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  1. If you’re looking for a family friendly event to attend on New Years Eve then please see our list of events below.

    Canva New Years Eve Events Dorset

     

    ITSY BITSYCCHINO NOON YEARS EVE PARTY

    Info: When the clock strikes noon, the magic begins!  Enjoy music, party games, dancing, role play fun, plus special guest appearance from the Glass Slipper Princess and afternoon tea for every Prince and Princess.

    Address: Itsy Bitsycchino, Westover Retail Park, Wimborne Road, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3JS

    Website: Itsy Bitsycchino

     

    THE FACTORY SPACE NEW YEARS CHILDREN’S PARTIES

    Address: The Factory Space, 1172-1180 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DY

    Website: The Factory Space

    Dec 31 The Factory Space 2025

     

    CANFORD HEATH COMMUNITY CENTRE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS

    Address: Canford Heath Community Centre, 7 Mitchell Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8UE

    Facebook: Canford Heath Community Centre

    Dec 31 Canford Heath Commnity Centre Kids Party 2025

     

    THE NEWTOWN FAMILY NEW YEARS EVE PARTY

    Address: The Newtown, 374 Ringwood Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3LT

    Website: The Newtown 

    Dec 31 Outalimits Newtown Poole 2025

     

    PARKSTONE TRADES & LABOUR CLUB FAMILY PARTY & DISCO

    Address: Parkstone Trades & Labour Club, 485 Ashley Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0BB

    Facebook: Parkstone Trades & Labour Club

    Dec 31 Parkstone Trades Party 2025

     

    THE BIG NYE FAMILY PARTY

    Address: Colehill Village Hall, Cannon Hill Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2LR

    Website: The Elf Team

    Dec 31 The Elf Team Colehill Party 2025

     

    THE LOUNGES NEW YEARS EVE FAMILY PARTIES

    Info: Join the team with family friendly activities and a special countdown for the little ones.  Dress to impress, engage in games and activities and take part in the countdown to the New Year.  Times and entertainment varies at venues.

    Address: Delfino Lounge, 8-9 Falkland Square, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1ER
    Address: Conto Lounge, 418 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2HB
    Address: Ludo Lounge, 34 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 3RA
    Address: Arcado Lounge, 71 High Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1AS
    Address: Vivo Lounge, 23 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QR
    Address: Nautico Lounge, 66 St Thomas Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8EL

    Website: The Lounges

     

    THE ALLENDALE FREE FAMILY FILM CLUB

    Address: The Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS

    Website: The Allendale Centre

    Dec 31 Allendale Film 2025

     

    WOOL RBL KIDS NEW YEARS EVE PARTY

    Address: Wool Royal British Legion, Collier's Lane, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6DJ

    Facebook: Wool Royal British Legion

    Dec 31 Wool Royal British Legion Kids Party 2025

     

    THE OLD POWERHOUSE NEW YEARS EVE PARTY

    Address: The Old Powerhouse, Hillside, Bryanston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0PR
    Website: The Old Powerhouse

    Dec 31 The Old Powerhouse NYE Party 2025

     

    THE CLOSET LITTLE CLUBBERS NYE PARTY

    Address: The Closet, 23 St Edmund Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8AS

    Website: Closet Weymouth

    Dec 31 NYE Little Clubbers Closet 2025

     

    Need more ideas for things to do during the Christmas Holidays?

    Dorset Attractions

    Santa’s Grotto’s & Christmas Experiences

    Christmas Shows & Pantos

    Soft Plays & Play Cafes

    Sport & Leisure Centres

    Rainy Day Ideas

     

    If you know of any more family friendly New Year’s Eve events then please do Contact Us.

    Canva New Years Eve Events Dorset

  2. Cinderella has everything you’d expect to see in a 5-Star Panto – stunning set designs, sparkly costumes, outrageous dames, flawless choreography, beautiful vocals, and of course plenty of audience participation.

    The cast is brilliant but Buttons, played by Noel Brodie is our favourite, he always steals the show with his incredible wit and ability to improvise and captivate the audience.  The Fairy Godmother is played by Melanie Walters (Gwen from Gavin & Stacey), Cinderella is played by Olivia Birchenough (Milkshake presenter), West End leading man Jack Wilcox stars as the dashing Prince Charming, David Zachary is Dandini and Craig Berry is Baron Hard-Up.  Adding to the chaos are the talented Jamie Morris and Tarot Joseph, two of the country’s most experienced and funny dames.  All of the cast were captivating and the dancers were perfect, especially the younger ones who didn’t miss a single step.

    The story begins with kind and caring Cinderella who discovers that her father has attended ‘impulsive classes’ and remarried which results in her being stuck with 2 cruel stepsisters.  Cinderella unknowingly meets the Prince who then holds a ball at the Palace to find his Princess but the stepsisters decide she is not worthy of attending and make Cinderella her rip up her invite.

    Everything changes when her glittering Fairy Godmother appears and with a wave of her wand she magically brings a sparkly carriage drawn by 2 miniature horses to life on stage.  With Cinderella now in her stunning gown she attends the ball to dance with the Prince, but the clock ticking and at midnight she needs to run!  Does the Prince find the owner of the glass slipper?  Of course he does, and it’s a joyful ending for everyone.

    We had so many favourite scenes but I loved the night of the ball where they quickly switched between songs to speed up the night, and the dames costumes were just bonkers!  Any parent will have heard the words 6 – 7 and the kids went crazy when Buttons said it every time.  My daughter however nearly died with embarrassment when we all had to sing the Italian Brainrot song haha.  She knew every word but hid in her jumper because it's 'so cringe' haha.

    Cinderella was brilliant from start to finish and the theatre is super sparkly to get you in the mood.  We had such a lovely afternoon, I can’t recommend it enough.

    Cinderella is on at the Bournemouth Pavilion from Saturday 6th December 2025 to Sunday 4th January 2026.  A relaxed performance will be held on Tuesday 16th December 2025.  This is open to everyone and great for those who prefer a gentler panto experience.

    For more information and tickets, please visit the Bournemouth Pavilion.

    Bournemouth Pavilion Cinderella 2025 2026

    Dorsetmums was invited to attend the opening of Cinderella with the purpose of writing a review however all words are my own.