Bath Tub Race at Poole Quay

The Bath Tub Race at Poole Quay on New Year's Day is back for 2026! It's a great way to kick-start the new year so head on down to Poole Quay.

The Bath Tub Race is an annual event that is extremely popular. It's a brilliant and fun event that welcomes in the new year.

Head over to the quayside to support the participants from 9.30am. The race will start at 10am. 

All the participants have specially built bathtub vessels for this popular race.

The race starts from the pontoons and finishes by the Fish Shambles steps if you'd like to greet them at the end.

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