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Where to watch the Euros 2024 Final in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

We’ve compiled a list of family friendly places to watch the big Euros final in and around Bournemouth. It’s great to see so many places in BCP showing the matches…

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What’s on this Father’s Day in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

With Father’s Day coming up soon on Sunday 16. June, we’ve come up with a few ideas to make Father’s Day extra special this year! From present ideas to where to…

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Free & Low Cost Things to do this May Half Term in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

May Half Term has come around quickly, so fingers crossed for lots of sunshine again especially on the last Bank Holiday weekend in May, here is our roundup of all…

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Celebrate High Score Poole’s 1 Year Anniversary with us + 20% Voucher Code!

Exciting news! High Score Arcades Poole is gearing up to celebrate its first anniversary, and you’re invited to join in on the festivities. Mark your calendars for May 25th and…

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Free & low cost things to do at Easter in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

Enjoy a fabulous Easter in BCP with our great list of free and low cost events and activities for kids! Easter is always a great break to look forward to…

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Easter Crafts & Egg Hunt Inspiration

Easter can be a super time for getting the whole family involved in fun, Easter crafts and egg hunting adventures. Everyone celebrates differently and don’t put pressure on yourself, whatever…

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Easter Themed Downloadable Activity Sheets

Simply click on the links to download. Happy Colouring! Easter Egg Hunt & Colouring Sheet Millie & Teddy Dressing Up Dolls Easter Spot the Difference & Colouring Sheet Easter Theme…

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10 Games for Easter

Easter themed games that you can play at home with the kids! 1. Easter Egg Advent Calendar Pop two part fillable Easter eggs into an egg box. Number them up…

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What’s on this Mother’s Day in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

Looking for ideas to celebrate Mother’s Day in BCP? Look no further we’ve made a list of everything we can think of to help you treat (or be treated) the…

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National Trust

BCP – Brownsea Island & Kingston Lacy Dorset – White Mill, Studland Bay, Max Gate, Hardy’s Cottage & Corfe Castle A family favourite that allows access to gardens, cycling routes…

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Dorset Pass

The Dorset Pass is a sightseeing pass that you can purchase to gain FREE entry into multiple attractions across Dorset plus further discounts at various shops, travel, restaurants and entertainment…

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Princess & Superhero Breakfast at Aruba

Date: 10. & 17. February 2024        Time: 10am-12pm A magical family breakfast with Ariel, Spiderman and Elsa and enjoy their favourite Disney songs performed by the princesses. Ticket price…

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Valentine’s Day Crafts with Made by Me Craft Parties – Guest Blog

Valentine’s presents don’t have to involve a present bought from the shops. Get crafty with the kids this February and make these beautiful pipe cleaner flowers to gift for Valentine’s…

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February Half Term at Lollipops Cafe

Date: 12. February 2024     Time: 3-4.30pm Minnie Mouse Valentines Party! – with party music, party dances, photo opportunities & soft play. Date: 14. February 2024         Time:…

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Set Sail with Santa and City Cruises Poole – Mumbler Review

Now if you are looking for a different Santa experience we might just have the right one for you! Santa Claus is trading in his sleigh for a boat, and he’s ready…

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Opening Hours for Christmas Shopping in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole!

It’s time to start Christmas Shopping! BCP store opening hours for 2024 are subject to change so please check on the stores websites before you travel. Don’t forget Wimborne (which…

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Spooky Halloween Workshops with Nikki’s Dance Parties

We offer themed Holiday Workshops throughout the year for children aged 2-12 years old and for this October Half Term our Halloween Workshops are all about spooky fun and trickery….

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Summer Live 2023

What’s on this May Half Term in your local BCP Library

There are plenty of FREE Events and other fun activities happening in the May Half term in your local BCP Library. From Dogs Trust Family workshops in various libraries to…

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King Charles III’s Coronation Weekend in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

Find out what’s going on in and around BCP to celebrate the Coronation of the King and Queen Consort and enjoy the additional bank holiday in May 2023! An additional…

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Free Activities & Events for the King’s Coronation at your local BCP Library

Find out about all the free events and activities happening at your local BCP Library to celebrate the Coronation of the King and Queen Consort! And don’t forget to check…

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Welcome to the newest event space in Poole Quay – Henning’s Events

