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Date: 25 January – 11 May 2025 Time: 10am – 5pm
Special Exhibition “Gladiators of Britain” tracing the footsteps of gladiators who once fought in Britain’s amphitheatres.
Join the Gladiator Trail – Adventure Awaits!
Step into the thrilling world of ancient gladiators with our Gladiator Trail, a fun-filled family activity that will take you on an exciting journey through the museum! Explore the museum in search of fascinating gladiator-related objects! From mighty swords and gleaming helmets to intricate mosaics and ancient artefacts, each discovery will reveal incredible stories about the life and battles of gladiators in Roman times. Perfect for children and families.
Date: 18th & 20th February 2025 Time: 10am – 12pm & 2 – 4pm
The Craft Arena: ‘Gladiators of Britain’ Art Workshop – Unleash Your Inner Roman Warrior! Bring history to life with this epic, free drop-in event at the Dorset Museum & Art Gallery (with ticket entry—kids go free!) Step into the world of ancient Rome:
Make and decorate your very own Roman helmet and shield to wear proudly or take home as a keepsake! Marvel at real Roman helmets, swords, and armour as you uncover the secrets of life as a Roman soldier. This is your chance to experience Roman history like never before. Perfect for all ages – get ready to step back in time and have some legendary fun!
Kids go Free with Ticket entry!
Date: 15th February Time: 10am – 12pm
Roman House Tour – Join us to go behind the scenes and discover the history of Roman Dorchester…
Discovered in the 1930s, one of the best examples of a Roman Town House in England is situated here in Dorchester.
Day access to the museum is also included in your ticket, so you can always come back afterwards to explore more. Plus, you’ll be given a copy of our Roman Town House Guide to take home.
Bring your little monkeys to the park and see over 230 rescued and endangered monkeys and apes!
Most primates have been rescued from unbelievable cruelty or neglect, but at Monkey World they can enjoy the company of their own kind in safe and natural living environments.
Combining fun with conservation, half hourly keeper Q&A’s are available to explain all about man’s closest living relative. Visitors can see the stars of TV’s ‘Monkey Life’, then ‘monkey around’ in the south’s largest Great Ape play area for children with its huge variety of swings, slides, and climbing frames.
During half term, there’s even more things for kids to do; from trails, crafts or fun in the activity centre, there’s plenty to keep your monkeys busy!
Make your day extra special by booking a tour- and if you fall in love with the primates- which you’re sure to do- you can “adopt” an ape or monkey to get a year’s entry pass!
Enjoy the special sanctuary for less this half term.
Step into the magic of the Secret Garden this half term! Looking for an enchanting musical story to entertain the kids this half-term?
Why not see BIGLITTLE Theatre School’s renowned Professional Development Programme students in their new production of the classic musical “The Secret Garden”?
Orphaned at a young age, Mary Lennox is sent to live with her distant and grieving uncle in his gloomy Yorkshire manor. In her loneliness, Mary discovers a long-forgotten garden behind a locked gate. As she tends to the neglected garden, its natural beauty and vitality are slowly restored—just as hope and love begin to rekindle in the lives of her new family.
This Tony Award-winning musical, with its hauntingly beautiful score by Lucy Simon and book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize-winner Marsha Norman, is a captivating tale of hope, resilience, and the power of nature. Directed by Graham Hubbard and performed by a cast of professionally trained musical theatre students, The Secret Garden celebrates the strength of the human spirit—a message perfect for all ages!
WEDNESDAY 19th – SATURDAY 22nd FEBRUARY 7.30pm THURSDAY & SATURDAY 3pm
**ALL CHILDREN’S TICKETS JUST £10 WITH CODE ‘SECRET’ FOR WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY PERFORMANCES & SATURDAY MATINEE!!**
Date: 17th February 2025
Nest Box Building – Build a nest box in this ranger-led workshop. Half hour slots beginning at 10am, 11am and 12pm.
£10 per nest box. To book, give the Rangers a call on 01425 478082.
Date: 19th & 20th February 2025 Time: 10am to 3pm.
