May to August

Check out our timetable of exciting events based here at Hengistbury Head between May and August! 

Our upcoming events...

Some events require booking ahead, and others are open events that you can just come along to.
To book please contact Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre on 01202451618.
Download details of our latest events here to find out what's happening where and when!
You can also download the event table found below.

For our free, Monday Morning Meanders throughout Bournemouth, download the latest leaflet here.
For events run by our Stour Valley Rangers, please see the Kingfisher Barn events page. 

Performing the Past

5 August - 9 August

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Hengistbury Head has been the scene of settlement and ceremony for more than twelve thousand years. Take a trip back in time to discover how these early settlers lived and worked in an exciting series of events and activities. Find out more.

Regular Events

 Dates Event CostTime Booking 

 Tuesday
May:07,14,21,28
Jun:04,11,18,25
Jul:02,09,16,23

Pottery Club for Adults 

£11 per session 

10.30am to 12noon 

Booking essential 

Tuesday
May:07
Jun:04
Jul:02
Aug:06

Hengistbury Writers

£3 suggested donation

2pm to 4pm

No need to book

 Thursday
May:30
Tuesday
Aug:06, 20

Sand Art 

£2.50 to £6 per picture 

10.30am to 12.30pm  

No need to book 

Wednesday
Jul:24, 31
Aug:07,14,21,28 

 Wild Wednesday

 £5 per child

 10am to 12.30pm

Booking essential 

 Friday
Jul:26
Aug:02,09,23,30

 Bird of Prey Workshop with Hawks in the Forest

 £5 per child

£10 per adult

 10am to 12noon

 Booking essential

Other Events

 Date         Event Cost TimingBooking 

 Sunday 12th May

Bird Songs and Breakfast 

£12 per person (inc. food/drink) 

5.30am to 8.30am 

Booking essential 

 Friday 24th May

 Nature Tots

 £2 per child

 10.30am to 11.30am

 Booking essential

Tuesday 28th May 

 Minibeast Hunt 

(2 sessions)

£3 per child 

10am to 11.30am

12.30pm to 2pm 

 Booking essential

 Friday 7th June

 Nightjars and Natterjacks Guided Walk

 £5 per person

8.45pm to 11pm 

 Booking essential

 Sunday 23rd June

 International SUNday

 Free

11am to 3pm 

 No need to book

Friday 28th June 

 Nature Tots

£2 per child 

10.30am to 11.30am 

 Booking essential

 Sat 13th & Sun 14th

Fri 19th, Sat 20th & Sun 21st July

 Dragonfly Week
- Mini Safari
- Pond Dipping Demonstration
- Wildlife Garden Session

Free 

 10am to 4pm

Booking essential for some activities – phone for more information

 Thursday 25th July

 Reptile and Amphibian Morning

£5 per adult

£2 per child 

 9.30am to 11.30am

 Booking essential

 Sunday 28th July

 Family Pond Dipping 

(2 sessions)

£3 per child 

 10am to 11.30am

1pm to 2.30pm

 Booking essential

Monday 29th July

Seashore Safari and Beach Clean

 £2 per person

1pm to 3pm 

 Booking essential

Tuesday 6th August

 Reptile and Amphibian Morning

£5 per adult

£2 per child 

 9.30am to 11.30am

 Booking essential

 Friday 16th August

Seashore Safari and Beach Clean 

£2 per person 

1pm to 3pm 

 Booking essential

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