Things to Do in Bournemouth
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FREEBAC - Members Only Booking System
📍 Bournemouth University, Sports Campus - Chapel Gate
FREEMake Art Bournemouth
📍 The Old School House Boscombe
FREESteam Video Games at Student Village
📍 Student Village
FREESteam Video Games at Dorchester House
📍 Dorchester House
FREESahara Trek Hiking Challenge 2027 | Information Evening (In-Person)
📍 MYTIME Young Carers
Candle Lit Restorative Yoga
📍 The Amethyst Cave
£16.96
POSTPONEDHome Education Geometric Art Club
📍 Moordown Community Centre
£11.00 - £52.17
CREATE WITH KATIE: Ink and Bleach Skulls Still Life
📍 The Burning Bridge
£20.00
Stitch Night Oct - Christchurch
📍 Arcado Lounge
£0.00 - £8.30
FREEFamily Food and Fun (06.10.26) Ashley Youth Hub - WN
📍 Ashley Youth Hub
FREEClick & Connect: Westbourne Breakfast Club
📍 Westbird Cafe Bar
FREEYear 6 School In Action Tours - Twynham School
📍 Twynham School
Hatha Yoga Flow - For Beginner to Advanced Yogis
📍 Creekmoor Community Centre
£8.50
BNI Shoreline Networking Event
£15.00
SOLD OUTWinton Primary School Tour
📍 Winton Primary School
Sold out at source
FREEHighcliffe Castle - Function Hire Appointment
📍 Highcliffe Castle
FREEGreenFingers - Community Growing at Slades Farm
📍 Slades farm
Creative Writing for Adults at Somerford Arc
📍 Somerford Arc
Free - £5.00
FREEThe Secret West High Down Rocket Testing Site - 6 Oct - 5 Miles (Free)
📍 ALUM BAY BUS STOP Vectis 7/12/Breezer opposite public toilets
FREENature Tots at Kingfisher Barn
FREEFood Lovers Club - Nacho Bar
📍 Lyme Regis House - Bournemouth Student Accommodation
SOLD OUTAround the Bend Tours - Ringwood Water Recycling Centre
📍 Ringwood Water Recycling Centre
Sold out at source
FREELaurel and Holly Felling
📍 Slades Park Pavilion
Full Governors Meeting
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