What's on inChristchurch


Welcome to Christchurch

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Christchurch - 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 Christchurch to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Christchurch

06
FEB
Big Kid Energy
The Treehouse

You asked and here it is ‐ an evening in the soft play just for the grown ups.A little something to look forward to once January FINALLY ends. Get your mates together maybe do a few warm up stretches and get ready…

Category: Nightclubs

TEL: 01202 718266
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10
FEB
Polymer Clay Earring Workshop
The Treehouse

Express your style and create your very own polymer clay earrings.In this workshop led by Maea from Cherry Moon Accessories youll create three pairs of polymer clay earrings during this three hour workshop.Youll learn how to work the clay to prepare it…

Category: Visual Arts

TEL: 01202 718266
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19
FEB
Playtime
The Treehouse

Come along to The Treehouse for an afternoon where our giant soft play is open to everyone Most suitable for ages 3 ‐ 9 our soft play has something for everyone.Our soft play is located in the former Adventure Wonderland site now…

Category: Family Events

TEL: 01202 718266
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26
FEB
Swish It
The Treehouse

Were partnering with the wonderful Swish Shop for this event. Founded by award‐winning stylist Alice Nichol in January 2025 The Swish Shop evolved from her successful pop‐up clothes swapping event Swish It which she co‐founded in 2022.How it worksSwishing works like a…

Category: Family Events

TEL: 01202 718266
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31
MAR
Paint & Play
The Treehouse

Soft play and crafts ‐ the perfect way to pass some time in the Easter holidaysAdd a pop of colour to the garden and provide a cosy space for any feathered friends in your neighbourhood.Perfect for keeping the kids entertained each ticket…

Category: Visual Arts

TEL: 01202 718266
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16
MAY
Christchurch Cheese and Chilli Festival
Christchurch Cheese and Chilli Festival

.Get ready for a weekend of flavour fire and family fun at the Christchurch Cheese and Chilli Festival ‐ one of the South Coasts most loved food festivals returning to the beautiful town of Christchurch.This vibrant two‐day event is a true celebration…

Category: Miscellaneous

TEL: 07776 255199
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29
MAY
Phantoms of the Popera - Christchurch
The Regent,

.Following the overwhelming sell‐out success of their Phantoms of the Popera tour in 2025 the UKs No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars G4 return in 2026 to unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre…

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07
NOV
G4 Christmas 2026 - Christchurch Priory
Christchurch Priory,

Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season with the return of their G4 Christmas tour in the most awe‐inspiring cathedrals priories minsters halls and abbeys across the UK.Step…

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04
DEC
Sounds of the 70s at Regent Centre 4th December
The Regent,

Grab your tickets and experience THE 70s show with the spectacular sounds of The Zoots that wows audiences around the world selling out and headlining venues from the Palladium to Old TraffordFeel the groove thats thrilling audiences of stage and…

TEL: 01202 499199
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Tourist Attractions


Oceanarium

Explore the secrets of the ocean in an adventure that will take you to some of the world's most amazing waters. The Oceanarium Bournemouth brings you face to face with marine life from the furthest reaches of the globe ‐ more than just an aquarium, a vibrant…

Adventure Wonderland

Adventure Wonderland is packed full of so much fun and excitement for all our young visitors that youll want to stay all day. During the Full park opening we have Adventureland and Wonderland outside and the Wild Thing Aztec play centre inside. During the Winter, Wild Thing opens…

Snowtrax

Everyone is welcome at Snowtrax, from those wishing to improve their skiing skills to the outright novice looking for ski or snowboard lessons. You dont even need to hit the slopes to have a great time, just relax in our Alpine Bar & soak in the scenery.Our family…

Place Mill

Place Mill is open from 5th April to the end of September 2014, Tuesday to Sunday plus Bank Holiday Mondays, 11am to 5.30pm. Admittance is FREE.Place Mill is a carefully restored Anglo‐Saxon watermill situated on Christchurch Quay in the attractive Priory Quarter, only a few minutes' walk from…

Splashdown

Splashdown is the South's Ultimate Waterpark. In winter there is a choice of 8 fantastic rides. Each one with its own twists and turns generating a real buzz for the rider and loads of laughs, thrills and spills for all. The Spacebowl, Red River Roller…

Stapehill Abbey

19th Century Stapehill Abbey boasts beautiful award winning gardens, both formal and informal, a Japanese garden, cloister garden, nuns' chapel, Victorian parlour and displays the history of the Cistercian order who lived there. A notable museum and farmyard depict life in rural England in Victorian times.Today you can…

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Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Christchurch? See our list of attractions in Christchurch, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.