Higher Shaftsbury Road, Blandford Forum DT118ST. Blandford Animal Farm & Sanctuary founder Becky-Beth, providing a loving home for Animals. Come and join us for an open day and visit some of…
Embark on a sightseeing or dining trip around Europe’s largest natural harbour as you pass the monumental chalk formations of Old Harry Rocks, Studland Bay and Sandbanks Golden Mile. In December…
Beres Yard, Blandford Forum DT11 7HQ. Open Hours: Tuesday, Thursday Friday & Saturday 10am – 4pm. Blandford Town Museum tells the story of Blandford Forum and its surrounding villages through…
Coastline Cruises Kiosk, Trinity Road, Weymouth DT4 8TJ. Weymouth & Jurassic Odyssey Cruise, Isle of Portland Discovery Cruise, Educational Cruises & Special Events & Special Cruises. Contact 07749732428 for more…
Bashley Cross Road, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 5SZ. The Museum houses one of the finest collections of fully restored motorcycles (nearly 500) in the world plus donkeys & alpacas &…
214 Lower Blandford Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8DX. Opening November 2024!
Purbeck Leisure Centre, Worgret Road, Wareham BH20 4PH. There is a small soft play within the Leisure Centre suitable for younger children (up to 1.5 metres) complete with ball pit,…
Unit 8 Sunrise Business Park, Higher Shaftesbury Road, Blandford Forum DT11 8ST. Monday – Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm 3 tier adventure play zone with a smaller toddler area and a first floor…
Avenue Shopping Centre, Bournemouth BH2 5RP. Monday – Friday 10am-3.30pm Sat 11am-4.30pm & Sunday 11am-2.30pm Come and discover a beautiful, traditional toy play space on a big single level floor…
1st Floor Trove, 21b Saxon Square, Christchurch BH23 1QA. Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 10am-4pm A role play village aimed at 0-7 year olds. With 4 role play shops from…
Unit CE2-4, The Grainstore, Shaftesbury Ln, Blandford Forum DT11 7EG. Monday – Friday 9.30am-5pm Role Play Cafe for mums to be treated with on site hair and beauty services. Contact…
Adventure Wonderland, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6BA. Term Time Monday-Thursday 9.30-2pm Friday till 4pm Sat&Sun till 4.30pm (Check website for holiday hours) Performer led play sessions where children are part…
960 Wimborne Rd, Moordown, BH9 2OG. Open Monday to Friday 9.30am-2.30pm & Saturday & Sunday (depending on parties) 9.45am – 2.45pm. A play cafe with a mixture of role play…
Unit 4 Alder Hills Industrial Estate, 16 Alder Hills, BH12 4AR. Monday to Friday 9.30am – 6pm, Saturday 10am – 6pm, Sunday 10am – 5pm Jungle themed soft play centre for children…
BCP Areas: Open from July 2024 – 9am-5pm Christchurch – Sopley Farm, BH23 7AZ. Free entry, only pay what you pick. Open from 27 July – 8-6pm Wimborne – North…
Brockway, Verwood BH31 7QE. The Verwood Hub is the hub of fitness (gym, cafe, football pitches, sports hall) events (live music, theatre, cinema, community based projects) and children’s activities.
45-47 Westover Road, Bournemouth BH1 2BZ. Bowl Central is an awesome boutique bowling & bar venue “Pins” with 6 bowling lanes plus a gaming section. Contact 01202 555552 for more…
Date: 16th February 2025 FREE Family Film Club – more info here.
91 Salterns Rd, Poole, BH14 8BL. Book a 2hr Skate & Play session for your children (up to 8 years) to skate or bike in the kids skatepark and have a…
Moors Valley Country Park, BH24 2ET. The Ultimate Woodland Laser Tag Experience suitable for children age 8+. 1.5 hour sessions. We also host birthday parties. Call 0120 028109 for more…
BH8 9PZ. Under 5’s Sessions every Wednesdays (term time only) 9.15am-10.05am £6.50. 5+ every Sunday various times £12 (£8 for Members). Jump, bounce and tumble on our super-sized indoor inflatable obstacle course….
7A The Neighbourhood Centre in Canford Heath (right next to Asda) Opening Hours Monday – Saturday (times vary please check FB page) Family run, Indoor soft play for children aged…
1609 Wimborne Road, Kinson. Monday to Friday 9.15am – 2.45pm (Closed 12.30-1.15pm) Our Kids Play Cafe for children age 0-5 years will provide a calm and relaxing atmosphere where parents can…
380 Ringwood Road, Ferndown BH22 9AU. Mo/Tue/Thurs/Friday 9am – 4pm Saturday 9am -1pm (Wednesday & Sunday Closed/Private Hire) Soft Play for ages 0-5 years, good cake and great drinks. Play. Explore….
