Local Events

As new The Very Hungry CaterpillarTM trail opens this winter at Mottisfont . 19 January to 15 March 2026: Mottisfont, near Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0LP Become the world’s most famous caterpillar, from Eric Carle’s best-selling book The Very Hungry Caterpillar™, as new interactive

Performing at Key West on Bournemouth Pier! Coldplace are set to bring a huge burst of live energy to Valentine’s Night 2026 as they take over Key West on Bournemouth Pier. Taking place on Saturday 14th February, this special one-off evening

At Key West, Saturday 31st January The Ed Sheeran Songbook Tribute is back at Key West on Bournemouth Pier this January, promising a night that blends big-hit energy with the relaxed, coastal atmosphere the venue is known for. Taking place on

Celebrate Christmas at Key West on Bournemouth Pier This festive season, make your way to the end of the iconic Bournemouth Pier, where Key West is transforming into a spectacular Winter Wonderland from November 14th to December 31st. This is the

Interview with Jochebel Ohene MacCarthy and Elle Ma-Kinga N’Zuzi, byline Liam Rudden On the 24th of May 2023, Anna Mae Bullock, the ‘Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll better known to the world as Tina Turner, died at her home in Küsnacht,

With the National Trust in Hampshire As temperatures drop and colours intensify, National Trust gardens, meadows and woodlands fill with sensory drama, providing kids with the perfect introduction to autumn. From quirky pumpkin displays to glossy ‘champion’ conkers just waiting to be

At Key West, Bournemouth Pier Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience is back for its 5th year at Key West on Bournemouth Pier, and tickets for Saturday 8th November 2025 are selling fast! This international comedy phenomenon has wowed audiences everywhere from London’s

Celebrate love, success, and remembrance on the South Coast’s only vintage motor yacht. Operating from Poole Quay, Dorset Cruises offers an experience like no other aboard the beautifully restored 1938 vintage motor yacht, Dorset Queen. The only vessel of her kind

At Marwell Zoo Marwell Zoo is hosting a Wild Autumn this October half term with a week packed full of wildlife adventures and exciting activities. From a haybale maze and pumpkin tossing, to face painting and story time with Esme the friendly

At Key West, Saturday 1st November Get ready to moonwalk your way into a spine-tingling night of music and nostalgia this Halloween as Key West on Bournemouth Pier presents Jackson Live! Europe’s number one Michael Jackson tribute, starring the incredible James