At this family friendly Nature Recovery Project activity, get involved in shaping the new pond area! We're creating a new wildlife pond in Watermans Park this May. Come along and get involved - you can help make a beautiful willow woven fence to surround the pond area. Contact Melinda McCheyne 01202 123540 for more info.
With the help of Men's Shed's & Oakdale Library Garden Association you can build your own Bugingham Palace! Suggested donation £3 to cover materials. Booking Required Age 4+. To book your place phone 01202 127272.
Don't miss our Platinum Jubilee Celebrations at Oakdale Library! Whether you hunt for the Corgis, hook a duck, checkout our Queen through the decades or just relax over a cuppa and a slice of something nice. Come and join us in the garden! (weather permitting)
Humorous show with interactive games, madcap presentation and facts to introduce children to politics. Check the Lighthouse Poole website for playing times.
Learn bubble tricks, play games and get the opportunity to stand inside a giant bubble. Suitable for age 3+ book online.
At this family friendly Nature Recovery Project activity, join us to discover pollinators in the park. This Half Term, come along and survey the bees and butterflies in the park to see what you can find. Let's get an up-close look at some of our pollinators. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Slades...
Join us for a fun-filled morning of Jubilee themed arts and crafts, activities and a garden trail. Make a crown fit for a king or queen, unleash your creative side with corgi crafts, and follow the trail to find Coronation Corner. Pay on the day. Museum admission not included. Entrance via Tea Room next to Wimborne...
Pick your favourite natural shapes such as flowers, leaves or feathers and create your very own unique picture. Learn how to print cyanotype by placing your object in contact with your special coated paper fabric. Sandwich it with a piece of glass and expose it to UV light to create your masterpiece for children age 4...
Make your own celebratory bunting flags in this fun family workshop. This activity is for the whole family, and everyone is invited to take part. Using fabric bunting, you will use different craft materials, fabric pens and and stamps to create a string of 3 bunting flags to display at home or maybe at your street party....
Science Saved the world! Educational, explosive and entertaining science show. Check the Lighthouse Poole website for playing times.
This brand new musical version of the classic story brings together magical music, stunning scenery, colourful costumes, incredible special effects and laughter by the bucketful to create a spellbinding theatrical experience for all ages! (from 5 years and up). So head down the Yellow Brick Road to Christchurch and book your tickets now! Contact provider directly...
Join the crew aboard the SS Clash Landings for an exciting evening of phaser tag! Come aboard our giant space station themed play frame for 6 adrenaline pumping phaser games and DigiWall fun! Disco lighting music create an atmosphere that's out of this world! £13. Call to book your place on 01202 740500.
A chance to see the wildlife of Moors Valley as the sun sets. We may see and hear Amphibians, Owls, Bats, Otters plus all sorts of minibeasts for children age 7 and over. There will be a chance to ask the Rangers questions and see if the moth trap has any visitors. Please book under...
To celebrate the Jubilee and also to say hello we’ll be holding an Open Day at MakeSpace your local craft and 3d printing hub in Poole. There will be all sorts going on including free and paid crafts to try and buy, things to do and hopefully some stuff to eat! This is a great way to...
Calling all Princes and Princesses! Grab your crowns and tiaras and come and celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with us at Farmer Palmer's! The team will be dressing up and the farm park will be getting a 'Royal Makeover' with bunting and flags! The Hen House team will be busy baking delicious scones for afternoon...
Celebrate with us in our beautiful Walled Garden! With music from Swing Unlimited’s Community Big Band, playing 45 minute sets at 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm. Bring your own picnic or purchase one from the Tea Rooms.
Red Route master bus, face painting, balloon modelling, cupcake decorating, free teacup ride, royal trail, spin to win wheel and much more!
Join us for three days celebrating the best in local seafood, produce as well as plenty of live music all weekend! Have the chance to enjoy some delicious seafood, local artisan burgers, pizzas, and tasty desserts too. We have themed clothing stalls, jewellery, art, accessories stalls and much more!
