Poole Beaches

10/10/2026

What’s on?

With the mornings turning misty and autumn definitely making itself at home, there's a great mix of events happening across BCP and beyond this week. 🍂🌫️

🏃 The headline event this weekend is Run Bournemouth, taking place across Bournemouth seafront on Saturday and Sunday (10-11 October). Whether you're taking part or cheering from the sidelines, expect plenty of atmosphere as runners take on a variety of distances along the coast.

🏅 Running fans are spoilt for choice this weekend, with the Hampshire Cross-Country League coming to Kings Park on Saturday from 11.15am-3pm, while the Run Bournemouth festivities continue throughout the weekend.

🎬 Film lovers should also take note of the Bournemouth International Film Festival, running on Friday and Saturday (9-10 October) and celebrating independent filmmaking from around the world.

🌿 Looking a little further afield, Planet Wimborne Green Festival begins on Saturday (10 October), bringing together talks, workshops, a green trail, craft activities and sustainability-focused events throughout the week.

🧱 For families and model enthusiasts, the Christchurch & Kinson Model Railway Exhibition takes place on Saturday from 10am-4pm at St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School, featuring more than 30 layouts and traders.

🍄 Nature lovers can head to Brownsea Island for Fabulous Fungi, a guided exploration of the island's fascinating fungi and woodland habitats from 10am-1pm.

🚶 Saturday afternoon sees the Bournemouth Walk for Freedom return to Bournemouth Town Square from 1pm-3.30pm, raising awareness of modern slavery and human trafficking.

🌙 As the mist rolls in on Friday evening, Upton Country Park's Nocturnal Discovery Walk feels particularly fitting. Running from 6-8pm, the guided walk offers a chance to discover bats, moths and other night-time wildlife with the Dorset Bat Group.

🎵 Looking for something a little more relaxing? Sunday Sounds with Jax Hall takes place at The Hermitage Hotel on Sunday from 12.30-4pm, combining live music and lunch just moments from the seafront.

💡 On Wednesday (14 October), the latest Poole Roadshow will be outside NatWest on Poole High Street from 10am-3pm, offering free energy advice and health checks.

🕯️ Then on Thursday (15 October), SPRING's Wave of Light takes place in Poole Park from 6.30-7.30pm, providing an opportunity for remembrance and reflection during Baby Loss Awareness Week.

As always, this is just a selection of what's happening locally, and not all events are organised by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council. Have a great week and enjoy those atmospheric autumn mornings! 🍁✨

20/09/2026

Looking for something different? ⬇️

UPTON HOUSE IS OPEN! TODAY is your last chance to come and explore Upton House as part of our Heritage Open Days weekend. See you soon!

10/09/2026

If you haven’t heard about Seafood and Sounds, where have you been?

Celebrate the tastes and sounds of Poole this weekend at this fantastic community run festival. 12-13 September.

There’s so much going on to enjoy in Poole. Don’t miss it! 🦞🎵

Welcome to Seafood & Sounds...where Poole’s heritage of seafood & music come together for an amazing weekend. The free community event organised by local businesses.

08/09/2026

Go take a peek over the weekend 19-20 September ! ⬇️

Join us on 19 and 20 September for Heritage Open Day where we will have FREE entry into Upton House as well as bookable guided tours that tell the story of the families and workers who lived at the Estate.

04/09/2026

Hello everyone! We hope you’ve all had a lovely summer.

Behind the scenes, we’ve been busy preparing for our upcoming performance at the Seafood and Sounds Festival. We’re delighted to announce that, for our next production of Mayhem at the Inn, Scaplen’s Travelling Players will be returning to Scaplen’s Court in Poole — where it all began in 2019 with our very first play. It’s been a long-awaited return, and we’re extremely grateful. We hope this will become a regular venue for future productions.

The turnout for auditions was excellent, and we’re thrilled to have such a strong cast. Rehearsals are going very well, and we’re especially pleased to welcome four new members to the team.

Take a look below for information on how to attend and book your FREE tickets. Don’t miss this exciting event! Join us for an unforgettable experience as our talented cast brings local history to life through storytelling, music and theatre. Enjoy a selection of sea shanties performed by the Scaplen’s Singers, along with two captivating stories: Robert’s adventurous voyage to Newfoundland at just 13 years old in 1621, and Jane’s recollection of growing up near Holes Bay in 1632. This will be followed by our play, Mayhem at the Inn.

Programme
• Mayhem at the Inn, written by Don and Katy Nutt
• A selection of sea shanties performed by the singers
• Storytelling from Robert (1621) and Jane (1632)

Performed by Scaplen’s Community Players — a local historical theatre group celebrating storytelling, drama and music.

Dates
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September

Times
1:00pm and 3:00pm (each performance lasts approximately 1 hour)

Venue
Scaplen’s Court, Sarum Street, Poole BH15 1JW
First floor, Upper Hall

Important Information
This is a free event. You may pre-book your tickets, but please arrive at least 15 minutes before the performance to secure your seat; otherwise, your place may be released.

Book here:
https://poolemuseum.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/81226?catID=65372

For more information, visit:
www.scaplenscommunityplayers.com Poole Museum Seafood & Sounds

04/09/2026

24/08/2026

Great family day out ⬇️

Join us this week for events and fun for kids of all ages including our FREE splash fountain, parks and summer fantasy trail!
Check out our website for more information.

20/08/2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE: TONIGHT’S POOLE QUAY FIREWORKS CANCELLED ⚠️

Please be aware that tonight’s Poole Quay Summer Fireworks (Thursday 20th August) will not be taking place. BCP Council has made the difficult decision to cancel this week’s events across both Poole and Bournemouth. (You can read their full statement at the end of this post).

We share your disappointment, as the Poole Quay fireworks are a much-loved summer tradition, but protecting our local environment and easing the pressure on our emergency services is the top priority right now.

Poole Quay’s brilliant restaurants, pubs, and historic waterfront remain open for a great evening out! We just ask that everyone stays vigilant and helps us keep our town and surrounding heathlands safe:
🚫 Absolutely no open fires or BBQs
🚭 Dispose of all smoking materials safely

Thank you for your support and understanding! ❤️⚓

Official Statement from BCP Council:
“Following a number of discussions in recent days, a decision has been made to cancel the upcoming fireworks at Poole Quay (20 August) and Bournemouth beach (21 August).
Although patches of rain are forecast for the coming days, there is still a significantly increased risk of wildfires as a result of an excessive period of hot and dry weather.
This increased risk is putting pressure on emergency services across the region.
We’re grateful for the public’s understanding as we all play our part in keeping our communities, open spaces and emergency services safe during these heightened conditions.”

RespectProtectEnjoy

13/08/2026

Good to know ⬇️❤️

05/06/2026

…and relax. 🌊