FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS IN DORSET MARCH 2025
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Need ideas for things to do with the family in March? You'll find lots of fun events and shows listed below.
BOURNEMOUTH OCEANARIUM HALF PRICE FOR LOCALS OFFER
Date: Saturday 1st – Monday 31st March 2025
Address: The Oceanarium, Pier Approach, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AA
Website: The Oceanarium
KINGSTON MAURWARD SPRING TRAIL
Date: From Saturday 15th March 2025
Address: Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PX
Website: Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park
THE PALM HOUSE DINOSAUR WEEK
Dates: Monday 17th – Sunday 23rd March 2025
Address: The Palm House, Swannery Lake, Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TZ
Facebook: The Palm House
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
Date: Wednesday 19th – Sunday 23rd March 2025
Address: Bournemouth Pavilion, Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2BU
Booking: Bournemouth Pavilion
EASTER ARTISAN FOOD & CRAFT FAIR
Date: Saturday 22nd March 2025
Address: The Barrington Centre, Pennys Walk, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9TH
Website: Classy Bird Events
SPRING CRAFT FAIR
Date: Saturday 22nd March 2025
Address: Corfe Mullen Village Hall, Towers Way, Corfe Mullen, Dorset, BH21 3UA
Facebook: Corfe Mullen Village Hall
TRINIDAD VILLAGE EASTER FAYRE
Date: Saturday 22nd March 2025
Address: Trinidad Village Café, 3 Rossmore Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3ND
Facebook: The Café at Trinidad Village
GROVES SPRING FESTIVAL
Date: Saturday 22nd March 2025
Address: Groves Garden Centre, 74 West Bay Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4BA
Website: Groves Garden Centre
MAD HATTERS TEA PARTY
Date: Saturday 22nd March 2025
Address: The Crafty Cuppa, 46 High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HU
Website: The Crafty Cuppa
NOTHE FORT VICTORIAN CHILDREN’S WEEKEND
Dates: Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd March 2025
Address: Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF
Website: Nothe Fort
MOORS VALLEY RAILWAY SPRING STEAM UP
Date: Sunday 23rd March 2025
Address: Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET
Website: Moors Valley Railway
WIMBORNE ST GILES EASTER TRAIL
Date: Sunday 23rd March 2025
Address: Wimborne St Giles Village Hall, Wimborne St Giles, Dorset, BH21 5LX
ARTS & CIRCUS COMMUNITY EVENT
Date: Sunday 23rd March 2025
Address: Beaufort Community Centre, Beaufort Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5LB
Website: Arts by the Sea Festival
BOURNEMOUTH COMIC-CON
Date: Sunday 23rd March 2025
Address: Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5BH
Website: Creed Conventions
LITTLE GIZMOS FREE ENTERTAINMENT
Date: Wednesday 26th March 2025
Address: Colin’s Nest, 25 Birds Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2QJ
Facebook: Little Gizmo’s Entertainment
STAMPEDE BY THE SEA TRAIL
Info: A Wild in Art trail presented by Weldmar Hospicecare. Where will you find the giant elephants?
Dates: From Friday 28th March 2025
Location: Across West Dorset
Website: Stampede by the Sea
CANFORD HEATH LASER LIGHT SHOW
Date: Friday 28th March 2025
Address: Canford Heath Junior School, Learoyd Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ
Website: PTA Events Patch Poole
HENBURY VIEW BARN DANCE
Date: Friday 28th March 2025
Address: Henbury View First School, Hillside Road, Corfe Mullen, Dorset, BH21 3TR
Website: PTA Events Henbury View
INDIAN FOOD FESTIVAL
Date: Saturday 29th March 2025
Address: St Francis of Assisi Church Hall, Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9SH
Facebook: Indo UK Shopping Hub
ARTISAN MARKET
Date: Saturday 29th March 2025
Address: Wimborne Community Centre, 41-44 King Street, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1EA
Facebook: Wimborne Community Centre
MOTHERS DAY FAYRE
Date: Saturday 29th March 2025
Address: The Rising Sun, 38 East Street, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7DX
Facebook: The Rising Sun
MOTHER’S DAY CREAM TEA & CRAFT EVENT
Date: Saturday 29th March 2025
Address: Ferndown Day Centre, Library Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9JP
Facebook: Ferndown Community Support
BREWERY SQUARE MOTHER’S DAY CRAFTS
Date: Saturday 29th March 2025
Address: Brewery Square, 3 Copper St, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1GH
Website: Brewery Square
CORFE CASTLE MOTHER’S DAY SUNFLOWER PLANTING
Info: Get your green fingers stuck in and plant a sunflower seed along with exploring 1,000 years of history this Mother's Day.
Date: Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th March 2025
Address: Corfe Castle, Dorset
Website: Corfe Castle
MUMS GO FREE AT ABBOTSBURY SWANNERY
Info: Treat your mum to a lovely day out, with daily mass swan feeds at midday and 4pm plus visit the beautiful gift shop and café for lunch or tea and cakes.
Dates: Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th March 2025
Address: Abbotsbury Swannery, New Barn Road, Abbotsbury, Dorset, DT3 4JG
Website: Abbotsbury Swannery
DISCOVERY VILLAGE ROLE PLAY CENTRE
Date: Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th March 2025
Address: Discovery Village Role Play Centre, Merritown Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BA
Website: Discovery Village Role Play Centre
FARMER PALMERS MUMS HALF PRICE OFFER
Info: All mums get half price tickets so you can spend some quality family time surrounded by farmyard fun.
Date: Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th March 2025
Address: Farmer Palmers, Wareham Road, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6EU
Website: Farmer Palmers
MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT MARKET
Info: Browse a selection of local crafts and enjoy a cuppa and selection of cakes and sweet treats.
Date: Sunday 30th March 2025
Address: The Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HF
Facebook: Active Days Events
NICK’S FARM MUMS GO FREE
Date: Sunday 30th March 2025
Address: Nick’s Farm, Valley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0EB
Website: Nick’s Farm
THE GREAT BIG ESCAPE MUMS GO FREE
Info: Mums plays FREE when you book an escape room experience for your group.
Date: Sunday 30th March 2025
Address: The Great Big Escape, 6 Brewery Square, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HX
Website: The Great Big Escape
KIDS PLAY CAFÉ OFFER
Info: Mothers can enjoy a complementary drink whilst their little ones play, craft and/or make a small gift.
Date: Sunday 30th March 2025
Address: Kids Play Café, 280 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9RT
Website: Kids Play Café
MUMS ZIP FOR FREE AT ROCKREEF
Info: To get the deal, enter the code RRMUM25 when booking two single PierZip rides.
Date: Sunday 30th March 2025
Address: RockReef, Bournemouth Pier, Bournemouth, Dorset
Website: RockReef
THE ALLENDALE FREE FILM CLUB
Date: Sunday 30th March 2025
Address: The Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS
Website: The Allendale Centre
Please always check an event is running before travelling as cancellations can occur. If you know of any more family friendly events in March then please do Contact Us.
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