Calling all Princes and Princesses! Grab your crowns and tiaras and come and celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with us at Farmer Palmer's! The team will be dressing up and the farm park will be getting a 'Royal Makeover' with bunting and flags! The Hen House team will be busy baking delicious scones for afternoon...
Adaption of the JM Barrie story featuring students from Center Stage with music, dance and drama. Visit the Lighthouse Poole website for more information and times.
Preparations are ongoing for our Jubilee Party in the garden & around the library! Everyone welcome for raffle, refreshments, bingo, quizzes, music & general merriment . Pop along to see our window display taking shape & we look forward to welcoming you on the day.
Join us to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee for a Family Fun morning of games & crafts. Activities Include: Beefeater Bowling, Decorate your own Crown, Play Toss the Gem at the Crown, Make a Jubilee badge. Some games will be outside, so weather dependent. No need to book just come along.
On the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend, join us at this family friendly Nature Recovery Project activity to plant and sow wildflowers in our new wildlife meadow in the park. Wildflowers are vital for our pollinators, and they'll create a spectacular display of colour when they bloom. A fun activity for all the family, and a great...
Afternoon of music on the south lawns every Sunday in June. Check the National Trust website regarding times and more information.
To celebrate The Queen’s 70 years on the throne we have a reduced entrance fee of 70p! There will be crafts for the kids & choirs performing. Our special Jubilee exhibition will also be on display too. Bring your own picnic and enjoy on the Castle lawns and explore the Castle.
Join us for three days celebrating the best in local seafood, produce as well as plenty of live music all weekend! Have the chance to enjoy some delicious seafood, local artisan burgers, pizzas, and tasty desserts too. We have themed clothing stalls, jewellery, art, accessories stalls and much more!
Qualifier and fun competitions for individuals, groups, societies and families with prizes to be won. Please check the Queens Park Golf Course website for more information and times.
Meet local author Beverley Davies and inspiring fundraiser Nicola Cadby during 'Emphathy Week in the Land of Library'. Come for a chat, booksigning and goodie bags at Roosmore Library. Check BCP Rossmore Library Facebook page for times.
Jubilee Tea Party at Creekmore Library followed by a Sing-A-long 5.30pm – 6.30pm. Activities, games and displays for all with a lovely sing-a-long in the evening.
Qualifier and fun competitions for individuals, groups, societies and families with prizes to be won. Please check the Queens Park Golf Course website for more information and times.
Qualifier and fun competitions for individuals, groups, societies and families with prizes to be won. Please check the Queens Park Golf Course website for more information and times.
Why not get some friends together or maybe the family have all read the books, and come along for a fun evening. Don’t worry it won’t be mastermind, it’s supposed to be fun! But you do need a good level of knowledge on all the books and the extended Potter universe which includes the Fantastic...
Qualifier and fun competitions for individuals, groups, societies and families with prizes to be won. Please check the Queens Park Golf Course website for more information and times.
Drop by for FREE family friendly wild craft activities* and escape the hustle and bustle for a little pocket of peace. Forest Garden Site in the walled garden next to Wimborne Minister Church Carpark, Kings Street. *children need to be accompanied by an adult as this is an self-directed space.
Qualifier and fun competitions for individuals, groups, societies and families with prizes to be won. Please check the Queens Park Golf Course website for more information and times.
Come and celebrate Summer with us at our Southbourne site! Hot dogs, ice cream, bouncy castle, face painting, live music, games and activities for all. Everything free! Please sign up to attend on our website.
Local traders and artisans, celebrity chefs and activities for the whole family. Check out the website for information on all the exciting events taking place over the weekend.
Wimborne will come alive with the annual Folk Festival as the streets, pubs and concert halls are filled with morris dancers, music – and much more! We have over sixty of both dance teams and musical acts to entertain our visitors. Workshops demonstrating an eclectic variety of skills will be run during the festival, many...