Join Avon Heath Outdoors for a range of fun-filled outdoor activities like Archery & Tomahawk throwing and bushcraft skills from fire lighting to tracking.
Prices start from just £5. No need to book.
Woodland Village Hall, Wimborne, BH21 8LJ.
Date: 20th – 22nd February 2025 Times: 20th, 21st,22nd 7.30pm & 22nd 1.30pm
A Hilarious Pop-up Panto with music, comedy and magic.
Book tickets £10 each via Join the Company FB page.
New Forest, SO42 7ZN.
Dates: 15 – 23 February 2025
Hands-on History! Step back in time as history comes to life across the attraction with exciting historical hands-on activities! Explore the attraction and keep an eye out for living history characters who might need your assistance with engaging hands-on activities.
Bottle House Crafts Studio, Stalbridge.
Date: 17th – 20th February 2025 Time:
Creative workshops include making soap & bath bombs, Valentines biscuits & heart laminated jars, pamper marbling and dotty art painting.
£38 each course – book via Bottle House Craft website.
Ferndown Leisure Center, BH22 9EZ.
Date: 21st February 2025
Large Assault courses, Slides, and plenty of fun exciting Bouncy Castles for children aged 1-12 years.
UNDER 5’S ONLY (9-10am)
S.E.N.SESSION (10.30-11.30pm)
SESSION 1 (12-1pm)
SESSION 2 (1.30-2.30)
SESSION 3 (3-4pm)
£5 per child (non walkers & adults FREE) Book tickets via the ABC Leisure Hire website.
This February half term, discover over 200 different species at the Oceanarium and don’t forget to stop at our colouring corner! We have teamed up with RockReef! Purchase a full price Oceanarium ticket on arrival and get 20% off Clip ‘n Climb! T&C’s apply. Tickets are valid all day!
Date: 20th, 21st, 22nd February 2025 Time: 2-4pm & 7.30-9.30
Experience the magic and humour of “Shrek The Musical” (a Swish Production) and discover why it’s a must-see event. Join us for a magical afternoon or evening and see why audiences of all ages are falling in love with this enchanting tale.
Book tickets via Bournemouth Pavilion.
The Ringwood Waldorf School, Folly Farm Lane, Ashley, BH24 2NN.
Date: 19th – 22nd February 2025
Join us (Poulners Players) on a truly magical journey to a wondrous place of pure imagination as we sail along a delightful and enchanting chocolate river to the extraordinary world of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory.
Wednesday 19th & Friday 21st @ 19:30
Thursday 20th @ 14:30 & 19:30
Saturday 22nd @ 14:30
Book tickets (Adult £15, Child £12) via Poulners Player website.
Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, BH2 5BH.
Date: 30th November 2024 – 23rd February 2025 Times: Daily 9am – 10pm (times vary 60 minutes session)
SEN / RELAXED SESSIONS Wednesdays 4pm-5:15pm and Saturdays 11am-12:15pm.
Cool Coast Ice Rink is the largest indoor ice skating rink on the South Coast.
£13.50 Adults, £12.50 Children, Students & Seniors, £48 Families (4 people).
Head to the Cool Coast Ice Rink website to book.
Corfe Castle, BH20 5ED.
Opening Hours: 10am-4.30pm
Date: 15th – 123rd February 2025
Teddy Bear Zip Line
Bring your teddy or borrow a fury Corfe Castle veteran and send it flying down the teddy bear zip line.
Date: 17th February – 4th April 2025
The Conqueror’s Castle family quest – Can you help a King build a castle on our new family quest? Hunt the castle ruins for the quest boards, note down your answers as you go to earn your prize.
Normal admission charges apply.
Dorchester DT1 1XA.
Date: 25th January – 11th May 2025 Time: 10am – 5pm
Special Exhibition Gladiators of Britain plus join the Gladiator Trail – a fun-filled family activity that will take you on an exciting journey through the museum!
Date: 18th & 20th February 2025 Times: 10am-12pm & 2-4pm
The Craft Arena: ‘Gladiators of Britain’ Art Workshop.
