Things To Do in Bournemouth and Poole

Whatever the weather Bournemouth and Poole has plenty to keep the whole family entertained. With plenty of indoor and outdoor attractions, miles of golden beaches, a huge harbour for watersports fans and pretty parks and gardens to enjoy, you won't get bored here!

Please be aware that many venues still require you to book in advance so get in there early to avoid disappointment!

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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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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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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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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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RockReef

Bournemouth

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

Max Gate National Trust

Dorchester

Max Gate is the former home of Thomas Hardy, the English novelist and poet. Many of his novels featured the Read more...

Alum Chine Beach

Bournemouth

The beach at Alum Chine is sometimes quieter than the beaches closer to Bournemouth town centre but is equally as Read more...

Bournemouth Gardens

Bournemouth

The award winning Bournemouth gardens are split into 3 main areas – the lower gardens, the central gardens and the Read more...

Boscombe Chine Gardens

Bournemouth

Located opposite Boscombe Pier in the chine, Boscombe Chine Gardens are beautiful gardens dating back to the 1880’s. The colourful Read more...

Rockley Watersports

Poole

Rockley Watersports, established since 1976 are Dorset’s leading provider of sailing, windsurfing and powerboat training. Whether it’s a week long Read more...

Boscombe Beach

Bournemouth

Boscombe Beach was once a quiet Victorian seaside resort, but now it is a popular destination for both families and Read more...

Durley Chine Beach

Bournemouth

A gorgeous wide sandy beach with a gradual slope into the sea. Durley Chine beach is located on the west Read more...

Hamworthy Park Beach

Poole

Hamworthy Park beach is a traditional seaside park set in 26 acres on the Northern shore of Poole Harbour. This Read more...

Fisherman’s Walk Beach

Bournemouth

Fisherman’s Walk beach is a wide sandy and golden beach perfect for families and a Blue Flag holder. Another interesting Read more...

Mighty Adventures Crazy Golf

Bournemouth

A fiercely entertaining day out awaits everyone from little raptors to ancient fossils at Bournemouth’s terrifyingly roarsome, dinosaur-themed adventure golf Read more...