What's on inActon


Welcome to Acton

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Acton - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Acton to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Acton

Tourist Attractions


Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle is a thousand‐year‐old castle rising above the Isle of PurbeckOne of Britain's most majestic ruins, the castle controlled the gateway through the Purbeck Hills and has been an important stronghold since the time of William the Conqueror. Defended during the Civil War by the ardent…

Lulworth Castle

Lulworth Castle House stands in the 18th Century Park at East Lulworth, 200 yards from the family seat it was built to replace ‐ Lulworth Castle. Over the years, the castle has seen a number of uses, occupants and a varied and colourful history. There have been…

Swanage Railway

The Swanage Railway is situated on the Isle of Purbeck in the south east corner of the picturesque county of Dorset. The Isle covers approximately 100 square miles but it is not a true island even though the English Channel, Poole Harbour and the River Frome almost surround…

Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Whatever the weather, Farmer Palmers Farm Park near Poole is an ideal family day out. Youll get close to all sorts of farm animals, learn about them and have fun doing it. Plus, every day join in with the constantly changing, hands‐on childrens farm Activities and Demonstrations.To add…

Brownsea Island Nature Reserve

Diverse habitats & wildlife, including a red squirrel population. The reserve is leased from the National Trust, situated in Poole Harbour with a large sheltered lagoon; particularly important for overwintering & summer breeding birds. A day spent exploring its flooded woodland, lakes, reedbed & pine woods…

Bowlplex

Bowling at Bowlplex in Poole, Dorset. Contact venue on 01202 765489 for opening times and entrance costs.…

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