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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – The Hideout
There are several soft play venues in and around Bournemouth. A recent addition, opening in December 2023, is The Hideout in Canford Heath on the outskirts of Poole. This friendly, family run soft play area and café quickly became a firm favourite with us. How to get to The Hideout The Hideout is located at The…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers (2026)
In addition to my blog on 101 Things to do in Bournemouth, as I have recently become a grandma, I am embarking on a new project; 101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers. I have started to put together a series of blogs on local events and activities which are particularly suitable…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Oceanarium
What to do on Bournemouth seafront with small children when the weather isn’t very beach friendly? Take them to Oceanarium, which is located right on the promenade right next to Bournemouth Pier. Here, they can get up close and personal with a range of marine creatures, from tropical fish to penguins to otters. How to get…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Shore Road Beach
Shore Road Beach is a Blue Flag beach in Poole. It is popular with locals due to its sheltered position which makes it ideal for swimming. For non locals who wish to splurge, Sandbanks Hotel is right next to the beach and offers accommodation, waterfront dining and a watersports academy. How to get to Shore Road…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Christmas Tree Wonderland
Bournemouth’s annual Christmas Tree Wonderland is part of the town’s Christmas offering with Christmas trees and other festive illuminations running through the town centre, down towards the sea. There is also a range of attractions including ice skating, mini golf, a train, Christmas Market and Alpine Bar. The festive attractions are in place from Mid…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Poole Christmas Light Trail
Back for a third year is Poole’s nautical themed Christmas light display. From mid November until the New Year, you can enjoy following the Poole Christmas Light Trail, which runs from near the Dolphin Centre shopping arcade, along the High Street and onto the Harbourside. How to get to Poole Christmas Light Trail If you’re…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Poole Harbour Cruise
Poole Harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the world, covering an area of 14 square miles. Within the harbour are several islands, the largest of which is Brownsea Island. A great way to explore the harbour is to take a cruise with Coastal Cruises Poole. There are a number of options available, all departing from Poole…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Lighthouse Poole
Lighthouse, Poole Centre for the Arts is, among other things, a theatre. But it is much more than that; billed as the largest regional arts centre in the UK, it contains a 1500 seat concert hall, two theatres, a cinema, an art gallery as well as bars and a cafe. Originally built in 1978 to…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Take a Gin Distillery Tour
For Father’s Day I bought my dad tickets for a tour of Conker Distillery based in the Bournemouth suburb of Southbourne. Luckily, he chose to take me as his plus one for the distillery’s regular weekend afternoon tour. Here, you get to learn all about the manufacture of gin with plenty of gin tasting along…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Poole Museum
Note: Poole Museum is closed for refurbishment until Spring 2025. In the meantime, there will be a series of Museum on the Move activities and events to take Poole’s stories and heritage out into the local community. Poole Museum is housed in a former Victorian flour mill and grain warehouse on Poole Quay. It tells the…
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