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.

This February, children will be able to enjoy sessions with nature crafts, litter picks, build a bird box, winter walks, pinecone bird feeders, tree planting and more.

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

 

SLADES FARM 

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

 

REDHILL PARK 

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

 

WINTON RECREATION GROUND 

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

 

KINSON & WEST HOWE 

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

 

KINGFISHER BARN 

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

 

WATERMANS PARK 

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

 

MUDEFORD WOODS 

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

 

TURLIN MOOR RECREATION GROUND 

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

 

ALEXANDRA PARK 

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

 

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.

 

Need more ideas for things to do with the family?

Attractions & Places to Visit

Soft Plays & Play Cafes

February Half Term Events

Sport & Leisure Centre’s

Free & Low Cost Places to go with Kids

For a list of family friendly events happening in February, please see below.

 

ABBOTSBURY SUBTROPICAL GARDENS HALF PRICE OFFER & KIDS GO FREE!

Dates: Thursday 1st January – Saturday 28th February 2026
Address: Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Bullers Way, Abbotsbury, Dorset, DT3 4LA
Website: Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

 

MOORS VALLEY ROOM ON THE BROOM TRAIL

Info: Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure. This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun.

Dates: Tuesday 27th January - Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET
Website: Moors Valley Country Park

 

THE MUSEUM OF EAST DORSET WIZARD OF OZ TRAIL

Dates: Monday 2nd – Saturday 28th February 2026
Address: Museum of East Dorset, 23-29 High Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1HR
Website: Museum of East Dorset

 

   

KINGSTON MAURWARD ANIMAL FOOTPRINT TRAIL

Dates: Saturday 7th February – Sunday 1st March 2026
Address: Kingston Maurward Animals Park & Gardens, Dorchester DT2 8PX
Website: Kingston Maurward Animals Park & Gardens

  

THORNCOMBE WOODS NATURE TRAIL

Info: Step into the wild and enjoy a free family‑friendly nature trail across the beautiful reserve. Discover which tracks belong to which animals found in the reserve and how they compare to each other, then try to find some. Pick up your free pocket map from the car park or Visitor Centre, then set off along the pink and blue waymarked paths.

Dates: Friday 13th February – Sunday 1st March 2026
Address: Hardy’s Birthplace Visitor Centre, Higher Brockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8QH
Facebook: Hardy’s Birthplace and Thorncombe Wood

     

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Dates: Wednesday 25th – Saturday 28th February 2025
Address: The Mowlem, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1DD
Booking: The Mowlem

 

 

DORSET TEAM MAKERS MARKET

Info: You’ll find a carefully selected mix of stalls by local makers and creatives including jewellery, ceramics, textiles, illustration, homeware and gifts. The fair is perfect for discovering something a little different and shopping local.

Date: Saturday 28th February 2026
Address: The Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS
Website: The Allendale Centre

 

PURBECK SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR

Date: Saturday 28th February 2026
Address: Purbeck School, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PF
Website: Purbeck School

 

BOURNEMOUTH NATURAL SCIENCE SOCIETY OPEN DAY

Date: Saturday 28th February 2026
Address: BNSS, 39 Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 3NS
Website: BNSS

 

RUBBLE VISIT AT PEEK-A-BOO & BREW

Date: Saturday 28th February 2026
Address: Peek-A-Boo & Brew, 214a Macaulay Road, Broadstone, Poole, Dorset, BH18 8DX
Website: Peek-A-Boo & Brew

 

If you know of any more events coming up soon then please do Contact Us.

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