Discover clubs, groups and regular activities in Southbourne, from tennis, running and surf lifesaving to choirs, crafts, reading groups and social clubs. Covering Southbourne, Pokesdown and Tuckton, with nearby volunteering at Hengistbury Head, this guide brings together ways to meet people, learn something new and become part of local life. Find locations, usual meeting days, published costs and contact links to help you get started.
4th November 2026
There are plenty of ways to become part of Southbourne beyond visiting the beach or browsing the Grove. We can join a choir, return to a sport, learn a craft or spend a few hours helping care for a local nature reserve.
Some activities offer a relaxed introduction with a single session. Others involve membership, regular rehearsals or working towards new skills. Whether we are new to the area or simply ready to try something different, there is a broad range to explore.
This guide complements our Clubs & Associations directory, bringing activities together by interest.
Information checked: 4 November 2026. Meeting times, fees and spaces can change. Contact the organiser before your first visit, and check holiday arrangements. A missing published price does not mean an activity is free.
Southbourne Tennis Club offers social and competitive tennis, junior activities, coaching and disability tennis. Its programme includes options for people returning after a break, as well as more experienced players.
The club also lists pickleball facilities and membership options, giving us another racket sport to explore.
Location: Iford Lane, Southbourne, BH6 5NF.
Usual sessions: Examples include Monday social tennis, 10am - midday, and Wednesday social tennis, 6pm - 8pm, for members in the club’s “rusty rackets to intermediate” category. Walking Tennis is listed on Tuesdays, 10am - 11am, as a bookable coached session.
Who can join: Adults and juniors, with sessions matched to playing level. Complete beginners should enquire about coaching.
Cost: Published annual memberships include £285 for adults, £261 for over-65s and £91 for juniors. Check current joining terms and coaching charges separately.
Contact: membership@southbournetennisclub.co.uk.
Find out more: Southbourne Tennis Club and its session timetable.
Bowls offers a way to spend time outdoors while enjoying a game with other people. The Club PSX’s bowls section meets at Southbourne Bowling Club in Seafield Gardens.
This is a specific group using the bowling club’s facilities; contact its organiser about joining arrangements.
Location: Southbourne Bowling Club, Seafield Gardens, Guildhill Road, BH6 3EX.
Usual meeting: Sunday mornings during the bowls season; confirm the next session and start time.
Who can join: Prospective participants should ask about experience requirements and club membership.
Cost: Session and membership requirements should be confirmed directly.
Contact: Jane Sellick on 07532 396925 or 01202 423154.
Find out more: The Club PSX bowls section.
For those interested in the sea, Southbourne Surf Life Saving Club combines fitness with lifesaving skills and teamwork. Summer training takes place at the beach, with winter pool sessions supporting swimming fitness and technique.
Location: Beach clubhouse at the bottom of St Catherine’s Path, near SOBO Beach; winter training at Bournemouth Collegiate School’s pool.
Usual sessions: Vary by age group and season; members receive training arrangements through Spond.
Who can join: Age groups start at seven. Potential training members must already be able to swim 25 metres.
Cost: Published membership is £17 per month for one member, with household rates available, plus annual SLSGB membership currently listed at £30.
Availability: The club’s website currently says its Nipper and Youth waiting lists are closed to new additions. Senior and Masters enquiries are directed to the club.
Contact: Use the contact page through the club website.
Find out more: Training and membership.
Running with a group can give us company, encouragement and a reason to get outside. For full joining information, use our existing listings:
Location: Routes around Southbourne Beach and Hengistbury Head; meeting points vary.
Usual meeting: Saturday morning social runs, alongside other advertised sessions.
Who can join: Women interested in running, including beginners enquiring about Couch to 5K opportunities.
Cost: Free membership.
Contact: hello@soboladiesrunningclub.co.uk.
Location: Usually outside SOBO Beach on Southbourne Promenade, BH6 4BE.
Usual meeting: Saturday at 9am, subject to the organiser’s latest announcement.
Who can join: Social runners comfortable covering approximately 5K; beginners should ask about pace and walking breaks.
Cost: Confirm with the organiser; refreshments afterwards are purchased separately.
Contact: Follow the Instagram link in our listing for current arrangements.
For a regular indoor class, Joy Yoga and Wellness offers a studio programme on Seabourne Road. Classes are booked individually or through eligible passes, making it possible to build a routine around available sessions.
Location: 134 Seabourne Road, BH5 2HZ.
Usual sessions: Various days; consult the live studio timetable.
Who can join: Ask the teacher which session suits your experience and requirements.
