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Coastal Comedy Colossal

25th September

Coastal Comedy and Lighthouse present a triple bill feat of stand-up comedy...

What's happening this month?

Sandpolo
17th - 18th September
Foodies Festival
17th - 19th September
SandFest
19th September
Coastal Comedy Colossal
25th September
Poole Seafood Festival
25th - 26th September
Arts by the Sea Festival
1st - 3rd October

Coming up...

Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland
19th November - 2nd January

Attractions

The New Forest Tours
The New Forest Tour runs three open-top tour routes through the heart of the beautiful National Park.
The Stonehenge Tours
Discover the legends of the stones. Catch the X3 from Bournemouth to pick up the Stonehenge Tour in Salisbury.
Bournemouth Pier and Beach
Set in the middle of ten miles of golden sand, Bournemouth Pier is the destination of choice.
AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium
Come and support The Cherries at Vitality Stadium...
City Cruises Poole
Not much time to spare? No problem you can enjoy a cruise around Europe's largest natural Harbour in just 70 minutes!
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
Discover Bournemouth’s past as you smuggle your ball around 18 holes of pure adventure mini golf.
Mini Golf in the Gardens
Play the classic way! Join in at Bournemouth's Lower Gardens - fun for all!
Pier Amusements
The Family Entertainment Centre is located at the entrance of Bournemouth Pier. Here you will find a wide range of amusements.
PierZip at RockReef
The PierZip is the world’s first pier to shore zip wire, boasting a 250 metre dual zip wire.
Oceanarium Bournemouth
Immerse yourself in the enchanting aquatic world of Bournemouth Oceanarium, situated right next to Bournemouth Pier.
Laser Quest
The experience is exhilarating and immersive… with fun lurking around every corner. This is the ultimate in interactive entertainment!
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
In 1901 Merton Russell-Cotes gave his wife Annie a dream house on a cliff-top, overlooking the sea. Today stands an art gallery and museum.
Sandbanks Beach
With its soft, golden sands and breathtaking views, it is no wonder that Sandbanks is considered one of the best beaches in Britain.
Alum Chine
Alum Chine Beach is one of Bournemouth's favourite Blue Flag award winning beaches.
Poole Quay
Explore the treasures of Poole's historic quayside, delve deep into the heart of the Old Town and immerse yourself in Poole's history.
Poole Park
Poole Park has an abundance of beauty that has something for everyone.
Compton Acres
Enjoy over 10 acres of horticultural heaven, relax in the charming Café & Tea Rooms and browse the treasures in the Gifted Moment store.
Poole Museum
The most visited free attraction in Dorset, Poole Museum offers a great time for all in historic quayside buildings in Poole’s Old Town.
Rockley Watersports
Training, learning or simply want to spend time on the water? Check out what Rockley has to offer at Rockley Point.
Christchurch Monday Market
Choc-a-bloc with very loyal local traders, the market boasts a wide range of stalls from fast food to fashion and fresh fish.
Upton Country Park
Upton Country Park is the home of Upton House, a Grade II* Georgian Mansion House, and 140 acres of parkland, shoreline and estate gardens.
Swanage Railway
The Swanage Railway offers a more intensive heritage steam and diesel timetable train service than virtually any other preserved railway.
Monkey World
Set amongst the woodland of Dorset lays 65 acres of sanctuary for over 250 primates.
The Tank Museum
The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life, with the world’s best collection of tanks in awe-inspiring exhibitions.
Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
The secret’s out and children are shouting about their new favourite place to go - Farmer Palmer's Farm Park.
Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove
Explore the beauty of the Jurassic Coast, just a stone throw away from your local area.
Durlston Country Park
An expansive, clifftop nature reserve within Swanage.
Corfe Castle and Village
The dramatic ruins of Corfe Castle stand on a natural hill guarding the principal route through the Purbeck Hills.
Lymington
Lymington is a pretty Georgian market town in the south of the New Forest.
Swanage
Situated on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, and a gateway town for exploring the Jurassic Coast is the fun family resort of Swanage.
Weymouth
A seaside town in Dorset, packed with attractions fit for the summer holiday.
Wimborne Minster
Welcome to the pretty historic town of Wimborne Minster with its wonderful variety of shops, eateries and places of interest.
Castlepoint Shopping Park
Castlepoint caters to the hearts and minds of the shoppers by providing an outdoor mall experience to suit every lifestyle.
Tower Park
At Tower Park, Poole, a galaxy of entertainment unfolds. With Splashdown water park, Cineworld cinema, Hollywood Bowl and more...