Information for families in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

What's On


We meet alternate Saturdays at 10am and alternate Thursdays at 2pm in Alexandra Park at the old Bowling Green, for approximately 2 hours, or as long as you wish to stay.
Join our GreenFingers volunteer group to enjoy the outdoors and get involved in practical conservation in your local park. Tasks include park maintenance such as weeding, planting bulbs and trees, more...

, Alexandra Park , Alexandra Road , Poole , Dorset , BH14 9EL

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Thursday 28 August, 3 sessions between 1pm and 3pm.
Bounce and run around in our exclusive use of Rossmore gymnastics centre. This is our most popular activity and is an event not to be missed. Book now to secure your place. Parents and more...

, Herbert Avenue , Parkstone , Poole , Dorset , BH12 4HR

Gym and Trampolining at Rossmore Leisure Centre - BCP Short Breaks Logo Image
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

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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

Kidscape Club - Holiday Activities and Food Programme Logo Image
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