Captain Compass’s Pirate Adventure: Summer Holiday Fun Near Bournemouth Looking for something exciting to do with the kids near Bournemouth during the school summer holidays? Captain Compass’s Pirate Adventure has arrived at Discovery Village in Christchurch, Dorset. Captain Compass is no ordinary pirate. After refusing to steal treasure, our kind-hearted captain was cast
Government VAT Savings Passed Directly to Families Discovery Village is pleased to confirm that we will be passing on the Government VAT savings in full to our families this summer. This temporary reduction is designed to support families during the school holiday period, and we are proud to make sure our visitors benefit
Sunny Shore's Beach Ball Bash: The Perfect Family Activity Near Bournemouth Beach If you're looking for family-friendly things to do near Bournemouth Beach, our brand-new role play adventure, Sunny Shore's Beach Ball Bash, is packed with seaside fun, imagination, and learning for children aged 1-8 years. Inspired by everything children love about a
Introducing Our Brand New Play Passports We’re excited to announce the launch of something brand new at Discovery Village – our Play Passports and Parent Loyalty Cards, arriving Monday 1st June! Designed to reward our wonderful families for visiting again and again, these new additions are all about making every trip to Discovery
Community Starts With Me At Discovery Village, our latest story celebrates the magic of community, and who better to lead the way than our wonderfully quirky art teacher, Inky Doodle! As part of our School Fair adventure, Inky is inspiring children to discover how creativity and kindness can bring people together and spread
A Blooming New Adventure Arrives at Discovery Village On 23rd February, a brand-new interactive story blossoms at Discovery Village. Sunny Petal’s Bee-utiful Garden and we cannot wait to welcome our little gardeners! Join our cheerful village gardener, Sunny Petal, as they bring the magic of spring to life in a joyful, hands-on experience
Soft Play vs Role Play? Finding the Right Indoor Play for Young Children When parents search for soft play, they’re usually looking for a safe, indoor space where young children can play freely, explore and enjoy themselves, especially on rainy days or during the colder months. Traditional soft play centres often focus on
Brickley The Builder's Role Play Adventure We’re thrilled to introduce our brand-new role play adventure “Brickley the Builder’s Construction Catastrophe”, a fully immersive story designed to support children’s learning and development through imaginative, active play. This experience places children right at the heart of Discovery Village as newly inducted builders, giving them a
Festive Opening Times 🎄 Lost track of the days? Had one too many turkey sandwiches (or vegan nut roast leftovers)?Escape the house and the fridge with the kids and head to Discovery Village between Christmas and New Year! Here are our festive opening times: Christmas Day – ClosedBoxing Day – Closed27th December –
A Dazzling Start to Our Christmas Play Sessions with Santa Our Christmas Play sessions with Santa at Discovery Village have officially begun, and we are thrilled to share that they’re off to a truly magical start! Families from across Bournemouth have joined us for festive fun, immersive storytelling, and one unforgettable visit with