FREE with Museum Entry | Kids Go Free.
Lighthouse Road, Swanage BH19 2JL.
Date: 12th – 26th February 2025
Treemendous Tree Trail – Head to the Castle reception and purchase your activity trail booklet (£3.50). The trail will take you on a trip around the park to learn more about Durlston’s treemendous trees and you might just win a prize!
19th February 11am-3pm – Wild Wednesdays free arts & crafts donations welcome.
20th February 10.30am-12pm – Dinosaur Discover Kids Activity – £3.50 booking required.
Date: 14 February 2025 Time: 10am – 4pm
Share the Love: A Guide Dogs Valentines Event – meet guide dogs in training and learn more about their training from the staff and volunteers.
Date: 15 February 2025 Time: 10am – 4pm
Pre-Loved Stroller & Buggy Sale – Browse a wide range of pre-loved strollers – Click here for more info.
Date:8th – 9th February 2025
South West Model Show. More info here.
Date: 15th – 23rd February 2025 Time: 10am-5pm
Camouflage in Combat. Enjoy family activities investigating how tanks kept themselves hidden on the battlefield, from WWI to the present day with interactive exhibitions, 300 tanks, kids’ activities like trails, crafts, games and more.
Colin’s Nest Cafe, 25 Birds Hill Rd, Poole BH15 2QJ.
Free Event with fun and games plus soft play & special character visits! 11am-1pm
29th Jan Cookie and Crumble
19th Feb Superhero’s
26th March celebrate my birthday with Gizmo
16th April Easter with Ruby Rabbit
28th May Western
Date: 24th May – 1st June 2025 Time: 10am-4pm
Roman Dinner Party Trail – The trail is £3 and includes a chocolate coin and prize once you’ve found all the pictures of food enjoyed in Roman Britain, which are hidden around the museum.
No need to book. Just drop in.
14th February 2025
Princess & Superhero Disco 4.30-6.30pm age 5-11
Soft Play Sessions 4.30-6.30pm age 0-4
18th February 2025
Jump Up & Dance 9am-1pm age 5-10
Arts & Crafts Workshop 1-3pm
19th February 2025
Mr Pop’s Ballons 12.30-1.30pm
Bouncy Castle & Soft Play 1.30-3.30pm
20th February 2025
Gymnastic Taster Session 9am & 10.15am age 4-19
Mr Pop’s Ballons 12.30-1.30pm
Bouncy Castle & Soft Play 1.30-3.30pm
21st February 2025
Trampoline Taster Session 12.30-1.30pm age 4-8
Please pop in or call 01202 828740 to book.
Date: 19th February 2025 Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Join the crew aboard SS Clash Landings for an exciting evening of Phaser Tag! Come aboard our giant space station themed play frame for 6 adrenalin pumping phaser games & climbing wall fun.
Tickets are £14.50pp | Minimum Age 6+ | Advanced booking only via the website.
Date: 28th February 2025 Time: 5-9pm
Glow Party with Get Up & Groove – more info here.
Included in normal admission. Book via the website.
Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Dorset BH23 4LE.
Date: 16th – 23rd February 2025 Times: 10am-4pm
Bugs & Butterflies – Colour a segment for our community caterpillar or design a butterfly to add to our Castle garden.
Bug and butterfly themed crafts available on Tuesday and Thursday 10am-3pm.
Date: 19th February 2025
50% Families Day – Enjoy 50% off family admission 10am-4pm.
Furzebrook Road, Wareham BH20 5AR.
Date: 9 January – 23 February 2025
A spectacular evening of illuminations and music, take time to reflect in the peaceful tranquility of The Blue Pool at night.
Over 1km of professionally staged illuminations, lighting the meandering woodland trails.
Head to the website to book.
Ringwood Health and Leisure Centre, Parsonage Barn Lane BH24 1PX.
Date: Wednesday 19th February 2025
Sessions at 10-11am SEN only (& Siblings), 11.45am, 1.30pm & 3.15pm
Suitable for is 5-14 years.
