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!
Come along this Summer Holiday and make a Fidget Spinner and marble run toy for children aged 5-12 years. This is a free activity but booking is required book under 01202 510379.
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 this Summer Holiday to design a plane and make it fly for children aged 5-11 years. This is a free drop in activity.
How do colours mix and clash? Come and find out for children aged 7-12 years. Booking is not required, this is a drop in activity.
Join us for a day of joyful creativity at the Russell-Cotes. Find your inner artist with free activities taking place in our Garden. Explore a number of Creation Stations, with different crafts and activities to explore, including painting, drawing,
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!
Come and see Peppa Pig at Intervals at Adventure Wonderland! Normal entry fee applies please book via the AW website.
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!
Get your groove on for Poole Quay Summer Fireworks, as fabulous FREE live music, entertainment and fireworks come to Poole Quay for six weeks over the summer organised by BCP Tourism! Entertainment will include live music, family street entertainment, and some rides and activities for the family to enjoy in the lead up to the fireworks display.
Join us and the Parks in Mind project for a relaxed evening of Moth hunting, Bat detecting and stargazing. We'll have a Moth trap set up, and if the skies are clear we'll see the Moon and Summer constellations. If cloudy we'll still run the Moth trap, and there will be an opportunity to look...
The games kick off at midday with a Rio Carnival themed party with Latin-American dance workshops, carnival themed stilt walkers, face painting, plus some live music. Play table tennis as part of Active Dorset’s Ping contest, and see Special Olympic medal winners Ali and Duncan Feltham show off their skills on the table. It will finish...
Don't miss this FREE event with Jamie Jigsaw at Woodhouse Gardens on Friday 5th August. From 10am to 1pm. Always a good mornings entertainment.
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!
Gather round for a storytelling adventure into the world of Hardy's Wessex with storyteller and musician Tim Laycock. From stories of magicians on the heathland to the curious tale of Old William and the Bull, with music and songs from Thomas Hardy's childhood. This is a free activity. Pre-booking required due to limited places.
The entertainment continues on Saturday 6 August with arts and crafts workshops, sport and activity sessions, mini sporting competitions, live displays and more!
Come and visit every Saturday and grab yourself a bargain! Buyers 50p to park.
Join us for a Dinosaur Boppers Dance Party at the StreetLight Center which will include Boogie with Dancing T-REX Bopper Street Dance Classs Soft Play Arts&Crafts & a Dinosaur Goodie Bag Book your Tiny Dancers tickets via the Itsy Bitsy Dance Class 4 Kids website.
Our annual event on Christchurch Quay is back with a great line up of professional jazz musicians, food traders and bar. You don't need a ticket, admission is by donation which goes to keeping the event running each year.
On Sunday the BH Live Active team will be running children’s activities and competitions.
The Ashley Heath car boot sale is one of the largest car boots in the Dorset Area, come visit us and find what you’re looking for! The Ashley Heath car boot sale is open every Sunday weather permitting. Walk or Bike = Free and Buyers Car Park = £1.
Various stalls selling preloved items and bric-a-brac in the Druitt Hall at Christchurch High Street on the 1st Sunday of each month 9.30am-12.30pm. Entry is free, refreshments available!
The Mudeford Funday is back to raise money for the RNLI Mudeford Lifeboat. The Raft Race is on! (get your entries in now!) Duck race - who can resist 1500 yellow ducks in the mudeford run :) Raffle, Tombola, food stalls, Music , life saving display, rides and lots of local companies all supporting the day.
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!
Charlie Locke is a kind, funny and imaginative child who's ready to share her thoughts with the world. But sometimes, confidence escapes her, and her thoughts go on great adventures before they are heard. Join Charlie and Brain as they navigate through primary school life, friendships and the beauty of finding a voice. Come, see...
Boasting some of the South West's best bouncy castles and slides! Session times are: 10:00am-12:00pm, 12:30pm-2:30pm and 3:00pm-5:00pm. For only £7 per child, they will receive unlimited access to 20 large inflatables! Adults entry £1. We also have an under 5's inflatable area, with a smaller bouncy castle and soft play so that all ages can...
