Celebrate Valentine’s Day at The Dolphin

Wondering how to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Poole? Whether you’re planning a romantic date, a relaxed day out with friends or family, or a little self-love shopping (our favourite!), The Dolphin brings everything together under one roof.

Set in the heart of Poole town centre, close to the Quay, Old Town and the High Street, The Dolphin is perfectly placed for a Valentine’s Day that’s easy, flexible and close to home.

A one-stop Valentine’s destination in Poole

As Dorset’s largest indoor shopping centre, The Dolphin is home to over 90 stores, combining familiar high street names with specialist and independent retailers. It’s an ideal place to find Valentine’s gifts, from jewellery and fragrances to fashion, beauty and thoughtful keepsakes.

Popular stores include Pandora, Ernest Jones, H.Samuel, Lovisa, Boots, Primark, H&M, Clintons and Card Factory, making it easy to pick up classic Valentine’s favourites.

For something more personal, award winning quirky independent boutique Lavender Moon is home to crystal and sterling silver jewellery, boho and western inspired clothing. Perfect for quirky presents and gifts, unique one-off clothing and holistic wellness items.

Music lovers can also pop into HMV to browse vinyl, CDs and soundtrack classics, ideal for creating a personalised Valentine’s playlist or gifting a nostalgic favourite.

Dine, treat and indulge together

Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be complete without good food, and The Dolphin offers plenty of places to pause and enjoy time together. Grab a relaxed coffee at Grounded Coffee, Starbucks or Muffin Break, or indulge in something sweet at Kaspas Desserts.

For something more filling, options like Subway and KFC offer easy bites, while The Dolphin Street Food on the first floor is ideal for a casual Valentine’s lunch or early evening meal. With a mix of global flavours from traders such as Noodlebar, Wraps ’N Roll, Bare Bones, Chuck & Blade and Loco Lime, it’s a great spot to share food and conversation without formality.

Discover something different at The Dolphin Street Market

If you enjoy supporting local businesses, The Dolphin Street Market is well worth a visit. The indoor market hosts a rotating mix of local small businesses, creative traders and independent stallholders, offering handmade items, gifts and unique finds.

With stallholders changing regularly, there’s always something new to discover, making it a great place to find a Valentine’s gift that feels personal and thoughtful.

Fall in love with Poole this Valentine’s Day

Whether you’re a local or visiting from nearby, The Dolphin makes Valentine’s Day simple and enjoyable. With gift shopping, independent finds, food and relaxed places to meet, it’s an easy way to celebrate without travelling far.