SUMMER HOLIDAY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

ABBOTSBURY SWANNERY BRAMLEY HEDGE TRAIL

Info: Based on the Summer Story book, the trail includes fun facts, stamp points and an activity booklet. The trail runs alongside the daily mass swan feeds, willow swan maze and pedal go-karts.

Dates: Ongoing

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

Website: Abbotsbury Swannery

THE BLUE POOL WILD WEDNESDAYS

Info: On Wednesdays, children aged 5 - 15 can enjoy hands-on bushcraft activities like bird box making, fire lighting and safety, paracord bracelet crafting and bug hunts.

Dates: Wednesday 6th – Wednesdays 27th August 2025

Address: The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5AR

Website: The Blue Pool

DURLSTON COUNTRY PARK ACTIVITY TRAILS & MORE

Info: The Marvelous Meadows Trail runs through the first half of the summer holidays and then the Boats of the Bay Trail runs until the end. Plus there’s guided walks, scavenger hunts, nature activities and Wild Wednesdays all planned on selected dates.

Dates: Saturday 19th July – Wednesday 3rd September 2025

Address: Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2JL

Website: Durlston Country Park

HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE SUMMER WELLBEING CHALLENGE

Info: Explore the grounds of Highcliffe Castle for an outdoor challenge trail promoting positive wellbeing and appreciating you. Indoor crafts will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays and there will be a different craft each week to do.

Dates: Sunday 20th July – Sunday 7th September 2025

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

Website: Highcliffe Castle

MEGA SLIP AND SLIDE

Info: The Slip and Slide is back with an even bigger slide and bigger pool to whoosh into!

Dates: Saturday 19th July – Sunday 31st August 2025

Address: Mill Street, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3RH

Website: Mega Slip and Slide

MONKEY WORLD SUMMER FUN

Info: Throughout the summer holidays, Monkey World will be hosting themed activities and crafts, plus there’s hundreds of monkeys to see, play areas and a woodland walk to explore.

Dates: Tuesday 1st July – Sunday 31st August 2025

Address: Monkey World, Tout Hill, Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH

Website: Monkey World

RUSSELL-COTES MUSEUM AMAZING ANIMALS & BRILLIANT BOTANICALS

Info: House Trail: Follow the nature themed trail around the house and take part in the garden scavenger hunt. Families can also enjoy some traditional garden games, workshops and more.

Dates: Sunday 19th July – Sunday 31st August 2025

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

Website: Russell-Cotes

SCIENCE ZONE WORKSHOPS

Info: Science Zone will be launching an exciting new programme of STEM-focused workshops for children and families – featuring everything from planetarium shows and LEGO robotics to coding challenges and hands-on science experiments.

Dates: Various Dates

Address: Science Zone, 21 Royal Arcade, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4BT

Website: Science Zone

BROWNSEA ISLAND SUMMER OF PLAY

Info: Embark on a crayon rubbing trail filled with fun activities and games for the whole family. Play like a chicken, leap like a sika deer, and try some bunny yoga. As you explore, you'll uncover fascinating facts about the creatures that call Brownsea home.

Dates: Thursday 24th July – Sunday 31st August 2025

Location: Poole Harbour

Website: National Trust Brownsea Island

CORFE CASTLE SUMMER OF PLAY

Info: Hop into a summer of fun at Corfe Castle and discover a variety of games and activities throughout the ruins. Explore play zones to get legs and minds racing, see if you can hit the bullseye in the Archery Zone, beat the Obstacle Zone or make some noise in the Music Zone.

Dates: Saturday 19th July – Sunday 31st August 2025

Address: Corfe Castle, The Square, Corfe Castle, Dorset

Website: National Trust Corfe Castle