Theatre Company: Quantum Theatre - Running time: 2 hours + interval Quantum Theatre are coming to Highcliffe Castle once again with their brilliant take on the tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny. This performance takes place on the Castle lawns, so bring a picnic and something to sit on. Age suitability: 0-100! Please go...
This summer, join us at these family friendly Nature Recovery Project activities where we'll be completing weekly butterfly surveys for the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme to track and monitor these important pollinators. Be part of a citizen science project and learn some key identifying features of our butterfly species. All children must be accompanied by...
Theatre Company: The Pantaloons - Running time: 2 hours + interval Hilarious open air theatre with the summer comedy of masks, music and mistaken identities. This performance takes place on the Castle lawns, so bring a picnic and something to sit on. Age suitability: 12+ Please head to the website to book.
The events, sponsored by Poole Pirates offer free entry onto the quayside for the car owners who fit the theme for that particular evening. Line-up 24th June – Best of British (Pre 1983) 1st July – Land Rovers / Defenders 8th July – Mini Magic 15th July – Lotus 7s / Caterhams 22nd July – McLarens 29th...
Come and join our Hamworthy Park Summer Fete organised by Friends of Hamworth Park starting at 11am! Food, entertainment, stalls, craft, local produce, kids facepaiting and much much more!
Come and join us for a fun packed family day out at the Muscliff Family Fun Day there will be Inflatables, BBQ, Tea&Cake, Bouncy Castle, Live Music, Children's Games, Fire Truck & a Police car, Face Painting, Tombola's and much more!
Join the Keeper of the Castle for a fun and fact filled 45-minute tour where you will discover some of the castle's secrets and participate in interactive challenges as you time travel through the ages. 10.30am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm (these times are chosen to accommodate those arriving on the steam train from Swanage) Booking...
Help us raise money for the SPRING charity at Poole Hospital - supporting families through baby loss. We will be selling clothes 0-12 yrs, toys, books and equipment. We will have our teddy tombola that we run each year too!
Save the date for our 2022 Bournemouth Bus Rally, celebrating the 120 year anniversary of Bournemouth Transport Sunday from 10am. Join us at Kings Park for our 2022 version of our Bus Rally celebrating all things buses from 1902 to 2022 with our offerings including heritage bus rides, static displays, stalls and more across the...
Join the Keeper of the Castle for a fun and fact filled 45-minute tour where you will discover some of the castle's secrets and participate in interactive challenges as you time travel through the ages. 10.30am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm (these times are chosen to accommodate those arriving on the steam train from Swanage) Booking...
Come along to this fun celebration with stalls & games, food & drink, amazing arena acts, fancy dress competition, classic & premium car show, fun dog show, tug of war & dodgeball and Rock on the from Rec 3-7pm and much more! FREE Event (parking is £2)
Join South Coast Dance & Arts over the rainbow this summer, as they mark their first year with a magical Oz themed performance showcase. Featuring popular musicals such as The Wiz, Wicked and The Wizard of Oz, the performance promises to be a wonderful celebration of local children enjoying the arts.
Join us for a Wimbledon Themed Pimms & Tennis evening! Pimms, strawberry’s & cream and prizes to be won. Everyone is welcome, it’s going to be a great evening of tennis! £5 entry on arrival and can’t wait to see you all there!
Join us for our Summer Fayre at St. Josephs School in Poole where there will be a BBQ, performances from local dance/music/sporting groups, bouncy castles, tombola, bar, face painting & glitter, fun games and a raffle come and join the fun!
Hill View Primary PTFA presents the Hill View Summer Fayre with BBQ, Games Zone, Bar, Music, Raffle, Popcorn, Glitter Tatoos, Tombola, Bidding Wall, Cake Stall, Pimms, Hair Braids and more. Donation at the Door.
With a licensed bar and a variety of food on offer there is something for everyone a FREE fun family day out! Bouncy castle Lots of fun stalls Football shoot out with Dexters FC Tattoo's & hair braids Face painting Tombola and so much more!!
Join us to watch on Europe's biggest charity swimming event on Saturday from 12pm until Sunday 5pm this weekend where swimmers will swim 1.4 miles between Bournemouth and Boscombe Piers! From beginners to pro swimmers, it’s a challenge for all.
Don't miss our 'BIG BRUNCH BONANAZA' on Saturday. Come and grab yourself a bacon butty and a cuppa, and see what you can treat yourself to, with all these fabulous stalls. Gifts, Cakes, Crafts, Bric a Brac, Toy Sale and much more. There's something for everyone! Come and join in the fun!
