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 September, children will be able to enjoy nature crafts, guided walks, gardening, nature tots sessions, community litter picks, and much more.

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

 

• SEAFIELD GARDENS •

Address: Seafield Gardens, Seafield Road, Southbourne, Dorset, BH6 3JG

 

• 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

 

• MOORE AVENUE & THE HENRY BROWN CENTRE •

Address: The Henry Brown Centre, Cunningham Crescent, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8DU

• PELHAMS PARK •

Address: Pelhams Park, Millhams Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 7LQ

 

• 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.

 

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Need ideas for things to do with the family in September?  You'll find lots of fun events and shows listed below.

 

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

    

SANDWORLD LOCAL RESIDENTS OFFER

Dates: Thursday 4th – Tuesday 30th September 2025
Address: Sandworld, Lodmoor Country Park, Preston Beach Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX
Website: Sandworld

      

LEMUR LANDINGS GLOW PARTY

Date: Friday 26th September 2025
Address: Lemur Landings, Tower Park, Yarrow Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NY
Website: Lemur Landings

 

ARTS BY THE SEA FESTIVAL

Dates: Friday 26th - Sunday 28th September 2025
Location: Bournemouth Town
Website: Arts by the Sea Festival

 

STINSFORD VILLAGE FETE

Date: Saturday 27th September 2025
Address: The Old Vicarage & Stinsford Church, Stinsford, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8XW

 

THE ZOO THAT COMES TO YOU

Info: The Zoo That Comes To You follows the impassioned attempts of two animal enthusiasts to share their love of and concern for animals with the world.  They take in animals that need respite, care or a temporary home and have, accidentally, ended up with a whole sanctuary, but with no visitors!  So everybody, animals and humans alike, have decided it is time to get out, see the world, and bring the zoo, to you.  Featuring puppetry, live music and playful characters, Scarlet Oak Theatre welcomes you to join the conversation about animal conservation.

Date: Saturday 27th September 2025
Address: Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1UG
Website: Lighthouse Poole

 

SHAFTESBURY CARNIVAL DAY

Date: Saturday 27th September 2025
Location: Shaftesbury Fire Station & High Street
Website: Shaftesbury Carnival

 

NOTHE FORT FAMILY SCIENCE FESTIVAL

Date: Sunday 28th September 2025
Address: Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF
Website: Nothe Fort

 

ST ANDREWS HARVEST FESTIVAL

Date: Sunday 28th September 2025
Address: St Andrews Church, Church Road, Preston, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6BU
Facebook: St Andrews Church

 

THE ALLENDALE FREE FILM CLUB

Date: Sunday 28th September 2025
Address: The Allendale, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS
Website: The Allendale

 

GILLINGHAM CARNIVAL WEEK

Info: The week features a variety of traditional carnival events, including a walking treasure hunt, a baby show, bingo, a quiz night, and a fun fair.

Dates: Sunday 28th September – Saturday 4th October 2025
Location: Across Gillingham
Website: Gillingham Carnival

 

Please always check an event is running before travelling as cancellations can occur.  If you know of any more family friendly events in September then please do Contact Us.

 

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