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Get outdoors and experience the natural environment. Activities to do with nature and the environment awaken a sense of environmental responsibility, offer an opportunity to do things outdoors and teach you how to respect nature.

Wildlife expert, conservationist and television presenter Chris Packham officially opened the centre in April 2014. It was created to help explain the area, its history, wildlife, archaeology and geology to ...

, Bournemouth , Dorset , BH6 4EW

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01202 128444

Shingle and sand beaches ideal for bodyboarding and bathing, plus numerous promenades and cliffside paths to explore. A series of slopes and paths lead down to beach level. Many paths ...

Highcliffe Beach , Wharncliffe Road , Highcliffe , Christchurch , Dorset , BH23 5DE

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Inside Out Dorset is an international outdoor arts festival that returns to wow audiences this September. Experience a joyful thought-provoking sound trail that investigates our relationship to trees. Canopy: 24 ...

Horton Road , Ashley Heath , Near Ringwood , Dorset , BH24 2ET

Inside Out Dorset 2025 - Moors Valley Country Park and Forest Logo Image

01425 470721

Kingfisher Barn Visitor Centre is the gateway to the Stour Valley Nature Reserve - the perfect day out for all the family. Discover the stunning riverside and encounter otters in ...

Stour Valley Nature Reserve , Granby Road , Bournemouth , Dorset , BH9 3NZ

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01202 128484

Lake Pier Beach is an inner harbour beach. The area also includes Ham Common Nature Reserve and Special Site of Scientific Interest. From 1 May to 30 September, dogs are ...

Lake Drive , Hamworthy , Poole , Dorset , BH15 4LU

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01202 123432

Our centre is home to Liberty, the magnificent Alaskan Bald Eagle and numerous other birds of prey and reptiles. We pride ourselves on offering an unforgettable experience for our visitors, ...

Crow Lane , Ringwood , Hampshire , BH24 3DZ

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01425 476487

Let your little ones play, explore, dig, create and connect with nature in a safe and stimulating outdoor setting. This is an outdoor, unstructured, free play session. Rather than running ...

St Clements Church yard , St Clements Road , Boscombe , Bournemouth , Dorset , BH1 4DJ

Little Gardeners Nature Stay & Play (under 7s) Logo Image

07599 092985

You think science is boring, think again as this is science like you have never seen ...

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

Mark Thompson's Spectacular Science Show at Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts Logo Image

01202 280000

Moors Valley is managed for people and wildlife; providing a space for play, recreation and education as well as a home for a wide range of plants and animals. Open ...

Horton Road , Ashley Heath , Near Ringwood , Dorset , BH24 2ET

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01425 470721

Mudeford Quay can be found at the entrance of Christchurch Harbour and south of Mudeford village centre. The Quay is home to The Haven Inn public house, a number of ...

Mudeford Quay , Mudeford , Christchurch , Dorset , BH23 3NT

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Whether a beginner or not, have fun navigating your way around one of the largest public open spaces in Poole. Walk, run or jog the course and progress at your ...

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

01202 127770

Learn the process of making your own paper at this craft activity. Look out for our team members, we will meet at the outdoor classroom, in the wildlife garden outside ...

, Granby Road , Bournemouth , Dorset , BH9 3NZ

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01202 143724

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. ...

, Poole , Dorset

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We are an independent family run club within a caring and nurturing environment. We pride ourselves on providing a multi-activity holiday club for kids aged 5 to 12. We incorporate ...

Mudeford Wood Community Centre , Pipers Drive , Christchurch , Dorset , BH23 4TR

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01202 250617

An unusual combination of habitats that are home to over 300 plant species. A Site of Special Scientific Interest since 1986, Stanpit Marsh is on the north side of Christchurch ...

Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve , Stanpit , Christchurch , Dorset , BH23 3ND

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01202 123432

A beautiful clifftop wooded nature reserve between Highcliffe Castle and Friar's Cliff. Steamer Point is a Local Nature Reserve covering 11ha of predominantly deciduous woodland, with some areas of grassland, ...

Steamer Point , End of Seaway Avenue , Friar's Cliff , Christchurch , Dorset , BH23 4TA

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01202 123432

Set off with a hop and twirl as you join Stick Man on his forest adventure. The interactive family trail follows Stick Man on his journey as he tries to ...

Horton Road , Ashley Heath , Near Ringwood , Dorset , BH24 2ET

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01425 470721

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

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07763 594600 or 07527 826950

The Zoo That Comes To You follows the impassioned attempts of two animal enthusiasts to share their love ...

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

The Zoo That Comes To You at Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts Logo Image

01202 280000

This area of wildflower meadows is managed as a natural habitat and encourages people to come and interact with nature. Poole Projects worked with the local community to transform this ...

, Tuckers Lane , Hamworthy , Poole , Dorset , BH15 4BU

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01202 123432

Early evening stargazing from the clifftop in partnership with Skyhigh Astronomy's Kate Earl. There is the chance to see the Moon, Saturn, and some of the brighter stars and autumn ...

, Opposite Groveley Avenue , Boscombe , Bournemouth? , Dorset , BH5 1JB

Twinkle at Boscombe Overcliff with Parks in Mind Logo Image

07458 039397

Upton Country Park are delighted to have been hosting the Upton House Junior parkrun since 2018. Junior parkrun is a 2km event designed specifically for children aged between 4 to ...

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

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01202 127770

The international parkrun initiative launched at Upton Country Park in June 2017 and hasn't looked back each week an average of 295 runners take part! This free and fun 5km ...

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

01202 127770

This year we are running both morning and afternoon Free Bushcraft taster sessions every Friday during the school holidays. Master survival skills at the birthplace of scouting and join Joe ...

Poole Harbour , Poole , Dorset , BH13 7EE

Way of the Wild Free Bushcraft Taster Sessions on Brownsea Island Logo Image

01202 707744, 01202 492161

Brownsea Island is a haven for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers alike! Our guided walks, led by an expert Dorset Wildlife Trust ranger, take you through the island's vibrant wetlands, ...

Poole Harbour , Poole , Dorset , BH13 7EE

Wild Wetland Bird Watching Guided Walk on Brownsea Island Logo Image

01202 707744, 01202 492161