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Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September from 11am to 4pm.
Following the success of a fantastic first 2 years, welcoming over 8,000 visitors each year to Poole Quay over the 2 days, Seafood and Sounds is back for 2025! Come more...

, Poole , Dorset , BH15 1HJ

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Monday 28 July, 4, 11, 18, 25 August (please visit website for times)
Families, this one is for you: Join Dorset artist Maddison Collymore for joyful, immersive seaweed workshops at Scaplen's Court. Dive headfirst into the wonderful world of seaweed through art, movement, more...

Poole Museum , 4 High Street , Poole , Dorset , BH15 1BW

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11 to 15 August. Morning session from 9am to 1pm, Afternoon session from 1:30pm to 5:30pm.
In Sparks holiday camps, young filmmakers dive into a themed, action-packed film making workshop. Our team of specialist film making facilitators guide the crew members to produce their own unique more...

Poole High School , Wimborne Road , Poole , Dorset , BH15 2BW

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Saturday 9 August from 11am until 5:30pm, Sunday 10 August from 10:30am until 5pm, Monday 11 August from 9:30am until 4pm.
SS Shieldhall, the largest steamship still operating in UK, returns to Poole in her glorious 70th year. A national heritage vessel operated entirely by volunteers (and a charity), she will more...

, Poole , Dorset , BH15 1HJ

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Saturday 23 August from 1pm until 4pm.
Come along to our free family friendly event this summer, there will be: , Games for all ages , Live Music , Cake , Bouncy castle (children only!) , more...

, 138 Wimbourne Road , Poole , Dorset , BH15 2EX

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24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 July and 1 to 30 August from 10am until 5pm.
Embark on a crayon rubbing trail filled with fun activities and games for the whole family. Play like a chicken, leap like a sika deer, and try some bunny yoga. more...

Poole Harbour , Poole , Dorset , BH13 7EE

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26, 27 July, 2, 3, 9 August from 12pm until 6pm.
This summer enjoy free music at different locations between 12pm and 6pm and entertainment for the children! more...

, Poole , Dorset , BH15 1HJ

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Saturday 27 September at 11am and 2pm.
The Zoo That Comes To You follows the impassioned attempts of two animal enthusiasts to share their love more...

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

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Friday 25 July, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August, 31 October from 11am until 4pm.
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 more...

Poole Harbour , Poole , Dorset , BH13 7EE

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Monday 28 July until Saturday 2 August. Performances time is tbc but will be sometime between 2pm - 3pm on Saturday 2nd August 2025.
This year's Dorset School of Acting's summer school is based on the well-known and extremely popular musical Wicked, which more...

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

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