Cost: Published 2026 JW Studio rates include £15 for a single class, £55 for five classes valid for one month, or £69 for an unlimited monthly pass. These apply to JW Studio classes; independent teachers’ sessions are booked separately.
Contact: studio@joyyogawellness.co.uk.
Find out more: Joy Yoga timetable and booking.
Line dancing provides a regular evening activity for people who enjoy learning steps and moving to music.
Location: The Club PSX, 21 Stamford Road, BH6 5DR.
Usual meeting: Monday, 7pm - 8pm.
Who can join: Enquire about joining the section and any membership requirements.
Cost: Ask about session charges in addition to club membership.
Availability: The published page currently describes the group as full, with a waiting list.
Contact:Brenda Kettlyes on 01202 420773 or brendatinak@gmail.com.
Find out more: PSX line dancing.
Wessex Chorus is an option for anyone who would like to sing with others without an audition. Two free rehearsal visits give prospective members a chance to experience the choir before committing.
Location: Immanuel Church, 120 Southbourne Road, BH6 3QJ.
Usual meeting: Thursday, 7pm - 8.30pm; doors open at 6.45pm.
Who can join: New singers welcome; contact the choir before attending.
Cost: First two rehearsals free, followed by £20 per month.
Contact: Martin on 01202 031535.
Find out more: Joining Wessex Chorus.
The choir normally takes breaks for public and bank holidays, throughout September and between Christmas Eve and New Year.
Sing People Sing combines vocal development, rehearsals and performances with a social side. It may appeal to those who would enjoy working towards appearances on stage as part of a group.
Location: Southbourne; confirm the rehearsal venue when enquiring.
Usual meeting: Wednesday, 7pm - 9.30pm, during the choir’s terms.
Who can join: Formal singing experience and music-reading skills are not required, but there is an informal video audition.
Cost: £9.95 per week, paid for the term in full.
Joining: New members are accepted at the beginning of each term. Successful applicants are invited to a three-week trial; ask about trial charges.
Contact: Use the enquiry link on the Sing People Sing joining page.
Bring a knitting or crochet project, ask for help with a pattern or simply come for the conversation. This small group welcomes beginners and experienced makers, as well as people who would rather chat.
Location: The Bridge at St Christopher’s Church, Burleigh Road, BH6 5DW.
Usual meeting: Monday, 2pm - 4pm.
Who can join: All welcome.
Cost: £1 per session, including tea or coffee and cake or biscuits.
Contact: Church office, 01202 418394.
Find out more: St Christopher’s Knit and Natter.
Tuckton Library offers both a weekly knitting group and a monthly creative session - useful choices for those who prefer a daytime activity.
Location: Tuckton Library, Wick Lane, BH6 4LF.
Usual meetings: Knit n Natter on Tuesdays, 10.30am–11.30am; Inspirations craft group on the second Thursday of the month, 10.30am - 11.30am.
Who can join: Adults interested in crafts and conversation; ask what materials to bring.
Cost: Session or materials charges are not specified on the timetable.
Contact: 01202 127654 or tucktonlibrary@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.
Find out more: Tuckton Library.
For occasional creative activities, Yes I Can! offers pottery, printmaking and other hands-on experiences. These are bookable workshops rather than a fixed weekly club.
Location: Based in Southbourne, with a garden studio on Kimberley Road; small-group venues vary.
Usual sessions: Dates vary by workshop. Several advertised activities are marked “coming soon”, so confirm availability.
Who can join: Options are advertised for children, teenagers and adults; check the individual session.
Cost: Priced by workshop; confirm the total and what materials or firing are included.
Contact: 07545 340037 or yesicancw@gmail.com.
Find out more: Yes I Can! workshops.
A shared book or board game gives us an easy starting point for conversation.
Location: 118 Seabourne Road, BH5 2HY.
Reading groups: First and second Tuesday of the month, 5pm–5.45pm; Armchair Reading Group on the second Thursday, 10.30am - 11.30am; another reading group on the fourth Saturday, 10.30am - 11.30am.
Adult board games: First Tuesday of the month, 4pm–5.30pm.
Who can join: Adults; ask about spaces and which group would suit you.
Cost: Not specified on the published activity page.
Contact: 01202 127555 or southbournelibrary@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.
Find out more: Pokesdown and Southbourne Library.
Pokesdown and Southbourne Ex-Servicemen’s Club offers a broader social setting, with activities including snooker, whist, skittles, angling, golf and entertainment. You do not need an armed forces background to apply for membership.
Location: 21 Stamford Road, BH6 5DR.
Usual meetings: Depend on the activity; check the current programme and section arrangements.
Who can join: Applications are welcomed from the wider community, subject to club rules and approval.