Opening Hours Daily – 10am – 5pm(last entry 4pm) everyday! 9 hole British wildlife themed adventure golf course, located at Upton Country Park. Only £3pp, there’s no need to book,…
1442 Wimborne Road, Kinson BH10 7AS. Monday-Friday 9.30am-3pm | Saturday – Private Party Hire | Sunday – 10am Dad’s Club Aimed at little wild ones aged 0-4’s. We will ignite…
The Hutquarters, Middle Beach Car Park, Studland, BH19 3AP. At Fore Adventure you can forage for wild food and then enjoy it afterwards this is most certainly a different kind…
Open from mid-July until late September – Wednesday 10am -1pm Sundays 10am-4pm Duddle Farm, Heath Cottages, Puddletown, Dorchester DT2 8QL Pick your own local fresh and delicious blueberries on our…
Open daily 9.30am – 6pm Sign posted on local roads – 4 miles SE of Chard at TA20 4NA (Dorset/Sommerset Boarder) We have strawberries grown at table top height for…
Shaka Surf is perfectly located at Branksome Dean Beach and is for all ages and abilities to have fun in the water – paddle boarding, surfing, kayaking, parties, games and…
There are plenty of trails to discover and explore at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest. Play Trail – You can wriggle through giant snakes in the ‘Snake Pit’, attempt…
23-29 High St, Wimborne BH21 1HR. Opening hours – Monday – Saturday 10am-4.30pm The Museum of East Dorset is a local museum in the town of Wimborne Minster and occupies…
39 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3NS. Opening hours – Most Tuesdays throughout the year from 10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm) A fascinating Natural history museum in a Victorian building, with fossils,…
Regular events including: Rhymetime For opening times visit: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/libraries-history-culture/libraries/find-your-local-library/dorset-libraries For one off events check out their Facebook page: colehillcommunitylibrary/ Middlehill Road, Colehillm Wimborne, BH21 2HL Tel: 01202 886676 [email protected] To find…
Regular events including: Lego & Duplo Club Chatterbooks (7-11yrs) – booking essential For session times & opening hours visit: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/libraries-history-culture/libraries/find-your-local-library/dorset-libraries For one off events visit their Facebook page: uptonlibrary/ Corner House,…
For opening times & one-off events visit: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/libraries-history-culture/libraries/find-your-local-library/dorset-libraries 1 Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS Tel: 01202 822972 [email protected] To find out what’s on during the next school holiday, visit our…
Regular events including: Story Time Fun with Lego For session times & opening hours visit: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/libraries-history-culture/libraries/find-your-local-library/dorset-libraries For one off events visit their Facebook page: wimbornelibrary/ Crown Mead, Rear of 55 to…
Regular events including: Lego Club For session times & opening hours visit: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/libraries-history-culture/libraries/find-your-local-library/dorset-libraries Station Road, West Moors, Wimborne, BH22 0JD Tel: 01202 873272 [email protected] To find out what’s on during…
Regular events including: Rhymetime (0-5yrs) Construction Club (4-12yrs) Code Club (8yrs+) Toddler Time (1-3yrs) For session times & opening hours visit: https://www.hants.gov.uk/librariesandarchives/library/libraryfinder/ringwood-library For one off events visit their Facebook page: ringwoodlibrary/…
Regular events including: Rhyme Time CoderDojo (9-12yrs) – booking essential Storytime & Craft (3-8yrs) – booking essential Lego Club For session times & opening hours visit: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/libraries-history-culture/libraries/find-your-local-library/dorset-libraries For one off…
Regular events including: Rhyme Time Lego Club The Reading Den (8-11yrs) Chatterbooks – Reading Storytelling & Art Club (Y3-Y6) – booking essential Saturday Craft Time (3yrs +) Board Games Something…
Regular events including: Wriggle & Rhyme (0-18m) Drawing and Colouring Lego Club For session times & opening hours visit: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Libraries/Your-local-library/Libraries-in-Poole/Rossmore-Library For one off events visit their Facebook page:rossmorelibrary/ Herbert Avenue,…
Regular events including: Wriggle & Rhyme (0-18m) Toddler Time Lego Club Family CoderDojo Games Club Games Evening Code Club (4-11) booking required For session times & opening hours visit: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Libraries/Your-local-library/Libraries-in-Poole/Poole-Library…
Regular events including: Wriggle & Rhyme (0-18m) Toddler Time Lego Club Saturday Crafts For session times & opening hours visit: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Libraries/Your-local-library/Libraries-in-Poole/Parkstone-Library Britannia Road, Poole, BH14 8AZ Tel: 01202 127 300…
Regular events including: Wriggle & Rhyme (0-18m) Toddler Song and Storytime (0-4yrs) Rhyme Time Stay and Play Lego Club Colouring for Adults and Children Adult and Children’s Board Games Home…
