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Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
A family afternoon outing for learning & exploring various arts, exhibitions & culture. The Russell-Cotes Museum is a child friendly environment with their Summer Holiday Family Activity Packages
Website: www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk
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Beaulieu National Museum
The car museum is an ideal family day out, including the famous National Motor Museum, Palace House & the Historic Beaulieu Abbey.
The Beaulieu National Museum hosts various annual events, educational packages & daily museum tours.
Admission:
Adult – 16.75
Senior – 15.75
Youth 9.75
Child 8.65
(children under 5 – FREE)
Family – 45.50
(The family ticket covers one adult + four children / two adults + three children)Website: www.beaulieu.co.uk/beaulieu/index
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Terracotta Warrios Museum
A museum solely based on China’s terracotta Army, the exhibition explores the ancient treasures of China.
Admission
Adult – 5.75
Senior – 5.00
Student – 5.00
Children – 4.00
Family (2 + 2) – 18.00
Children under five = FREE
Website: www.terracottawarriors.co.uk
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The Dinosaur Museum
Family oriented hands-on interaction museum
Exhibition includes:
Fossils
Hands-on exhibitions
Life-size dinosaur reconstruction
Computer & multimedia displays
Admission
Adults – 6.95
Seniors – 5.95
Students – 5.95
Children – 5.50
Family (2 + 2) – 22.50
Children under four = FREEWebsite: www.thedinosaurmuseum.com
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Bournemouth Aviation Museum
An open-air aviation museum, displaying classical aircraft’s with its own ‘mini runway’. The Bournemouth Aviation Museum is open all year round.
Parking
On site parking (free)
Admission
Child (3- 5yrs) – 1.00
Child 6.00 (5 –16 yrs)
Adult 3.00Website: www.aviationmuseum.co.uk
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The Tank Museum
The Tank Museum displays rare & historic World War One vehicles that have seen war action.
The museum offers various exhibitions:
The Tank Story
The Trench Experience – France 1916
Tank Displays
The Discovery Centre
Tracked Vehicles Rides – Get on Board
The Tank Museum has various events throughout the year & it is family oriented.
Admission
Adults 1.00
Children* (5 – 16 yrs) 7.50
OAPs / Disabled 9.00
Saver Ticket (2 Ad & 2 Ch) 30.00
Saver Ticket (1Ad & 3 Ch) 27.00
* Children of 16yrs & under must be accompanied by an adult
* Special offers for schools & groupsWebsite: www.tankmuseum.org
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Bournemouth Eye
The Bournemouth Eye lifts up to 28 passengers at a time, enabling the passengers to experience Bournemouth from a different point of view. The ‘high-flying’ balloon rises 500 feet over Bournemouth uncovering a 25mile radius of coastline from Poole Harbour to Isle of Wight and from the New Forest to the north.
Website: www.bournemouthballoon.com
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Oceanarium
The underwater experience of the Oceanarium invited visitor from all ages to explore & learn about various creatures & their habitats. Plasma screen documentaries, interactive presentations and interactive dive cage offer an enjoyable environment at the Oceanarium.
Admission
Adult £8.75
Child (3-15yrs) £6.25
Senior (concession) £7.50
Student (concession) £7.75
Disabled (concession) £6.50
Carer (concession) £6.50
Under 3's - FREEWebsite: www.oceanarium.co.uk
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Go Ape! Moors Valley
The high wire forest adventure park is family oriented and welcomes visitors willing to try exhilarating challenges, such as swinging through trees, climbing trees & crawling through tunnels.
Admission
18 years / + £25
10 – 17 years £20Website: www.goape.co.uk/days-out-in/hampshire/moors-valley/the-course
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Jetski Safaris
Jetski Safaris offer an adventurous way of visiting and exploring Bournemouth’s sightseeing experiences. A guided Safari will explore Poole Harbour and then parts of the spectacular Jurassic coastline from Bournemouth to Swanage
Admission
Weekend and Bank Holiday Rates
£85 per person for One person per Jetski (Group Size 1 - 3 People)
£65 per person for Two people per Jetski* (Group Size 2 - 6 People)
Weekday Rates
£75 per person for One person per Jetski (Group Size 1 - 3 People)
£55 per person for Two people per Jetski* (Group Size 2 - 6 People)Website: www.jetskisafaris.co.uk
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Mega Paintball

The Mega Paintball experience encourages participants to increase stamina and skill in conjunction with entertainment. This activity brought about a twist in hide-and-seek & tag, encouraging people of all ages to take part and enjoy the experience
Admission
Full day fee - £10.00 (include 100 paintballs)
Half day fee - £5.00
Paintballs refill - £6.00Website: www.megapaintball.co.uk
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Laser Quest
Laser quest welcomes visitors of all ages to enjoy an ultimate experience in a diverse and dynamic environment, making it a child & adult oriented environment.
Admission
£4.95 per game
£8.95 for 2 games
£9.95 for 3 games
£9.95 Standard Party
£13.95 Ultimate PartyWebsite: www.laserquestbournemouth.co.uk
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Monkey Bizness
Monkey Bizness is a child oriented environment, enabling children to develop, explore & experience crawling or toddling in a safe environment.
Admission
Under 1 – FREE
Under 4 - £4.95
4 & Over - £5.95
Adults - £1.00Website: www.monkey-bizness.co.uk/poole
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Splashdown Water Park
Splashdown Water Park has over 1km of water rides. The indoor riders offer 8 various slides and Splashdown Water Park offers 4 outdoor rides
Admission
2 Hours All Day ** Single Admission 8.50 GBP 11.00 GBP Family Ticket 32.00 GBP 40.00 GBP Extra Fam. member 8.00 GBP 10.00 GBP Under 5's 4.00 GBP 5.00 GBP Spectator 4.00 GBP 5.00 GBP Website: www.splashdownpoole.com
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Monkey World
Monkey World offers visitors the chance to explore & understand the lives of how abused chimps have developed with the aid of their sanctuary. The family environment offers a great day out for people of all ages.
Admission
Adult £10.50
Student (NUS Student Card required) £8.75
Child (3-15 years old) £7.25
Senior Citizen £7.25
Disabled £7.25
*Note:
Group, student, school & private function rates are also availableWebsite: www.monkeyworld.org
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Cycle Hire in the New Forest
The Cycle Hire offers visitors another way of exploring Bournemouth and its surroundings, enabling visitors to personalise their own tours.
Rates vary depending on the length of the hire & type of bikeWebsite: www.forestleisurecycleng.co.uk
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Dorset Cruises
Dorset Cruises offers a variety of cruises to visitors, enabling them to explore the treasures of Bournemouth, from the Jurassic Coast to Poole Harbour Cruises. These will include rides like the Shockwave Speedboat & the Dorset Belle
*Fees vary from each cruiseWebsite: www.dorsetcruises.co.uk