Join us for a day of summer fun outdoors at the Russell-Cotes. With garden games, crafts, a trail, and treats available in the Cafe this will be a lovely day for all the family. Free drop-in event in Garden. No need to pre-book.
Join us this Summer Holiday to invent a Gadget and write a story about its adventures! Wednesday 10 August for ages 7-9 from 3pm to 4pm. Tuesday 16 August for ages 7-9 from 12pm to 1pm. Thursday 25 August for ages 10-11 from 1pm to 2pm. This is a free activity and booking is not...
Boasting some of the South West's best bouncy castles and slides! Session times are: 10:00am-12:00pm, 12:30pm-2:30pm and 3:00pm-5:00pm. For only £7 per child, they will receive unlimited access to 20 large inflatables! Adults entry £1. We also have an under 5's inflatable area, with a smaller bouncy castle and soft play so that all ages can...
Get your groove on for Poole Quay Summer Fireworks, as fabulous FREE live music, entertainment and fireworks come to Poole Quay for six weeks over the summer organised by BCP Tourism! Entertainment will include live music, family street entertainment, and some rides and activities for the family to enjoy in the lead up to the fireworks display.
Prepare for an evening of mischief and hilarity, as five actors present an inventive take on this rip-roaring comedy, fit for all the family. Bring your own blankets, cushions, and camping-chairs and join us on our outdoor adventure at Corfe Castle. Come prepared for the weather - the performance will continue come rain come shine....
There will be there with their giant inflatable football penalty shootout game and free fun speed, agility and hand eye coordination activities. Junior football coaching, football pitch and leisure centre membership giveaways and a family session on ALTITUDE High Ropes Adventure are all up for grabs during the games and the team will showcasing lots...
Boasting some of the South West's best bouncy castles and slides! Session times are: 10:00am-12:00pm, 12:30pm-2:30pm and 3:00pm-5:00pm. For only £7 per child, they will receive unlimited access to 20 large inflatables! Adults entry £1. We also have an under 5's inflatable area, with a smaller bouncy castle and soft play so that all ages can...
Gather round for a storytelling adventure into the world of Hardy's Wessex with storyteller and musician Tim Laycock. From stories of magicians on the heathland to the curious tale of Old William and the Bull, with music and songs from Thomas Hardy's childhood. This is a free activity. Pre-booking required due to limited places.
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 along to The Clay Pipe Inn for a fun packed day to raise money for The British Heart Foundation. We will be open from mid day. We have Live Music, A Disco, Bouncy Castle, Ice-Cream, BBQ, A Dance Performance, Inflatable Slide, Hot Doughnuts, Craft stalls, Wheel of Fortune, Splat the Rat, Tug of War and...
For two days, a colour explosion is coming to the Mud Trail. Spend up to 2 hours on the Mud Trail and get covered in colour as well as mud! £17 for Adults £14 for Children There are a limited number of tickets available, so book soon to avoid missing out. To book, head to the...
Come and visit every Saturday and grab yourself a bargain! Buyers 50p to park.
Our show began in 1947 – since when it has grown to include many exciting main ring attractions, animals galore, plenty of food – and shopping opportunities too. WE HAVE A HORSE SHOW, DONKEYS, HEAVY HORSES, SCARECROW, FANCY DRESS, DOG SHOW AND VINTAGE FARM MACHINERY.
Come and join us this Summer Holiday and learn Morse Code, secret spy codes and have a go yourself for children aged 6-14 years. Booking is required for this free activity on 01202 127070.
The Festival will be a display of over 20 Scarecrows located around the Bisterne area from 14. August (starting at 11am) until 29. August 2022 Maps are on sale at £1 with proceeds going to Bisterne Village Hall. Maps are available at the Cafe or Crow Farm shop, Texaco petrol station, The Gateway, Dragon Cottages...
The Ashley Heath car boot sale is one of the largest car boots in the Dorset Area, come visit us and find what you’re looking for! The Ashley Heath car boot sale is open every Sunday weather permitting. Walk or Bike = Free and Buyers Car Park = £1.