City Cruises are pleased to announce the opening of the newest event space on Poole Quay – Henning’s Events.   Stylish event space to accommodate up to 120 people for…

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Let’s Connect – Children’s Mental Health Week 2023

Stormbreak a local charity believe that children thrive when they have healthy relationships surrounding them. Children can learn how to build healthy connections through enjoying movement based activities together. So…

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School of Rock – A Swish of the Curtain Production

Get ready to ‘Stick it to the Man’ when Andrew Lloyd Webber’s West End and Broadway hit musical, School of Rock, hits the Bournemouth Pavilion stage this February half term!…

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Family Mediation Week – Laceys Solicitors

Sometimes when parents are embroiled in a separation, they can forget the impact it has on any children involved. The Family Justice Young People’s Board (a group of children and…

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October Half Term Activities in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

If you are looking for fun things to entertain the kids with this October Half Term in and around Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole you have come to the right place! …

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Secondary School Open Days 2022

Applications for current Year 6 pupils who will be starting secondary school in September 2023 need to be made on or before 31st October 2022. You will find out on…

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The Best Splash Parks in BCP!

When the sun shines, kids can’t wait to cool down! If you’re looking for somewhere to go for a paddle or a splash with the kids, here are some great…

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Christmas comes to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole!

Kids of all ages (even the big ones!) can officially indulge their love of Christmas as the festive season kicks off across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole from today. Residents and…

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Where to buy a real Christmas tree in Dorset

Please join our Facebook community group or like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and Twitter to be the first to know. Including shops delivering trees to your door…

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Is Trick-or-treating cancelled this year? Find out how you can celebrate Halloween

COVID-safe ideas for Halloween and alternatives to Trick-or-treating Now that most kids are back at school and life is slowly getting back to some kind of normal, many families are…

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Things to do with kids when you’re tired

Ideas to keep the kids busy when you have no energy left It’s been three weeks since the schools closed in England. No doubt you have heard family or friends…

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Trinity Street Christmas Trees

Please click here for more details. Trinity Street, Dorchester (opposite Co-op & Laura Ashley), DT1 1TU. 7 days a week until  *8 pm (*site closes 5 pm Sundays). For more…

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St Aldhelm C of E Church Christmas Tree Festival 2019

7th to the 24th of December, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Over 50 decorated trees. Free Entry. Seasonal Refreshments. Branksome St Aldhelm C of E Church, St Aldhelms Road, BH13 6BT…

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Land and Wave

🍁🍁🍁 NEW Kids Club Autumn Programme 🍁🍁🍁 OUTDOOR HALF TERM ADVENTURE £39 a day 08.30 – 16.30 – drop off at Sandbanks Quality Ofsted accredited childcare for ages 8+ We accept childcare…

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Where to buy and carve pumpkins in Poole this October!

Local farms where you can buy pumpkins this October and family-friendly attractions where you can carve them, so your home remains mess-free!   October is here with everything that makes…

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Dick Whittington Panto at Tivoli Theatre

The rags-to-riches story tells the tale of a boy from Wimborne who travels all the way to London to make his fortune, believing that the streets there are paved with…

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Family events during the holidays

For all family-friendly events happening in Poole and surrounding areas this half-term, please check our events calendar.

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Kidz Supersportz

***Early bird discount available**** ‘Fun packed Holiday Camps for children aged 5-12 years old. Activities will include Multi-Skills, Kwik Cricket, Dodgeball, Football, Basketball, Bulldog, circle games and of course our…

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Nerf Attack

Nerf parties in Upton. An incredible outdoors experience. For more details call 07920 162549.

Music Bugs

A fun class for little ones filled with songs and activities! Sessions at Monkey Madness Christchurch.  For more information contact Jayne on 0844 5781042.

Messy Church

Messy Churches in and around Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole updated July 2022. BOURNEMOUTH Tom’s Messy Church / Bournemouth / 1st Wednesday of the month /01202 51973 St. George’s Methodist Church / Bournemouth / 4th…

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Sing and Sign

The fun way to learn to communicate with babies before they can talk using music and song. Our classes are very relaxed and good fun! We keep class sizes small…

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Sunshine Baby Massage Poole

5 Week Course of 90 minute classes, once a week. Lead by Joanne, a fully qualified instructor with the IAIM. For further information contact Joanne on 07570 596702.

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