MAY HALF TERM EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

HALF TERM CRAFTS
Info: Delve into the customs and traditions surrounding the month of May, learn about the famous horned Ooser mask displayed in the museum, and have a go at making one.

Date: Thursday 30th May 2024

Address: Dorset Museum, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XA

Website: Dorset Museum

PIRATES OF NOTHE FORT
Info: Climb aboard the magnificent pirate ship, pan for gold, walk the plank, fire the cannonballs and play pirate hook hoopla!

Dates: Saturday 25th May - Sunday 2nd June 2024

Address: Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF

Website: Nothe Fort

HALF TERM HISTORIC FUN
Info: Families are invited to delve into history with interactive trails, decode Morse Code like true heroes, and unleash their imagination with captivating crafts, all included with Museum entry.

Dates: Saturday 25th May - Saturday 1st June 2024

Address: Shire Hall Museum, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UY

Website: Shire Hall Museum

MARVELLOUS MASCOTS CLAY CREATIONS
Date: Monday 27th May 2024

MIMI MUSKATEERS LITTLE EXPLORERS
Date: Tuesday 28th May 2024

SECRETS & SEALS!
Date: Wednesday 29th May 2024

Address: Museum of East Dorset, 23-29 High Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1HR

Website: Museum of East Dorset

ALICE IN WONDERLAND EASTER EXPERIENCE
Info: Join Alice and the Queen of Hearts for fun and games, story time, garden trail and treats.
Date: Tuesday 28th May 2024

BUTTERFLY TRAIL
Info: Complete the trail to claim your prize.
Dates: Saturday 25th May – Sunday 2nd June 2024

BUG EXPERIENCE
Info: Get up close with real bugs!
Dates: Saturday 25th - Monday 27th, Wednesday 29th May & Sunday 2nd June 2024 

Address: The Walled Garden, Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8RH

Website: The Walled Garden

SUPER SEABIRDS ACTIVITY TRAIL
Info: May is a brilliant time to see the Super Seabird population on the cliffs. Head to the Castle reception and collect your activity trail booklet.  The trail will take you on a trip around the park to learn more about what makes the Seabirds so super.

Dates: Saturday 25th May – Wednesday 5th June 2024

Address: Lighthouse Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2JL

Website: Durlston Country Park

KIDS DISCO
Info: Outalimits Disco’s will be hosting this fun event with music, games and fancy dress.

Date: Friday 31st May 2024

Address: Bournemouth Electric Club, 1 Broadway Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0AA

Website: Bournemouth Electric Club

HALF TERM FUN
Info: Enjoy fun on the farm during half term with animal activities and additional events plus play areas, soft play, bouncy castles, water play area and the dinosaur trail!

Dates: Monday 27th – Friday 31st May 2024

Address: Farmer Palmers, Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6EU

Website: Farmer Palmers

WOODLAND BINGO & CRAFTS
Info: Enjoy the beautiful Castle grounds with a fun outdoor woodland bingo activity. There’s also indoor woodland animal themed crafts and activities on selected days.

Dates: Sunday 26th May – Sunday 2nd June 2024

Address: Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Dorset, BH23 4LE

Website: Highcliffe Castle

BOURNEMOUTH BUG SHOW
Info: The event will showcase breeders, suppliers and other invertebrate related exhibitors, as well as holding a Kid’s Corner with fun activities to introduce children to the wonderful world of bugs!

Date: Sunday 1st June 2024

Address: The Hamworthy Club, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH21 3AP

Website: Bournemouth Bug Show

HALF TERM FUN
Info: Moors Valley Country Park is an ideal family day out with numerous play areas, woodland trail, railway and Go Ape plus additional activities in half term including the mini Land Rover adventure, adventure golf, Gruffalo party trail and Ranger Den activities.

Dates: Saturday 25th May – Sunday 2nd June 2024

Address: Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, BH24 2ET

Website: Moors Valley Country Park

GO WILD!
Info: The event has animal and critter themed trails, lawn games, hunts and crafts plus a Mad4Animals show at noon and 2pm.

Dates: Sunday 26th – Thursday 30th May 2024

Address: Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QS

Website: Lulworth Estate

BLOOMING BEAUTIFUL PAPER CRAFTS
Info: Explore the 8500 hectare National Trust Estate and discover the country house, woodland, beautiful gardens, play areas and take part in a themed craft activity.

Dates: Monday 27th – Friday 31st May 2024

Address: Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EA

Website: National Trust Kingston Lacy

HALF TERM FUN
Info: Step back in time at Corfe Castle and take part in Keeper of the Castle storytelling tours, Trebuchet loosening demonstrations and family quest trail.  On Bank Holiday Monday there is also a Village May Fair in the grounds.

Dates: Saturday 25th May – Sunday 2nd June 2024

Address: The Square, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5EZ

Website: National Trust Corfe Castle

FAMILY BUSHCRAFT WORKSHOPS
Info: Enjoy activities like wood carving, fire lighting, animal tracking, foraging and den building.  Suitable for children aged 7+ and adults.

Dates: Friday 31st May & Saturday 1st June 2024

Location: Brownsea Island, Poole

Website: National Trust Brownsea Island

MOTH MANIA SESSION
Info: You will have the opportunity to look at a variety of moths in a gentle experience.  The workshop is aimed at getting people up close and face to face with nature.  Suitable for aged 4+.

Date: Wednesday 29th May 2024

Address: It’s a secret!

