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About BH Live Active

BH Live Active centres across Bournemouth and Poole are vibrant, inclusive spaces designed to help families get active, stay healthy, and most importantly—have fun. With a wide range of facilities, exciting activities, and flexible options for all ages, we're the perfect choice for a fun-filled day out, a weekend treat, or regular active playtime.

From toddlers to teens, there’s something for everyone. Younger children can enjoy bright, colourful soft play areas designed for safe exploration and imaginative fun. These spaces can feature slides, ball pits, crawl tunnels and plenty of padded adventure—ideal for developing active skills while having a great time. Parents can also relax with a drink or tasty snack in the Terrace cafés, while keeping a close eye on their little ones.

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Fantastic junior activities and soft play fun for all ages

BH Live Active centres across Bournemouth and Poole are the go-to destination for families looking to keep kids active, engaged, and entertained—whatever their age. With an exciting mix of junior activities and soft play options, there’s something for everyone from toddlers to teens.

For the youngest visitors, colourful and safe soft play zones offer the perfect space to climb, crawl, slide, and explore, helping to build confidence, coordination, and imagination. Parents can relax in nearby Terrace café areas with a range of hot and cold beverages, snacks and meals available, it's a stress-free outing for all.

We also offer a wide variety of junior activities designed to support physical development and fun. Examples of the range of activities include sports hall sports sessions, swimming fun including inflatble fun, and age-appropriate fitness classes. Some of our centres also feature seasonal splash pools, outdoor play areas, and indoor mega-inflatable fun, ensuring there’s always something new to discover.

With a range of membership types, pay-as-you-go options, and friendly staff, BH Live Active makes it easy for families to stay active together in a safe, friendly environment. Whether it’s a rainy afternoon or a weekend treat, there’s no better place for active fun.

Active Kids Birthday Parties

We offer a range of great fun activity-based parties at our centres, including soft play parties, pool parties, football parties and more!

Whatever the occasion, we have the activity to make sure your special ones have a great day. We can take the hassle out of organising a party, catering and theming so you can just relax and enjoy the occasion!

Each party includes a dedicated activity host to lead the fun, structured play, and use of BH Live Active’s fantastic facilities. After the action, enjoy your chosen catering selection in a reserved party area (catering packages available or bring your own).

It’s the perfect blend of active play and celebration—keeping kids entertained and moving while creating lasting memories with friends. Best of all, you can relax knowing everything’s taken care of.

Book early to secure your preferred date and location—BH Live Active Kids birthday parties are popular for a reason!

Structured Junior Sports & Outdoor Variety

BH Live Active centres across Bournemouth and Poole offer a fantastic mix of junior sports and outdoor activities that keep kids active, social, and smiling. From early years to teens, children can get involved in professionally led sessions that build skills and confidence in a fun, safe environment.

With plenty of classes, group sessions and activites offered, there is something for all abilities, and all ages. From mega indoor inflatables, to Junior Gym sessions for 8–13s, our centres offer supervised fitness sessions tailored to young bodies and growing confidence.

Outdoor facilities go beyond the typical: expansive parklands, adventure trails, artificial training pitches, mega paddling pools (summer-time only), tennis and netball courts, mini railways, and all-weather playgrounds. Special events like family fun days and holiday camps combine sport, games, and creative play, making every visit fresh and exciting.

Whether your child is just starting out or already sport-mad, BH Live Active provides the space, support, and structure to help them stay active, make friends, and develop healthy habits for life—all while having loads of fun.

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Facilities

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Opening Times

Regular Times
  • Monday, 06:00 - 22:00
  • Tuesday, 06:00 - 22:00
  • Wednesday, 06:00 - 22:00
  • Thursday, 06:00 - 22:00
  • Friday, 06:00 - 22:00
  • Saturday, 07:30 - 18:00
  • Sunday, 07:30 - 18:00

Please check our website for centre specific opening times.

Facility opening times may vary to centre opening times.

Bank holiday opening times may also vary - visit our website for more information.

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission

    General admission pricing may vary depending on your chosen activity at your preferred centre.

    Please contact us online, or visit your local centre for more pay-as-you-go pricing information.

    Book in advance for cheapest tickets

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    Food & Drink Options

    We offer a wide variety of food and drink options at our BH Live Active centres, including hot and cold beverages, snacks, meals and kids options. We have vegetarian and vegan options too, please speak to a member of staff if you have any dietary requirements.

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    Contact Details

    Chaseside
    Bournemouth
    Dorset
    BH7 7DX
    England

    Tel: 01202055500

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    Transport Information

    There are a number of different public transport options available to reach any of our BH Live Active centres. Please check our website for more information on how to get to your preferred centre.

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