Come along and spend some time to meet our firefighters, have a look around the Station, fire appliances and give us the opportunity to offer you some home and fire safety advice. There will be demonstrations by firefighters using the Chip Pan Unit, Aerial Ladder Platform and our Technical Rescue Team. Visitors will also be...
Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your families and friends to experience a touch of Thai culture. Thai food, arts and crafts, watch traditional Thai dances, Thai boxing (Muay Thai) demonstrations, Thai massage, Thai beer garden and more…. Children go free.
On this day only, you can buy a family ticket for £5 instead of £15 and get exploring! No booking required!
Join us for a Superhero Boppers Damce Party which includes: Boogie with Dancing Spiderman Bopper Street Party Class Soft Play Arts&Crafts & a Superhero Goodie Bag. Book your Tiny Dancers tickets via the Itsy Bitsy Dance Class 4 Kids website.
Marc and Steve from Bournemouth Natural Science Society (BNSS) present insects and spiders with an interactive talk for children aged 5-12 years. This is a FREE activity but booking is required under 01202 429521.
Join Jon from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue. Uniforms provided for children aged 4-11 years. This is a free activity but booking is required under 01202 127272.
Little Explorers aged 5-12 years can celebrate themselves this Summer by decorating a "time capsule" box and filling it with wonderful memories to cherish. A painted handprint, a note to their future selves, what they love, a self portrait, and much more. There will be stories, a garden trail and lots of arty crafty fun...
Join us this Summer Holiday to invent a Gadget and write a story about its adventures! Wednesday 10 August for ages 7-9 from 3pm to 4pm. Tuesday 16 August for ages 7-9 from 12pm to 1pm. Thursday 25 August for ages 10-11 from 1pm to 2pm. This is a free activity and booking is not...
Come along for our free family event in the Russell-Cotes garden to discover stories and objects from different cultures around the world. Expect crafts, a children’s trail, and maybe even some real museum objects to see and handle… Free drop-in event in Garden. No need to pre-book.
Come and see Bluey at Intervals at Adventure Wonderland! Normal entry fee applies please book via the AW website.
Get your groove on for Poole Quay Summer Fireworks, as fabulous FREE live music, entertainment and fireworks come to Poole Quay for six weeks over the summer organised by BCP Tourism! Entertainment will include live music, family street entertainment, and some rides and activities for the family to enjoy in the lead up to the fireworks display.
The perfect summer attraction for get-togethers with friends, family and the little ones to. You'll be greeted onboard by Captain No Beard and Miss Matey, our disco dancing Pirates. Crown the evening off by watching the Poole Quay Fireworks display from the best seat in the house! Dress code – Smart Casual or Pirate starting...
A Family Festival in Wimborne featuring V Dub Show&Shine, Food&Drinks, Fun Sports Tournament, Hot Tubs, Music&DJ's, River Activities, Steam Engines, Vintage Cycle Rides, Market Stalls & Kids Activity Courses. Day Tickets from £10 onwards. Weekend Camping Ticket rom £50 onwards. Book tickets & various activities via the website.
The smash hit show, ‘Once Upon A Princess’ will be spreading some glitter across the grass this summer as part of this fairytale festival style show! Two performances: 12noon or 5pm. Tickets include exclusive Meet & Greet and photo opportunity with the stars after the performance. Bring a picnic! Book your tickets to the ball! Visit...
The International Beach Soccer Festival provides a jam packed weekend of Beach Soccer, Family Activities, Live Music and Shows. LOCATION: BOURNEMOUTH BEACH, EAST CLIFF starting from 9.30am onwards. Please check the website (Beach-Fest) for times and schedules.
From 11am to noon, there will be an informal scooter coaching hour. The Jam will start at midday and will include demonstrations from pro-skate, scoot and bmx riders before moving on to skate, scoot and bmx competitions – split by age groups.
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...
