Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch News

Bournemouth thrill-seekers and families are being urged to back our nearest theme park, as the official countdown to the UK Theme Park Awards 2026 got underway today with the launch of a massive nationwide promotional tour.

Looking for the ultimate summer weekend? The South Coast Wine Festival is returning to the spectacular, historic grounds of Highcliffe Castle from 14–16 August. Combining world-class tasting with a lively, coastal festival atmosphere, it is officially the South’s must-attend summer event.

Flocks of toy ducks will take to the Bourne Stream this summer as the Great Duck Races return to Bournemouth Lower Gardens on Saturday 22 August, raising funds for local charities Plants and Minds and MacMillan Caring Locally.

Graduation deserves more than a quick meal out, and Bournemouth's Cosy Club new Graduation Menu has been created with exactly that in mind. Available from 1 July to 8 August 2026, the menu offers two courses for £29.95 or three for £35.95, with every diner enjoying a complimentary glass of Prosecco to toast the occasion. Blending Cosy Club favourites with several dishes created especially for this limited-time menu, it feels like a genuine celebration rather than simply a reduced version of the regular offering.