Information for families in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

What's On


25, 29, 31 July 1, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29 August from 9am until 3pm.
Our Summer offer will be full of fun and will allow children to access various activities. The days will consist of multi activities, sports sessions, sports science experiments and educational more...

, King's Park Drive , Bournemouth , Dorset , BH7 6JD

Aspire Life Sports - Kings Park Leisure and Learning Centre - Holiday Activities and Food Programme Logo Image
Open from 9am until 6pm daily until October 2025.
Join Wallace and Gromit for the ultimate forest walkies! Bond with your pooch by taking on dog-tastic challenges together, solve crossword clues and have lots of fun along the way more...

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

Forest Walkies with Wallace and Gromit - Moors Valley Country Park and Forest Logo Image
28, 29, 31 July, 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22 August from 9am to 3pm.
Little Angels is a term time nursery that is open as a holiday club at Easter, in the summer and Christmas. We have been established in the main hall of more...

, Hamworthy , Poole , Dorset , BH15 4HP

Monday 21 July until Saturday 6 September from 10am until 4:30pm.
This summer, grab your trusty sword and pickaxe, because on our summer family trail, the blocky world of Minecraft is coming to the Museum of East Dorset. Try a range more...

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

Minecraft Adventures At The Museum of East Dorset Logo Image
Monday 21 July until Saturday 6 September from 10am until 4:30pm.
As part of our Minecraft Adventures At The Museum Trail, our Garden Room has been converted into a Mob Arena! Grab a NERF Minecraft Bow or Crossbow and test your more...

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

Minecraft Adventures: Mob Arena at The Museum of East Dorset Logo Image
The trail sheet is available on our website.
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. more...

, Poole , Dorset

Poole High Street Discovery Trail Logo Image
21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31 July, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21. 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 August from 8pm to 6pm.
If the weather is conducive, we will even set the outdoor area up festival style so most of the day is outdoors. Indoors we provide relaxing activities where children can more...

, St Catharine's Road , Bournemouth , BH6 4AH

St Claire's Childcare at St Peter's Primary School - Holiday Activities and Food Programme Logo Image
21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31 July, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21. 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 August from 8pm to 6pm.
If the weather is conducive, we will even set the outdoor area up so most of the day is outdoors. Indoors we provide relaxing activities where children can freely select more...

, Oswald Road , Winton , Bournemouth , Dorset , BH9 2TG

St Claire's Childcare at Winton Primary School - Holiday Activities and Food Programme Logo Image
Daily from 9am until 6pm.
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 more...

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

Stick Man Trail - Moors Valley Country Park and Forest Logo Image
Sunday 20 July until Sunday 7 September, available during opening hours.
Join us this summer in the grounds of Highcliffe Castle for our outdoor challenge trail promoting positive wellbeing and appreciating you! Running daily - Trail cards available from the Castle more...

Highcliffe Castle , Rothesay Drive , Christchurch , Dorset , BH23 4LE

Summer Holiday Wellbeing Challenge at Highcliffe Castle and Gardens Logo Image