CHRISTMAS is a time for quizzes.

It’s the time of year people get together with family and put their knowledge to the test.

Pubs all over Dorset are holding special Christmas quizzes during the festive season.

If you want an excuse to get out the house and enjoy a pint or two over a quiz, then we’ve got you covered.

Urban Reef, Boscombe

The Urban Reef Christmas Quiz takes place on Thursday, December 22, at 7.30pm.

Participants are invited to don their most ridiculous Christmas jumper and wear it with pride.

There will be prizes on offer and a minimum of £50 cash jackpot to be won.

Entry costs £2 per person. 

The George Tapps, Bournemouth

The George Tapps in Old Christchurch Road hosts a Big Fat Pub Quiz of the Year on Tuesday, December 27, at 8pm.

It’s free to play and you can win up to £1,500 in a national prize. In house, there’s a £20 bar tab to be won as a prize.

People are advised to book in advance at greatukpubs.co.uk/georgetappsbournemouth/

The Goat and Tricycle, Bournemouth

Tear yourself away from the TV for a Boxing Day Christmas Quiz at the Goat and Tricycle on December 26. The quiz starts at 7.30pm.

The Curlew, West Parley

The Curley will be holding its Review of the Year Quiz Night on Wednesday, December 28, at 8.30pm.

Teams are for up to six people, entry costs £1 per person and there are prizes to be won.

The Quay, Poole

Head to The Quay Wetherspoon for its Big Fat Pub Quiz of the Year on Boxing Day at 6pm.

Quizzers have the chance of winning some money and raising cash for charity.

There will be 10 rounds including general knowledge, music, theme tunes and a picture round.

Entry costs £2 per person and the winning team will walk away with half of the prize fund, with the other half donated to Young Lives vs Cancer.

All ages are welcome and there’s no minimum or maximum team size.

No bookings required.

Slug and Lettuce, Bournemouth

Slug and Lettuce's Wrapped Up Quiz takes place on Tuesday, December 27. 

The quiz starts at 8pm with participants advised to arrive from 7.30pm. 

People can win up to £1,500.

To book a table, visit slugandlettuce.co.uk/bournemouth