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GO WILD! At Lulworth Castle this May half term.
Visit us between May 26th & 30th (Sunday – Thursday) and enjoy our animal and critter themed trails, lawn games, hunts & crafts all included in the usual admission price.
Spend the day exploring the Castle, climb the tower, visit our Peacock Park woodland playground and enjoy some tea and cake in the Castle Tearoom.
Join the team from MAD 4 ANIMALS at 12 noon and 2pm for daily critter shows. Everyone can join in from Toddlers to Teens, not forgetting the adults too. Enjoy Comedy, challenges and don’t forget the Animals, with Snakes, Tarantulas, Scorpions, Lizards, Giant African Snails, Hissing Cockroaches, Turtles and many more.
Well behaved dogs on leads welcome in the castle & grounds.
Tickets Adults £9, Senior £8, Child £6, under 4’s free. Pay & Display parking £3 for all day.
Advance Booking Recommended.
Summer at Monkey World means the primates are enjoying being out & about in their large outdoor enclosures- important for all but especially youngsters! As Monkey World is the official European Crèche for orphaned orangutans, during the warmer months the orphaned infants love to explore their outdoor spaces! Hujan, 7, is getting bigger and braver and is spending more time wrestle playing with his older adoptive brother, Bulu, 10, whilst infant ladies Rieke, Mimi and Kayan are pros at climbing high to find the tasty breakfast treats hidden around the enclosures.
Visitors can see the orang-utan youngsters at Monkey World every day through the year apart from Christmas day. The park is also home to over 260 rescued and endangered primates, rehabilitated to live in family groups of their own kind.
For those planning multiple visits over the summer, an adoption pass is a great way to make the pennies go further- as well as helping fund future rescue and rehabilitation work. For just £27 for a child, the adoptive parent will receive a certificate, photo, 3 newsletters a year and entry pass to the park for a whole year!
For more details on visiting the park, or the adoption scheme, please visit www.monkeyworld.org, email [email protected] or call 01929 462537.
May Bank Holiday Weekend – Saturday 25th & Sunday 26 May!
Every child who brings an unopened bag of nuts for the primates receives a free Monkey World badge over the bank holiday weekend.
Help our rescued and endangered monkeys and apes by donating a bag of unopened nuts! These can be either shelled or unshelled but must be unsalted.
Everyday from Friday 24 May 2024 Time: 10am-4pm
Tasty Treats Trail – Hunt down the clues to find out the puss moth caterpillar’s favourite food and learn about what creatures eat our heathland plants along the way.
Spring Trail – Track down the clues and crack the code to find out what the babies of different animals are called.
Trail packs are available for £3.70 at the Visitor Centre. No need to book
Date: Sunday 26 May, 2 June and 9 June 2024 Time: 1pm
Sheep Shearing Sundays – more info here.
BH8 9PZ.
Time: various sessions check website
Jump, bounce and tumble on our super-sized indoor inflatable obstacle course. Featuring giant slides, jelly mountain, slam dunk zone and wipe-out balls. For ages 5+ (Under 9’s must be accompanied by a paying adult).
50 min session £12 (£8 for Members) book via the website.
Date: Tuesday 28th May 2024 Time: 11am – 2pm
Join in for a day of exploration and imagination at Branksome Community Centre. This event is suitable for all ages, from 0 to 99 years old more info here.
Ferndown Leisure Center.
Date: 31 May 2024 Times: see sessions below
Large Assault courses, Slides, and plenty of fun exciting Bouncy Castles for children aged 1-12 years.
UNDER 5’S ONLY (9am-10am)
S.E.N.SESSION (10.30am – 11.30pm)
SESSION 1 (12.00 -1pm)
SESSION 2 (1.30-2.30)
SESSION 3 (3pm – 4pm)
£5 per child (non walkers & adults FREE) Book tickets via the ABC Leisure Hire website.
Date: 31 May 202
UNDER 5’S SESSION (9am -10am)
SESSION 1 (10.30am – 12pm)
SESSION 2 (12.45 – 2.15pm)
SEN SESSION ONLY+SIBLINGS (3.00-4.00)
A fun filled activity for the kids aged 1-10 years, with a selection of our most exciting inflatables!
£5/6 per child adults go FREE and non walkers go FREE. Book via the ABC Leisure Hire website.
Bournemouth University, Sports Campus, Chapel Gate, East Parley, BH23 6BL.
Date: 26. – 28. May 2023
Celebration of sports and music with 400 teams including rugby, netball, hockey, dodgeball and CrossFit. Under 14s go free.
