From Tuesday 26th May 2026 for 6 weeks (until Friday 3rd July 2026), Dorset Council are trialing a new traffic management and safer pedestrian crossing at Julians Bridge with temporary traffic lights in place day and night, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As part of the new traffic management, which is to provide safety for pedestrians and provide easier accessibility to Wimborne Minster from Corfe Mullen and surrounding areas, we expect traffic delays at peak times across the

Local participant and a key part of the Family Fest team, Rhys will step into the ring on Saturday, 21st March 2026 at Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) as part of the Ultra White Collar Boxing event, raising vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and Mind. After weeks of intensive training, Rhys will take part in the charity boxing event alongside other first-time fighters, all coming together to raise awareness and funds for causes they would like to support, which s

Bargain-loving gardeners in Bournemouth are in for a treat as Cherry Tree Nursery gets set to host its Plant Sale and Spring Fayre on Saturday 21 March. Taking place from 9am to 3pm, the Northbourne-based nursery will be packed with specially discounted plants to get the gardening season off to a flying start. All proceeds from plant sales provide vital income for Plants and Minds, the mental health charity that supports adults with life-impacting mental health conditions, en

The February half term is here and there is plenty to do around Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - all easily accessible by walking, car, bike or bus!

Family Fest, the popular family-friendly festival held in Wimborne, Dorset, have announced an extension to their Early-Bird ticket offer, giving families more time to secure discounted tickets for next year’s event. With household budgets under increasing pressure, the decision has been made to ensure Family Fest remains accessible, affordable, and great value for money. The extended Early-Bird offer allows families to plan ahead and enjoy a full day of entertainment at a red

Over the Christmas and New Year period, our offices will be closed from Saturday 20th December 2025 through to Monday 5th January 2026. For trading applications, you can apply via our website here . For 2026 tickets, you can buy here and 2026 camping pithces, including festival access, you can buy here . If your enquiry is about the Christmas Magical Tour and urgent, please email us at hello@familyfestdorset.co.uk , including the subject 'Christmas Magical Tour enquiry', a

Visit Wimborne this festive season, throughout November an December

Family Fest is delighted to announce that it will be taking over the management of the Meadows Campsite during the Wimborne Folk Festival

The Christmas Fayre runs from 10am to 2pm Saturday 15 November. Cherry Tree Nursery can be found off the New Road Roundabout, Northbourne

2026 tickets now on sale