We listed lots of fabulous places in and around BCP that offer annual passes, entrance tickets that are valid all year or yearly memberships for many attractions in BCP and further afield.
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Enjoy a walk or cycle along through this lovely country park. It has a great play area for children as well as a cafe. Many events take place during the year, especially family events during school holidays.
ℹ️ Additional Car (registered under the same address) costs £10.50.
💷 Main Car Park Permit £42, Walkers ‘Car Parks’ Permit £31.50 (includes permit for 2 other car parks (Birch Road and Boundary Lane) plus off peak parking on both (8am-10.30am and after 3pm).
📅 Main Car park opens daily 8am-7.30pm.
A unique attraction in Dorset which provides inquisitive little ones with an interactive and ‘hands on’ experience. Flying enthusiasts will get to see many air craft cockpits on display and actually sit inside some of them.
Benefits include:
Unlimited Access to the Museum for 12 month
Reduced admission fee for special events
ℹ️ With your Membership you will be helping to maintain an important and historic collection of aircrafts.
💷 Membership: Single: £40, Adult plus Partner £60, Child (age 3-16 years) & Student £20.
📅 Open daily from 10am (Summer until 5pm & Winter until 4pm). Closed on Christmas Day & Boxing Day.
Beautiful gardens with many rare and colourful plants to explore. Delicious Cafe and Tearooms as well as gifts and plants shop.
Benefits include:
10% discount on purchases made in our Ticket and Gift Shops
10 % discount on purchases made in our Plant Centre
10% discount on food and drink in our Café Tea Rooms
Half price garden entry to guests of members (up to 4 adults).
💷 Membership: Family £95 (2 Adults and up to 3 children) |Single Adult Family £70 (1 Adult and up to 3 children) | Single Adult £39.
📅 Winter Opening Hours: 10am – 4pm (last entry 3pm). Daily excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Have you ever wished for a magic ticket that opens the gate to a year-round paradise of giggles, animal cuddles, and endless adventure? Look no further – Farmer Palmer’s has just that, and so much more!
With our annual pass, you can unlock a year of barnyard bonanzas, special time with our furry friends, and oodles of in & outdoor play! By choosing an annual pass for the perfect Christmas present you are not just gifting access to the park, but investing in a year of joy, discovery, education, and quality time.
ℹ️ After 5 visits, you’ll have made your money back! Children under 2 are FREE.
💷 2024 Membership / PRICES HELD FOR 2025: Adult & Child (3-16years) £89, 2 year old (valid until 3rd birthday) £44.50, Disabled/Carer £70, Senior Citizen £75. Winter Smart Pass (valid 1st Sept 24 – 31st March 25) £49. More info click here.
💳 Spread the cost over 4 instalments!
📅 2024 & 2025 – Daily from 10am (Term Time until 3pm, Weekend till 4pm, Dorset School Holidays 9.30am until 5pm).
Pay Once a month and play every single day! For just £9.50 a month you can enjoy a 2 hour experience every single day.
Flip Out memberships have a minimum 3 month term.
ℹ️ Memberships available all year around on the Flip Out Poole website.
💷 Membership: £9.50 a month.
📅 Monday to Saturday 10am-8pm & Sunday 10am-6pm.
There are donkeys, alpacas, cute chicks, Pygmy goats, Kunekune pigs, cows including bottle feeding animals as well as Piglets Play Barn, outdoor play area plus ride on toys, trampolines & crazy golf plus free bumpy Tractor and Trailer rides.
Benefits include:
Unlimited entry to the Farm from Mid February to End of October, Fridays to Mondays during November, and further days of opening during December.
Unlimited 10% discount in the Gift Shop
Discounted entry to the Farm for your friends
A pre-stamped (4 stamps) Farm Shop loyalty card
ℹ️ Children under 3 are FREE.
💷 Membership: £75 per person.
📅 Open daily from 10am (Feb Half Term – 3. November)
Marwell’s 140-acre park is home to an incredible range of exotic and endangered species. Enjoy a range of daily animal talks and feeds including giraffes, meerkats and Humboldt penguins. With five adventure playgrounds, a free road train, and 2 indoor picnic areas, there’s plenty to occupy your little ones.
Benefits include:
Unlimited Entry for one year!
No need to pre-book
Members entry is up to one hour before zoo closing.
Discounts in our shop and cafes.
Plus 1 Entry per year to a wide range of other zoos: Wild Place, Belfast , Chester, Colchester, Edinburgh, Highland Wildlife Park, Paignton, Newquay, Twycross and Rotterdam.
ℹ️ Children aged 2 and under go FREE.
💷 Membership: Adult (17-59years) £67, Child (3-16years) £47, Senior 60+ or Student £57.
📅 Daily 10am-5pm. Winter Opening Times (Nov&Dec) 10am-4pm.
