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Sunflower Trails in Dorset

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…

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Conkers Magical Earth Academy

Summer of Fun at John Lewis Poole

20 July – 1 September 2024 Squishmallows spot the difference – find all 7 differences and enter to win. 1 August – 1 September 2024 Squishmallows Treasure Hunt – find…

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Summer Stay & Play Sessions at Hamworthy Park

1 August – 10am at Bluebell Community Woodland and Hamworthy Park Join us for fun, free stay-and-play sessions in Hamworthy for 5-11-year-olds! Beach School: August 1 & 8 at Hamworthy…

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Dorset Museum & Art Gallery

The Hideout Soft Play Events

Dates: 1, 12 & 27 August 2024                    Time: 9.30am The Lovely Bubbly Show is coming to the Hideout with 3 exciting…

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Red House Museum & Gardens

Date: 20 July – 1 September Various events from Museum Make workshops, Family Ceramic Workshop, Squidge and Pop Family Buffalo workshop, Peter Pan Open Air Theatre, Treehouse Theatre Storybox, Romans…

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Summer Trails in Dorset

Here is a list of Summer Trails outside of the BCP area: Dinosaurs in Space Trail – £4 per map – The Walled Garden Morton Treasure Trail – 20 July…

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Summer at Russel Cotes Museum

Date: 27 July – 1 September 2024 Victorian Summer  Passport Activities (£1) Craft Station Dress up as a Victorian House & Garden Trail Put on your own Puppet Show Puzzle…

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Stewarts Garden Centre

Date: 24 July – 28 August 2024 Charity Kids Sunflower Hunt – Search for our giant Sunflowers hidden around the Garden Centre to earn a biscuit from the Coffee Shop!…

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Heather’s Tea Room Mini & Me Afternoon Tea

30 July 2024 – 12.30-2pm Under the Sea Mini & Me Afternoon Tea with Princess Ariel – more info here. 6 & 8 August 2024 – 12.30-2pm Teddy Bear’s Picnic…

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Biscuit By Sarah B Summer Workshops

TUES, 6TH AUG AT 2pm – ‘Tuesdays for Teens’ WED, 7 AUG AT 10:30am – MAKES and BAKES (suitable for ages 5-12) MON, 12 AUG AT 7pm – Mindful Mondays…

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Family Hub Summer Activities

Turlin Moor Family Hub: 8th, 15th, 29th August 1.00pm – 2:30pm – Stay and Play (0-8yrs) 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th August 1.00pm – 2:30pm – Babies 2gether (0-18 months) Events: Fun at…

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Summer Events at Itsy Bitsyccino

29 July – Dance Mode Paw-ty with Bluey & Bingo 2 August – Space Hoedown with Jessie & Buzz 5 August – Biscuit making with Stitch 7 August – Super…

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Inflataplanet

Bournemouth School For Girls, Castle Lane West, BH8 9UJ. Inflatable Theme Park Tour 10am to 1pm & 1:30pm to 4:30pm Friday 26th July Friday 16th August Saturday 17th August Sunday…

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Summer Events at Lemur Landings

Date: 26 July 2024                               Time: 3.30-7pm Family Fun Party Session with Get Up & Groove…

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Free Arts & Crafts Family workshops with Skills and Learning

Date: 22 – 31 July 2024 in various locations Creative art workshops for the whole family which are based around recycling, sustainability and having fun together. You can choose from…

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The Bounce Park Bournemouth

Talbot Heath School BH4 9NJ. Date: 27th July to 18th August         Time: Monday to Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday to Sunday 9am-5pm Giant inflatable park with a variety of…

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Live @ The Square

Date: From 12 July 2024 A summer filled with entertainment, arts, crafts ,dancing and much more in Bournemouth Square. Find out more at the  Live at the Square Facebook Page…

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Stour Valley and Kingfisher Barn

Date: 20 July – 3 September 2024                      Time: 10am – 3.30pm Our Summer Trail is all about Animals of the…

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Branksome Free Family Fun Day

Date: 31 July 2024                   Time: 11am – 3pm Poole Communities Trust is hosting a Family Fun Day @ The Branksome Centre…

