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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 – Lemur Landings
Lemur Landings is a large soft play area for children aged 11 and under. It is on the outskirts of Poole in the Tower Park Leisure Complex, which also has a range of other activities and restaurants. How to get to Lemur Landings Tower Park is located around 5 miles north west of Bournemouth, just…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Nova Artsplaycafe
Nova Artsplaycafe is a small cafe with a play area and art station for children. You can just turn up and play. In addition, it offers a range craft sessions for both children and, occasionally, adults. Note: The cafe is currently closed until further notice, while the owner deals with legal issues. How to get…
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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 – Mudeford
The village of Mudeford sits on the mouth of Christchurch Harbour. The area is split into two by the harbour. On one side is Mudeford Quay, a quaint working fishing quay. On the other is Mudeford Sandbank, where the golden sandy beach is lined with mega expensive beach huts. Mudeford has a long history of…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Stay & Play Cafe
Note: The Stay & Play Cafe is currently closed and is planning to reopen in the summer in a new location. The Stay & Play Cafe is a play cafe inside the Avenue in central Bournemouth. On the top floor, you will find this cafe and play area, which consists of a range of traditional…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Playgrounds
There are plenty of playgrounds spread across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, including many which have a nautical theme and several with paddling pools and/or splash parks. This article is very much a ‘work in progress‘, but here are the details of some of the playgrounds Orla and I have visited on our adventures. Playgrounds in…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Science Zone
Science Zone primarily offers science based workshops to older children, but there are also sensory rooms and a dinosaur den in the basement for younger children. On our recent visit, we were unimpressed due to the poor state of the equipment (and the smell of damp) and I considered removing Science Zone from my list.…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Gulliver’s Farm Shop & Kitchen
Gulliver’s Farm consists of a café, farm shop and organic working farm providing support and opportunities to adults with varying support needs. As well as coming here to eat and shop, there are plenty of other activities on offer to keep families entertained. How to get to Gulliver’s Farm Gulliver’s Farm is 14 miles from…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – South Coast Wine Festival
The inaugural Dorset Wine Festival took place in 2024. The event, organised by wine loving entrepreneurs Simone and Mauro, was held at Highcliffe Castle over the first weekend in October. Inside the castle, there was an extensive range of wines to sample from producers hailing from a range of different countries. There was also live…
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