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Family Activities

Build family bonds by playing tag, joining a dance party and so on, creating memories your children will treasure someday - memories of times you spent laughing and simply enjoying each other's company. These offer an opportunity to spend one-on-one time with your children.

Remember, not all family outings have to be trips to a theme park. It could be as simple as a walk around the neighbourhood. Pack a picnic lunch and visit a local park. Put on your hiking shoes and go to a nearby trail. During the summer, plan places to visit while on a trip. Make it a family affair so all members have an enjoyable time together.

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1 Storytime - Creekmoor Library

Join us for Bookstart Storytime for children at Creekmoor Library. Drop in between 3:30pm and 4pm every Monday. Listen to our favourite short stories or choose one for us to ...

, 34 Northmead Drive , Creekmoor , Poole , Dorset , BH17 7XZ

01202 127147

2 Summer Coaching - BHlive Active, Littledown

A fun filled football session learning new skills, and developing existing ones through skills and drills sessions and mini games. Run by FA qualified coaches. ...

, Chaseside , Littledown , Bournemouth , Dorset , BH7 7DX

3 Summer Fantasy Trail at Upton Country Park

Come and immerse yourself in our FREE Summer Fantasy Trail - a 45 minute family-friendly route that will take you through our gardens and woodlands to discover who lives amongst ...

, Poole Road , Upton , Poole , Dorset , BH17 7BJ

01202 127770

4 Summer Holiday Memories Collage at Canford Heath Library

Drop-in to the Library and add to our summer holiday memories collage! ...

, Mitchell Road , Canford Heath , Poole , Dorset , BH17 8UE

01202 127127

5 Summer Holiday Treasure Hunts at Highcliffe Library

Come to the Library this Summer, we will have a new Treasure Hunt every week throughout the holiday. There will also be takeaway activities and colouring packs each week. ...

, Gordon Road , Highcliffe , Christchurch , Dorset , BH23 5HN

01202 127369

6 Summer Make and Create Workshops at the Red House Museum

Family-friendly, fun and creative workshops designed for all ages. You will explore simple printing techniques and play with colours, shapes and patterns to create your own unique designs. These are ...

Red House Museum & Gardens , Quay Road , Christchurch , Dorset , BH23 1BU

01202 482860

7 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

8 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

9 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

10 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

11 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

12 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

13 Summer School 2026: Brick by Brick at Forest Arts Centre

Throughout the week, young people will work together to create their very own production, designing and making sets and costumes, devising scripts, and learning high-energy dance and drama routines. This ...

Old Milton Road , New Milton , Hampshire , BH25 6DS

01425 612393

14 Summer Spoon Family Cooking Session at the Henry Brown Centre

A relaxed hands-on cooking club for families to connect, learn and share delicious food together! Over two fun-filled hours, we will whip up easy budget friendly recipes that are perfect ...

, Cunningham Crescent , Bournemouth , Dorset , BH11 8DU

15 Sunday Yoyos - Longfleet Baptist Church

Baptist Church. Service with children's group includes stories & craft. Children welcome with adult up to age 5. Unaccompanied children over 5 welcome. ...

138 , Wimborne Road , Poole , Dorset , BH15 2EQ

01202 676708

16 Super Spin Drums at Creekmoor Library

Come along to the library this holiday and make some spin drums to bang on! ...

, 34 Northmead Drive , Creekmoor , Poole , Dorset , BH17 7XZ

01202 127147

17 Surviving Minds Foundation

Join us in our ancient woodland and immerse yourself in nature. Be it on one of our wellbeing 'Shinrin Yoku' or forest bathing activities, or connecting with skills from long ...

Marl Pitts Woods , Waddock Drove , Dorchester , Dorset , DT2 8QY

07763 594600 or 07527 826950

18 Swish Theatre Schools

If you are looking for Performing Arts classes that can take you from little star all the way to seasoned pro then you have come to the right place! At ...

Swish Of The Curtain Theatre School , Various venues across Christchurch

0330 122 5122

19 SWITCH Youth Club at Winton Salvation Army

Join us every week during term time for fun and to make new friends! ...

, 1 Latimer Road , Bournemouth , Dorset , BH9 1JY

01202 517989

20 Table Tennis 4-7 - BHlive Active, Littledown

Fun and engaging coach led sessions focusing on developing coordination, balance, and basic table tennis skills through games and activities. Perfect for building confidence and skills in a supportive and ...

, Chaseside , Littledown , Bournemouth , Dorset , BH7 7DX

21 Table Tennis 8-13 - BHlive Active, Littledown

Dynamic and skill-focused coach led session focusing on coordination and technique. Introducing structured drills, and footwork, all in a fun and supportive setting. Perfect for developing confidence, teamwork, and a ...

, Chaseside , Littledown , Bournemouth , Dorset , BH7 7DX

22 Talbot Drive Play Area SEND Logo

About this play area: Talbot Drive is a small fenced play area, suitable for children aged between 3 and 14 years. At this play area we have: , a ...

, Talbot Drive , Wallisdown , Poole , Dorset , BH12 5ED

01202 123432

23 Tearoom Makers Market at Museum of East Dorset SEND Logo

Our Makers Market celebrates local artists, makers and small businesses offering a wonderful mix of handmade goods, unique finds and thoughtful designs. And don't forget - our fabulous Tearoom will ...

Museum of East Dorset , 23-29 High Street , Wimborne Minster , Wimborne , Dorset , BH21 1HR

01202 882533

24 Tech Makers Creators at Science Zone

Dive into the fascinating world of electronics and physical computing! This unique camp is designed to unleash creativity and curiosity as our ninjas experiment with micro bit microcontrollers and makey ...

, 21 Royal Arcade , Boscombe , Bournemouth , Dorset , BH1 4BT

01202 729206

25 Tech Makers Musical at Science Zone

Kids will engage in. exciting, hands on projects like building a cardboard guitar or creating a DIY drum set that plays holiday tunes. They will learn how to use micro:bits ...

, 21 Royal Arcade , Boscombe , Bournemouth , Dorset , BH1 4BT

01202 729206