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Wimborne Minster Summer Events

29th July onwards Join us for our Festivals themed trail in the Minster. 30th July onwards on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings between 10.30am-1pm Fun in the Forest Garden 30th July…

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Circus Wonderland – Wimborne

Showground Wimbourne Road BNH21 1EF. Date: 24 – 28 July 2024 Weekdays 3 & 7pm Saturday 2 & 5pm Sunday 1pm Wednesday & Thursday all seats £9! Book via Circus…

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Tesco Summer Road Show

Free outdoor summer food roadshow coming to a Tesco near you. Be inspired by a delicious range of food and drink to try and discover fun ways to celebrate fun &…

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Summer Events at Wild Ones Play Cafe

National Trust in Dorset

FREE BCP YP Summer Programme

Free activities for young people living across BCP. Date: 20 July – 30 August                           Time: 12-2.30pm This…

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La Mia’s Poole

Date: 5 August 2024                          Time: 9.30-11.30am Breakfast with Blue & Bingo at La Mia’s – 2 hours of fun-filled…

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Summer Fireworks in BCP

Poole Quay Summer Fireworks are on Thursday  25th July – Thursday 29th August starting at 7pm with FREE live music, entertainment and fireworks at 10pm. Bournemouth Friday Fireworks are on every…

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MedicFest

Date: 23 August 2024 Over the day, your child will experience using some amazing equipment that explores their own physiology, senses and quirks of the human body! For ages 6-13yrs…

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Grand Slam Wrestling Verwood

The Verwood Hub, BH31 7QE. Date: 3 August 2024                    Time: 6.30-9pm Witness jaw-dropping moves, heart-stopping drama, and unforgettable battles that will…

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Summer of Sport & Music at Castlepoint

Date: 26th June – 15th September 2024 Big LED Screen in the Summer Garden, downstairs in front of M&S. Event screenings include: Glastonbury Festival Wimbledon Tennis Championships Reading Festival Paris…

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Summer Festivals in BCP

19 – 21 July Xchurch Music Festival 25 – 28 July – Camp Festival Lulworth Castle 26 – 28 July Poole Harbour Festival 26 – 28 July Bournemouth Reggae Weekender…

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Summer Events at Littledown

Date: 24 – 28 July 2024                            Time: 9.30am-5.15pm Measuring 300 metres long, this supersize inflatable maze comes…

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Circus Vegas

Branksome REC Fri July 26th… 3pm & 7.45pm Sat July 27th… 2pm, 5pm & 7.45pm Sun July 28th… 2pm & 5pm Mon July 29th – Fri August 2nd 3pm &…

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Bournemouth Ocenarium

Make a SPLASH this Summer with our FLASH SALE (ending 23 August)! SAVE 40% on full price tickets when pre-booking online 24 hours in advance! Immerse in an engaging and…

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Wimborne DSME Railway Open Days

BH21 3DA. ‘Summer Holidays’ Wednesdays March 31st (Easter Sunday) April 7th & 21st May 5th May 6th (Bank Holiday) May 19th May 27th (Bank Holiday) June 2nd & 16th July…

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Lighthouse Poole

Date: 27 July 2024                      Time: 2 & 7pm Rock the Future by Strictly Stage – more info here. Date: 31….

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Galeón Andalucía in Poole

Date: 31 July – 4 August 2024                          Date: 10am-8pm A replica of the ship used by the Spanish…

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Air Jump X at BH Live Sir David English

BH8 9PZ. Time: various sessions check website Jump, bounce and tumble on our super-sized indoor inflatable obstacle course. Featuring giant slides, jelly mountain, slam dunk zone and wipe-out balls. For ages…

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Museum of East Dorset

Date: Daily throughout Summer Holidays        Time: 10am-4.30pm Smugglers and Sandcastles: A Seaside Adventure! Our exciting trail and activities will uncover tales of daring smugglers and bring to…

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SEA LIFE Weymouth

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Upton Country Park

Date: 24 July – 2 September                                  Time: 10am-4pm Family Activity Trail – Walking with…

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Avon Heath Country Park

31 July & 1 August 2024 The World’s Biggest Bouncy Castle Big Day Out! £10 1hr slot – more info here. 16 August 2024 – 7.30pm Bat Discovery £5 child…

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Nick’s Farm

Valley Road, Throop BH8 0BE Date: Every Sunday throughout the year         Time: 10am-2pm Young farmers club for anyone age 6+ (requires booking). £5 admission price.