Join the Keeper of the Castle for a fun and fact filled 45-minute tour where you will discover some of the castle's secrets and participate in interactive challenges as you time travel through the ages. 10.30am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm (these times are chosen to accommodate those arriving on the steam train from Swanage) Booking...
An opportunity for all ages to learn the basic skills of orienteering. At each location there will be short courses using the MapRun App, about 1.5K and 3K for children and families all ages welcome. Meet at Boscombe, Overstrand Car Park. If you would like more information call 01425 480811.
Join us to watch on Europe's biggest charity swimming event on Saturday from 12pm until Sunday 5pm this weekend where swimmers will swim 1.4 miles between Bournemouth and Boscombe Piers! From beginners to pro swimmers, it’s a challenge for all.
Join the Keeper of the Castle for a fun and fact filled 45-minute tour where you will discover some of the castle's secrets and participate in interactive challenges as you time travel through the ages. 10.30am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm (these times are chosen to accommodate those arriving on the steam train from Swanage) Booking...
Poole Goes Vintage, is a chance to revel in two days of vintage music, dance, fashion, memorabilia, entertainment, and classic cars on a 1940’s – 1960’s theme Live vintage music Classic cars & military vehicles Dancing displays, Lindy Hop tutorials & dance competition Vintage themed fashion shows Wartime & period re-enactors Vintage Market
Singalong, move around and meet the animals as we turn the pages in our tot’s book What’s that noise? EVENT FOR UNDER 5 YEAR OLDS ONLY The event will start promptly at 9.30am please arrive from 9.15am. Plus Soft play session from 10.30am – 11.15am & free Children's lunch bag Under 12 Months free & Adult...
At this family friendly Nature Recovery Project activity, discover all the different types of wild grasses and flowers in the park and why they're important to nature. You'll also make a stylish print to take home. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a FREE activity and booking is not required.
This summer, join us at these family friendly Nature Recovery Project activities where we'll be completing weekly Butterfly surveys for the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme to help track and monitor these important pollinators. Be part of a citizen science project and learn some key identifying features of our Butterfly species. All children must be accompanied...
Calling all keen Lepidopterists! This summer, join us at these family friendly Nature Recovery Project activities where we'll be completing weekly Butterfly surveys for the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme to track and monitor these important pollinators. Be part of a citizen science project and learn some key identifying features of our Butterfly species. All children...
Meet at The Cabin (aka Education Centre). Come along to our popular grandparent-friendly Tots sessions with some nature and nurture storytelling, crafts and exploration in our gardens and woodland. Activities are designed for children up to the age of 5 years. Spaces are limited so pre-registration is essential go to the Park website to book. Pay...
This Summer, join us at these family friendly Nature Recovery Project activities where we're running butterfly surveys to help us better understand our local butterfly populations. Be part of a citizen science project and learn some key identifying features of our butterfly species. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a FREE...
This years event will incorporate Dark Holler and Wonkydonk, plus the all new Organford stage. Three days of live music with three nights of camping. Join us in our 50 acre site for some good old cider/ale and merriment. 35+ acts over three stages. Starting Friday 15. July 12pm until Sunday 17. July 11.45pm Day...
Designed for pre-school aged children and their parents, Puddle Jumpers Club is a series of forest school sessions at Upton Country Park. Booking essential: £4 per child per session, adults go free. Max 2 children per accompanying adult. Book via the Upton Country Park website.
Come along for a fun afternoon which will include: Raffle, Tombolas, Inflatables, Treasure Hunt, Alpaca Feeding, Bar, Food & Refreshments, Ice Cream Van, Facepainting & Glitter Tattoos, Handmade Crafts, Preloved Books, Lots of fun stalls like Hook a Duck and Splat the Rat, Barrow of Booze, Football Skills and so much more!
The events, sponsored by Poole Pirates offer free entry onto the quayside for the car owners who fit the theme for that particular evening. Line-up 24th June – Best of British (Pre 1983) 1st July – Land Rovers / Defenders 8th July – Mini Magic 15th July – Lotus 7s / Caterhams 22nd July – McLarens 29th...
This years event will incorporate Dark Holler and Wonkydonk, plus the all new Organford stage. Three days of live music with three nights of camping. Join us in our 50 acre site for some good old cider/ale and merriment. 35+ acts over three stages. Starting Friday 15. July 12pm until Sunday 17. July 11.45pm Day...
Live Entertainment from Rick Payne, Andy Oldfield and Fiddly Didlers. Refreshments, Burgers, Stalls and much more!