5k event raising money for Cancer Research. Open to adults, young adults, and children welcome. Under 6s can enter free. More info on the Race For Life website.
Afternoon of music on the south lawns every Sunday in June. Check the National Trust website regarding times and more information.
Brixeys Dairy Farm is taking part in LEAF Open Farm Day with lots of fun activities: Static Display Machinery Vintage & Modern, Dairy Rotary Milking Parlour, Tractor & Trailer Rides, Woodland Walk with various displays, Game & Wildlife Conservancy Trust, Gun Dog Demonstrations, Game Keeping, Insect life, Fly Fishing, Bee Keeping and Forestry.
Local traders and artisans, celebrity chefs and activities for the whole family. Check out the website for information on all the exciting events taking place over the weekend.
We are so happy to say we are taking part in Open Farm Day! There will be an opportunity to feed the goats, a Q&A session, food, fun, local producers, ice cream, a Facepainter and much more. It’s free to visit but please do book your tickets so we know how many of you to...
Theatre Company: Three Inch Fools - Running time: 2 hours + interval Five actors, with all manner of musical instruments, present an inventive take on Shakespeare’s rib-tickling good comedy of old-fashioned trickery and mistaken identity. This performance takes place on the Castle lawns, so bring a picnic and something to sit on. Age suitability: 12+...
Join two very different characters on a messy movement adventure to discover why it’s important to help things grow. Dance, music, mud, mini-trampettes, umbrellas, tap-dancing-wellie-boots, audience participation & more. Outdoor performances are at 11am and 2pm plus free workshop at 1pm. We encourage you to bring a picnic! To book your place please go to...
The UK’s largest celebration of the world’s greatest pop and rock acts is steaming into Bournemouth. With an incredible line up on our festival stage, everyone will love this unforgettable weekend of live music. What’s more…you can bring your own picnic! Introduce your little ones to the wonder of live music under 3's free 15...
Open from 11am both days Fete on the Field will have a grand avenue of market stalls, competitions, food & drink stalls, a classic car show as well as their most popular event on Sunday the Ferndown 5k & 10k charity run.
Mini Jumble & Table Top Sale at Corfe Mullen Guide HQ! Start gathering up your jumble!! (drop off for jumble is 9am on the 18th). Interested in having a table at the sale? Just £5 per table (you'll need to bring your own table as we won't have enough otherwise!). Please ring Janet on 01202...
This external event pays tribute to the major part Dorset played in D-Day, when 140,000 vehicles left from Weymouth and Portland. Tanks, motorcycles, wheeled vehicles, and trucks will be travelling from The Tank Museum to Weymouth. See them travelling around the arena and explore The Tank Museum. Display is included in standard Tank Museum admission tickets...
Avast me harties! Tis time for land lubbers to dig out yer eye patch, earing and cutlass for Poole’s annual celebration of its favourite pirate son Harry Paye. Organised by the Pirates of Poole starting with a parade of pirates, followed by live music, best dressed junior pirates competition, pirate games, children's rides, live history areas, cannons and the usual Harry...
Come along to Queen's Park and join our successful FREE family picnic in the park event which has been enjoyed by many families over the years. Sit back and relax, grab some street food, listen to live music, watch entertainment or enjoy the many stalls provided by the voluntary group in our community, QPIPS. Food...
Open from 11am both days Fete on the Field will have a grand avenue of market stalls, competitions, food & drink stalls, a classic car show as well as their most popular event on Sunday the Ferndown 5k & 10k charity run.
Afternoon of music on the south lawns every Sunday in June. Check the National Trust website regarding times and more information.
Fans of vintage and retro music, vehicles, dancing and fashion this is for you! From rock’n’rollers looking for the best in 1920’s-1970’s music… to jive bunnies, fashionistas and grease monkeys - the Shake & Stir festival appeals to a variety of vintage life-stylers; along with people of all ages, looking to engage with a diverse...
Children's Magic Show - The Great Baldini head to the Black Cherry Theatre website to book tickets.
