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One of Portsmouth’s most popular family attractions is back! Clip ‘N Climb at Mountbatten Leisure Centre officially reopens on Saturday 21 June 2025, just in time to kick-start a summer of fun, fitness, and high-flying adventure. After a temporary closure for essential building improvements carried out by Portsmouth Cirty Council, the fun-filled climbing facility is […]
On Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 June from 10:30am-4pm, all 45 of Julia’s House’s Children’s Hospice’s giant Great Tail Trail sculptures and all 43 Tiny Tail sculptures will be displayed in a single, spectacular showcase at Bournemouth International Centre. The weekend will be visitors’ last chance to see the ‘fin-tastic’ mermaid tail sculptures under one […]
It’s a hive of activity at Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) as thousands of winged residents have recently moved onto the South coast venue’s roof. 5,000 honeybees have been rehomed in two hives thanks to local charity, Bee Mission 500. Amy Foster from Bee Mission 500 explains how the partnership came about; “The team who runs […]
After last year’s sensational Christmas festive hit Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, pantomime returns to Fairfield Halls with a ROAR – and one cast member leading the charge is none other than the unstoppable Jamie Steen, making a triumphant return to the Croydon stage to star in Beauty and the Beast – a glittering family extravaganza running […]
National Treasure to star as Fairy Godmother in a not to be missed festive spectacular! This Christmas, pantomime magic meets star power as the curtain rises on what promises to be the most talked-about festive event on the South Coast. From Saturday 6 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026, Cinderella arrives at Bournemouth Pavilion, and with it, a sparkling headline […]
More than 940km cycled and rowed at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in support of Headway Portsmouth and South East Hampshire. The spirit of community and determination was on full display at Mountbatten Leisure Centre, as locals recently came together to raise over £1,000 for Headway Portsmouth and South East Hampshire, a local charity supporting people living […]
The Unmissable Beauty and the Beast Roars into Croydon This Christmas This Christmas, magic is back in Croydon. From Friday, 12 December 2025 to Sunday, 4 January 2026, the iconic Fairfield Halls will once again transform into a wonderland of festive delight as Beauty and the Beast bursts onto the stage in a lavish new pantomime from BH Live and […]
One of Bournemouth’s popular community attractions is back for another sunny season! Littledown Park’s much-loved paddling pool has officially reopened, offering free, splashtastic fun for families. Nestled in 47 acres of beautiful parkland, the paddling pool is the perfect way to cool off and enjoy the outdoors this summer. Open throughout the warmer months (weather […]
On Saturday 7 June 2025, Mountbatten Leisure Centre will come alive with music and movement as visitors from across the city gather for a community danceathon in support of Prostate Cancer UK. Running from 9:30am-3:30pm, the event invites everyone—young and old, seasoned dancers and first-timers alike—to take a stand against the most common cancer in […]
BH Live’s 10th annual free-to-attend Family Fun Day returns to Littledown Park on Sunday 27 July 2025 from 11am-4pm, an event packed with attractions, activities, and entertainment. More than 100,000 people are estimated to have attended Littledown’s Family Fun Day since the community event was launched. This year’s event has been made possible thanks to […]