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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Brownsea Island
Brownsea Island is the largest island in Poole Harbour. It is operated by the National Trust, with much of the island open to the public. The island is renowned for its red squirrel population and for being the birthplace of the Scouting movement. The crossing from Poole Quay takes just 20 minutes, making Brownsea Island a popular destination…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Monkey World
Monkey World is an Ape Rescue Centre in Wareham, near Bournemouth. The centre houses over 250 rescued and endangered primates, including chimpanzees, orang utans, gibbons and monkeys. This multitude of primates live in enclosures spread across a 65 acre site, which is interspersed with playgrounds and cafes. A visit to Monkey World is an interesting…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Minky Moos
Minky Moos offer themed sensory play sessions incorporating lights, music and actions. These are run by Penny and her team of helpers, with weekly sessions in Southbourne and Broadstone, plus ad hoc sessions in various venues in the Bournemouth area, including Baby/Toddler goes Clubbing events at Sobo Beach. How to get to Minky Moos The…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Discovery Village
Discovery Village is a large role play village on the outskirts of Bournemouth. Unlike most role play villages, play sessions are led by actors who lead the children through a story. How to get to Discovery Village Discovery Village is opposite Bournemouth Airport, 6 miles north of the town centre, a straightforward drive along the…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Seafood & Sounds
Seafood & Sounds is, as the name suggests, a festival combining seafood and live music. To be more precise, it describes itself as a “celebration of seafood, music, heritage and community spirit“. The festival takes place during mid September in and around Poole Quay. How to get to Seafood & Sounds Poole is situated 6…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Wild Ones Play Cafe
Wild Ones Play Cafe is a role play cafe with an enchanted forest theme aimed at younger children. It is situated in the Bournemouth suburb of Kinson. How to get to Wild Ones Play Cafe Kinson is 4 miles north of central Bournemouth along the A347 then turning onto the A341 (Wimborne Road). Wild Ones…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Kings Park
Kings Park is a large park in Boscombe on the outskirts of Bournemouth. The park got its name in 1902 to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII. The park on the opposite side of the A338 was named Queens Park the same year. The park is a great place to take young children as…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Farmer Palmer’s
Farmer Palmer’s markets itself as a farm park. And it is, indeed, much more than just a farm. As well as enabling young children to get up close to farm animals, there are plenty of other, animal themed attractions for them to enjoy. Including a whole host of indoor attractions. So it is a great…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Mini Movers
Mini Movers is a danced based session introducing toddlers to the world of movement and dance. The classes take place on Friday mornings at Pavilion Dance South West in central Bournemouth. How to get to Pavilion Dance South West Pavilion Dance South West is located to the rear (overlooking Bournemouth Gardens) of Bournemouth Pavilion. The…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Quomps Splashpark
Quomps Splashpark (or Christchurch Quay Splashpark) is a great place to take younger children on a hot summer’s day. The park is situated on Christchurch Quay; a Green Flag accredited park in the centre of Christchurch. There is also a playground adjacent to the splashpark for double the fun. How to get to Quomps Splashpark…