Join us on the Pavilion Dance Garden Terrace for FREE summer dance fun! Every Friday and Saturday 7 – 9pm. We've got a fantastic line-up this summer: 5 August: Hip Hop and House 6 August: African 12 August: Wheelchair 13 August: Bollywood 19 August: Street Dance 20 August: Vintage Jazz 26 August: Ballroom and Latin 27...
A Family Festival in Wimborne featuring V Dub Show&Shine, Food&Drinks, Fun Sports Tournament, Hot Tubs, Music&DJ's, River Activities, Steam Engines, Vintage Cycle Rides, Market Stalls & Kids Activity Courses. Day Tickets from £10 onwards. Weekend Camping Ticket rom £50 onwards. Book tickets & various activities via the website.
Come and visit every Saturday and grab yourself a bargain! Buyers 50p to park.
We’re back again this August for our 6th Annual Canford Summer Fair. So much to do and see. Fun for the whole family. Adults - £3.50 Concessions - £3.00 Under 16’s Free Free parking on site. We can’t wait to welcome you….
Dorset Indian Mela offers a unique experience to people in Dorset as it brings various Indian communities together. This event offers a unique dining experience with variety of Indian food, dance, music, live performances, handicraft, henna painting and many more activities.
A Family Festival in Wimborne featuring V Dub Show&Shine, Food&Drinks, Fun Sports Tournament, Hot Tubs, Music&DJ's, River Activities, Steam Engines, Vintage Cycle Rides, Market Stalls & Kids Activity Courses. Day Tickets from £10 onwards. Weekend Camping Ticket rom £50 onwards. Book tickets & various activities via the website.
The Ashley Heath car boot sale is one of the largest car boots in the Dorset Area, come visit us and find what you’re looking for! The Ashley Heath car boot sale is open every Sunday weather permitting. Walk or Bike = Free and Buyers Car Park = £1.
We’re back again this August for our 6th Annual Canford Summer Fair. So much to do and see. Fun for the whole family. Adults - £3.50 Concessions - £3.00 Under 16’s Free Free parking on site. We can’t wait to welcome you….
Pop along and you’ll get to see our lifeboats, look around the unique floating boathouse and watch water based demonstrations of our lifeboats in action. We’ll have plenty of stalls for a bit of fun and some light refreshments available and we have a great raffle with fantastic prices! Water action displays on at 12pm,...
Come and watch elastic energy in action by making a Paddle Boat for children aged 4-11 years. This is a free active but booking is required on 01202 127111.
Do you like James Bond? Draw and colour in a gadget for a spy. This is a free activity and booking is not required just drop by.
1pm & 4pm 24. August 10am & 1pm 25. August Igglepiggle, UpsyDaisy, MakkaPakka and friends are coming to Bournemouth in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all! You’ll see all your favourite characters...
We have a Family open day on the 24th August 11am - 3pm. Come along have some fun, bring friends.. tell everyone.. food, drink, training and demos.
Join us for a free family activity day in the Russell-Cotes Garden, inspired by our exhibition The Lost Words, celebrating nature, poetry and magic. Come along for craft activities, a trail, and other special family fun. Free drop-in event in Garden. No need to pre-book. Wednesday 24 August 11am – 3pm
Come and see Bingo from Bluey at Intervals at Adventure Wonderland! Normal entry fee applies please book via the AW website.
Join us this Summer Holiday to invent a Gadget and write a story about its adventures! Wednesday 10 August for ages 7-9 from 3pm to 4pm. Tuesday 16 August for ages 7-9 from 12pm to 1pm. Thursday 25 August for ages 10-11 from 1pm to 2pm. This is a free activity and booking is not...
Get your groove on for Poole Quay Summer Fireworks, as fabulous FREE live music, entertainment and fireworks come to Poole Quay for six weeks over the summer organised by BCP Tourism! Entertainment will include live music, family street entertainment, and some rides and activities for the family to enjoy in the lead up to the fireworks display.
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...
An amazing outdoor cinema experience watching Dirty Dancing. Gates open 6.45pm, film starts shortly after sunset. Age 12 and over. Bring a blanket or camping chair and watch Dirty Dancing on a giant cinema screen! To book please go to the Adventure Cinema website.
