Russell-Cotes Museum Bournemouth: A Victorian Seaside Treasure
Discover Bournemouth’s extraordinary Victorian seaside museum, with spectacular interiors, remarkable art, lovely gardens and practical tips on tickets, parking and accessibility.
Russell-Cotes Gardens in Bournemouth: A Tropical Secret Above the Sea
Palm trees, a Japanese-inspired red bridge, a Victorian grotto and gorgeous views over Bournemouth Bay. Discover the tropical garden created for one of Dorset’s most extraordinary seaside homes.
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery: Paintings, Drama and Unexpected Treasures in Bournemouth
Some museums are full of beautiful things. The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery in Bournemouth is full of beautiful things, mysterious things,
Annie and Merton Russell-Cotes: The Story Behind Bournemouth’s Museum
From a Glasgow wedding to a spectacular Bournemouth seaside mansion, discover the remarkable lives of Annie and Merton Russell-Cotes, their famous friendships, worldwide adventures and lasting museum legacy.
Inside Russell-Cotes Museum: A Victorian House That Refused to Be Ordinary
Step inside Bournemouth’s extraordinary Russell-Cotes Museum, where Victorian grandeur meets a painted Greek-mythology ceiling, a celestial glass dome, lavish drawing rooms and one wonderfully misplaced Parthenon Frieze.
The Past is Present Poole: A Free Exhibition at Lighthouse
A free exhibition at Lighthouse Poole explores heritage, identity and the stories we carry through art, textiles and film. The Past is Present closes on Saturday 31 October 2026. Here’s what to expect, when to visit and where to park.
Victorian Gothic at Russell-Cotes: A Halloween Evening in Bournemouth
Step inside Bournemouth’s Russell-Cotes Museum after dark for a Victorian Gothic Halloween evening featuring dramatic readings, live music and mysterious stories. Find ticket prices, times, parking and booking details for Friday 30 October 2026.
Ferndown Fireworks Night 2026: Free Entry and Two Displays
Two fireworks displays, fairground attractions and family entertainment — all with free admission. Ferndown Fireworks Night takes place on Saturday 31 October 2026 at King George V Playing Fields. Here’s what to know about opening times, displays and parking.
Southbourne Pumpkin Fest 2026: Free Halloween Fun in Bournemouth
Southbourne Grove celebrates Halloween with a free Pumpkin Fest on Saturday 31 October 2026. Expect a pumpkin trail, creative activities, fancy dress and family entertainment. Find out what’s happening, where to go and the best nearby parking options.