Regular events including: Wriggle & Rhyme (0-18m) Under 1’s Stay & Play Toddler Time Lego Club For session times & opening hours visit: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Libraries/Your-local-library/Libraries-in-Poole/Hamworthy-Library For one off events visit their…
Regular events including: Wriggle & Rhyme (0-18m) Story Time Children’s Games & Lego Club The library has a toy library – as a Member of staff there for more details. For session…
Regular events including: Wriggle & Rhyme (0-18m) Homework Club Craft Club Lego Club For session times & opening hours visit: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Libraries/Your-local-library/Libraries-in-Poole/Canford-Heath-Library For one off events visit their Facebook page:canfordheathlibrary/ Mitchell…
Regular events including: Lego Club For session times and opening hours visit: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Libraries/Your-local-library/Libraries-in-Poole/Canford-Cliffs-Library For one off events visit their Facebook page:canfordcliffslibrary/ Western Road, Poole, BH13 7BN Tel: 01202 127 123 [email protected]…
Regular events including: Wriggle & Rhyme (0-18m) For session times & opening hours visit: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Libraries/Your-local-library/Libraries-in-Poole/Broadstone-Library For one off events visit their Facebook page:broadstonelibrary/ Story Lane, Poole, BH18 8EQ Tel: 01202…
Regular events including: Wriggle & Rhyme (0-18m) Toddler Time For session times & opening hours visit: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Libraries/Your-local-library/Libraries-in-Poole/Branksome-Library For one off events visit their Facebook page:branksomelibrary/ Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 9BY…
Regular events including: Wriggle & Rhyme (0-18m) Toddler Time For session times & opening hours visit: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Libraries/Your-local-library/Libraries-in-Christchurch/Highcliffe-Library For one off events visit their Facebook page:highcliffelibrary/ Gordon Road, Highcliffe, BH23 5HN…
Regular events including: Wriggle & Rhyme (0-18m) Storytime Tribe (2yrs +) Imagination Station (Toddlers-4yrs) Lego Club Board Games Club Code Club (4-11) booking required Junior Chess For session times &…
Regular events including: Wriggle & Rhyme (0-18m) Story Time The library has a toy library – you can borrow 3 toys at a time. For session times & opening hours…
Regular events including: Wriggle & Rhyme (0-18m) Toddler Time For session times & opening hours visit: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Libraries/Your-local-library/Libraries-in-Bournemouth/Westbourne-Library For one off events visit their Facebook page: westbournelibrary/ Alum Chine Road, Westbourne,…
Regular events including: Wriggle & Rhyme (0-18m) Bricks and Books – Reading Club Pick & Mix Fun Reading Group Games Club Story Time Stay & Play Crafternoon & Children’s Craft Lego…
Regular events including: Wriggle & Rhyme (0-18m) Games Night Lego Club Chess Club (8-13yrs) For session times & opening hours visit: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Libraries/Your-local-library/Libraries-in-Bournemouth/Tuckton-Library For one off events visit their Facebook page:…
Regular events including: Stay and Play Wriggle & Rhyme (0-18m) Family Crafts Family Games Code Club (4-11yrs) booking required Toddler Time Lego Club – booking required For session times &…
Regular events including: Toddler Time Wriggle & Rhyme (0-18m) Board Games Drop-in Crafts Lego & Board Games Colouring Story Time For session times & opening hours visit: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Libraries/Your-local-library/Libraries-in-Bournemouth/Pokesdown-Southbourne-Library For one…
Regular events including: Toddler Time Wriggle & Rhyme (0-18m) Reading Rabbits – Reading Group (6-10yrs) The Book Agents – Reading Group (8-12yrs) Lego Club Family Games Club The library has…
Regular events including: Toddler Time Family Games Morning (every second Saturday of the month) Art Club (first Saturday of the month) booking essential For session times & opening hours visit:…
Regular events including: Tech Buddy Children’s reading group (8-11yrs) Saturday family crafting drop-in sessions Toddler Time Wriggle & Rhyme (0-18m) For session times & opening hours visit: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Libraries/Your-local-library/Libraries-in-Bournemouth/Charminster-Library For one…
Regular events including: Tech Buddy Games night Thursday Tots Explore Learning (Maths & English workshop) Treasure hunts with stickers as prizes – different themes every month Lego Club Takeaway crafts…
Regular events including: Wriggle & Rhyme (0-18m) Toddler Time For session times & opening hours visit: bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Libraries/Your-local-library/Libraries-in-Bournemouth/Bournemouth-Library For one off events visit their Facebook page: bournemouthlibrary/ 22 The Triangle, Bournemouth, BH2…
