Lots of Winter trails to be found in the local parks all around Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole and surrounding areas! Happy Exploring!
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: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.
1st February – 2nd March 2025
The Big Top Doodle Room – Come in and have fun sketching and doodling.
Drop In (outside of bookable activities) plus circus-themed play area for younger children and a trail around the museum.
18th February – Squidge and Pop Family Bubble Workshops (+SEN workshop) – More info here.
19th February – Museum Make – Big Top More info here.
19th February – Family Ceramic Workshop with the Touring Potter – More info here.
20th February – Treehouse Theatre Storybox: Circus Adventure – More info here.
21st February – Family Magic Show with Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey the Dragon – More info here.
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.
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.
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: 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).
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.
There are plenty of trails to discover and explore at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest.
Play Trail – You can wriggle through giant snakes in the ‘Snake Pit’, attempt the ‘Crocodile Crossing’ and balance on the fallen forest of ‘Timber’.
Trail Length – 1 mile.
Accessibility – Suitable for pushchairs.
Music Trail – Discover our lakeside Music Trail. At each station you’ll find a musical or percussion instrument, each beautifully tuned to produce a soft ambient sound.
Accessible for all ages and abilities.
Tree Top Trail – Halfway along the Play Trail, there is the option to divert onto the Tree Top Trail. The wooden walkway takes you up amongst the trees and allows you to get a real bird’s eye view of the Forest.
Trail Height & Length – 5 metre high and 200 metre long
Accessibility – Not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs however, there is a connecting path from start to finish.
Gruffalo Trail – If you venture into the deep dark wood you may bump into the Gruffalo and his friends. Can you find them all?
*Brand New for 2025* Stick Man Trail – Pick up your Stick Man Activity Pack for £4 from the Information Point at the Visitor Centre.
Trail Length – 1.9km – The trail starts at the Totem Pole.
Accessibility – Mostly level gravel surface, suitable for pushchairs
Age – This trail is aimed at families with children aged 3-9, but can be enjoyed by all
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.