An extensive country park and forest in Dorset. A fantastic day out for the entire family. Follow the unique play trail, cycle, walk, go Ape or take part in one of the many special events and activities hosted at Moors Valley throughout the year. There’s also a miniature railway for steam train lovers!
All Hours season tickets are valid every day Moors Valley is open.
Quiet Times season tickets are valid anytime Monday to Friday, outside of Dorset and Hampshire school holidays, and until 11 am weekends and school holidays.
Earlybird Weekender season tickets are valid Saturday and Sunday mornings for exit before 11 am.
ℹ️ Cars need to be registered at the same address.
💷 All Hours: 1 Car £73 (Monthly payment option via DD available too) 2 Cars £83/£93, Quiet Times 1 Car £35, Earlybird Weekender 1 car £26, Two week season ticket £25 per car.
📅 Car park opens at 8am daily except Christmas Day.
The wildlife park offers an unforgettable experience for the entire family. You’ll have the opportunity to see impressive mammals and birds, and to play in one of the large play areas.
💷 Membership: Adults £54, Children aged 3+ £35, Family (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children) £160, 2 Adult £94, 1 Adult & 1 Child £84, Seniors £44, Disabled Adult £44, Disabled Child £34.
📅 Daily 10am – 4.30pm (except Christmas Day & Boxing Day).
Located at Bournemouth’s sea front, the Oceanarium offers fun for the entire family. Enjoy the adventure trail, Kid’s Play Zone, penguins enclosure or watching the impressive turtles have a snack, amongst other attractions.
Benefits include:
Unlimited free Oceanarium admission throughout the year
15% discount in retail and catering
ℹ️ The Oceanarium normally has a “Black Friday November Sale” where you can save 40% on annual membership prices.
💷 Silver Membership from £24.99, Gold Membership from £32.99.
📅 Daily from 10am throughout the year, except Christmas Day (closing time varies).
Paultons Park is the UK’s number 1 family theme park in Hampshire with over 70 exciting rides and attractions including Peppa Pig World.
Benefits include:
No pre-booking required (excl. seasonal events)
Valid for 12 months
Essential Pass:
Unlimited visits during our off-peak periods
Star Pass:
Unlimited visits during our off-peak periods, including selected weekends!
20% discount on food and drinks
10% discount on shop purchases
Premium Pass:
Unlimited visits any time the park is open
Discounts same as the Star Pass
ℹ️ Children under 1m tall go FREE & there is free parking.
💷 Essential: £160 Renewal £143 | Star: £210 Renewal £190 | Premium: £270 Renewal £245
📅 Daily in the School Holidays & Weekend from 10am.
Beach season tickets are available for Poole’s beach car parks allowing parking in the car parks, without buying a parking ticket.
ℹ️ More info can be found on the BCP Council website.
💷 Residents & Disabled (Blue Badge Holders) £133.40, Non Resident £399.10, Weekly £66.70.
A former Georgian workhouse, the Red House is now a museum exploring the story of Christchurch from before the Ice Age to modern times. The Red House has a charming shop and a café, Throughout the year, we also run a programme of fun, family-friendly events.
Benefits include:
Discounted prices to attend a series of talks throughout the year on local, cultural and historical topics.
Priority booking to the talks, visits outside the Museum and special events.
Receiving regular newsletters throughout the year.
The knowledge and pleasure of giving and contributing to this vibrant and historical Museum.
ℹ️ See here for more information.
💷 Membership: Individual £6, 2 Adults (same address) £8, Family (2 Adults & children/grandchildren under 18 years) £10.
📅 10am-4pm Wednesdays to Saturdays and 12pm-4pm Sundays.
The Tank Museum brings history to life, with the world’s best collection of tanks and explosive live displays. Take part in a range of family activities – dressing up, free trails, puzzles and games. Including an outdoor play area and inside soft play. Perhaps the best value annual pass in Dorset! Any purchase of a ticket (adult or child), comes with a free 1-year annual pass – so you can visit as many times as you like. Purchasing a ticket online in advance will be cheaper.
ℹ️ Free entry for current military personnel – just take your ID with you!
💷 Entry (on the Door): Adult (16+) £21.50, Child (4-15) £11.65, Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) £54.50, Family (2 Adults + 1 Child) £44.35, Family (1 Adult + 2 Children) £37.28, Child (Under 4) Free
📅 Daily, 9am-5pm.
A great attraction for families in Dorset. Play trail, walking and cycling route, fantastic cafe with a tiny soft play for babies and toddlers. Lovely ice creams and water fountain in summer. Very dog friendly.
ℹ️ Cars need to be registered at the same address. Only 1 vehicle to be parked per occasion.
💷 Season Ticket for up to 2 cars £45 .
📅 Car Park opens daily 8am-6pm.
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