Outside The Dolphin Center, Poole. Putt Putt Noodle is a pan asian themed indoor adventure mini golf which has 3 9 hole courses for you to choose and play! Head…
The Dolphin Center Poole. High Score is a free-play amusement centre, packed with games to either reminisce or play for the first time. We also run monthly SEN sessions &…
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday 10am-8pm | Sunday 10am-6pm The Indoor Adventure Park in the Dolphin Center in Poole has: E Karting Interactive Football Laser Tag Bumper Cars Roller Rink…
Regular events including: Family Boardgames Stay & Play (0-5yrs) Digital Hub (4 to 8yrs) Wriggle & Rhyme (0-18m) Tech Buddy Toddler Time Lego/Duplo Club For session times & opening hours…
Stoney Lane South, Christchurch BH23 1HW. Opening Hours: Mo & Thur 8am-7pm Tue 8-10am 2-7pm Wed 8-10am 1-7pm Fri 8-10am 12-7pm Sat 8-10am 1-6pm Sun 8am-1pm 4-6pm Under the sea…
Soft play at our various sites for under 5s only. Littledown, BH7 7DX – Open: Monday-Friday 9.30am-6pm Sat & Sun 9am-3pm £3 PAYG Corfe Mullen, BH21 3LE – Open: Monday-Friday 9am-5.30pm Sat 8.30am-3.30pm…
Everyone Active, Herbert Avenue, Poole BH12 4HR Weekday 9am-6pm Weekends 8am-5pm Suitable for kids aged all the way up to 12, they can climb, clamber and explore our dedicated soft…
Matchams Lane, Hurn, Christchurch BH23 6AW. Our family friendly centre is full of exciting kids activities! Try riding the Ski Bobs or spinning down the slopes in a Ringo. Have…
We are based at Mudeford Quay, led by Nick and a great staff team. It’s fun in the sun and in the rain. Wetsuits included with every booking. Contact Nick…
Old Milton Road, New Milton BH25 6DS. Our program of entertainment includes touring musicians, stand up comedy, fortnightly movie screenings as well as fun children activities in school holidays. As well…
Magna Road, Wimborne, BH21 3AP. Our activity site feature off road tracks, target ranges for shooting events and woodland for combat games such as paintball and laser tag. Minimum of…
Locations in Poole BH17 7BX and Ringwood BH24 3AS. Facilities include a Spa, Tennis, in and outdoor Pools, Gym, Exercise, Classes, Clubroom, Kids Club and a Creche. Contact Poole 0120…
14 Alder Hills, Poole BH12 4AS Opening Hours Tuesday-Thursday & Saturday 10am-5pm. Dorset Scrapstore run affordable workshops for children and adults which cover a range of activities and focus on skill-learning…
The Old Super Bowl, Glen Fern Rd, Bournemouth, BH1 2LZ. Kids Club – Sunday 10am-12pm – Games + unlimited free squash. Armageddon – Sunday 6pm-9pm Try new games. Members £10 |…
Poole Harbour, BH13 7EE. Brownsea Island is part of the Nations Trust there are Free family trails*, natural play area, guided walks, an outdoor centre, including a natural mini-golf course…
Poole Quay BH15 1HJ. 2023 Opening: 31. March – 31. October 2023. Fresh air, fantastic views, fun and relaxation for you to enjoy on every sailing. The cruise lasts 1…
Poole Quay, BH15 1HJ. Daily 10am-9.30pm. Set in the heart of Poole Quay this is an attraction for all the family to enjoy and something different for sure – play…
Ferndown Leisure Center, Cherry Grove BH22 9EZ. Normally Every Sunday from September to End of June (check on the FB page if it is on) Closed in the Summer & 25….
Ringwood – Parsonage Barn Lane, BH24 1PX. New Milton – Gore Road, BH25 6RR. Steam Room, Sauna, Badminton, Indoor Basketball & Football, Exercise Classes, Gym, Swimming Lessons & Pool. *NEW* RingwoodPlayZone…
Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1SE. A new performance, music and cinema venue in the heart of Ringwood. The Stables a modern and fresh new social hall is also available to…
Poole Pk, Poole BH15 2SF. The railway is expected to be open every day from 10am (weather permitted) a great trip to Poole Park to let your little ones ride…
Watersports Library, The Junction Leisure Centre, Station approach, Broadstone, BH18 8AX First Saturday of every month 10am-2pm A library to borrow watersports equipment from SUP boards to kayaks for £30…
Iford Bridge Bowls Club, Barrack Road, Christchurch, BH23 2BA. Christchurch Tennis provides club membership to all the community and an excellent first rate Coaching Programme. Sam is available for individual lessons…
South Coast Karting, Chapel Gate Circuit, Parley, Christchurch, BH23 6BL. The flood lit circuit is available for pre booked timed sessions and exclusive group hire all year round and in all weathers from 10am…
HIRE and SALES (New and Used) company, based in Bournemouth and the Sandbanks area of Poole. ‘Collect and Go’ – Freedom to take your paddleboard SUP anywhere! The location for collection…
Wheaton Rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH7 6LL. With Bournemouth SUP hire we hire our SUPs for full days so you can go at your own pace! You can even take advantage…
Shore Road, Poole, BH13 7PH. Our windsurfing lessons take place in the safe, shallow waters of Poole Harbour, where we teach in small groups with personalized windsurfing tuition which is…
Everyone’s Watersports is a family friendly, affordable, sit on top kayak and paddleboard hire venue located on the River Stour. You can find us next to Tuckton bridge in Christchurch….