Visit the website for ticket details.
The Hamworthy Club.
Date: 2 June 2024 Time: 11am-2pm
The event will showcase breeders, suppliers and other invertebrate related exhibitors, as well as holding a ‘Kid’s Corner’ with fun activities to introduce children to the wonderful world of bugs!
£5 Entry Under 5’s go FREE. Book via the Bournemouth Bug Show website.
Verwood Community Youth Centre BH31 6JP.
Date: 11 May 2024
Spring Has Sprung! Hungry Caterpillar themed interactive story, messy play and crafts more info here.
Date: 1 June 2024
Superheroes Assemble! Father’s Day event with superhero themed interactive story, messy play and crafts more info here.
Date: 25 – 27 May 2024 (Saturday & Sunday 10am-8pm, BH Monday 10am-5pm)
Come try and buy delicious street food, craft drinks and bars and a host of great entertainment including the chef demo stage with some of the country’s top names. Come and enjoy great food & drink, community, entertainment and summertime fun together!
FREE Entry.
Date: 25 May – 2 June 2024 Time: 10am-5pm
Keeper of the Castle Storytelling tours, Trebuchet loosening demonstrations and a family quest trail plus there is a Village May Fair happening on the grounds on Bank Holiday Monday – more info here.
Date: 1 & 2 June 2024 Time: 10am-6pm
Wimborne’s biggest and best family festival is back on the first weekend of June in 12 acres of working farmland!
Adult: £5 day ticket £8 weekend – Child £2 day £3 weekend – Under 4’s FREE
Click here for more info!
Date: 30 May 2024 Time: 11am, 1pm & 3pm (1hr)
Relaxed Squidge and Pop Family Workshops for children with special educational needs and children with disabilities age 3+ – more info here.
16 King Street, Wimborne, BH21 1DY.
Date: 25 & 26 May 2024 Time: 10am-5pm
Cuddle up for the Bear weekend with a themed quiz, arts & crafts, storytelling, tombola, face painting as well as a teddy bears picnic.
Rest of the half term Open Daily 10am-5pm. All tickets valid for 12 months.
Date: 26 May – 2 June 2024 Time: 10am – 3pm
Indoor Activities* – Sunday-Thursday – Colour in an animal to join our woodland scene & Make your very own origami butterfly.
Indoor Crafts* – Tuesday and Thursday – Woodland animal themed crafts.
Outdoor Woodland Bingo – Enjoy our beautiful Castle grounds with our fun outdoor woodland bingo. £1 per child – available 10-3pm daily from the Castle shop.
*included in regular admission.
Date: 29 May 2024 Time: 10am-3pm
Each family entry ticket receives a 50% discount!
Date: 31 May 2024 Time: 5-7pm
Superhero Disco with Get Up and Groove!
Date: 29 May 2024 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 £14pp | Minimum Age 6+ | Advanced booking only via the website.
Date: 25 May 2024 Time: 12.30pm & 6.30pm
Sleeping Beauty: 100 Years of Enchantment presented by Centre Stage School of Dance.
Tickets from £28.60 book via the Lighthouse Poole website.
Date: 28 May – 1 June 2024 Time: various times
The Boy at the Back of the Class age 7+ – more info here.
Date: 1 June 2024
Films & Fun – The Princess and the Frog (PG) – more info here.
Date: 25 May – 2 June 2024 Time: 10am-4.30pm
Have fun this half term as you follow our interactive trail and learn some fascinating facts about animal poo.
Free Activity. No booking needed – admission applies.
Date: 31 May & 1 June 2024
Seasonal Family Bushcraft Workshops more info here.
Date: 27 – 31 May 2024
Monday & Tuesday – Wet the Western tractor trailer ride.
Wednesday – Sheep Shearing and Foam Party
Thursday & Friday – Sheep Shearing.
Tractor trailer ride is £2.50pp and payable to the tractor driver by cash or card on the day. The other activities are FREE!
Date: 27 May – 2 June 2024
Children’s Crafts on the 28, 29 & 30 May from 10.30am – 1pm.
Children’s trails in the Historic House and Garden running all week.
Trails are free, but please note, you must have an admission ticket for the house to take part in the house trail.
Date: 25 May – 2 June 2024 Time: 9.30am – 5pm
Enjoy D-Day-themed fun for the whole family to enjoy. Tank displays on weekdays, vehicle rides, kids’ activities and more. To commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, take part in family-friendly crafts, talks, and tours, alongside real examples of D-Day ‘Funny’ tanks.
