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Whatever the weather Bournemouth and Poole has plenty to keep the whole family entertained!

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Coastal Comedy

Bournemouth
Coastal Comedy is a monthly stand-up comedy show of live entertainment in Bournemouth and Poole in Dorset for over 18’s. Offering a unique Read more...
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City Cruises Poole

Poole
City Cruises Poole operate daytime and evening cruises daily from Poole Quay on Dorset’s premier vessel’s the Solent Scene, Island Read more...
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Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

Bournemouth
The Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre is a sister venue to the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and hosts a variety of acts Read more...
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Careys Secret Garden

Wareham
Hidden among the rolling hills of a nature reserve in Dorset’s Isle of Purbeck is Careys Secret Garden. Left wild Read more...
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The Allendale Centre

Wimborne Minster
The Allendale hosts a vibrant and varied series of events and regular activities throughout the year bringing together people from Read more...
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RockReef

Bournemouth
RockReef is an all year, all weather Indoor Adventure Activity Attraction on Bournemouth Pier featuring a wide variety of fun Read more...
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Farmer Palmers Farm Park

Poole
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Ideal for children under 8 years old, Farmer Palmer’s provides a farm-tastic mixture of fresh air, play, adventure, and education, Read more...
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Pavilion Dance South West

Bournemouth
Pavilion Dance South West is Bournemouth’s national dance centre, presenting a year-round programme of innovative and inspiring dance performances, live Read more...
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PierZip

Bournemouth
The Bournemouth Zip Wire ‘PierZip’ is the world’s first pier to shore zip line allowing you to soar over the Read more...
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Bournemouth Beach

Bournemouth
Bournemouth beach is one of the top attractions in Bournemouth and it’s easy to see why! With glorious, pure golden Read more...
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Castlepoint Shopping Park

Bournemouth
Castlepoint is the UK’s largest shopping park featuring over 30 retailers including well-known names such as M&S, Next, H&M, TKMaxx, Read more...
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Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre

Wareham
To ensure social distancing, all visits must be booked. Booking is now open at www.monkeyworld.org/book-tickets/ Please read the opening information Read more...
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Bournemouth International Centre (BIC)

Bournemouth
The BIC (Bournemouth International Centre) is an award-winning premier conference, events and entertainment venue located in the heart of Bournemouth Read more...
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Sandbanks Beach

Poole
Sandbanks Beach is a small, sandy peninsula which has been awarded the Blue Flag for over 30 years. It is Read more...
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Brownsea Island Nature Reserve

Poole
Brownsea Island is the largest island in Poole harbour with an area covering approximately 500 acres and measuring 1.5 miles Read more...
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Shore Road Beach

Poole
One of Poole’s most popular beaches, Shore Road beach is a beautiful golden sandy beach on the opposite side of Read more...
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Skirmish Dorset

Bere Regis
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Skirmish Dorset is Bournemouth’s premier paintball day out. Based in 800 acres of prime Dorset woodland, Skirmish Dorset is just Read more...
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Brownsea Island National Trust

Poole
An island located in the heart of Poole Harbour, take an exciting boat trip and explore an island rich in Read more...
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Flaghead Chine Beach

Poole
A quieter beach than the neighbouring Shore Road and Sandbanks but just as beautiful. A wide sandy beach leads into Read more...
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Bournemouth Aviation Museum

Christchurch
Bournemouth Aviation Museum sets out to provide an enjoyable, educational and informative experience to all visitors, especially young people who Read more...
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Kingston Lacy National Trust

Wimborne Minster
Kingston Lacy is an elegant country mansion set in attractive formal gardens and extensive parkland. Explore Kingston Lacy, a lavish Read more...
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Canford Cliffs Chine Beach

Poole
Situated between Branksome Chine and Flaghead Chine, Canford Cliffs Chine is a Blue Flag holder with pure golden sand. A Read more...
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Corfe Castle National Trust

Corfe Castle
Enjoy one of Britain’s most iconic and evocative survivors of the English Civil War, partially demolished in 1646 by the Read more...
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Branksome Chine Beach

Poole
Branksome Chine Beach is a popular wide sandy beach and another of Poole’s Blue Flag beaches. The beach is patrolled Read more...

Upcoming Events

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Funny Things Can Happen in a Dark Basement!

28 January 2024, 8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Bournemouth
With the price of everything skyrocketing, it can be hard to afford a evening’s entertainment. Comedy Noir is proud to Read more...
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Boxxer Presents Sky Sports Fight Night

10 December 2023, 5:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Bournemouth
RETURN OF THE KING: BILLAM-SMITH DEFENDS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST MASTERNAK  An early Christmas cracker will be delivered to Bournemouth beachfront Read more...
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