Join us for our Open Day (Registering for 2 - 5 year olds) We will be joined by Mad4Animals & they will be bringing along their animals for you to pet. Free event for under 5's, siblings welcome. Messy activities Nursery tours Refreshments available. Do not miss a chance to meet our lovely team and...
Join the Keeper of the Castle for a fun and fact filled 45-minute tour where you will discover some of the castle's secrets and participate in interactive challenges as you time travel through the ages. 10.30am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm (these times are chosen to accommodate those arriving on the steam train from Swanage) Booking...
This years event will incorporate Dark Holler and Wonkydonk, plus the all new Organford stage. Three days of live music with three nights of camping. Join us in our 50 acre site for some good old cider/ale and merriment. 35+ acts over three stages. Starting Friday 15. July 12pm until Sunday 17. July 11.45pm Day...
Join the Keeper of the Castle for a fun and fact filled 45-minute tour where you will discover some of the castle's secrets and participate in interactive challenges as you time travel through the ages. 10.30am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm (these times are chosen to accommodate those arriving on the steam train from Swanage) Booking...
Dust off those picnic hampers and fill them with your favourite foods and drinks and come along to join us at Park Up & Picnic 2. This is FREE to all but we will have a donation bucket to raise money for Macmillan Caring Locally and British Heart Foundation. Booking is not essential but if...
Join us and your HOT RADIO DJ Hosts - for a fun-packed Sunday to remember. Arrive from 11 am then sit back and enjoy the sun and holiday atmosphere. The DJ's will be playing your favourite tunes from midday until 4pm and providing some fun pool games for the kids (and young at heart)! Tickets...
Draw to music, then get creative making artifacts inspired by the exhibition, Forever Changed. At Bobby's in Bournemouth Square. £7. For children aged 5 to 7 years. Booking online via giant.space website.
This summer, join us at these family friendly Nature Recovery Project activities where we'll be completing weekly Butterfly surveys for the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme to help track and monitor these important pollinators. Be part of a citizen science project and learn some key identifying features of our Butterfly species. All children must be accompanied...
Calling all keen Lepidopterists! This summer, join us at these family friendly Nature Recovery Project activities where we'll be completing weekly Butterfly surveys for the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme to track and monitor these important pollinators. Be part of a citizen science project and learn some key identifying features of our Butterfly species. All children...
Meet at The Cabin (aka Education Centre). Come along to our popular grandparent-friendly Tots sessions with some nature and nurture storytelling, crafts and exploration in our gardens and woodland. Activities are designed for children up to the age of 5 years. Spaces are limited so pre-registration is essential go to the Park website to book. Pay...
There is something for everyone! Funfair from Thursday 21st July until Monday 8th August 2022 in Christchurch. Open Daily 1pm-9pm Sunday: 1pm-8pm Please keep an eye out on the B. Cole & Sons Facebook Page for updates!
This Summer, join us at these family friendly Nature Recovery Project activities where we're running butterfly surveys to help us better understand our local butterfly populations. Be part of a citizen science project and learn some key identifying features of our butterfly species. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a FREE...
Our main stage will be the central hub with lots of live entertainment. In our beautiful woodland area, you can enjoy the outdoor cinema or silent disco, campfire, tour of the night sky. We also have lots of outdoor activities and a giant inflatable science dome. Get creative In our creative zone, through arts, drama and...
Designed for pre-school aged children and their parents, Puddle Jumpers Club is a series of forest school sessions at Upton Country Park. Booking essential: £4 per child per session, adults go free. Max 2 children per accompanying adult. Book via the Upton Country Park website.
Mad4Animals will be paying Carvers a visit with their fantastically fun animal show! Their sessions are all about getting children excited about the amazing animals they bring along as well as the ones around us. Its free to attend (although donations are welcome!)
There is something for everyone! Funfair from Thursday 21st July until Monday 8th August 2022 in Christchurch. Open Daily 1pm-9pm Sunday: 1pm-8pm Please keep an eye out on the B. Cole & Sons Facebook Page for updates!
23rd July 10am until 24th July 5pm. Come and enjoy hands on fun with the building toys of yesteryear. - we'll have mini sets of Bayko plus Minibrix and Lott's Bricks too. Youngsters will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult to participate. We'll also have Jack Gritton from Cobnut 3D showing us how...
Races and activities include: Tandem dog/owner racing on Paddleboards and dogs Surfing on their own with owners helping onto waves. Competition heats and finals throughout day. There will also be Live music hot radio fun activities stalls food, drink and events. Child £4.00 per ticket. Adult £6.00 per ticket. Family £18.00 per ticket. Booking is...
