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Things to do with kids in Dorset
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Summer of Sport and Music at Castlepoint
26th June-15th September 2024
Venue: Castlepoint Shopping Park
Open air live screenings of sporting events and music festivals on the LED big screen. See the website and social media for event updates
Drop in craft activities at Charminster Library
15th-27th July 2024
Venue: Charminster Library
Horrid Henry and Wimpy Kid crafts. All ages
Summer Holiday at Durlston
18th July-5th September 2024
Venue: Durlston Country Park
Pirates of Purbeck Activity Trail, interactive displays, 340 acres of meadows, Wild Play - see website for full schedule
Treasures of the toolkit family quest
18th July-8th September 2024
Venue: Corfe Castle
Hunt the castle ruins to learn about and collect the tools for your very own castle conservator toolkit
Summer Skate
19th July-3rd November 2024
Venue: Bournemouth Lower Gardens
Roller rink, yoga and fitness, movie nights, live music
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