Information for families in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Monday 11 until Saturday 16 August, drop in during opening hours.
Drop in to the library and create hedgehog pictures and a squirrel this summer holiday! more...

, Strouden Avenue , Charminster , Bournemouth , Dorset , BH8 9HT

Hedgehog Pictures and a Squirrel at Charminster Library Logo Image
Monday 21 July until Tuesday 2 September, drop-in during opening hours.
Come along to the library this holiday for insect and flower crafts! more...

West Howe Library , Cunningham Crescent , West Howe , Bournemouth , Dorset , BH11 8DU

Insect and Flower Crafts at West Howe Library Logo Image
23, 25 July, 1, 8, 14, 15, 22, 28, 29 August from 11:30am until 1pm.
Code Ninjas offers a wide variety of incredibly fun experiences for our Ninjas. Our summer camps cover engaging topics from electronics to creative design, including rich content for coding or more...

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

Junior Lego Robotics with Code Ninjas at Science Zone Logo Image
28, 29, 30, 31 July, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21 August from 9:30am to 1:30pm.
We are fully booked for the HAF places and there is a long waiting list! Most of our activities are planned ahead, with lots of contribution from children's suggestions and more...

Livingstone Road Primary School , Livingstone Road , Poole , Dorset , BH12 3DX

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Monday 28 July until Saturday 2 August. Available during opening hours.
Drop in to the Library this summer and make a Ladybird Bracelet! more...

, 32 Hawkwood Road , Boscombe , Bournemouth , Dorset , BH5 1BY

Ladybird Bracelets - Boscombe Library Logo Image
23, 25 July, 1, 6, 8, 14, 15, 22, 28, 29 August from 11:30am until 1pm.
Code Ninjas offers a wide variety of incredibly fun experiences for our Ninjas. Our summer camps cover engaging topics from electronics to creative design, including rich content for coding or more...

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

Lego Robotics with Code Ninjas at Science Zone Logo Image
28, 29, 30, 31 July, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13 August from 9am to 3pm.
We are a multi-sports and creative arts provider for children aged 5 to 13. We offer various workshops and health-related activities including a focus on the nutritional element. We also more...

, Magna Road , Canford Magna , Wimbourne , Dorset , BH21 3AP

Let's Get Loud - Holiday Activities and Food Programme 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

Tuesday 16 September at 7:45pm, Wednesday 17, Thursday 18 and Saturday 20 September at 2:30pm and 7:45pm, Friday 19 August at 7:45pm, Saturday 20 September from 2:30pm and 7:45pm.
Anne-Marie Casey's masterful new adaptation breathes new life into one of the best loved novels of all time. more...

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

Little Women at Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts Logo Image
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 8am to 4pm.
We are pleased to bring you our 2025 Kids Summer Holiday Club, suitable for children aged 5 to 13 years and free to those receiving benefits related free school meals, more...

, Ashdown Close , Poole , Dorset , BH17 8RE

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