Wildlife and Nature

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!

COVID-19: Please be aware that due to the current ever changing guidelines it is strongly advised that you check with each venue beforehand to see if they are open and how your visit may be affected.

FEATURED

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...

FEATURED

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Ham Common Nature Reserve

Poole

Located approximately 2 miles from Poole centre, Ham Common in Hamworthy is an area of outstanding natural beauty and is 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...

- Upcoming Events -

OFFER

Sparks in the Dark

5 November 2021, 6:30 pm

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8:30 pm

Poole

With gates opening at 6.30, and fireworks going up at 8pm, we have our traditional offering of games, glow items, Read more...

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Wareham Wednesdays Monster Bonfire and Fireworks

5 November 2021, 6:00 pm

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9:00 pm

Wareham

Wareham Wednesdays and Swanage & Wareham Rugby Football Club proudly presents Monster Bonfire and Fireworks. Friday 5th November 2021. Gates Read more...

East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Fireworks Night

6 November 2021, 5:30 pm

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8:00 pm

Poole

Our renowned local community event will be back this year by popular demand on Saturday 6 November. Gates open at Read more...

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