Saviour Watersports, Little Avon Marina, Stony Ln S, Christchurch BH23 1HW. 1-1 SUP Lessons available with our skilled teachers. We also run a SUP Skills kids club in the school…
Jurassic Watersports are your outdoor adventure specialist. Activities at Jurassic Watersports are a mixture of short 90 minute tasters and half day guided trips, all conducted under the watchful eye…
Open Daily 10am-5pm. Deerleap Ln, Ashurst, New Forest, SO40 7EH. There are donkeys, alpacas, cute chicks, Pygmy goats, Kunekune pigs, cows including bottle feeding animals. We have a Piglets Play…
Daily (closed Mondays) 10am-4pm. Mill St, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne BH21 3RQ. Your children will love walking the gorgeous alpacas as well as feeding them and learning lots of alpaca facts. There…
Daily 9am-4pm. Station Rd, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0JG. Gulliver’s Farm Shop has an outdoor play area for little ones to play with ride-on diggers and tractors and watch the…
Valley Road, Troop, Bournemouth BH8 0EB. Open Mo/Tue/Wed/Fr 10am-4pm Thursdays closed Sat 10am-5.30pm Sun 10am-4.30pm. There lots to see here at Nicks Farm from our variety of different animals to just…
Wiamate, Gaunts Common, Wimborne, BH21 4JN. All of our rentals are for an all-day hire, collect your boards from 8am and return anytime up to 8pm. Simply choose your date and time, check…
664 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, BH7 6BT. The M.A.R.V.O experience is designed for groups of 2 – 24 people (We recommend at least 3 players). If you have any questions or…
Open Daily 11am-11pm. Ouija Bournemouth, 123 Charminster Road, BH8 8UH. Crematorium, 135 Charminster Road, BH8 8UH. This is probably more suited for the older teenagers! Ouija Escape Experiences for teams of 2-10…
Open Daily 10am-10pm Case 47 & Hannibal, 35 The Triangle, Bournemouth, BH2 5SE. Ace Ventura, The Basement, 2 Yelverton Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1DF. Escape rooms are entertaining, adventuring, team building…
1 Poole Hill, Bournemouth, BH2 5PW. For adults and children 12+. Suited to teams of 2-6 people, you have 60 minutes to unravel the mysteries and complete your escape. You…
2pm-4pm most Saturdays – Sir David English Sports Centre, BH8 9PZ. 6.30pm-9pm most Saturdays – Two Riversmeet Leisure Complex, BH23 1HW. Dance, throwbacks, sing-a-longs and chart anthems, Games to test your ability plus…
Horton Rd., Ashley Heath, Ringwood BH24 2DB. 1000 acre country park with something for everyone. Adventure play trail and play areas, tree top walkway, narrow-gauge steam railway, cycle hire centre,…
Ringwood Rd., Poole, BH12 3LH Haskells Road via a footpath just before the junction with Cranbrook Road. This BMX track is an earth track and is on a slope. Users…
Blandford Road, Poole, BH15 4BG. The Hamworthy BMX track is a circular earth track, with extra cyclogym ramps added. There is limited parking on roads nearby and Dogs are allowed at…
Iford Ln, Bournemouth BH6 5NF. Bournemouth BMX track is located off Iford Lane behind the public car park which is adjacent to the rugby and football pitches. Bournemouth BMX club are…
Tuesdays – Thursdays, 2pm-10pm Fridays, 2pm-11pm Saturdays, 10am-11pm Sundays, 10am-8pm 42 Harwell Rd, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole BH17 0GE. 2 Floors of fun, 3 Hours of gaming goodness! UNLIMITED free play throughout your…
10am till late, Daily in the Summer (check website for other seasons). Bowleaze Coveway, Weymouth, DT3 6PW. Like any proper theme park, Fantasy Island Weymouth is all about thrills. There’re 13 rides…
Manor Farm Rd, Bournemouth BH10 7LF. BH Live Active, Pelhams offers a large gym, two heated pools, a range of classes, FeelGood Factory and more. Membership and pay as you…
Stoke Wood Rd, Bournemouth BH3 7ND. BH Live Active, Stokewood offers a state-of-the-art gym, heated swimming pool, a range of classes and more. Membership and pay as you go options…
Chaseside, Bournemouth BH7 7DX. BH Live Active, Littledown offers a state-of-the-art gym, two swimming pools, a range of classes and more. Membership and pay as you go options available. Phone…
Avon Heath Country Park, Brocks Pine, St. Leonard’s, St Ives, Ringwood BH24 2DH. Enjoy a walk or cycle along through this lovely country park. It has a great play area…
New Forest Water Park, Ringwood Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 2EY. Set in 50 acres of beautiful New Forest countryside and lakes, there’s something for everyone at the New Forest Water Park –…
Studland Road, BH20 5JG. School Holidays Daily 10am – 6pm (21st May – 11th September, Weekends only). A fun wet and wild Aqua adventure. Balance, swim, run, and slide your way…
10.00am – 5.30pm, Daily (except Christmas & Boxing Day) Deerleap Lane at Longdown, Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 4UH. A ‘Mumbler Must’ attraction. The wildlife park offers an unforgettable experience for the…
Holidays Hill, Bournemouth Road, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7NH. It’s a small but very worthy attraction and conservation centre where you can see all of Britain’s reptiles in one place; adders, grass…
10am-6pm Daily. Banks Road, Sandbanks, BH13 7QQ. At Sandbanks Crazy Golf there are 18 very challenging holes to either frustrate or satisfy you and your family, with many opportunities to…
10am-6pm Daily (depending on the weather). This classic 18-hole mini golf course is at the heart of the Lower Gardens between Bournemouth Pier and the main town centre. It includes 12…
Boscombe Chine Gardens, Sea Rd, Boscombe, BH5 1BL. What’s better than a game of a 18 hole mini golf just a short stroll from the beach? We also have our Squirrel…
10am-5pm, Wednesdays to Sundays (Daily in the holidays) Upton Country Park, BH17 7BJ. We are based opposite the main Tea Rooms. Choose creative self-led activities like Sand-Art, Build a Bear,…
10am-5pm, Tuesdays to Thursdays & Saturdays – 9am-1pm Fridays. Pots & Paint, 117 Victoria Rd, Ferndown, BH22 9HU. Welcome to Pots & Paint, an independent ceramic studio based in the centre of…
9am-5pm Daily. Bamptons Farm, South Baddesley Road, Lymington, SO41 5SH. Pick Your Own farm in Lymington. We have strawberries, raspberries, cherries, new potatoes and blueberries. Ready picked strawberries and a…
9am-6pm June – Sept & 10am-4pm October. Lyndhurst Road, Hinton, Near New Milton, BH23 7DS. The Cat & Fiddle Farm is located on the edge of the New Forest, where we grow…
10am-4pm, Daily (Monday & Tuesday closed during Dorset school term time) 9. April – 29. October. Edmondsham Road, Verwood, BH21 5RJ. The Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park is home to over…
12pm-7pm Wednesday to Saturday (term time) Skate Park opens at 3.30pm 12pm-6pm Tuesday to Saturday (school holidays) Free sessions – 5pm to close. Stone Lane Industrial Estate, Wimborne, BH21 1HB….
