Things To Do

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!

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...

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...

Bournemouth Big Wheel

Bournemouth

Take in the spectacular views of Bournemouth with a trip on the Bournemouth Big Wheel. Standing at more than 100 Read more...

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...

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...

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...

Hardy’s Cottage National Trust

Dorchester

Thomas Hardy, the English writer and Poet, was born in this cottage in 1840. Built by Hardy’s great grandfather the 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...

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...

Clouds Hill National Trust

Wareham

Clouds Hill is a cottage near Wareham which was the rural retreat of T.E Lawrence, known more commonly as Lawrence 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...

- Upcoming Events -

Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience at Key West

15 October 2022, 7:00 pm

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10:00 pm

Bournemouth

Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience makes a triumphant return to Bournemouth Pier!  We’re delighted to announce that Faulty Towers The Read more...

Stories of a Little Watersprite at Pavilion Dance South West

4 June 2022, 2:00 pm

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2:45 pm

Bournemouth

Amongst drifting waterweed and ancient moss-covered rocks the pond is teeming with life. Newts, snails, tiny minnows and bigger fish Read more...

Quay for my Car – Italian Stallions Night

5 August 2022, 6:00 pm

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9:00 pm

Poole

Quay for my Car is an annual event which takes place throughout the summer on Poole Quay. Each week there Read more...

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