Outalimits Disco’s

Bournemouth Aviator Museum. Date: 25 July (1.30-2pm) | 14 August & 30 August (Airshow weekend). See the amazing planes, and other exhibits and party with us – more info here. Bournemouth…

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Farmer Palmers

Bournemouth Air Festival

Date: 29 – 31 August 2024 4-days of action and entertainment in the air, on land and at sea! With pyrotechnic night flying, street entertainment, awesome live music and military performances. Friday…

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Adventure Cinema – Upton Country Park

An amazing outdoor cinema experience at the Walled Garden. Gates open 7.15pm, film starts shortly after sunset – approx 8.45pm Bring a blanket or camping chair & snacks. 24. August…

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Trails at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest

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…

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The Regent Center

Date: 25 – 27 July 2024                         Time: 7.30pm (27th 2.30pm) The Wedding Singer £19.50 – more info here….

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The Parks Foundations Events

Visit the Parks Foundation events page to get involved with wildlife activities such as community tree planting, gardening, nature mindfulness, nature adult craft sessions and much more. Many activities are…

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Scarecrow Festival Bisterne Village

More info coming soon! The Festival will be a display of over 20 Scarecrows located around the Bisterne area. Maps are on sale at £1 with proceeds going to Bisterne…

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Bikeability Courses with BCP Council

Bikeability is a national cycle training scheme. Cycle training for children aged 7 and over to help build the skills and confidence to ride a bike safely on the road….

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Monkey World

Highcliffe Castle Summer Program

Date: 21 July – 8 September 2024                 Time: 10am-3pm Crafts – Changing weekly pirate themed crafts on Tuesdays and Thursdays Activities –…

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A BCP Summer Holiday Activity Sheet

BCP HAF – Holiday Activities and Food Program Summer 2023

Science Zone UK Summer Program

Science Zone UK, 21 Royal Arcade, Boscombe BH1 4BT. Workshops Mondays-Fridays 10.30am – 11.20am Dig your own Fossils (Available all day, everyday) Clay Volcanoes and fun Eruptions activity 1.30pm –…

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Summer Program at the Forest Arts Centre

Old Milton Road, New Milton, BH25 6DS. Crafty Kids Club, Play (Ages 7-13), Young Artists, various Creative Camps and Movies, Summer School there is something for everyone! Head to the website to…

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Allendale Center – Kids Summer Activities

Hanham Rd, Wimborne BH21 1AS. 25 July, 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 August 2024 – 12pm FREE Family Film Club – No ticket required, just turn up and enjoy! To…

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BCP Short Breaks for Children and Young People with SEND

The BCP Council Short Breaks scheme is for families of children and young people, aged up to 19 years, with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities. We have different activities to…

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Up 4 Summer

This summer UP 4 Summer in BCP is putting on an exciting host of summer activities for all Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents aged 10-16yrs in July & August. Cost…

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Summer Fun at the Tank Museum

Date: 22 July – 1 September 2024                      Time: 9.30am-5pm Daily. Ingenious Inventions – The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks…

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Mega Slip And Slide in Corfe Mullen

Mill St, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, BH21 3RH. 22 July 2024 LOCAL’S DAY 10am-5pm – special £10 offer per session. Date: 20 – 31 July + 1-18 & 29,30 August 2024        …

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Moors Valley

Open Daily from 1pm-4pm Date: 21 August 2024                         Time: 10.30am-3.30pm Gruffallo Fun Day – Meet the Grufallo!! Free…

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Brownsea Island

Summer of Play Trail 20 Jul – 1 Sept Natural play area Daily guided walks at 11am and 1pm Brownsea Tree Trail Outdoor Centre Most activities are FREE of charge…

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