Cost: Published annual subscription is £30. New-member charges include a joining fee and membership card, with the first-year total depending on when you join. Activities may have separate charges.
Contact: 01202 424458 or info@theclubpsx.com.
Find out more: The Club PSX and membership information.
Tuckton Library’s monthly coffee morning and talk offers a daytime outing without a weekly commitment.
Location: Tuckton Library, Wick Lane, BH6 4LF.
Usual meeting: Last Thursday of the month, 10.30am - midday.
Who can join: Adults interested in the talk and meeting others.
Cost: Not specified on the timetable.
Contact: 01202 127654 or tucktonlibrary@bcpcouncil.gov.uk. Ask about the next topic and booking.
Immanuel Church’s programme includes dementia-friendly activities for older people and their carers. There are several ways to take part, depending on whether we prefer music, a film or a smaller activity group.
Location for these activities: Immanuel Church, 120 Southbourne Road, BH6 3QJ.
Memory Lane
When: Tuesday and Wednesday, 2pm - 4pm, during term time.
Cost: £5; carers attend free.
Who it is for: People with memory loss or dementia and their carers. Please enquire before attending.
When: Friday at 2pm.
Cost: £5 donation for refreshments.
Who it is for: Older people; dementia-friendly screening.
When: Friday from 10.30am.
Cost: £3; carers attend free.
Who it is for: Older people, including people with dementia and their carers.
When: Second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 11am - midday.
Cost: £2.50; carers attend free.
Who it is for: Older people, including people with dementia and their carers.
Contact: 01202 424994 or office@immanuelsouthbourne.org. For Memory Lane, email memorylane@immanuelsouthbourne.org.
Visit Immanuel’s activities page to check arrangements.
Based in Southbourne, the 11th Bournemouth offers age-based sections where young people can build skills and friendships through Scouting.
Location: All Saints Church, Castlemain Avenue, BH6 5EH.
Usual days: Beavers and Scouts on Mondays; Cubs on Fridays. Confirm exact session times when registering.
Who can join: Beavers aged 6 - 8, Cubs aged 8 - 10½ and Scouts aged 10½ - 14, subject to places.
Cost: Ask about subscriptions, uniform and additional activity charges.
Contact: Use the enquiry form on the official 11th Bournemouth Scout Group page.
St Christopher’s hosts 1st Iford Rainbows, 31st Bournemouth Brownies and Guides, and Bournemouth South Rangers.
Location: St Christopher’s Church Hall, Burleigh Road, Southbourne, BH6 5DW.
Usual meetings: Weekly during term time; days and times depend on the unit.
Who can join: Girls and young women in the relevant age section, subject to availability.
Cost: Confirm subscriptions, uniform and trip costs with the unit leader.
Contact: Follow the registration link on St Christopher’s Girlguiding page. The church office can also be contacted on 01202 418394.
Libraries also offer regular activities that can fit around family life.
At Pokesdown and Southbourne Library, Saturday Lego and Duplo and family board games are listed from 9.30am - 12.30pm. Contact 01202 127555 for age guidance, availability and any charges.
At Tuckton Library, Chess Club for ages 8 - 13 runs on Mondays, 3.30pm - 4.15pm, with booking required. Lego Club is listed on Thursdays, 2pm - 5pm. Contact 01202 127654 to check suitability and costs.
For more options, explore our Kids’ Groups & Classes directory.
For those who enjoy nature, local history or helping visitors, volunteering at Hengistbury Head offers another way to meet people and contribute.
Opportunities include supporting the ranger team, gardening, helping in the Visitor Centre shop and interpretation work.
Location: Hengistbury Head nature reserve and Visitor Centre, nearby to the east of Southbourne.
Usual sessions: Arranged according to the role and volunteer availability.
Who can join: People from different backgrounds; discuss suitable roles, age requirements and the commitment involved.
Cost: These are volunteer roles rather than paid classes; ask about travel expenses and equipment arrangements.
Contact: 01202 128444 or hengistbury.head@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.
Find out more: Volunteering at Hengistbury Head.
Closer to the Grove, Friends of Fisherman’s Walk helps care for the park and organise community events. BCP Council confirms the group’s involvement, but a current regular meeting schedule and joining fee have not been verified for this guide. See the council’s Fisherman’s Walk information for background.
Start with the activity that interests you most, then contact the organiser. Ask whether you can try a session, whether booking is needed and what the full cost includes.
For children’s groups, check waiting lists before buying equipment or uniform. For sports and exercise, ask which session matches your experience. If accessibility matters to you, confirm the entrance, toilets and any support available at the specific venue.
One regular activity can be enough to turn familiar faces into friends - and give us a new reason to enjoy living in Southbourne.
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