Join us on the Pavilion Dance Garden Terrace for FREE summer dance fun! Every Friday and Saturday 7 – 9pm. We've got a fantastic line-up this summer: 5 August: Hip Hop and House 6 August: African 12 August: Wheelchair 13 August: Bollywood 19 August: Street Dance 20 August: Vintage Jazz 26 August: Ballroom and Latin 27...
Bournemouth will see the top BMX riders from around the UK descend on its shores over the August Bank Holiday weekend as it hosts the prestigious finale to the 2022 British BMX Series.
Come and see us this August Bank Holiday weekend at Poole's fantastic annual Flower Show. Saturday 27. August from 10am until Sunday 28. August till 6pm. Browse through our stalls, treat yourself to a slice of cake, take part in a terrific tombola and admire the prize-winning flowers and produce in the sunshine.
Alongside the quality live music, mouth watering street food from around the world will ensure both mind and body are well fed and with the accent on fun for all the family there’s a full programme of children’s entertainment for young ones. Tickets from £7 Adult & £3 Child head to the website to book.
Come and visit every Saturday and grab yourself a bargain! Buyers 50p to park.
Come along to our FREE Summer event full of Dino fun! Come face to face with a Velociraptor, Spinosaurus and baby dinosaurs as they roam around Castlepoint. Don’t worry these are friendly Dinosaurs who love to meet people and pose for pictures. Giant dinosaurs from 10am – 3:30pm Face painting & Digging sessions (outside M&S)...
Poole BID is proud to present Street Music Poole. Everyone welcome to come along and enjoy live music performed by talented musicians. Located outside The Lord Nelson, Poole Quay (The Fish Shambles). 11am Lee Rasdall-Dove 12.15pm Taya Minchington 1.30pm Millie Watson.
Alongside the quality live music, mouth watering street food from around the world will ensure both mind and body are well fed and with the accent on fun for all the family there’s a full programme of children’s entertainment for young ones. Tickets from £7 Adult & £3 Child head to the website to book.
Bournemouth will see the top BMX riders from around the UK descend on its shores over the August Bank Holiday weekend as it hosts the prestigious finale to the 2022 British BMX Series.
An amazing outdoor cinema experience with Disney's fantastic Encanto at BH Live Littledown. Gorgeous animation, catchy songs and a heartwarming message, Encanto is an incredible spectacle that many are calling Disney's best movie of modern times. Gates open 6.45pm, film starts shortly after sunset. Bring a blanket or camping chair and watch Encanto on a giant...
The Ashley Heath car boot sale is one of the largest car boots in the Dorset Area, come visit us and find what you’re looking for! The Ashley Heath car boot sale is open every Sunday weather permitting. Walk or Bike = Free and Buyers Car Park = £1.
This year we will not only have our amazing fun, games and food - we will also have a stage with live performances and music throughout the day! It is sure to be a fun packed day with activities such as: - Bouncy Castle & Inflatable Giant Slide - Under 5s Soft Play - Face...
Jam or cream first?? Join us 11.30am - 4pm for two delicious scones, jam, clotted cream and a hot drink. This event is run by our Stour Valley Supporters Group and a team of volunteers. All proceeds from the event will go to The Parks Foundation and will be invested into local projects to improve...
10.30am 1.30pm & 4.30pm Shows. Based on the hit animated TV series on Nickelodeon produced by Spin Master, PAW Patrol Live! ‘Race To the Rescue’ is an action-packed, high-energy, musical adventure starring Ryder alongside Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma, Skye and Everest as they once again save the day. Prices start from £29.55 head to...
Bring spare clothes and a water pistol From 5 years to 10 years . Costs:£9.75 You can now book via the BH Live Active app, online or in centre.
Free fun sessions with stories, songs and activities for under 5's and their parents and carers. Babies and older siblings also welcome.
Join our learning activity leader at Scaplen's Court and Garden to explore the past through role-play, interactive activities, and object-handling. Get involved in hands-on activities and discover what it was like to cook with rations. Come and join in our free historically themed activities.