Buy online and save 10%.
Date: 25 May – 2 June 2024 Time: 11am-3pm
Get crafty making blooming beautiful paper flower garlands and crowns.
25 May & 1 June – 11am-1pm – Discover what kinds of creepy-crawlies make their homes at Badbury Rings. Pick up a bug net and explore the world of tiny critters.
FREE event but normal admission apply. For more info call 01202 883402.
25 May 2024 – 9.30 – 11.30am – Magical breakfast fiesta with enchanting delights at La Mia’s in Poole – more info here.
29 May 2024 – 3-5pm – Coffee and Play: Under the Sea – A special under-the-sea themed coffee and play session – more info here.
30 May 2024 – 11am-1pm – Frozen Afternoon Tea with Elsa & Anna at Hilton Bournemouth – more info here.
31 May 2024 – 11.15am – 12.15pm – Run Away to the Circus: Greatest Showman Theme & Soundtrack at Stourvaley Children’s Centre – more info here.
Date: 27 May 2024 Time: 10am – 12pm
Marvellous Mascots’ Clay Session – Free (admission applies) – more info here.
Date: 28 May 2024 Time: 10am – 1pm
Little Explorers Mini Musketeers for ages 4-11yrs £3.50 – more info here.
Date: 29 May 2024 Time: 10am – 12pm
‘Secrets and Seals’ a drop-in family session – more info here.
Date: 31 May 2024 Time: 2-4.30pm
Fancy Dress Disco at the Bournemouth Electric Sports & Social Club – more info here.
Date: 29 May 2024 Time: 11am – 1pm
A FREE Pirate event for all ages.Loads of fun and games and activities & pirate themed soft play.
FREE parking, and food and drinks available in there cafe.
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: 25 May 2024 Time: Show times 1pm & 4pm
Princess Live! Is a magical show where our princesses create the ultimate girl group which will have everyone singing and dancing along plus free meet and greet more info here.
Date: Thursday 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 June 2022 Time: 6.30pm-10.30pm
Enjoy an evening boat ride over to Brownsea after all of the day visitors have gone home. Dinner at the cafe then your guide will you on an adventure to meet some of Brownsea’s intriguing wildlife as they emerge for the evening.
Adult £38. Child £19. Booking is required call 0344 249 1895.
Date: 28 May 2024 Time: 10am-12pm
Child & Adult Animal Collage Workshop for ages 5-8yrs £14 – more info here.
Date: 29 May – 01 June 2024 Time: 7.30pm plus 30 May & 1 June 2pm
Thursday 30 May Relaxed Performance at 2pm.
The Little Mermaid by Bournemouth Musical Theatre. Running time 120 min. More info here.
Tickets: Standard £21, Concessions £19 book via the website.
Littledown Centre.
Date: 25 May – 2 June 2024 Time: 11am-1pm, 1.30-3.30pm, 4-6pm
2 hours of inflatable fun. £12.99 per session. For ages 4-14.
Turlin Moor REC, BH16 5BW.
Date: 25 May – 2 June 2024 Time: Open Daily 4-9pm Weekends 1-9pm
All the fun of the fair – Token Fair, Cash & Card accepted.
Date: Saturday 25 May – Sunday 2 June 2024 Time: 10am-4pm
BARI Adventure Trail – learn about the amazing journeys our visiting shoreline birds make around the world every year. Can you help Gilbert the Godwit get home?
DHP Heathland Trail – test your knowledge and discover more about the amazing species that can be found in one of our rarest habitats.
Pick up your FREE trail guide at the Welcome Centre.
BH21 3DA.
‘Summer Holidays’ Wednesdays
March 31st (Easter Sunday)
April 7th & 21st
May 5th
May 6th (Bank Holiday)
May 19th
May 27th (Bank Holiday)
June 2nd & 16th
July 7th & 21st & 31st
August 4th,7th,14th,18th, 21st, 28th
September 1st & 15th
October 6th & 20th
‘Halloween’ Saturday 26th Oct & ‘Christmas’ TBC, Dec 12-4pm.
Running Days are Sundays 11am – 4pm with the exception of our ‘Halloween Run’ Saturday 12pm – 4pm and ‘Christmas Run’ Sunday 12pm – 4pm.
All train rides are free of charge, donations are gratefully received.
Running days may be cancelled due to poor weather conditions, however we always try and keep the railway open keep updated on their FB Page here.
