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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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...

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...

Southbourne Beach

Bournemouth

Southbourne beach is mainly sandy with some shingle and is another Blue Flag winner. It is popular with locals as 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...

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...

Lake Drive Beach

Poole

An idyllic stretch of beach located in Hamworthy on the upper shores of Poole Harbour. The beach is a mixture 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...

Alum Chine

Bournemouth

Alum Chine is one of Bournemouth’s famous chines that cuts into the cliff face. It’s name came from an unsuccessful 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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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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 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...

Greenslade Pleasure Boats

Poole

Greenslade Pleasure Boats offer boat trips from Poole Quay to Brownsea Island, Wareham and around the harbour and along the Read more...

Oceanarium: The Bournemouth Aquarium

Bournemouth

Oceanarium, the Bournemouth aquarium offers a great day out for all the family! Located next to Bournemouth Pier get up Read more...

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...

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...

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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...

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...