Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch News

Welcome to the good stuff happening across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.

From upcoming events and things to do, to local stories worth knowing and fun ideas for your next day out, this is where you’ll find what’s on, what’s new and what’s worth your time — all focused on the brighter side of life by the coast.

Written by Tom Faull on 17 July 2026.

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.

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Bournemouth Gardens to Host Great Duck Races in Support of Local Charities

Written by Tom Faull on 15 July 2026.

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.

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Review: Cosy Club's £29.95 Graduation Menu

Written by Tom Faull on 07 July 2026.

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.

New State-of-the-Art Football and Entertainment Centre Set to Open in July

Written by Tom Faull on 23 June 2026.

Football fans, families and sports enthusiasts have something exciting to look forward to this summer as FTY Lab prepares to open the doors to its brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Poole.