Open daily 10am-5pm until 30. October. 16 King Street, Wimborne, BH21 1DY. Enjoy our vintage miniature world and discover 1950’s Wimborne in 1/10 scale. We have crazy golf, a play…
10am 6pm Monday-Friday – 9am-6pm Saturday – 9am-4pm Sunday Richmond Gardens, Bournemouth Town Centre, BH1 1EP (above Wilkos & Lidl). Toddler sessions for children under 4yrs. £10 per head plus hire equipment…
Various times & Days. Charminster, 280 Charminster Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9RT. Baby & Toddler, Babies under 1 & Pre Walker Singing and Sensory Sessions for children aged 0-3yrs. Plus playtime at the role play…
The Go Ape Moors Valley team offer five different activities at Moors Valley – three Tree Top courses, Forest Segways, and Nets Adventure. For more information including opening times, current…
Shelley Theatre still remains closed but we are working away in the background and looking forward to the future and being open! May 2022 Shelley Theatre, Beechwood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH5 1LX. Small…
Post Green Road, Lytchett Minster, Poole, BH16 6AP. Tuesdays (term time only) Multi-activity Club – 4pm-5.15pm Nerf Club – 5.30pm-6.30pm We also run a Holiday Club for ages 7 and with Nerf…
Nature spots in Poole and nearby, perfect for a family day out We thought it’d be useful to put a quick list together with ‘hidden gems’ you may not…
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is blessed with some of the most beautiful sandy beaches and stunning scenery you’ll ever see. A great all weather FREE attraction for the entire family…
At Mumbler we know it’s hard to keep the kids busy and entertained without spending a fortune. This is why we’ve put together a list of the best parks and…
Pier Approach, Bournemouth, BH2 5AA. Come and embark on a journey and be taken back in time to live the life of a smuggler. With 18 holes of action-packed adventure, experience Bournemouth’s…
Richmond Gardens Shopping Centre, Old Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1EN. Wednesdays-Fridays 4-8pm Saturdays 10am-8pm Sundays 10am-4.30pm We are the largest virtual reality venue in the WORLD, with over 40 stations…
10am-4pm Wednesdays to Saturdays and 12pm-4pm Sundays. Red House Museum & Gardens, Quay Road, Christchurch, BH23 1BU. A former Georgian workhouse, the Red House is now a museum exploring the story of Christchurch from…
Prospect Business Park, Unit 14 Jaden Centre, Victoria Ave, Swanage BH19 1EJ. Epic out door adventures for kids aged 8-14 years. coasteering, paddle boarding, rock climbing, bushcraft, woodland adventures and…
Treasure Trails around Poole: Poole Old Town and the Quay; Poole Park; Bournemouth Gardens for kids; Bournemouth Central; Bournemouth Yellow Buses 1; Sandbanks; Wareham: Walk the Walls. Christchurch: Bournemouth Yellow Buses…
Riverside Park, Wimborne, BH21 1QU. Dreamboats Boat Hire for anyone who wishes to enjoy River Stour in Wimborne. A fantastic activity for families seeking an outdoor adventure. Kayak, Canoe and…
10am-4.30pm, Daily. Unit D2-D5, Dolphin Quays, Poole BH15 1HU. Find the perfect handprinted pottery gift or have a go at painting your own. You’ll find gifts for as little as…
Horton Rd, Ashley Heath, Ringwood BH24 2ET. An extensive country park and forest in Dorset. A fantastic day out for the entire family. Follow the unique play trail, cycle, walk,…
11am-3.30pm Wednesdays & Sundays & Bank Holidays. Bournemouth BH7 7DA. Come and enjoy a train ride in the beautiful setting of the Littledown Park. Littledown Miniature Railway runs for 1/3 mile through a…
10am-4pm Daily. Swanage, BH19 1HB. The Swanage Railway is a Six-mile long railway branch line which opened in 1885 and now operated as a heritage railway.The heritage railway attraction operates…
Beaulieu’s postcode for your satnav is SO42 7ZN or take Junction 2 of the M27. Beaulieu is a family attraction at New Forest. Visitors can visit the National Motor Museum or Beaulieu…
Regent Center, 51 High St, Christchurch BH23 1AS. Restored 1930s art deco cinema in Christchurch now also featuring theatre, opera, concerts and dance as well as a cafe, gallery and…
Poole Rd, BH17 7BJ. 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…
Various times, Various days. Glen Fern Rd, Bournemouth, BH1 2LZ. Bowling, large soft play area, golf course, arcades and pool tables and American dinner bar. For more details contact 01202 311611.
