLI, Lighthouse, Poole BID, The Keep Museum Dorchester, and National Trust Brownsea Island to commemorate this poignant time in Poole’s history.   Whilst the Dunkirk evacuation was a significant part of Poole’s involvement in World War […]

  • A black and white photograph of Poole Harbour with a logo centrally placed that reads: Poole at Dunkirk 1940, Our People's Stories
    Featured Dunkirk 1940: Our People’s Stories

    Dunkirk 1940: Our People’s Stories

    GATHER Ground Floor, The Dolphin, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

    The Dolphin is proud to support the Dunkirk 1940: Our People’s Stories exhibition in co-operation with Poole Maritime Trust, RNLI, Lighthouse, Poole BID, The Keep Museum Dorchester, and National Trust Brownsea Island to commemorate this poignant time in Poole’s history.   Whilst the Dunkirk evacuation was a significant part of Poole’s involvement in World War […]

  • A black and white photograph of Poole Harbour with a logo centrally placed that reads: Poole at Dunkirk 1940, Our People's Stories
    Featured Dunkirk 1940: Our People’s Stories

    Dunkirk 1940: Our People’s Stories

    GATHER Ground Floor, The Dolphin, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

    The Dolphin is proud to support the Dunkirk 1940: Our People’s Stories exhibition in co-operation with Poole Maritime Trust, RNLI, Lighthouse, Poole BID, The Keep Museum Dorchester, and National Trust Brownsea Island to commemorate this poignant time in Poole’s history.   Whilst the Dunkirk evacuation was a significant part of Poole’s involvement in World War […]

  • A black and white photograph of Poole Harbour with a logo centrally placed that reads: Poole at Dunkirk 1940, Our People's Stories
    Featured Dunkirk 1940: Our People’s Stories

    Dunkirk 1940: Our People’s Stories

    GATHER Ground Floor, The Dolphin, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

    The Dolphin is proud to support the Dunkirk 1940: Our People’s Stories exhibition in co-operation with Poole Maritime Trust, RNLI, Lighthouse, Poole BID, The Keep Museum Dorchester, and National Trust Brownsea Island to commemorate this poignant time in Poole’s history.   Whilst the Dunkirk evacuation was a significant part of Poole’s involvement in World War […]

  • A black and white photograph of Poole Harbour with a logo centrally placed that reads: Poole at Dunkirk 1940, Our People's Stories
    Featured Dunkirk 1940: Our People’s Stories

    Dunkirk 1940: Our People’s Stories

    GATHER Ground Floor, The Dolphin, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

    The Dolphin is proud to support the Dunkirk 1940: Our People’s Stories exhibition in co-operation with Poole Maritime Trust, RNLI, Lighthouse, Poole BID, The Keep Museum Dorchester, and National Trust Brownsea Island to commemorate this poignant time in Poole’s history.   Whilst the Dunkirk evacuation was a significant part of Poole’s involvement in World War […]

  • A black and white photograph of Poole Harbour with a logo centrally placed that reads: Poole at Dunkirk 1940, Our People's Stories
    Featured Dunkirk 1940: Our People’s Stories

    Dunkirk 1940: Our People’s Stories

    GATHER Ground Floor, The Dolphin, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

    The Dolphin is proud to support the Dunkirk 1940: Our People’s Stories exhibition in co-operation with Poole Maritime Trust, RNLI, Lighthouse, Poole BID, The Keep Museum Dorchester, and National Trust Brownsea Island to commemorate this poignant time in Poole’s history.   Whilst the Dunkirk evacuation was a significant part of Poole’s involvement in World War […]

  • A woman decorating a sugar biscuit with brightly coloured icing. A small boy and his mother watch with interest.

    Poole Baby Event: April 2025

    GATHER Ground Floor, The Dolphin, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Join us for the 9th bi-annual Poole Baby Event, which brings together Dorset's leading maternity and baby service providers all in one place. Poole Baby Events are free to enter, and offer host of free taster sessions, classes, demos and talks from local businesses. Past events have included free biscuit decorating, free baby stay and […]

  • Local Craft Market with Made in Waves

    MakerSpace Local Craft Market

    GATHER Ground Floor, The Dolphin, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

    MakerSpace Markets brings together handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts and artwork from a collective of local makers, artists, and small businesses. Small business owner? Find out more about joining MakerSpace Markets as an exhibitor here.

  • A selection of white lace wedding dresses on wooden coat hangers. The dress in the foreground of the image is surrounded by pink and white floral arrangements.
    Pre-Loved Bridal Fair with Julia’s House

    Pre-Loved Bridal Fair with Julia’s House

    GATHER Ground Floor, The Dolphin, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Browse stunning pre-loved wedding dresses and Mother of the Bride dresses and hats at this exclusive Bridal Fair event from Julia's House. Find the perfect dress for your big day and browse vintage wedding props for hire: Wedding dresses Mother of the Bride dresses and hats Vintage props and decor (available for hire only) Vintage […]

  • A selection of white lace wedding dresses on wooden coat hangers. The dress in the foreground of the image is surrounded by pink and white floral arrangements.
    Pre-Loved Bridal Fair with Julia’s House

    Pre-Loved Bridal Fair with Julia’s House

    GATHER Ground Floor, The Dolphin, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Browse stunning pre-loved wedding dresses and Mother of the Bride dresses and hats at this exclusive Bridal Fair event from Julia's House. Find the perfect dress for your big day and browse vintage wedding props for hire: Wedding dresses Mother of the Bride dresses and hats Vintage props and decor (available for hire only) Vintage […]

  • Neat piles of folded colourful, patterned fabric file the screen. The title reads: Fashion Revolution with Tailoresque

    Canceled Fashion Revolution: A Sustainable Fashion Event

    GATHER Ground Floor, The Dolphin, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Join Tailoresque in GATHER for a sustainable fashion event in celebration of Fashion Revolution Week! Browse Tailoresque's selection of upcycled garments and bags Learn more about the environmental impact of fast fashion and how you can reduce the carbon footprint of your wardrobe Tailoresque's team will be on hand to advise with upcycling design ideas […]