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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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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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Swanage Railway

Swanage

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- A unique chance to experience one of the best steam rides ever!

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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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Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium

Bournemouth

The award-winning Oceanarium is the perfect all weather attraction.

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Centre VR

Bournemouth

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Centre VR brings the wonder of virtual reality to life, with some of the most amazing and fun immersive experiences around!
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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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.
The Etches Collection - Museum of Jurassic Marine Life

Wareham

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- A brand new immersive museum housing the finest single collection of Kimmeridgian fossils all found by one man.

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Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Poole

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Farmer Palmer’s is the fabulous Farm Park where young adventurers can frankly ‘let their hair down’ without older children around to stifle their enjoyment!

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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
Splashdown Poole

Poole

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Splashdown Poole is the South’s favourite all-action waterpark! Whatever the weather, there is always fun to be had for all the family.
Rev's Water Taxi and Harbour Tours

Poole

Welcome to Rev’s Water Taxi and Tours. Please see our website regarding safety and Covid 19.

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Keyneston Mill

Blandford Forum

The creative and experimental home of Parterre Fragrances, Keyneston Mill is a private botanic garden dedicated solely to aromatic and scented plants and is open year-round.

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Easyriders

Poole

Easyriders is the only dedicated Kiteboarding, Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP), Foil and Wing watersports school in Dorset.
The Watersports Academy

Poole

Ideally located on the world-famous Sandbanks Peninsula, The Watersports Academy is the South Coast’s leading water sports activity centre.
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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Lemur Landings

Poole

Multi award-winning children’s entertainment centre, Lemur Landings is one of the biggest and best play centres in Dorset.
Corfe Castle Model Village and Gardens

Corfe Castle

Be a Time Travelling Giant!
1/20th scale model of Corfe Castle and the village as it was in 1646.

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