Sit back, relax and get those feel-good festival vibes with Hoburne this summer. Party in the Park is our fun-packed outdoor celebration with live acoustic acts, bands and entertainment from our talented Hoburne Hosts. With games and competitions, there'll be something for the whole family to enjoy. All you need to do is bring the...
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...
Featuring a vast array of quality street food traders, celebrating food from around the world. With a music stage hosting top acts, as well as a second stage hosting top chefs, guests and kids' entertainment.As well as local produce ranging from arts & crafts, jewellery, clothing, and much more! £2 Adults, £1 Kids or £5...
The world’s best display of historic moving armour returns for three days in June, with the main vehicle display programme taking place on Saturday & Sunday. Including live tank displays, epic guest armour, Living History encampments, expert lectures plus much more!
Step back in time for a weekend of steam-powered demonstrations and vintage fairground fun. Traction engines, road rollers, showman's engines and more - bringing the Isle of Purbeck to life with recreations of a bygone age. Experience road steam and rail steam together for the first time, with rides and stalls suitable for all ages....
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 together to create and celebrate the Queen's Jubilee with The Power House at Lightouse, Poole. Interactive activities for the family and exhibition of legacy art pieces created by local artist with six schools. Head to the Lighthouse Poole website for more details & times.
Free folk music festival with outdoor music stages, ceilidhs and Morris dancers.
Event featuring traction engines, classic cars, military vehicles, tractors, model railway exhibition and much more. Check the Park website for more information.
The Ugly Bugs Ball comes to Moors Valley! As part of Insect Week we'll make beautiful insects larger than life with our Ugly Bug Festivities! Come and meet the characters, join in the games, learn circus skills and watch the fun shows throughout the day, 10-4pm. For more information, please visit Moors Valley Country Park...
Featuring a vast array of quality street food traders, celebrating food from around the world. With a music stage hosting top acts, as well as a second stage hosting top chefs, guests and kids' entertainment.As well as local produce ranging from arts & crafts, jewellery, clothing, and much more! £2 Adults, £1 Kids or £5...
The world’s best display of historic moving armour returns for three days in June, with the main vehicle display programme taking place on Saturday & Sunday. Including live tank displays, epic guest armour, Living History encampments, expert lectures plus much more!
Set within the stunning countryside of Wimborne, Dorset, in 12 acres of working farmland, 2022 welcomes unforgettable moments for the whole family celebrating our 5th Birthday taking place at The Meadows! Let us welcome you to Dorset's best traders, two days of fun-packed live music, beer & gin bar, food and drink alongside family attractions,...
Brief introduction to traditional stories and storytelling through a story walk around the woods.
Featuring a vast array of quality street food traders, celebrating food from around the world. With a music stage hosting top acts, as well as a second stage hosting top chefs, guests and kids' entertainment.As well as local produce ranging from arts & crafts, jewellery, clothing, and much more! £2 Adults, £1 Kids or £5...
Free folk music festival with outdoor music stages, ceilidhs and Morris dancers.
Event featuring traction engines, classic cars, military vehicles, tractors, model railway exhibition and much more. Check the Park website for more information.
Afternoon of music on the south lawns every Sunday in June. Check the National Trust website regarding times and more information.
The world’s best display of historic moving armour returns for three days in June, with the main vehicle display programme taking place on Saturday & Sunday. Including live tank displays, epic guest armour, Living History encampments, expert lectures plus much more!
Set within the stunning countryside of Wimborne, Dorset, in 12 acres of working farmland, 2022 welcomes unforgettable moments for the whole family celebrating our 5th Birthday taking place at The Meadows! Let us welcome you to Dorset's best traders, two days of fun-packed live music, beer & gin bar, food and drink alongside family attractions,...
Join us on Sunday 26th June for our Baby and Children's Nearly New Sale and save a fortune on preloved items for your 0-5 year olds. Please visit our website to book your buyers tickets in advance.
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.
