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  1. Are you looking for an unforgettable family experience that’s fun, educational, and totally unique?  Discovery Village offers immersive play sessions designed specifically for children aged 1 - 8 years, where learning and laughter go hand in hand.

    Modelled around an enchanting village, the role play zones are filled with toys, costumes and activities, all set within shops, services and places that you would expect to find in any idyllic village.  Unlike a traditional soft play, every session is brought to life by talented performers who guide children through a magical adventure filled with song, dance, and imaginative play.

    At Discovery Village, they believe that children learn through play, and sessions are carefully crafted to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence.  Each visit follows an interactive 'Story of the Day', encouraging little ones to step into exciting new worlds.

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    Sunny Petal’s Bee-utiful Garden

    This spring, the newest role play adventure invites children into a world of flowers, mini beasts and buzzing bees.  In Sunny Petal’s Bee-utiful Garden, little ones help care for the garden, discover how pollination works and learn why bees are so important to our planet.  Expect hands-on tasks, imaginative storytelling and gentle environmental learning woven beautifully into the fun.

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    Birthday Parties

    Celebrate your child’s special day with a stress-free, joy-filled birthday party.  The expert party hosts will take care of everything, making a fuss of the birthday child and their guests with engaging entertainment and fun-filled activities.  They only ever have space for one party per play session ensuring that your little one is the centre of attention.

    Both packages include delicious party food, special touches such as a gift and card for the birthday child and a cupcake tower with candles for those who don’t wish to bring their own cake.

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    For more information on upcoming events and children’s party packages, please visit Discovery Village.

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  2. The Parks Foundation is a charity which delivers community projects and events in our Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole parks and green spaces.

    During term time, half terms and school holidays there are multiple nature based activities for children to enjoy and the best bit is that the events are mostly FREE!  Lots of the parks mentioned below have play areas so you could pack a picnic and make use of the facilities for an affordable day out.

    During March and April, children will be able to enjoy nature themed activities, guided walks, build a bug hotel, seed planting, bug hunts, nature tots sessions, community litter picks, and much more.

    For a list of locations, dates and times, please see below.

     

    SLADES FARM 

    Address: Slades Farm, Forsyth Gardens, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4BU

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    REDHILL PARK 

    Address: Redhill Park, 70 Redhill Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2SP

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    WINTON RECREATION GROUND 

    Address: Winton Recreation Ground, Fitzharris Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1BX

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    KINSON & WEST HOWE 

    Address: The Henry Brown Centre, Cunningham Crescent, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8DU
    Address: Pelhams Park, Millhams Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 7LQ

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    KINGFISHER BARN 

    Address: Kingfisher Barn, Stour Valley Nature Reserve, Granby Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3NZ

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    WATERMANS PARK 

    Address: Watermans Park, 5 Dorset Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3DB

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    MUDEFORD WOODS

    Address: Mudeford Woods Community Centre, Pipers Drive, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4TR

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    TURLIN MOOR RECREATION GROUND 

    Address: Turlin Moor Recreation Ground, Blandford Road, Turlin Moor, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5BW

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    ALEXANDRA PARK 

    Address: Alexandra Park, 101 Alexandra Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9EW

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    To book or to get involved in fundraising, please visit The Parks Foundation.

    Please note that events may be cancelled due to bad weather or unforeseen circumstances and it is always advisable to check an event is running before travelling.

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