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Christmas has well and truly arrived in BCP! |
We’ve got lots of information about what’s on and ideas on how to occupy your mini Mumbler’s during the festive season. Scroll down to find out more or visit our Christmas pages on the BCP Mumbler website.
As well as our special school holidays events don’t forget to check out our year round “Days Out” pages by clicking here.
Have you booked your Christmas Pantomime yet? They are always great for a family outing but remember there are also lots of smaller concerts and shows that might suit you if your little one is a bit younger. Check out or review of the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Pantomime at the Bournemouth Pavilion below.
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for real-time updates about what is going on locally.
Have a great Christmas everyone! 🎅🏻🎄☃️🌟
Lots of love
AK x |
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Centre Stage School of Dance and Performing Arts |
Centre Stage School of Dance and Performing Arts empowers students (age 2½ to 18) to become confident, creative and talented performers. Recently awarded Best Ballet School in Poole 2023 by the Quality Business Awards and Performing Arts School of the Year (Dorset) 2023/24 by the Prestige Awards, the school focuses on developing confidence and enjoyment and provides a secure space where students can flourish as individuals and develop at their own pace.
Centre Stage offers classes in Performing Arts, Ballet (Royal Academy of Dance) and Acrobatic Arts, has a 100% exam pass rate, is CDMT Recognised and OFSTED Registered.
Click here to head to the Centre Stage Dance website for more info. |
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Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre and Lodge Breaks |
Join Avon Tyrrell in 2024 for a lodge break. The fully equipped lodges sleep 6, 12 and 14 people, with TV, Wi-Fi, and an open living area. Based in the New Forest the site is close to great walking tracks and seaside strolls with low-cost bike hire and activities available on site from as little as £14pp. Plus off-peak prices mean low-cost stays starting from £330 for a 2-night stay.
Book now to make memories with your family and friends! |
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Festive Point is now OPEN at Castlepoint 🎅 |
Festive Point offers a fantastic family day out with activities including; - A magical elevator experience to meet Santa in the North Pole - An indoor roller rink - Festive food and drink - VR experience - Festive Flicks with weekly classic Christmas film screenings (viewing times here) and MORE. Festive Point is located at Castlepoint on the lower level below Mountain Warehouse. For more information and bookings visit – festivepoint.co.uk. 📆Opening dates 1st-3rd Dec | 7th-10th Dec | 14th-23rd Dec ⏰Opening times 11am-7pm everyday except Sundays 10:30am-4:30pm |
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Lemur Landings |
Multi award-winning children’s entertainment centre, Lemur Landings is one of the biggest and best play centres in Dorset.
We’re passionate about play and children being able to be active in a safe, fun and stimulating environment, so come and explore, leap, run, climb and play the day away.
We have a traditional multi-level, huge playframe with tunnels to crawl through, biff bags to negotiate, bridges to cross and slides to.. well yes, slide. Imagination knows no bounds in the role play village; there’s a dedicated play frame for younger children, baby room and exciting interactive climbing zone – the kids will love it.
Upcoming Events this December:
15th December - Family Festive Fun Party Session more info here.
20th December - Christmas Phaser Night more info here. |
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Splashdown Poole |
Splashdown Poole the South’s favourite all action waterpark is OPEN this winter! Home to some of the UK’s best flume rides, we’re easy to find on Tower Park, one of the South’s premier leisure complex.
Ride through the storm on Black Thunder, tumble through the twisting tubs and tubes of our tyre rides and get into a spin on Infinity; with its funky laser lights and jukebox. But, will you brave the high speed and sheer drop of Barons Revenge? After a flumin’ great time on the flumes, dip your toes in our bubble bench or jacuzzi and grab a bite to eat in our café. Over winter our outside rides are shut, but visitors benefit from a £3pp saving off regular admissions.
Easy online booking - click here. |
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Attention, Dorset Mums! 🌟 |
The clock is ticking for the festive joy at our award-winning and Ofsted registered Christmas Camps! Hosted at Priory C Of E Primary School, Avonbourne Academy, The Epiphany School, BCS Preparatory School, and Canford School, our fully accredited camps promise an enchanting blend of spirited drills, jolly competitions, and delightful Christmas craft activities.
Plus, here's an extra special treat – every child booked receives a FREE Chicken & Blues Junior Meal voucher! 🎁
Secure your spot now at foundation-play.com and dive into a holiday experience like no other. Stay in the loop with @fsportsandplay for updates and a sneak peek into the festive excitement on our Facebook page.🎅✨
Don't miss out on this chance to create unforgettable holiday memories for your little ones. Spots are filling up fast, and we can't wait to celebrate the season together! 🏀 |
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| Christmas comes to Christchurch!
From ‘Doorstep Deliveries’ where the magic is delivered straight to your home, to ‘Grotto Visits’. From ‘Breakfast with Santa’ to ‘Tales by the Tree’. Elf&Elf will have everything you need to create memories that last a lifetime! Click here to book your Christmas Magic! |
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| Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Pantomime
Mirror, mirror on the wall… What’s the greatest panto of them all?
Bursting with great songs, stunning dance routines and plenty of laughter, this is a truly magical treat for all the family.
Click here to read our review about it. |
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Free & Low Cost Activities & Events
Here are some ideas of things to do in and around BCP that are free or low cost and will provide some extra entertainment for the kids in the run up to Christmas. | |
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Calling all young Adventurers and magical Explorers! |
We need your help to uncover the secret hideouts of these naughty little elves! If you happen to spot one of them in a Christchurch business, proudly waving a golden Christchurch BID flag, don't be shy – approach them!
Ask for a golden ticket, fill in your details, drop it in Santa's postbox at the Regent Centre! By joining in on the hunt, you have the chance to 𝙒𝙄𝙉 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 £100 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙛 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨, just in time for Christmas!
With several mischievous elves hidden around businesses in Christchurch, you can have multiple entries and increase your chances of winning!
Taking place 25th November to 15th December at Christchurch High Street. |
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Give the Gift of Relaxation this Christmas! |
Stuck for ideas for a Christmas present for parents? A hydrotherapy session with Helena from HE AQUATICS could be the answer. With an Aquatic , Bodywork or a Flotation Therapy session in heated water at 35 Celsius at luxurious pools, your loved ones can restore...for more details click here.
HE AQUATICS Gift Vouchers can also be used for any baby or children swim classes as well as yoga classes throughout the year you can find more information about it on here: heaquatics.com. |
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More ideas you might like this Winter: |
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Don’t forget our weekly What’s On In BCP This Weekend! Published each Wednesday evening over on Instagram and Facebook 😊 or click on the image below to head straight to our Events Calendar if you can’t wait! |
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If you are currently looking for a flexible or part time job to enable you to balance work with childcare responsibilities why not have a look at the jobs on offer in the local BCP area such as:
Jobs at Flip Out Poole
To view more Jobs, visit our Jobs For Parents Page here.
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| We also have a large and friendly community chat group on Facebook run by BCP & Dorset Mumbler where you can ask for advice or recommendations. | |
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Thank you so much, it really does mean the world to us. Love AK & Emma x |
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