Ringwood town is full of shops and cafes, and has a football team, a rugby team and a sailing lake who are happy for spectators. There is also an abundance of historical buildings and beautiful churches. IT is on the edge of the New Forest, for walks and cycling. Blashford lakes is located just outside of town, and the Castleman Trailway, which was the old railway, runs through town for beautiful walks or bike rides. ​​
What's On
RINGWOOD LIBRARY
Ringwood Library offers books that can he hired, computers that can be booked to borrow for a time period, as well as being the location for the Community Fridge. You can also print and photocopy here.
RINGWOOD CHURCHES
Welcoming Ukrainians to Ringwood
There are a number of churches in Ringwood, each has its own style and tradition and all work together to serve the local community. You will find links to the churches here.
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There are various activities organised for children, families and adults. These include baby and toddler groups, youth groups, lego groups, lunch groups, home groups, walking groups, and more.
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There is also a Facebook Page highlighting some of the things going on at the local churches where you will find a warm welcome.
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RINGWOOD ART SOCIETY
Free admission for Ukrainian Guests
A group of local artists who meet, learn about art, create and exhibit their work. Whether you are an absolute beginner or an established artist, you are equally welcome. Their programme will have something to interest all.
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The society hosts monthly club night demonstrations, monthly tuition workshops, ceramics afternoons, and plein-air days. Members have opportunities to exhibit their works.
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Please contact via their website below
PLAY PARKS
There are a few free play parks in Ringwood, and a big one near the town centre called Carvers. This also has a skate park and a Clubhouse which provides snacks and drinks.
MOORS VALLEY
Moors Valley is a very local large outdoor park for walkers, children to play and railway. Its located just outside of Ringwood. The park is free to entre but you must pay for the car park. Older children may enjoy a bike ride through the forest to get there for free but it is quite a far journey for younger children.
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There is two play parks, a play trail through the woods, cycling trails, picnic areas, toilets and a restaurant as well as a train that runs in the school holidays and weekends.
Moors Valley also run walking sessions and a running session on the weekends for adults, as well as yoga and organised bike rides.
TINY TALKERS
Laura and her class families would like to donate any unused spaces in our classes to parents with young children from Ukraine.
They use British sign language, alongside songs, stories and development activities to help children communicate before they can talk, (this works well across all languages) and each session includes a free play element with refreshments for parents/carers and time to chat and feel part of things together.
Please call Laura for a chat in the first instance 07940 519 653
Children's Activities & Clubs
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Poulner Poppets (pop-up-n-play)
https://www.poulnerchapel.org.uk/pop-up-n-play
Every Friday 10am - 11:30 and 1pm - 2:30pm
Poulner Baptist Chapel
£1 includes cup of tea and biscuits snack
07709956102
Book via facebook link
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Baby sensory
Thursday mornings
Greyfriars Community Centre
Sophie Metcalf
07976760119
bournemoutheast@ babysensory.co.uk
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Baby Dance group
Thursdays 4.30pm
Poulner Scout Hut
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Under 7s Mini Athletics
Saturday morning, Bickerley £7.50
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Diddy Dunkers
Monday mornings
9:15am - 11am
St John's Church, Poulner
Donations welcome (most people pay £1). Soft play, snacks, songs and stories.
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Aunt Sals Toddler Group
Tuesday mornings 9:30am - 11:30am
Salvation Army Church, Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DL
£1.50 per entry
01425 472909
Snack, tea and coffee for parents. Music at end of the session
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Little Lambs
Wednesday morning 10am - 11:30am
Trinity Church, Ringwood
£2 on entry
Book online through their facebook page
Painting, toys, sing, stories, puppets for Parents and Toddlers
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Twinkles Dorset
Tuesdays, Carvers Club House, Southampton Road, Ringwood. BH24 1JD
£5 per family
Just turn up
music, dance, singing and play
0-5 year old
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Family Echo Club
Tuesdays (every other) at 15.30 – 17.00
Trinity Church, Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DH
Book online on Facebook via eventbrite
Fun activities (eg craft)
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Family Lego Club
Saturdays 9:30am - 11am
Trinity United Church, Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DH
£2 per child
Book online on Facebook via evenbrite
School age
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Carvers club house community centre cafe
Southampton Road, Ringwood, BH241JD
Serving hot and cold food and drinks. Toys and games for all ages with park, skate park and field to play.
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Baby Theatre Ringwood
Tuesdays, Greyfriars Community Centre,
Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DW
Book online www.babytheatre.co .uk
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Baby Sensory
Greyfriars Community Centre, Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DW
Book online www.babysensory.c om/Bournemouth East
Babies 0 - 13 months
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Football Clubs
Long Lane https://www.dorset fa.com
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Power Up Kids Youth Groups
https://www.poulnerchapel.org.uk/power-up-kids-clubs
Power-Up for School Yrs 3 to 6 (18.00 – 19.30)
Power-Up-Plus for School Yrs 7 to 11 (19.00 – 21.00)
Thursday night - fortnightly
Poulner Baptist Chapel
See Facebook page: Power-Up Clubs at PBC
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Power-Up Mini
https://www.poulnerchapel.org.uk/power-up-kids-clubs
School Yrs R-2, Friday nights fortnightly
Poulner Baptist Chapel
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Messy Church (crafts and fun)
https://www.poulnerchapel.org.uk/pbcfamilies/messy-church
Once a month, Sunday 4pm, crafts, music and fun
Poulner Baptist Chapel
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Hoops netball
Thursdays evenings
Poulner Junior School
£1.50 per session
age 8 - adult
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Blashford Lake monthly pushchair walk
Alternate Friday mornings 10.30 to 12.00
Blashford Lakes, Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ
01425 472760
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Parents and babies at Blashford Lake
monthly nature club - Saturdays
01425 472760
Blashford Wildlife Tots
Ist Monday of each month
Blashford Lakes
Ellingham Drove, BH24 3PJ
£5 per child
Booking required
Fun outdoor play and wildlife discovery activities
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Infant Street Dance
Weds, 4:30 - 5:15pm
Poulner Junior School, BH24 3LA
Pre-school children & parent
https://www.shakedance.co.uk/openclasses
Free Trial Class
07930 611517
£5.00 per class
(School Years R - 2)
Junior Street Dance
Tuesdays, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Poulner Junior School, BH24 3LA
Free Trial Class
07930 611517
£6.50 per class
(School Years 3 - 6)
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Senior Street Dance
Weds, 5:45 - 6:45pm
Poulner Junior School, BH24 3LA
Free Trial Classes
07930 611517
£6.50 per class
(School Years 7 - 11)