Fun for all the Family at Mudeford Quay Green! A celebration of arts in the community! Over 75 Art & Craft Stalls, Food & Refreshments, Live Music & Entertainment, Living Art Demonstrations as well as Art Exhibitions & sales.
Traps will be set in the garden between 9pm and midnight on Friday 22nd July. You are then invited to attend the opening of our moth traps at 10am on Saturday morning, when we will reveal which beautiful night-time fliers visited the museum garden overnight. Experts will be on hand to talk about the findings...
Ahoy me hearties! Join us for our Pirate Fun Day at St Mary's Church, Ferndown. There will be lots of fun activities including: - Bouncy castles - Hook a duck - Splat the rat - Craft activities - Hoopla - Treasure Hunt - Fancy dress parade - Whacky family races - Sweet stall - Pirate...
A chance to meet local police, fire brigade and other emergency Search and Rescue services and the brilliant teams who run them! Admission free but donations very welcome!
Classic Car display on Christchurch Quay a popular event for any car lover big or small. Please check on the Classic Cars on the Prom FB page in case the weather is bad.
Join us for a FREE family friendly event organised by the Wilthshire & Dorset Deaf Assosiaction at Cafe Riva on Boscombe Overcliff Drive. - Internationally renowned violinist Barbara Gaisor and flautists from the Poole Sinfonietta. - Significance Sign Choir will be forming to backing tracks of popular acoustic songs. - Narrated and signed children's stories...
Join us this Summer Holiday for a Beach safety talk with games for children aged 5-12 years old! FREE but booking is required under 01202 429521.
Join us to discover the wildlife of Slades Farm. Come along and meet all the creepy crawlies that live in your parks and learn how to improve your garden for minibeasts. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a free activity booking is not required.
There is something for everyone! Funfair from Thursday 21st July until Monday 8th August 2022 in Christchurch. Open Daily 1pm-9pm Sunday: 1pm-8pm Please keep an eye out on the B. Cole & Sons Facebook Page for updates!
At this family friendly Nature Recovery Project activity, come along and see the amazing diversity of Moths that live in our local park - what will you discover? We'll be identifying the Moths we see and recording our findings.
There is something for everyone! Funfair from Thursday 21st July until Monday 8th August 2022 in Christchurch. Open Daily 1pm-9pm Sunday: 1pm-8pm Please keep an eye out on the B. Cole & Sons Facebook Page for updates!
Show times: Wednesday 27th – Friday 29th 3:00pm & 7:00pm Saturday 30th 12pm, 3pm, 6pm Sunday 31st 2:00pm only Mid Week Super Saver Special Offer – all seats £8.00 Wednesday’s and Thursdays – any age, any seat! May vary by venue check the website for more details.
Investigate the wildlife that lives beneath our feet and how they help us above ground. Help make a Beetle Bucket, a habitat for Beetles.
At this family friendly Nature Recovery Project activity, investigate the wildlife that lives beneath our feet and how they help us above ground. Help make a Beetle Bucket, a habitat for Beetles which will be placed in the park.
There is something for everyone! Funfair from Thursday 21st July until Monday 8th August 2022 in Christchurch. Open Daily 1pm-9pm Sunday: 1pm-8pm Please keep an eye out on the B. Cole & Sons Facebook Page for updates!
A multi award-winning festival, Camp Bestival combines an all-encompassing family festival experience with an action-packed camping holiday, something that they like to call a "festi-holiday". Along with unmissable music across the weekend, there's also plenty of comedy, theatre, spoken word, cultural talks and activities to enjoy. A specially curated line-up of kids entertainment, from The...
Show times: Wednesday 27th – Friday 29th 3:00pm & 7:00pm Saturday 30th 12pm, 3pm, 6pm Sunday 31st 2:00pm only Mid Week Super Saver Special Offer – all seats £8.00 Wednesday’s and Thursdays – any age, any seat! May vary by venue check the website for more details.
Meet at The Cabin (aka Education Centre). Come along to our popular grandparent-friendly Tots sessions with some nature and nurture storytelling, crafts and exploration in our gardens and woodland. Activities are designed for children up to the age of 5 years. Spaces are limited so pre-registration is essential go to the Park website to book. Pay...
Join us this Summer Holiday for a Science and Technology craft activity. Free Drop In activity.
There is something for everyone! Funfair from Thursday 21st July until Monday 8th August 2022 in Christchurch. Open Daily 1pm-9pm Sunday: 1pm-8pm Please keep an eye out on the B. Cole & Sons Facebook Page for updates!
