Friday 31/07/2015
1) Friday Family Fiesta
This popular event takes place in Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens throughout the summer.
From approximately 7pm there is a host of family entertainment throughout the gardens including face painters, circus workshops, stilt walkers, fire performances and street performers. And finally at 10pm there is a fantastic fireworks display from Bournemouth Pier! Visit our website for more information: http://ow.ly/Q82mk
2) Onstage at Pier Approach
Back for a third year with another exciting schedule, Pier Approach will be bringing you a host of FREE music, dance and theatre entertainment for all the family to enjoy. With everything from Zumba lessons to tea dances, along with performances from a David Bowie tribute act, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and rockabilly favourites, The Bluejays, there’s something to suit every taste. Visit our website for more information: http://ow.ly/Q83SM
3) Cider Festival At Aruba, Bournemouth
After the success of the first, Aruba have announced the 2nd cider festival and this one will be bigger and better than ever! Visit our website for more information: http://ow.ly/Q84hd
Saturday 01/08/2015
4) The Great Dorset Chilli Festival
Bringing the exciting world of chillies to the beautiful surroundings of Dorset for the fifth year, the Dorset Chilli Festival is a great day out for chilli enthusiasts, food lovers and families! Held with the kind permission of the Earl of Shaftesbury at St Giles Park, lined up is a glorious August weekend of “chilli fiesta”, with stalls selling all things chilli, from pepper plants to cayenne condiments; seeds to ceramics; plus cooking demonstrations; talks on growing chillies; artisan food producers; music; chilli-eating competition, chilli spicy street food; local ice creams to cool the mouth; local beers to slake the thirst. Visit our website for more information: http://ow.ly/Q7Fhu
5) Poole Town & Country Show At Upton Country Park
This popular family show is now in its 7th year, with all day entertainment including birds of prey, working dogs with the Purbeck Gun Dogs, Kondini the Human Toolbox, Terrier Racing, The Goat Show and Newfoundland Dogs, as well as arts, crafts, gifts and food marquees! Visit our website for more information: http://ow.ly/Q7FlK
6) The Bournemouth Pavilion Family Fun Day 2015
Full of fun and packed with entertainment and activities for all the family, we're sure there is something for everyone. Whether it's getting your face painted, watching the Punch and Judy shows, dancing along to the music from the dj or with Pavilion Dance - we're sure you'll have a great time. There is a range of stalls with exciting things to buy, a coconut shy and Jamie Jigsaw will be entertaining the crowds with his clowning and balloon modelling throughout the day! Visit our website for more information: http://ow.ly/Q84Y7
7) The Pinewalk Art Exhibition
Bournemouth's popular, free, open air art exhibition at the Pinewalk is open from the 24th May until the 6th September 2015. Exhibiting work in the peaceful garden surroundings has helped many artists to establish their work in the local area, making sales to local people and to visiting art lovers hoping to commemorate their trip. Visit our website for more information: http://ow.ly/Q85rj
8) Walking Routes in the Bournemouth Area
Some of the best things in life are free and if you would like to explore the full beauty of Bournemouth whilst limiting the amount of money that you spend, there are few better ways than by taking in the experience provided by some of the walks that are mentioned in this blog: http://ow.ly/Q8peH
Sunday 02/08/2015
9) Classic Cars on the Prom
Classic Cars on the Prom is a weekly display of classic cars with an ever-changing weekly line-up of vehicles dating from 1915 up to the early 1980s! The event is open to all eligible vehicles who may wish to participate. There is no entry fee and no booking is required however it is on a first come, first served basis and can fill up fast. The event is also free to spectators who can expect to see between 70 and 130 vehicles each week. Visit our website for more information: http://ow.ly/Q8avy
10) Wellbeing Event: I Can, You Can!
Bournemouth University - Begin your personal development journey with…I Can, You Can!
A community event to empower, inspire and connect women through a health and wellness workshop activity day. Including: visualisation, affirmation, an attitude of gratitude, dance fit workshop and 30 Day Challenge. Women inspiring Women through Mind, Body and Soul Development. Visit our website for more information: http://ow.ly/Q8jsp
11) Bournemouth Balloon Flights
The Bournemouth Balloon, operated by S&D Leisure, is Bournemouth’s highest attraction, after all it reaches a height of just under 500 metres above the ground! Visit our website for more information: http://ow.ly/Q8oXw
Monday 03/08/2015
12) Beach Fit Southbourne
Suitable for all levels of fitness, work at your own pace in a friendly and supportive environment. Classes are circuit based and offer a range of cv and strength training exercises designed to tone and shape the whole body, while burning calories and improving fitness fast. Visit our website for more information: http://ow.ly/Q8bPM
13) Adult Dance Classes with Pavilion Dance
Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced level dancer, Pavilion Dance have classes in their beautifully purpose build dance studio spaces, situated by the sea, conveniently located in the heart of Bournemouth! Visit our website for more information: http://ow.ly/Q8kGu
Tuesday 04/08/2015
14) Summer Live at Bournemouth Square
Back for 2015 is Summer Live which sees free entertainment between 5.00pm and 9.00pm from Tuesdays to Saturdays in Bournemouth Square, and on the odd Sunday and Monday! The event features live acoustic music and live art demonstrations. Plus new for 2015 is an outdoor bar, open daily. Visit our website to see the schedule: http://ow.ly/Q8bk3
15) Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap At Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is famous around the world for being the longest running show of any kind in the history of British theatre - with over 25,000 performances it’s a play to be proud of. Enjoy this once in a life-time opportunity to see this masterpiece here at the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre. Visit our website for more information: http://ow.ly/Q8mHW
16) The Christchurch Market
A fabulous weekly market held every Monday in the traffic-free High Street and Saxon Square. Approximately 50 stalls selling a variety of quality produce including fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, bed linen, pet foods, jewellery, clothes, plants etc. Visit our website for more information: http://ow.ly/Q8n0u
Wednesday 05/08/2015
17) Roller Coast Roller Rink - Summer Holidays
Get your skates on for the rockin’, rollin’ Roller Coast Roller Rink, returning in the Summer Holidays. Fun for all the family whatever the weather, zoom around the rink to all the latest chart topping hits! Visit our website for more information: http://ow.ly/Q8nbY
18) Swim & Slide At Littledown Centre
The swimming pools at the Littledown Centre, Bournemouth are a great place for all the family to enjoy great fun in the water whether it's lane swimming, aqua classes, hydrotherapy sessions, learning to swim, the whooshing waterslides or a good old fashioned splash about! Visit our website for more information: http://ow.ly/Q8nyR
19) Candlelight Nights
The enchanting ‘Candlelight Nights’ is an event not to be missed! A tradition dating back many years the event sees thousands of tealights being lit in the lower gardens to produce wonderfully lit designs. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1Iq5PcT
Thursday 06/08/2015
20) The Bankes Arms Beer Festival 2015
Set in Studland overlooking the stunning Purbeck coast, the Festival is now in its 20th year and will have over 200 varieties of Real Ale and Cider. It is one of the best beer festivals in Dorset and the UK. With live music throughout the weekend, market stalls and face painting for the kids plus plenty to eat, there’s literally something for everyone! Visit our website for more information: http://ow.ly/Q7ROK
21) Bournemouth Guided Walking Tours
Why not take a tour around central Bournemouth? John your experienced guide will give you information on its fascinating early history, information on pubs, clubs, theatres and amazing plans for Bournemouth’s future! Visit our website for more information: http://ow.ly/Q8nKp
