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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Two Riversmeet Leisure Complex
Two Riversmeet is a Leisure Complex in Christchurch. It has 2 swimming pools and offers various activities and classes for children. It lies next to Riversmeet Greenspace, which offers yet more activities. How to get to 2 Riversmeet Two Riversmeet is in Christchurch, 5 miles east of Bournemouth along the A338/A35. The complex is near…
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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 – Littledown Park
Littledown Park is a Green Flag awarded, dog free park situated 3 miles north east of central Bournemouth. The large (47 acre) park has two play areas and a paddling pool, as well as a lake, which is always teeming with ducks, and a miniature railway. Also within the park is Littledown Leisure Centre. How…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Hamworthy Park
For children, Hamworthy Park, on the edge of Poole Harbour is probably one of the best parks in the area. With two large play areas, a paddling pool and beach access, it covers all the bases for a fun day out. How to get to Hamworthy Park Hamworthy Park is on the northern edge of…
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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 with Babies and Toddlers – Nick’s Farm
Nick’s Farm is a petting farm on the outskirts of Bournemouth, where children can visit, see some of the animals and learn more about nature and the farming industry. How to get to Nick’s Farm The farm is 4 miles north of Bournemouth town centre, just above Castlepoint Shopping Centre. By car, it is just…
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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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