£10 per child. Head to Inflataplanet to book.
Date: 17th – 21st February 2025 Time: 11am-3pm
Green fingers at the ready! Join us in the Kitchen Garden Potting shed weekdays in half term for planting sessions.
This is a free activity for everyone. Admission prices apply.
DT2 8PY.
Date: From 8th February 2025
Fossil Trail – Join us this February for the return of the exciting Fossil Trail in the Animal Park & Gardens only £2.99 per map.
Free entry.
Date: 18th February 2025 Time: 11am & 2pm
Crafty Fools: Adventures in Science! More info here.
Date: 19th February 2025 Time: 7pm
The Rollerboys. More info here.
Date: 22nd February 2025 Time: 1pm & 4pm
Princess Live! More info here.
13th February 2025 – Valentines Event with Minnie & Mickey – more info here.
17th February 2025 – Wickedly Afternoon Tea – more info here.
18th February 2025 – A delightful Afternoon Tea with Paddington Bear – more info here.
19th February 2025 – Musical Afternoon with our Sea Heroes – more info here.
Date: 15th – 24th February 2025
Become a junior detective – One of the penguins’ prized pebbles has gone missing, and Agents Sam Snow and Kit Casey from The Creature Cases need your help to crack the case this February half term.
Adventure Valley Mini Golf open daily 11am-3pm. £8 per person.
Date: 18th – 21st February 2025 Time: 1.30pm – 4pm
Ranger Den – during National Nest Box Week to learn more about our native birds and get crafty with a selection of bird box related activities plus meet the adorable European tree frogs.
Free event.
Date:15th – 23rd February 2025 Time: 10.45am – 4.30pm
Moors Valley Railway – Enjoy a ride on an authentic steam train around the park from £2.85.
Date: 15th – 23rd February 2025 Time: 10am-4pm
Who’s That Pokémon? – Put on your Trainer’s cap and grab your Pokédex, Poké Balls and a Potion or two, because everyone’s favourite pocket monsters are coming to the Museum of East Dorset! So get out there and find some Pokémon- and good luck in catching ’em all!
On the Tamagotchi Garden Adventure Trail, you’ll complete tasks, hunt for snacks and water, and do activities with your pet to fill their happiness meter. Suitable for children of pre-school and early primary school ages.
Free with Museum Entry.
17th – 21st February 2025
Creative Dance Fun! More info here.
Dance the Musical – More info here.
17th February – Creating with Clay: Sculpting Workshop. More info here.
19th February – Upcycled Crafty Fun – More info here.
19th February – Dance for Wheelchair Users – More info here.
20th February & 27th March 2025
Parent-Child: Face Painting Workshop – More info here.
21st February – The boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse: Arts & Crafts Workshop – More info here.
Nick’s Farm is back open from Saturday 15th February.
Date: 19th & 21st February 2025
Magic Jay Shows at 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm.
Nothe Fort, Weymouth, DT4 8UF.
Date: 15th – 23rd February 2025 Time: 10.30am-4pm
World War II Week – Come along and collect your job stamps as you experience what life was like during WWII. Test your mettle on our Assault Course, and keep an eye out for Winnie & Warren’s WWII Mouse Hunt.
Valentines Themed Pop-Up soft play – make a Valentines card for a loved one plus Hello Studios professional images.
Charlton Marshall Village Hall – 10th February 2025 from 10.30am -11.45am. More info here.
Branksome Centre – 14th February 2025 from 10.30am – 11.30am. More info here.
Key West, Bournemouth Pier.
Date: 19th February 2025 Time: 4-6pm
High-energy DJ’s & Interactive Hosts, Games & Challenges, Confetti Explosions, Bubble-Filled Fun, Snow Falling Inside, Exciting Giveaways, Face Painting and more!
Book via Party Peeps website.
Follow our discovery trail up Poole High Street to find out more about the hidden histories of the buildings and the people who lived there.
Click here to get to the FREE trail.
