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...

Condor Ferries Day Trips to Guernsey

Poole

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Day trips are currently suspended for the foreseeable future with Condor Ferries stating ‘We will no longer be running day Read more...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Ark

Poole

The Ark is an all weather family attraction featuring a soft play area, ice cream parlour and cafe. Situated in Read more...

Branksome Dene Chine Beach

Poole

Branksome Dene Chine Beach, a small yet stunning bit of beach popular with photographers. What makes Branksome Dene Chine beach 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...

Bournemouth Pier

Bournemouth

Bournemouth Pier is a traditional pier with beautiful views over the bay with the Isle of Wight on one side Read more...

Bournemouth Land Train

Bournemouth

One of the best ways to appreciate the beauty of Bournemouth’s stunning beaches is to sit back and relax on 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...

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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...

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...