Show times: Wednesday 27th – Friday 29th 3:00pm & 7:00pm Saturday 30th 12pm, 3pm, 6pm Sunday 31st 2:00pm only Mid Week Super Saver Special Offer – all seats £8.00 Wednesday’s and Thursdays – any age, any seat! May vary by venue check the website for more details.
A multi award-winning festival, Camp Bestival combines an all-encompassing family festival experience with an action-packed camping holiday, something that they like to call a "festi-holiday". Along with unmissable music across the weekend, there's also plenty of comedy, theatre, spoken word, cultural talks and activities to enjoy. A specially curated line-up of kids entertainment, from The...
At this family friendly Nature Recovery Project activity, join us to discover the wildlife of Slades Farm. Come along and explore what wildlife lives in our ponds - from Frogs to Moths, what will you discover?
There is something for everyone! Funfair from Thursday 21st July until Monday 8th August 2022 in Christchurch. Open Daily 1pm-9pm Sunday: 1pm-8pm Please keep an eye out on the B. Cole & Sons Facebook Page for updates!
Join us for the 2nd Bournemouth Reggae Weekender! Reggae Weekender is Bournemouth’s #1 Reggae in the park event. Our growing audience is a mixture of Reggae Music enthusiasts who come to enjoy a diverse cultural enrichment and also those who go for the music, the trade stands, the extensive entertainment lineup, and the fantastic range...
The Sheltered Work Opportunities Project (SWOP) is going “QUACKERS” Join us for a waddle and a splash with all the family at our “Great Duck Races” on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are only £1 each with prizes of £25, £10 and £5 in each race. 2000 highly trained competitive plastic ducks will race, float, paddle...
Show times: Wednesday 27th – Friday 29th 3:00pm & 7:00pm Saturday 30th 12pm, 3pm, 6pm Sunday 31st 2:00pm only Mid Week Super Saver Special Offer – all seats £8.00 Wednesday’s and Thursdays – any age, any seat! May vary by venue check the website for more details.
A multi award-winning festival, Camp Bestival combines an all-encompassing family festival experience with an action-packed camping holiday, something that they like to call a "festi-holiday". Along with unmissable music across the weekend, there's also plenty of comedy, theatre, spoken word, cultural talks and activities to enjoy. A specially curated line-up of kids entertainment, from The...
We are so looking forward to our Summer Fayre this year, with a raffle, tea, cakes & biscuits starting at 10am. With Clairvoyant, Tarot, Angel and Palmistry readings and we have Mark Stone's Stall along with many other lovely Stalls, bringing beautiful handmade pieces along with lots of Spiritual items to.
It's the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race between Adventure Bay’s Mayor Goodway and Foggy Bottom’s Mayor Humdinger, but Mayor Goodway is nowhere to be found. PAW Patrol to the rescue! Race to one of our three daily shows which run for a total of 75 minutes each (including a 15 minute interval): Show One:...
2 Shows on the day (55min long) at 11am and 2pm. Let Craig Johnson of Squashbox Theatre guide you through this strange, magical world, using a quirky and ingenious blend of puppetry, storytelling, live music and comedy - all presented in that unique Squashbox style. For children aged 6+. Please bring your own chairs, picnic...
Show times: Wednesday 27th – Friday 29th 3:00pm & 7:00pm Saturday 30th 12pm, 3pm, 6pm Sunday 31st 2:00pm only Mid Week Super Saver Special Offer – all seats £8.00 Wednesday’s and Thursdays – any age, any seat! May vary by venue check the website for more details.
A multi award-winning festival, Camp Bestival combines an all-encompassing family festival experience with an action-packed camping holiday, something that they like to call a "festi-holiday". Along with unmissable music across the weekend, there's also plenty of comedy, theatre, spoken word, cultural talks and activities to enjoy. A specially curated line-up of kids entertainment, from The...
Join the Council for British Archaeology and the National Trust to celebrate the end of the national festival here at Corfe Castle. With free admission to the castle grounds, we celebrate the creativity and fun that can be had with archaeology.
Watch local talent showcasing gymnastics, taekwondo, singing, dancing, cheerleading and acting, martial arts displays, meet Crazy Creatures’ creepy crawlies and go orienteering, face painting, magic shows , aerial hoop, Inflatable Zone and so much more Come and meet some of the PJ Mask characters, Dino the Dinosaur, Alice in Wonderland characters, Mary Poppins, characters from...
Poole and Bournemouth's biggest & best family & live music festival is back! With over 50 live acts across THREE stages including headliners Scouting For Girls and the best local bands, tribute bands & DJs, and FREE kid's entertainment on Sat & Sun. An array of delicious street food, tasty desserts, local ales and ciders,...
