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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 – Christchurch Carnival
Christchurch Carnival is a weekend long event which takes place each August in Christchurch. The main events being an afternoon of music culminating in a Firework Display on Saturday and a Parade through town on Sunday. The recent addition of a River Pageant on Saturday has also proved popular. How to get to Christchurch Carnival…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Little Treasures Village
Little Treasures Village is a recently opened role play village in the centre of Christchurch, where children can play in the shops, construction site, road and park of their own mini village. How to get to Little Treasures Village Christchurch is located 5 miles east of Bournemouth along the A338/A35. Little Treasures Village is located…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Stay & Play
Stay & Play sessions take place at local libraries offering children under 5 the opportunity play with the library’s collection of toys, games and puzzles. As well as books, of course. Orla loves visiting the library – lots of new books to read and toys to play with. Stay & Play is a great introduction…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Quomps Splashpark
Quomps 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 The area of park…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Xchurch Music Festival
Xchurch Music Festival is an annual three day music festival, which takes place on Christchurch Quay, or as it is known locally, the Quomps. How to get to Xchurch Music Festival The Quomps is just past the bottom of Christchurch High Street, 4 miles east of Bournemouth. By car, drive along the A338/A35. By Bus…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve
Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve is an an area of wetland on the outskirts of Christchurch. It juts out into the north side of Christchurch Harbour, just below the confluence of the rivers Avon and Stour. The 65 hectare site has a combination of habitats including salt marsh, reed beds, mud flats, freshwater marsh, gravel estuarine…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
Each spring, distinguished gentlemen (and gentlewomen) don their finest apparel to ride their motorbikes in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. This global event takes place at over a thousand locations across the world, with one of the largest global rallies here in Bournemouth. Worldwide, last year saw over 100,000 riders take part across around 1000 cities.…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Wriggle & Rhyme
Wriggle & Rhyme sessions are free 30 minute long interactive sessions for babies and toddlers and their parents or carers. The sessions, which are run by library staff, are aimed at children under 2 years of age. There are a total of 34 sessions on offer weekly in libraries across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Toddler Time
Toddler Time sessions are free interactive sessions for toddlers and their parents or carers. The sessions, which are run by library staff, are aimed at children under 5 years of age. There are a total of 11 sessions on offer weekly in libraries across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The sessions are a great way to…
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