MAY HALF TERM EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
DORSET MUSEUM dorchester
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
NOTHE FORT weymouth
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
SHIRE HALL MUSEUM dorchester
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
MUSEUM OF EAST DORSET wimborne
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
THE WALLED GARDEN moreton
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
DURLSTON COUNTRY PARK swanage
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
BOURNEMOUTH ELECTRIC CLUB
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
FARMER PALMERS poole
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
HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE
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
THE HAMWORTHY CLUB bournemouth
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
MOORS VALLEY COUNTRY PARK
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
LULWORTH CASTLE
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
KINGSTON LACY wimborne
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
CORFE CASTLE
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
BROWNSEA ISLAND poole
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
CAREY'S SECRET GARDEN wareham
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
CHARMOUTH HERITAGE COAST CENTRE
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
RUSSELL-COTES MUSEUM bournemouth
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
TANK MUSEUM bovington
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
UPTON COUNTRY PARK poole
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
WEST BAY DISCOVERY CENTRE
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
RED HOUSE MUSEUM & GARDENS christchurch
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
SWANAGE FAIRY FESTIVAL
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
ITSY BITSYCCHINO bournemouth
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
FERNDOWN LEISURE CENTRE
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
COLINS NEST COFFEE SHOP poole
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
THE CRAFTY CUPPA dorchester
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
LEMUR LANDINGS poole
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
ABBOTSBURY SWANNERY
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
SWANAGE PIRATE FESTIVAL
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
WIMBORNE MODEL TOWN
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
SHOWS & PERFORMANCES
WEYMOUTH PAVILION
JURASSIC MUSICAL ADVENTURE
Dates: Monday 27th – Wednesday 29th May 2024
Address: Weymouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8ED
Website: Weymouth Pavilion
LIGHTHOUSE POOLE
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 REGENT
THE LITTLE MERMAID
Dates: Wednesday 29th May – Saturday 1st June 2024
Address: The Regent, 51 High Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1AS
Website: The Regent
BARRINGTON CENTRE
PRINCESS LIVE!
Date: Sunday 26th May 2024
Address: Barrington Centre, Pennys Walk, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9TH
Website: Darling Productions Ticket Source
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