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Poole is packed with boredom busting, memory making activities for the whole family.

Discover cliff top woodland walkways, pirate play areas or climb giant woodland insects on the cliff tops along Poole’s three miles of award winning golden sands. Blue Flag beaches offer the perfect place for wave jumping, shell finding and castle creation whilst for the more adventurous, Poole Harbour’s safe, shallow waters are ideal for trying a new activity on the water.

Poole Quay is ideal for a quayside quest. Catch the relatives of Jurassic predators with a traditional crabbing net and explore the town’s rich pirate history on the Cockle Trail or Treasure Hunt available from the Tourist Information Centre based in Poole Museum. See local history brought to life with tactile trails, arts, crafts and hands on activities at Poole Museum and medieval Scaplen’s Court.

From Poole Quay, voyage across the sea to Brownsea, the National Trust’s island of adventure to build dens, unearth mini beasts, spot squirrels and sika deer or try the play trail. For high tech adventure learn more about the RNLI with an interactive tour including the lifeboat simulator at their College Headquarters.

With 43 to choose from, Poole’s parks offer a picnic paradise for every day of the summer holiday. Best known are the woodland walks, play trails, water jets and gorgeous walled garden at Upton Country Park or distinctive Japanese, Italian or heather gardens at the privately owned Compton Acres. Poole Park has something for everyone, with play areas and cricket pitch or try tree climbing, pitch and putt, watersports taster sessions with Rockley Park or ride the famous miniature railway.

Tower Park is the one stop shop for family fun and entertainment, where the cinema, bowling, waterpark, soft play and many restaurants provide everything for a fantastic day out for everyone.

Throughout the summer evenings Poole Quay plays host to a fantastic array of family events ranging from the magical motorbikes of Tuesday night’s Poole Dream Machines to six weeks of Thursday night fireworks on the Quay with live music, street entertainers during the summer holidays. **Due to these unprecedented times BCP Council have made the decision to cancel all their major events and festivals that were due to go ahead this summer. Outdoor events on council public open space are not permitted until the end of August 2020. As and when we hear we will be updating the individual event entries, but please do check with the event organisers before attending any of these events.**

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Discover Dorset Tours

Bournemouth

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Take a Discover Dorset tour with a professional guide and enjoy views you would never see from the driving seat .

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Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts

Poole

Experience, explore, discover and join in with the arts at Lighthouse, the largest regional arts centre in the UK
Frieda's Teabus

Bournemouth

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Frieda’s TeaBus offers a fabulous and comfortable journey along breath-taking English coastline…

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City Sightseeing Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Join the City Sightseeing Tour for a delightful circular coastal route between Bournemouth and Poole Quay, taking in breathtaking views of Sandbanks and Poole Quay. A fantastic way for visitors to get their bearings, experience our beautiful,…

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RockReef Activity Centre & Pier Zip

Bournemouth

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If you’re looking for a fun, adrenaline fuelled day out for all the family, visit RockReef, the all year all weather exciting attraction located on the iconic Bournemouth Pier!

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Swanage Railway

Swanage

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What’s better than a leisurely trip behind an historic steam engine through an area of natural beauty.

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City Cruises Poole

Poole

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Boat cruises, Jurassic Coast, Poole Harbour tours & Sea Train Adventures from Poole Quay.

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Compton Acres

Poole

Enjoy over 10 acres of horticultural heaven with spectacular themed gardens, relax in the charming Café, browse creative gifts or delve into the exciting world of plants within the Plant Centre, there's a surprise at every turn.

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Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

Romsey

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Paultons Family Theme Park has over 70 wonderful rides and attractions. Paultons is of course home to the world’s first & UK exclusive Peppa Pig World!

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Royal Signals Museum

Blandford Forum

Spies, codes, secret agents & electronic warfare, discover where heroes come to life!

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Greenslade Pleasure Boats

Poole

Board a Greenslade boat & see the wonderful Poole Harbour, Brownnsea Island or take a trip up the Wareham river.

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Rockley Watersports

Poole

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Training, learning or simply want to spend time on the water? Check out what Rockley, the UK’s premier provider of watersports tuition and holidays, has to offer at Rockley Point.
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park

Verwood

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Easyriders

Poole

Easyriders is the only dedicated Kiteboarding, Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP), Foil and Wing watersports school in Dorset.
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf

Bournemouth

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Poole Quay

Poole

Explore the treasures of Poole's historic quayside, delve deep into the heart of the Old Town where sea captains and pirates once stood.
Beaulieu National Motor Museum

New Forest

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In the heart of the New Forest National Park, Beaulieu is a marvellous day out that can be enjoyed together.

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Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre

Wareham

Enjoy a fun-filled, fascinating day out for all ages at Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre! As seen on TV’s ‘Monkey Life’ & ‘Monkey Business’ a sanctuary for primates from all over the world.

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