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Children's centres

Children's centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.


Closure due to bad weather conditions

Please remember to phone your local Children's Centre to check Closed servicesto see if it is closed due to bad weather.

Activities for men with kids - dads welcome!

All Children's Centres wish to welcome more family men, because more quality time with dad is proven to be of great benefit to children (and parents). This includes grandads, uncles, step-dads etc. Please contact your centre and see how you can get involved.

Some of the Children's Centres listed below are running activities especially for dads and their children. Check the centre's activities programme to find details or search the Family Information Directory. Please contact the individual centre to check details before turning up. Dads are also welcome at other centre activities.

Activities are generally aimed at 0-5 year olds but occasionally suit older children too. If you live close to a border you may find activities out of county including Bournemouth and Poole. Further information on support for fathers is available.

Where is my nearest Children's Centre?

Please use the map (opens in a new window)  to find your nearest Children's Centre. Click on the information icon and then on any of the stars on the map to take you to a page with details of the Children's Centre you have selected. You can also select a centre from the list below.

Alternatively, if you would like a hard copy of the list of centres call the Family Information Service helpline number 01305 221066.

  • Beaminster Sports Pavilion: Link to Beaminster Children's Centre Outreach BaseBeaminster Children's Centre Outreach Base

    Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Blandford Children's Centre: Link to Blandford Children's CentreBlandford Children's Centre

    Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Bincombe Valley 1: Link to Bincombe Valley Children's CentreBincombe Valley Children's Centre

    Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Bridport: Link to Bridport Children's CentreBridport Children's Centre

    Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Broadmayne: Link to Broadmayne Children's CentreBroadmayne Children's Centre

    Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Outside of Christchurch West: Link to Christchurch West Children's CentreChristchurch West Children's Centre

    Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Corfe Mullen 1: Link to Corfe Mullen Children's CentreCorfe Mullen Children's Centre

    Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Dorchester Children's Centre: Link to Dorchester Children's CentreDorchester Children's Centre

    Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Ferndown Photo One: Link to Ferndown Children's CentreFerndown Children's Centre

    Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Gillingham: Link to Gillingham Children's CentreGillingham Children's Centre

    Children's centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Lyme Regis: Link to Lyme Regis Children's CentreLyme Regis Children's Centre

    Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Maiden Newton: Link to Maiden Newton Children's Centre Outreach BaseMaiden Newton Children's Centre Outreach Base

    Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Sherborne 1: Link to Sherborne Children's CentreSherborne Children's Centre

    Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Sturminster: Link to North Dorset Outreach Base - Sturminster NewtonNorth Dorset Outreach Base - Sturminster Newton

    Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Portland Outlooks: Link to Outlooks Children's Centre PortlandOutlooks Children's Centre Portland

    Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Shaftesbury Children Centre: Link to Shaftesbury Children's CentreShaftesbury Children's Centre

    Children's centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Somerford Children's Centre: Link to Somerford Children's CentreSomerford Children's Centre

    Children's centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Swanage 1: Link to Swanage Children's CentreSwanage Children's Centre

    Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Upton 1: Link to Upton Children's Centre Outreach BaseUpton Children's Centre Outreach Base

    Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Wareham 1: Link to Wareham Children's CentreWareham Children's Centre

    Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Verwood: Link to Verwood Children's CentreVerwood Children's Centre

    Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Weymouth 1: Link to The Mulberry Children's Centre WeymouthThe Mulberry Children's Centre Weymouth

    Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Wool & Bovington Photo 2: Link to Wool and Bovington Children's CentreWool and Bovington Children's Centre

    Welcome to Wool and Bovington Children's Centre. We opened in 2002 as a Sure Start programme and were designated as a Children's Centre in 2005.

  • Westham 1: Link to Westham Children's CentreWestham Children's Centre

    Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • West Moors Photo One: Link to West Moors Children's CentreWest Moors Children's Centre

    Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Wimborne Children's Centre Photo 2: Link to Wimborne Children's CentreWimborne Children's Centre

    Children's Centre's aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

  • Wool Children's Centre Outreach Base

    Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

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