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1 Scaplen's Court and Garden

Scaplen's Court and Garden, part of Poole Museum, is back and looking glorious! Step inside and time travel through centuries of stories shaped by the sea. Enjoy a tempting cafe, ...

, Sarum Street , Poole , Dorset , BH15 1JW

01202 128888

2 Seafood and Sounds on the Quay

Seafood and Sounds is back for 2026, and it's bigger than ever! Building on the success of previous years, this free, family-friendly weekend transforms Poole into a lively festival celebrating ...

, Poole , Dorset , BH15 1HJ

3 SMILE Connect

SMILE Connect provides support, activities and friendship for single parent families. Our goal is to create a community of families who support each other and live everyday to the full. ...

Wimborne Road , Poole , Dorset , BH15 2EX

01202 429037

4 St Mary's Longfleet Church Centre

Welcome to SML Church Centre. An exciting resource for SML and the community of Poole. In 2014 our centre was extensively refurbished creating six impressive rooms for hire with excellent ...

, Longfleet Road , Poole , Dorset , BH15 2JD

01202 338733

5 St. Mary's Longfleet (SML) Youth

SML Youth - Equipping a generation to empower and transform a nation! At SML Youth, our vision is to grow Disciples of Jesus Christ. We want to see the lives ...

St Mary's Church Longfleet , Longfleet Road , Creekmoor , Poole , Dorset , BH15 2JD

07498 599637

6 Stay and Play - Poole Old Town Family Hub SEND Logo

These sessions give you and your child lots of opportunities to explore, play and learn together. Please check with your local family hub to see what groups are running during ...

, Christchurch , Dorset , BH23 4LW

07977 624394

7 Sterte Green Play Area

A play area in a large, level open space near Poole Harbour and train station. Sterte Green Play Area is a short distance from Holes Bay Nature Reserve. The play ...

, Sterte Avenue , Longfleet , Poole , Dorset , BH15 2BA

01202 123432

8 Summer of Play: Hapa Zome Nature Printing on Brownsea Island

A hands-on drop-in workshop where art meets the outdoors. Using the ancient Japanese technique of Hapa Zome, you will create beautiful botanical prints by hammering leaves and flowers onto fabric. ...

Poole Harbour , Poole , Dorset , BH13 7EE

01202 707744

9 Summer of Play: Minibeast Mondays on Brownsea Island

Looking for a fun and educational way to spend time outdoors with the family? Come along to a Minibeast Monday, where little explorers can get up close with nature and ...

Poole Harbour , Poole , Dorset , BH13 7EE

01202 707744

10 Summer of Play: Pokémon Craft Lab on Brownsea Island

Join us on Brownsea Island for a burst of colour, creativity, and Pokémon‑inspired fun. At the Pokémon Craft Lab, young Trainers can dive into a range of official Pokémon printable ...

Poole Harbour , Poole , Dorset , BH13 7EE

01202 707744

11 Summer of Play: Squirrel Challenge on Brownsea Island

The Squirrel Challenge is a lively, nature-inspired adventure taking place on Brownsea Island as part of this year's Summer of Play activities. Families, children, and curious explorers are invited to ...

Poole Harbour , Poole , Dorset , BH13 7EE

01202 707744

12 Summer of Play: The Bee Circus Walkabout on Brownsea Island

You might have heard of a Flea Circus before, but have you ever heard of a Bee Circus? Dr Albina and his Buzztastic show are in town to give you ...

Poole Harbour , Poole , Dorset , BH13 7EE

01202 707744

13 Summer of Play: Wild Wednesdays on Brownsea Island

During the session, children can mix, squish, and shape their own seed bombs, learning how each ingredient plays a part in helping wildflowers grow. Once dried, the seed bombs can ...

Poole Harbour , Poole , Dorset , BH13 7EE

01202 707744

14 The Ark - Poole Park

The Ark in Poole Park: , Poole Park Pottery Studio , Three levels of soft play with slides, tunnels and interactive zones (up to and including children 11 years ...

, Poole Park , Poole , Dorset , BH15 2SF

01202 717197

15 The Dolphin

The Dolphin is Dorset's largest indoor shopping centre, home to over 90 retailers including a variety of leading high street brands and independent, specialist stores. Since being acquired by Legal ...

110 Dolphin Centre , Poole , Dorset , BH15 1SZ

01202 673906

16 The Project Climbing Centre

The Project is a climbing centre based in the centre of Poole, providing climbing for the whole family. Unsupervised use of the wall is dependent on users having previous experience ...

Dolphin Centre , Poole , Dorset , BH15 1UD

01202 660153

17 Toddler Time at Poole Library

Join us every Thursday for Toddler Time! ...

Dolphin Centre , Poole , Dorset , BH15 1QE

01202 127100

18 Train Hard Parkour

Welcome to Train Hard Parkour! We are the leading parkour coaching company in the South of England. Established in 2014, we've got a decade of experience coaching all ages and ...

Dolphin Centre , Poole , Dorset , BH15 1UD

19 Truth Be Told - Storytelling For Life

Truth Be Told (TBT) is an inter-generational project that takes joy and life into residential care homes as 0-4's, their parents and residents enjoy storytelling, singing songs and being community ...

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20 Tutorful

At Tutorful, we help parents and families who are seeking home support for their children's education. Whether you are seeking someone for help with Maths, English or Science, Humanities, Languages ...

8 Walking Field Lane , Poole , Dorset , BH15 1RZ

01143 830989

21 Unite Stage Academy UK

A modern vision on Singing, Acting, Acrobatics and Dancing, realising the vast need in the community for affordable Professional, and smaller classes. We work on motivation, personal development, self-expression and a determination to succeed. Our ...

10 Dolphin Centre , Poole , Dorset , BH15 1SR

01202 723114

22 Young Writers - Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

Do you like creative writing? Are you aged between 11-18? Then you need to sign up to Lighthouse Young Writers. As a Lighthouse Young Writer, you will get the chance ...

The Lighthouse , 21 Kingland Road , Poole , Dorset , BH15 1UG

01202 280000

23 Zine Cuisine 2026 at Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

Zine ...

The Lighthouse , 21 Kingland Road , Poole , Dorset , BH15 1UG

01202 280000