From exploring our award winning parks, gardens and local nature reserves, or playing in our playgrounds (for children or dogs!), there really is something for everyone. 

• Allotments
• Bournemouth Tree Trail
• Doggy play patch
• Parks and gardens
• Lower Gardens - Mini Golf, Streetfood and Aviary
• Events, Guided walks and Monday morning meanders
• Local nature reserves
• Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre
• Kingfisher Barn Visitor Centre - Gateway to Stour Valley Nature Reserve
• Playgrounds and facilities
• Kings Park Plant Nursery
• Radio controlled model aircraft
• Sports facilities
• Coastal Activity Park
• Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
• Slacklining, geocaching and munzee
• Volunteering 
• Street food
• Art @ Pine Walk
• Hengistbury Head Land Train

If you enjoy being outside, why not think about volunteering with us?

Parks and open spaces events

Our latest events at Hengistbury Head and Kingfisher Barn, Stour Valley are listed on their websites:

• Kingfisher Barn Visitor Centre and the Stour Valley
• Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre

Major events

Visit the tourism events pages for details of major events in the area.