Out and about...
You have already made the right decision by choosing Dorset or Hampshire for your holiday, conference or weekend destination. The question now is, do you have enough time to fit in all the fantastic attractions, events and places of stunning natural beauty during your stay?

There are so many entertainment opportunities for you to enjoy from the biggest collection of steam engines and rural crafts in the World at the Great Dorset Steam Fair at the end of August, to the New Forest Show in July. 2CR FM hosts an array of events and spectacles across the region throughout the year and obviously there are the many attractions to keep you entertained whatever the weather or time of day! Splashdown is the biggest water park on the south coast, Bowlplex has five family bowling centres in the area and for a round of golf, a light meal and in one of the most charming locations in the south make your way to the heart of the countryside to Hamptworth Golf and Country Club.

The Bournemouth International Centre and the Pavilion are home to theatre, live music, exhibitions and even ice-skating! Make this visit to the two counties one to remember.


Cyclexperience
Perhaps the best way to enjoy the beautiful countryside of the New Forest, Hampshire’s jewel in the crown, is by bike, and Cyclexperience cycle hire and retail business gives you the opportunity to explore the area on two wheels.
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Poole Tourism
For details of events in Poole visit pooletourism.com
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The Opera House
A grand entertainment venue for over 100 years, the Opera House has now emerged, phoenix-like, from a multi-million pound restoration. The result is an extraordinary blend of style, grandeur and 21st century technology.
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Club 2020
2020 is a blank canvas that will be painted with many forms of entertainment throughout the year. Varied scenes will be catered for. From 70s disco to electro and everything in between. It is up to you to find the parties and sounds that flick your switch. There is no reason why your preferences will not cross genres. Put the face on that suits, you can attempt to find the REAL you in the morning.
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Splashdown
With over 1000 metres of water flume rides, Splashdown provides great value entertainment for all ages whatever the weather. There are eight year-round-rides, plus four extra outside rides to enjoy during the summer.
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Bowlplex
Bowlplex provides one of the most entertaining days or nights out that you can enjoy as a family, a couple or a group of friends!
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Bournemouth Pier
What an institution Bournemouth Pier is – originally built in 1861, a newer pier made of iron was opened in 1889, and the concrete construction that we see today was completed in 1981. Now home to the Pier Theatre and a very bright future Bournemouth Pier is in full swing with a superb line up for the summer season.
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Haven Boating
For a day of pure indulgence, why not consider chartering a luxury catamaran for a full or half-day’s sail - an amazing way to explore the Solent or the islands in Poole Harbour and, perhaps, even try your hand at the helm!
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