The latest news from the city.
The International Autojumble returns to Beaulieu Parkland on 12 and 13 September, with entry including the National Motor Museum, Palace House and Beaulieu Abbey. Covers opening hours, ticket prices, the Classic Car Park and the live entertainment on site.
The New Forest Heritage Centre in Lyndhurst hosts the free 'New Forest Marque Inspired' exhibition from 22 August to 27 September, with 18 artists working across painting, ceramics, photography, textiles and jewellery. It runs 10am to 5pm daily, with a museum, library, café and gift shop on site.
A practical look at Renovatio Bikes in Pokesdown, Bournemouth, covering its repair services, bike brands, prices, delivery options and opening hours. Customer feedback highlights quick work, clear communication and helpful staff.
Poole's free Seafood & Sounds festival returns for its fourth year on 12 and 13 September, 11:00 to 17:00, with 40 acts a day across nine stages, an opening parade, an artisan market and family activities. Includes details on Brownsea Island and Scaplen's Court.
Café Riva is a family-run, dog-friendly café on Boscombe's Overcliff Drive with breakfast, lunch and dinner, an 18-hole mini-golf course, a summer ice cream kiosk and live weekend music. Open all year except Christmas Day, with private hire available.
A guide to the Vitality Bournemouth Bay Run on Sunday 22 March 2026, with start times, entry fees and minimum ages for the half marathon, 10K, 5K and 1K Kids Fun Run, plus the route, the charities involved and the event's environmental measures.
The Swanage Seaside Special returns to Swanage Central Beach on Saturday 22 August, pairing vintage steam trains with four puppet shows from midday at £2 a person. Includes details on the Swanage Railway, its stations, facilities and how to get there.
The Tree of Strings Festival, a new three-day multi-genre celebration curated by cellist Adrian Brendel, ran in Abbotsbury from 3 to 5 July 2026. It combined classical, jazz and folk across historic venues like St Catherine's Chapel and launched the Tree of Strings Charity.
Vue Poole is running a Harry Potter 25th anniversary marathon, with one film a week from 28 August to 16 October. Tickets start at £8.99 online, with anniversary merchandise available at the cinema.
The Fordingbridge Steam & Vintage Festival returns to Fryern Court Road from 28 to 30 August, with steam engines, vintage tractors, animal displays, the Ken Fox Wall of Death and live music. Adult day tickets are £20, under-12s are free, and gates open at 9:00am daily.
