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Things to do
Attractions, walks, day trips and the things worth your time, whatever the weather.
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Things to do
Things to doBrownsea Island from Poole Quay: how to visit
Brownsea Island from Poole Quay: the ferry, the 2026 season to 1 November, red squirrels, the lagoon, the Scout camp and what to know before you go.
Things to doMudeford Quay, the spit and Highcliffe: a day out
Mudeford Quay to Highcliffe in a day: the ferry to Mudeford Spit, Avon Beach, the two-mile shore walk, Highcliffe Castle and getting back to Bournemouth.
Things to doOctober half term 2026 in Bournemouth with children
October half term 2026 in Bournemouth runs 24 October to 1 November. What to do with children, indoors and out, from Hengistbury Head to Halloween events.
GuideChristchurchThings to do in Christchurch: Priory, Quay, Mudeford and Highcliffe
Things to do in Christchurch: the Priory and Quay, Mudeford sandbank huts, Hengistbury Head, Highcliffe Castle, Stanpit Marsh and the festivals.
GuidePooleThings to do in Poole: the harbour, the Quay and Sandbanks
Things to do in Poole: the Quay and Old Town, Brownsea Island, Sandbanks and the chain ferry, Poole Park, Lighthouse, Bike Nights and Seafood & Sounds.
Things to doUpton Country Park and Poole's parks: a local guide
Upton Country Park and Poole's other parks: the walled garden and Holes Bay shore, Poole Park's lake and railway, Compton Acres and the chines.
Things to doTucktonia: the lost model village theme park by the Stour
Tucktonia theme park: the story of the model village on Stour Road, Christchurch, from Britain in miniature and Swap Shop to Lifeforce and its closure in 1986.
Things to doA day trip from Bournemouth to Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle day trip from Bournemouth: the train and Purbeck Breezer, the steam railway, parking, the castle's story and what to pair it with on the day.
Things to doOld Harry Rocks and Swanage: a day trip from Bournemouth
Old Harry Rocks day trip from Bournemouth: the Breezer 50 bus over the Sandbanks Ferry, the Studland walk, Ballard Down to Swanage and the way back.
Things to doDurdle Door: a day trip from Bournemouth
Plan a Durdle Door day trip from Bournemouth: driving and parking, the train to Wool and Jurassic Breezer bus, the walk to Lulworth Cove and staying safe.
Things to doBournemouth with Kids: A Local Family Guide
Bournemouth with kids: what works at each age, rainy-day backups, the beaches, day trips and practical advice from an aparthotel that hosts families.