Events and what's on in Wimborne
Wimborne is home to some famously unique assets such as a man burried neither inside or outside. Strange, huh?
There are other odd yet interesting reasons to visit Wimborne, and there are plenty of events happening within the town. Kill two birds with one stone!
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The next 6 events in Wimborne appear below.
30 November 2024
Visit Santa at MED
Museum of East Dorset,
Wimborne, Dorset
Visit Santa
Date: Saturday 30th November & Saturday 7th December
Time: 2pm – 3pm, 2.45pm – 3.45pm, 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Price: £15 per child (age2+)
Categories: Visit Santa
Make Christmas magical this year and visit Santa at the museum.
On arrival, your child will be given a ‘Golden Ticket’ to see Santa. Firstly, the family can enjoy 45 minutes exploring the museum, where there will be a festive trail and the opportunity to make Christmas crafts and write a letter to ...
05 December 2024
SEN Santa Experience at
Museum of East Dorset,
Wimborne, Dorset
SEN Santa Experience
Date: Thursday 5th December
Time: 5-6pm (five minute sessions)
Price: £10 per SEN child plus £8 per child for up to two accompanying siblings
Categories: Visit Santa
This year we are delighted to have a very special visit from Santa where he will be visiting us, on Thursday 5th December, to see children with Special Educational Needs.
Santa will be in our Garden Room, adjoining the museum Tea Room, creating a truly magical experience for all.
Our SEN ...
07 December 2024
Meet Santa
Museum of East Dorset,
Wimborne, Dorset
Make Christmas magical this year and visit Santa at the museum.
On arrival, your child will be given a ‘Golden Ticket’ to see Santa. Firstly, the family can enjoy 45 minutes exploring the museum, where there will be a festive trail and the opportunity to make Christmas crafts and write a letter to Santa.
After 45 minutes, the elves will lead you from the museum kitchen down the garden to our Garden Room, where Santa will tell an interactive story to the group and each child can ...
05 April 2025
Wimborne Model Town Re-Opens!
Wimborne Model Town,
Wimborne, Dorset
The Wimborne Model Town and Gardens re-opens for the 2025 season on 5th April.
We look forward to welcoming visitors, and will have face painters, balloon modeling and music to entertain, not forgetting the model town, gardens and bears!
18 Apr 2025 to 21 Apr 2025
Easter Bonnet Parade at Wimborne Model Town
Wimborne Model Town,
Wimborne, Dorset
Join us at Wimborne Model Town for an Easter Bonnet Parade, crafts, quiz and Easter activities!
13 July 2025
Model Building Day
Wimborne, Dorset
Ever wondered how the model of the model town in Wimborne was made?
Join us at Wimborne Model Village to see how our amazing volunteers have made the dream become reality.
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11 Nov 2024
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For families looking for sen-friendly christmas events, we have compiled a list of what's on in Dorset from attractions and businesses who are hosting sensory-friendly events.
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31 Aug 2024
Escape to the Dorset countryside and breathe in the fresh air as you gaze over a landscape that looks untouched by time; you can just imagine days gone by, when horses pulled the plough and milk churns were left at the farm gate awaiting collection.
Rural Dorset sits to the north and east of the county and is made up of rolling hills, chalk downlands, flower meadows, heathlands, and fertile farmland that produces a variety of crops. The Dorset Wildlife Trust has a number of ... Read more...
17 Jul 2023
Top things to do in Dorset this Summer!
Here is a snapshot of some of the great things to do taken from Resort Dorset.
1. Hop on the Swanage Railway, sit back and let your senses take you back in time!
2. Take a break from the beach and visit one of Dorset’s delightful gardens, Sherborne Castle, Mapperton Estate, Athelhampton and Abbotsbury Gardens have some of the most beautiful grounds. Take a leisurely stroll and build up the appetite for tea and cake!
3. For ... Read more...
9 May 2022
Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with us here in Dorset. Dress for the occasion in red white and blue and join in the fun to be had at events right across the county (scroll down for events listings).
Little ones can dress up as princes and princesses and head for Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park where, as well as all the animals to see, there’ll be cream teas to enjoy – just be sure to pre-book!
Fancy a celebratory picnic lunch with sea views? Then ... Read more...
21 Feb 2020
Dorset’s past influences much of what we do here today, the many places we visit, and a great number of the photos we take as our own mementos. A county with a rich heritage, there’s plenty of Dorset history to be explored. From a Victorian sea-defence fort to centuries-old castles, via preserved steam trains and a wartime abandoned village, and through a variety of award-winning museums, Dorset’s past is brilliantly brought to life. Take a trip back in time with a visit ... Read more...
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