School Holidays in Bournemouth

When school ends for another half-term or term, many families find they have a lot of days to fill over the year.  It’s great to keep the kids busy and active when they are away from the classroom and make some amazing memories with family and friends.

Bournemouth is the perfect location to head to for an action-packed holiday or day trip.  There are a whole host of attractions and activities to choose from, along with acres of open space to be explored.

If you’re looking for a unique, one-off experience, somewhere to enjoy delicious food and drink, or you simply want to pack a picnic and enjoy the great outdoors, we have something for everyone.

Here is a roundup of the most important annual dates for your diary.

Spring Half Term (one-week holiday)

The first school holiday of the year is a chance to unwind and relax after settling into a new year! The weather may not always be hot and sunny, but there are plenty of indoor attractions to enjoy, and who says you can’t put on a pair of wellies and a mac to blow away the cobwebs on the beach or in the stunning Lower Gardens, just 5 minutes from the town centre?

Easter Holidays (two-week holiday)

Easter is when the town usually starts to come alive. Spring is in full bloom, the birds are singing, and the days are getting longer. Bars and cafes and restaurants are sprucing up their terraces and fine tuning those seasonal menus; hotels are happily emerging from their winter slumber, and attractions are gearing up for the kids who are joyous with the thought of no school for two weeks!

Bank Holidays in the spring term – Good Friday and Easter Monday.