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Published on Friday 19 May 2023

A line of motorbikes on the sea front.

The much-loved and long running Dream Machine Bike Nights event has returned to Poole Quay and takes place every Tuesday evening throughout the summer until 29 August.

Crowds of local and national motor bike enthusiasts and spectators can enjoy a weekly gathering of like-minded people, as of hundreds of vintage and classic motor bikes stream on to Poole Quay.

A great selection of waterside cafes, bars, restaurants and food kiosks offer refreshment, many with bike night specials on their menus, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Poole Harbour.

The Bike of the Night competition also makes a welcome return, as Poole Quay is closed off to all traffic from 6pm every Tuesday and is taken over by huge numbers of shiny, noisy dream machines.

In 2023, the event will be cashless. A £3 evening entry ticket can be purchased by credit card on site, or from tickets in advance online.

For regular attendees a £10 season armband is available from the event gate, or from the Poole Arms.

Poole Quay also plays host to the free Summer Fireworks event, happening every Thursday between 27 July and 31 August.

The breath-taking fireworks burst in to the skies above Poole Harbour at 10pm, but visitors and residents can enjoy a whole evening of free entertainment, including live music and funfair rides, while enjoying every kind of refreshment along and around Poole’s vibrant and busy quayside.

Notes to Editors

For more information on activity around Poole Quay this summer go to Events in Poole (pooletourism.com)

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