Website: Carey’s Secret Garden

SEASHORE SAFARI
Info: Join the marine warden on a Seashore Safari and learn all about the creatures living on the seashore in Charmouth.

Date: Sunday 26th May 2024

Address: Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, Dorset, DT6 6LL

Website: Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre

CHILDREN’S CRAFTS & TRAIL
Info: Take part in a children’s house trail and see what you will find.  There’s also themed crafts on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Dates: Saturday 25th May – Sunday 2nd June 2024

Address: Russell-Cotes Museum, East Cliff Promenade, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AA

Website: Russell-Cotes Museum

D-DAY DECEPTIONS EVENT
Info: To commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, take part in family friendly crafts, talks, and tours, alongside real examples of D-Day ‘Funny’ tanks.

Dates: Saturday 25th May – Sunday 2nd June 2024

Address: Tank Museum, Linsay Road, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG

Website: The Tank Museum

WILDLIFE TRAILS
Info: Upton Country Park have teamed up with the Dorset Heaths Partnership and the Bird and Recreation Initiative to bring you 2 wildlife trails to enjoy!
FREE EVENT!

Dates: Saturday 25th May – Sunday 2nd June 2024

Address: Upton Country Park, Poole Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BJ

Website: Upton Country Park

HALF TERM PIRATE FUN
Info: Celebrate pirates week with themed crafts and find the pirates lost pebbles in the centre.
FREE EVENT!

Dates: Saturday 25th May - Sunday 2nd June 2024

Address: West Bay Discovery Centre, West Bay, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4EN

Website: West Bay Discovery Centre

SQUIDGE & POP BUBBLE WORKSHOPS
Info: Attend a bubble workshop and children will learn bubble tricks, play games and get the opportunity to stand inside a giant bubble!

Date: Thursday 30th May 2024

Address: Red House Museum, Quay Rd, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BU

Website: Red House Museum & Gardens

Info: Enjoy 2 days of exciting entertainment with fairies, princesses and mermaids, game shows, magic comedy shows, singalongs, fashion parades, bubble disco, unicorn rides, stalls and much more!

Dates: Friday 31st May & Saturday 1st June 2024

Address: Sandpit Field, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1NR

Website: Swanage Fairy Festival

BELLES ROYAL TEA PARTY
Info: Join princess Belle this May half term for a royal tea party.

Dates: Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29th May 2024

PADDINGTON BISCUIT DECORATING
Info: The event includes biscuit decorating, Paddington meet and greet, photos and role play.

Dates: Thursday 30th & Friday 31st May 2024

Address: Itsy Bitsycchino, Wimborne Rd, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3JS

Website: Itsy Bitsy Dance

BOUNCY CASTLE PLANET
Info: Let the children burn off that excess energy while they enjoy multiple inflatables, slides and bouncy castles for the full session time.

Date: Friday 31st May 2024

Address: Ferndown Leisure Centre, Cherry Grove, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EZ

Website: ABC Leisure Hire

PIRATE EVENT
Info: Join Little Gizmos Entertainment for 2 hours of fun with games, activities and soft play for little one’s.
FREE EVENT!

Date: Wednesday 29th May 2024

Address: Colin’s Nest Café, 25 Birds Hill Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2QJ

Facebook: Little Gizmos Entertainment

PRINCESS CRAFTERNOON
Info: Join the Tower Princess for a magical fun filled afternoon with stories, games, craft activities, photo opportunities, goody bags and more!

Date: Thursday 30th May 2024

Address: The Crafty Cuppa, 46 High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HU

Facebook: Wish Upon a Starre

SUPERHERO DISCO
Info: Join the Lemur Landings crew and DJ Phil for a superhero disco!

Date: Friday 31st May 2024

Address: Lemur Landings, Tower Park, Yarrow Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NY

Website: Lemur Landings

FOOD AND CRAFT FAIR
Info: The Dorset Food and Drink event has food and craft stalls and live music plus families can enjoy the swan maze, pedal go-karts and new Brambly Hedge Trail.

Dates: Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May 2024

Also, throughout May and June, kids admission at Abbotsbury Swannery and Gardens is only £1!

Address: Abbotsbury Swannery, New Barn Road, Abbotsbury, Dorset, DT3 4JG

Website: Abbotsbury Swannery

Info: Pirates are invading Swanage and there’s going to be lots for the family to enjoy including living history displays and talks, battles with canons, muskets and swords, displays, stalls and a pirate parade on Saturday at 11am.

Dates: Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May 2024

Location: Swanage seafront & Sandpit Field

Facebook: Swanage Pirate Festival

BEAR WEEKEND
Info: Event supporting STARS Charity with themed quiz, arts & crafts, storytelling, face painting and a teddy bears picnic.

Dates: Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May 2024

Address: Wimborne Model Town, King Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1DY

Website: Wimborne Model Town

JURASSIC MUSICAL ADVENTURE

Dates: Monday 27th – Wednesday 29th May 2024

Address: Weymouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8ED

Website: Weymouth Pavilion

SLEEPING BEAUTY: 100 YEARS OF ENTERTAINMENT

Date: Saturday 25th May 2024

THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS
Dates: Tuesday 28th May – Saturday 1st June 2024

Address: Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1UG

Website: Lighthouse Poole

THE LITTLE MERMAID

Dates: Wednesday 29th May – Saturday 1st June 2024

Address: The Regent, 51 High Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1AS

Website: The Regent

PRINCESS LIVE!

Date: Sunday 26th May 2024

Address: Barrington Centre, Pennys Walk, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9TH

Website: Darling Productions Ticket Source