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With miles of beaches, stunning parks and one of the largest natural harbours in the world, this is a great place to get active. Check out the sporting events taking place this year and get involved!

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SKATE Bournemouth

Skate on real ice within the canopies of Bournemouth's Lower Gardens this festive period!

NOVEMBER 16TH 2023 - JANUARY 3RD 2024
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HEADLINE EVENT - DO NOT MISS!
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SKATE BOURNEMOUTH & Moguls Alpine Bar

SPECIAL OFFER!
16 November 2023, 10:30 am
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3 January 2024, 9:30 pm
Bournemouth
Glide along our illuminated skate path with a view of Christmas Tree Wonderland. SKATE Bournemouth is without a doubt the Read more...
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Cool Coast Ice Rink at The BIC

9 December 2023
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18 February 2024
Bournemouth
Cool Coast Ice Rink is the largest indoor ice skating rink on the South Coast, located seasonally in Bournemouth International Read more...
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Secret Yoga Flow with Sonja at Careys Secret Garden

EVERY SATURDAY
9 December 2023, 9:00 am
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10:15 pm
Wareham
Secret Yoga Flow with Sonja is a 75 minute invitation to explore yoga as a tool for cultivating embodied awareness Read more...
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Boxxer Presents Sky Sports Fight Night

10 December 2023, 5:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Bournemouth
RETURN OF THE KING: BILLAM-SMITH DEFENDS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST MASTERNAK  An early Christmas cracker will be delivered to Bournemouth beachfront Read more...
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Tea Dances at the Bournemouth Pavilion

OTHER DATES AVAILABLE!
13 December 2023, 2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Bournemouth
Tea dances at the Pavilion Ballroom are back for 2023. Join us for social ballroom dancing with a live band. Read more...
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Matchday Hospitality at AFCB

16 December 2023
Bournemouth
Our matchday hospitality packages offer the perfect opportunity to entertain clients, family or friends in a relaxed environment. Welcome drink Read more...
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Secret Yoga Flow with Sonja at Careys Secret Garden

EVERY SATURDAY
16 December 2023, 9:00 am
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10:15 pm
Wareham
Secret Yoga Flow with Sonja is a 75 minute invitation to explore yoga as a tool for cultivating embodied awareness Read more...
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Christmas Drop ‘n’ Go Sessions at RockReef

19 December 2023, 2:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Bournemouth
Finding it difficult to find time to get your Xmas shopping done while keeping the kids entertained? Make use of Read more...
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Christmas Drop ‘n’ Go Sessions at RockReef

22 December 2023, 2:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Bournemouth
Finding it difficult to find time to get your Xmas shopping done while keeping the kids entertained? Make use of Read more...
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Matchday Hospitality at AFCB

26 December 2023
Bournemouth
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Matchday Hospitality at AFCB

13 January 2024
Bournemouth
Our matchday hospitality packages offer the perfect opportunity to entertain clients, family or friends in a relaxed environment. Welcome drink Read more...
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Matchday Hospitality at AFCB

3 February 2024
Bournemouth
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Matchday Hospitality at AFCB

24 February 2024
Bournemouth
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February Ceilidh at Pavilion Dance South West

24 February 2024, 7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Bournemouth
Join us for another Ceilidh dance – a night of live music and dancing in Bournemouth with local Ceilidh band Read more...
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The Original Harlem Globetrotters at the BIC

26 February 2024, 7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Bournemouth
The Harlem Globetrotters 2024 World Tour is coming with a game like never before! Your favourite Globetrotter stars are bringing Read more...
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Matchday Hospitality at AFCB

9 March 2024
Bournemouth
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Matchday Hospitality at AFCB

30 March 2024
Bournemouth
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Matchday Hospitality at AFCB

2 April 2024
Bournemouth
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Matchday Hospitality at AFCB

13 April 2024
Bournemouth
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April Ceilidh with Jigfoot and caller Tom Gregory at Pavilion Dance South West

20 April 2024, 7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Bournemouth
Welcome back Jigfoot and Tom Gregory for our April Ceilidh! Our April Ceilidh welcomes back Hampshire-based band Jigfoot with caller Read more...
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Matchday Hospitality at AFCB

27 April 2024
Bournemouth
Our matchday hospitality packages offer the perfect opportunity to entertain clients, family or friends in a relaxed environment. Welcome drink Read more...
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Matchday Hospitality at AFCB

11 May 2024
Bournemouth
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HEADLINE EVENT - DO NOT MISS!
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Bournemouth 7s Festival

SPECIAL OFFER!
24 May 2024
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26 May 2024
Christchurch
A unique fusion of sport and music, the multi-award winning Bournemouth 7s Festival draws a thriving crowd of 30,000 people Read more...
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Poole Regatta

25 May 2024
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27 May 2024
Poole
The International Paint Poole Regatta 2024 will be taking place across the late May bank holiday from 25th – 27th May Read more...

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this calendar. Dates and times may be subject to change, you are advised to check beforehand with the event organiser. We cannot be held liable for any errors or misprints or for any cancelled or rescheduled events. Maps are for guidance only and you are advised to obtain detailed location details before planning any journey.

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Sandbanks Beach

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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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Bournemouth Beach

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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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