9.30am-2pm Mondays to Fridays. 723 Wimborne Rd, Moordown, Bournemouth, BH9 2AX. A children’s cafe and soft play in Bournemouth. Suitable for little ones aged 0-5. Enjoy a treat at the cafe…
Monday – Friday 9am – 2.30pm. Exclusive hire Friday afternoons plus Sat & Sunday. They occasionally open on a weekend please check their socials. 16 Landseer Rd, Westbourne, Bournemouth, BH4…
Daily 10am-10pm. 25A The Quay, Poole, BH15 1HJ. A soft play located in Poole Quay, above the Amusement Arcade. Suitable for children aged 0 to 6. Lift available for families…
Daily 10.30am – 6pm. Tower Retail Park, Tower Park Leisure Complex, Poole, BH12 4NY. One of Dorset’s largest indoor children’s entertainment & soft play centre with it’s climbing zone, role-play…
2 Parkstone Rd, Poole BH15 2SF. An all-weather family experience at the heart of Poole Park, offering Soft-play (0-11yrs) Cafe, Ice cream parlour, Pottery Studio and more. It’s also within…
Magna Road, Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AP. A community run leisure centre, offering a variety of high quality leisure and sporting facilities. From football, cricket, golf, squash, running and more. Events and birthday parties…
East Way, Bournemouth BH8 9PZ. A leisure centre in Bournemouth offering gym, group classes, indoors hall, sauna, steam room tennis and netball courts, and more. Phone number: 01202 055503.
Cherry Grove, Ferndown, BH22 9EZ. Swimming, gym and fitness classes, activities for children, birthday parties and more. Phone number: 01202 877468.
13 Wareham Rd, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne BH21 3JU. Creche facilities, kids soft play zone, 23-meter pool, QUAD and MyZone functional fitness zone, gym and fitness group lessons, spin studio, spa, steam…
Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre, Christchurch BH23 1HW. A leisure centre in Christchurch where everyone can get active. Some of the facilities available include gym, swimming, football, golf, foot golf, cycling,…
Tower Retail Park, Tower Park Leisure Complex, Poole BH12 4NY. A large waterpark in Poole’s Tower Park complex. With 13 thrilling indoor and outdoor flume rides and 3 under 5’s splash…
Leisure centres in Poole, accessible to everyone. Enjoy a wide range of activities, from swimming lessons, gym classes, kids activities and various sports. You are guaranteed to find something to…
10am-4pm Tuesdays to Sundays. Coldharbour, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4BG. A family run business in Weymouth. You’ll get the chance to pick your own berries or buy delicious treats such us…
TBC Open around late June. Trehane Nursery, Stapehill Rd, Wimborne, BH21 7ND. Located in Wimborne, delicious PYO blueberries available while in season. A great day out for the entire family….
10am-5pm Daily from 10. June onwards. Soldiers Rd, Norden, Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5DU. Pick-Your-Own farm very close to Corfe Castle. Fruit and vegetables available while the summer fruit is in…
Open Daily 9am-6pm from the 1st of June (including bank holidays) PYO June-August. Sopley Farm, Derritt Lane, Sopley, Christchurch, BH23 7AZ. On the edge of the New Forest, these farms…
Ower, Romsey, SO51 6AL. Paultons Park is the UK’s number 1 family theme park — located in Hampshire with over 70 exciting rides and attractions, set within 140 acres of…
Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth, BH6 4EN. A beautiful nature reserve in Bournemouth, which offers may outdoors activities, from nature walks, cycling, kayaking and more. Also regular learning and educational events, toddler activities,…
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4EA. This National Trust property is definitely a must. You’ll be able to visit the stunning Bankes family home, enjoy the tranquility of it’s…
East Lulworth, Wareham BH20 5QS. Lulworth estate is without doubt one of the most beautiful places in the UK. Whether you choose to paddle in the beautiful crystalline waters at…
Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5AH. Beautiful gardens within a short walk from the seafront. A fantastic FREE activity for the entire family. Regular events and activities happening at the gardens…
10am-5pm, Daily. B3073, Merritown Ln, Christchurch, BH23 6BA. A unique attraction in Dorset which provides inquisitive little ones with an interactive and ‘hands on’ experience. Flying enthusiasts will get to…
Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH205 EZ. A Mumbler Must National Trust property surrounded by a beautiful village with the same name. Corfe Castle hosts events for children all year round, which often…
164 Canford Cliffs Road Poole, BH13 7ES. *Winner of Dorset Tourism Awards, 2018, Gold Award for Cafe / Tearooms of the Year* Beautiful gardens with many rare and colourful plants…
PLEASE NOTE POOLE MUSEUM IS CLOSED ALL OF 2023 FOR RENOVATION PURPOSES. Poole Museum, 4 High St, Poole BH15 1BW. Poole Museum holds collections that showcase Poole’s cultural heritage. These…
Open Daily 9am-5pm. Linsay Rd, Bovington, Wareham, BH20 6JG. The Tank Museum brings history to life, with the world’s best collection of tanks and explosive live displays. Take part in a…
Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, DT2 8PX. A great opportunity for a family day out. Explore the beautiful gardens, get to feed a rare animal breed or enjoy a delicious snack at…
10am-5pm Daily. Winter Opening Times (November&December) 10am-4pm. Thomsons Lane, Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 1JH. Marwell’s 140-acre park is home to an incredible range of exotic and endangered species. Enjoy a…
10am-5pm Daily (April – September) – 10am-4pm Daily (October & March) 10am-4pm Saturdays & Sundays (November – February) Crow Lane, Ringwood, BH24 3EA. If you like impressive birds of pray, reptiles and…
10/11am – 4/5pm, Daily. (please check website) Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, DT4 7SX. A ‘Mumbler Must’ attraction. Various ticket options available, including ‘parent and toddler’ pass. Get a close encounter…
10am-6pm Daily. (closing time varies please check website) Pier Approach, West Beach, Bournemouth, BH2 5AA. Located at Bournemouth’s sea front, the Oceanarium offers fun for the entire family. Enjoy the…
9.30am-4pm, Daily. Farmer Palmers Farm Park, Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, BH16 6EU. An absolute ‘Mumbler Must’! Come and meet the animals at Farmer Palmer’s with your little ones! Make farm-tastic family memories to…
Daily 10am-5pm Longthorns, Wareham,BH20 6HH. Monkey world is an ape and monkey sanctuary and rescue centre. This is a fantastic choice for a family day out. You’ll be able to see…
The Tivoli Theatre, 19 West Borough, Wimborne BH21 1LT. The Tivoli Theatre in Wimborne was built in 1936 as a cine/theatre. The tradition of showing both films and live stage shows…
Odeon BH2, Exeter Cres, Bournemouth, BH2 5DD. Family Screenings: Value ‘Family, Child and Teen’ tickets, as well as special screenings. For more information call 0333 014 4501.
Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Rd, Poole, BH15 1UG. The Lighthouse, Poole’s Center for the Arts is an important cultural venue in Dorset, regularly featuring family-friendly events and shows. For more information…
Hollywood Bowl Tower Park Leisure Complex, Poole, BH12 4NY. Hollywood Bowl Branksome, 382 Poole Road, Poole, BH12 1DA. Housing state-of-the-art ten pin bowling lanes, our centres have fantastic deals on food and…
Mondays to Wednesdays 10.30am-4.30am Thursdays to Saturdays 10.30am-5.30am Sundays 11am-5pm 35-37 Bourne Ave, Bournemouth, BH2 6DT. Pottery painting and cafe in Bournemouth. Birthday parties, corporate gifts, baby first footprints, tiled wall displays, and more….
Open daily during Dorset school holidays. Otherwise various times Wednesdays to Sundays. The Clay Studio, The Fountain, 1 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AE. Pottery painting studio and cafe in Christchurch. Baby First Impressions, Party, Commissions,…
Sundays – Tuesdays 11am-10pm Wednesdays – Thursdays 11am-11pm Fridays – Saturdays 11am-12am Exeter Rd, Bournemouth, BH2 5AF. Indoors mini golf, restaurant, bar and much more. Suitable for the entire family….
Hazel Copse Farm, Beaulieu SO42 7WA. Outdoors activities in the New Forest, led by experts. Canoeing, Kayaking, Archery, Ropes Course, VR Experiences and much more, suitable for the whole family….
Combat Archery, Tag Archery and Bubble Football in Bournemouth and Poole. Tag Archery is an exciting new game which combines elements of archery, paintball and dodge ball. An absolute must for…
Poole Park, BH15 2SF. 12 holes of crazy golf fun set in picturesque Poole Park! Suitable for all ages and abilities. Parties also available. For more details contact 07971 434876.
Playgolf, Riverside Ave, Christchurch, BH7 7ES. Rampage around a Jurassic landscape, filled with moving dinosaurs, thundering waterfalls and steaming volcanoes. Our crazy 18 holes crazy golf course turns a fun…
10am-3.30pm Tuesdays to Sundays. Bournemouth Pier, BH2 5AA. An all weather attraction in the centre of Bournemouth. A sporty adventure suitable for anyone climbing mad aged 4+. Birthday parties and PierZip…
3A Forsyth Gardens, Bournemouth BH10 4BU. A community area with an outdoors skate park and velodrome. There are also 3G football pitches, a cricket table, playground, dog exercise area and…
284 Sandbanks Rd, Lilliput, Poole BH14 8HU. Exciting water-based activities for all ages in Poole, Dorset. Kayak tours, Kitesurfing, Paddle boarding, equipment hire and more. For more information call 01202 700503.
65-67 Ringwood Rd, Poole, BH14 0RG. The UK’s first junior indoor’s skatepark! Ramp Rats is a brand new indoor skate, scoot and ride facility for juniors from toddlers up to 10…
10am-10pm Mondays to Fridays – 9am-10pm Saturdays – 8am-10pm Sundays. Kinson Pottery Estate 65, 67 Ringwood Rd, Poole, BH14 0RG. The South’s leading indoor skatepark! Skatepark sessions Equipment rental Lessons…
Top floor of the Dolphin Center in Poole. Mo, Wed, Fri 10am-10pm | Tues & Thurs 4pm-10pm | Saturday & Sunday 10am-8pm. Indoor climbing for anyone over the age of 4. NEW are for children age 2+….
BH Live Active Littledown, Chaseside, Bournemouth BH7 7DX. Littledown is an award-winning leisure centre where people can get active. Local families can enjoy the gym, crèche, activities for under 5’s,…
Station Approach, Broadstone, Dorset BH18 8AX. The Junction Sports & Leisure Centre has a huge variety of classes from pre-school up to adults. External Clubs offer football, tennis, dance and gymnastics for preschool…
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