Date: 14th February 2025 Time: 6 – 8.30pm
Valentines Drop ‘n’ Go! Clip ‘n Climb activity plus food & drink after. 28 climbing walls with challenges on each to suit every age and ability from 6 years and up.
Book via the website.
Date: 15th & 16th February 2025
Valentines Pier Zip Offer! A special 2 for 1 offer, so you can treat your loved one to something just a little different.
Date: 14th February 2025 Time: 6-8.30pm
Valentine’s Night at the Museum – More info here.
Date: 7 March 2025 Time: 10am – 5pm
Sixpence Day – Come along and discover the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum for the 1922 admission price of just sixpence.
Entry on this day will be free, but we welcome any donation of 6p or more.
21 Royal Arcade, Boscombe BH1 4BT.
Date: 17th – 22nd February 2025
Date: 1st January – 16th February 2025
Visit the Seahorse Hotel – Meet and learn all about these incredible creatures, as well as other amazing animals throughout the aquarium. Take part in an interactive trail around the aquarium. Design your own Seahorse. Photo opportunities. Get a reward for completing the trail.
Date: 17th – 21st February 2025
Trails – educational, nature focused trails run throughout the school holidays. The trail runs through part of the nature reserve.
Each trail costs £3 and each completed trail wins a prize. No need to book.
Date: 15th-23rd February + 24th – 31st May & 1st June 2025 Time: 10am-3pm
Become a Nature Detective – Do you fancy yourself an amateur detective? Do you love nature? Come and borrow one of our Nature Detective bags free of charge this half term at the Knoll Beach Office (non-monetary deposit is required).
The Hamworthy Club, BH21 2LR.
Date: 18th February 2025 Time: 11am & 2pm (2hr Show)
7 of Bournemouth’s Favourite Entertainers come together for a Fun Family Show, Magic, Juggling, Comedy, Disco, and Big Finale.
£7 per person book via the Ben Group website.
The Factory Space, 1172-1180 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH7 6DY.
Date: 20th February 2025 Time: 11am-12pm
Expect amazing bubble tricks and giant bubbles with plenty of interactive bubbly fun.
Tickets £8 head to the lovely bubble show FB page to book.
Swannery Lake, Commercial Road, Weymouth DT4 7TZ.
Date: 10th – 16th February 2025
Peppa Pig Week – Meet Peppa Pig, take a picture together, puzzles, toys, books, Craft Workshop (15th), Peppa’s Kitchen and much more. Peppa will visit the Cafe every day 11am & 2pm.
Date: 14th February 2025 Time: 12 – 4m
Valentine’s High Tea with scones, sandwiches and yummy cakes, plus a hot drink or soft drink. Take away a polaroid to remember your visit
£30 per person including food and drink book via the website.
Station Road, Moreton DT2 8RH.
Date: Saturday 8th – Sunday 23rd February 2025
Bug Trail – It’s all about the bugs at The Walled Garden as our signature trail for children returns! £3 a map.
Date: 18th & 20th February 2025 Time: 11am and 2pm ( 30–40 mins)
Bug & Exotic Animal Experience
£8.50 per ticket need to be booked in advance head to the Walled Garden website to book.
17th February Ringwood
18th & 23rd February Wimborne
19th February Christchurch
22nd February New Milton
10am – 11.15am
Motorised trains, electric ride on trains, ride on train coaster, tents, build your own areas, puzzles and books for active babies and children up to 6 years.
£9.50 per child – book via Trainmaster Dorset Website.
Date: 15th – 23rd February 2025 Time: 10am-4pm
Winter Wildlife Week – Free activities to pick up from the Welcome Centre in the main car park.
Fun facts
ID spotter guides
19th February – Winter Wildlife Discovery Day – more info here.
16 King Street, Wimborne, BH21 1DY.
Open Daily from 10am – 5pm
Wimborne’s Little Treasure Since 1952.
7th – 8th June Wimborne Folk Festival
13th July Model Building Day
11th – 17th July Harvest Scarecrow Week
13th September Memories of Yesteryear
27th Oct – 2nd Nov Halloween Quiz
All tickets valid for 12 months.
