May to August
Check out our timetable of exciting events based here at Hengistbury Head between May and August!
Our upcoming events...
Some events require booking ahead, and others are open events that you can just come along to.
To book please contact Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre on 01202451618.
Download details of our latest events here to find out what's happening where and when!
You can also download the event table found below.
For our free, Monday Morning Meanders throughout Bournemouth, download the latest leaflet here.
For events run by our Stour Valley Rangers, please see the Kingfisher Barn events page.
Performing the Past
5 August - 9 August
Hengistbury Head has been the scene of settlement and ceremony for more than twelve thousand years. Take a trip back in time to discover how these early settlers lived and worked in an exciting series of events and activities. Find out more.
Regular Events
Dates | Event | Cost | Time | Booking |
Tuesday May:07,14,21,28 Jun:04,11,18,25 Jul:02,09,16,23
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Pottery Club for Adults
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£11 per session
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10.30am to 12noon
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Booking essential
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Tuesday May:07 Jun:04 Jul:02 Aug:06
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Hengistbury Writers
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£3 suggested donation
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2pm to 4pm
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No need to book
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Thursday May:30 Tuesday Aug:06, 20
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Sand Art
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£2.50 to £6 per picture
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10.30am to 12.30pm
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No need to book
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Wednesday Jul:24, 31 Aug:07,14,21,28
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Wild Wednesday
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£5 per child
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10am to 12.30pm
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Booking essential
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Friday Jul:26 Aug:02,09,23,30
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Bird of Prey Workshop with Hawks in the Forest
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£5 per child
£10 per adult
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10am to 12noon
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Booking essential
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Other Events
Date | Event | Cost | Timing | Booking |
Sunday 12th May
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Bird Songs and Breakfast
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£12 per person (inc. food/drink)
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5.30am to 8.30am
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Booking essential
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Friday 24th May
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Nature Tots
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£2 per child
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10.30am to 11.30am
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Booking essential
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Tuesday 28th May
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Minibeast Hunt
(2 sessions)
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£3 per child
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10am to 11.30am
12.30pm to 2pm
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Booking essential
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Friday 7th June
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Nightjars and Natterjacks Guided Walk
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£5 per person
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8.45pm to 11pm
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Booking essential
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Sunday 23rd June
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International SUNday
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Free
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11am to 3pm
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No need to book
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Friday 28th June
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Nature Tots
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£2 per child
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10.30am to 11.30am
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Booking essential
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Sat 13th & Sun 14th
Fri 19th, Sat 20th & Sun 21st July
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Dragonfly Week - Mini Safari - Pond Dipping Demonstration - Wildlife Garden Session
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Free
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10am to 4pm
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Booking essential for some activities – phone for more information
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Thursday 25th July
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Reptile and Amphibian Morning
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£5 per adult
£2 per child
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9.30am to 11.30am
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Booking essential
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Sunday 28th July
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Family Pond Dipping
(2 sessions)
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£3 per child
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10am to 11.30am
1pm to 2.30pm
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Booking essential
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Monday 29th July
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Seashore Safari and Beach Clean
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£2 per person
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1pm to 3pm
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Booking essential
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Tuesday 6th August
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Reptile and Amphibian Morning
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£5 per adult
£2 per child
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9.30am to 11.30am
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Booking essential
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Friday 16th August
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Seashore Safari and Beach Clean
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£2 per person
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1pm to 3pm
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Booking essential
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