Built by the community,
for the community
A community-owned wellbeing hub reconnecting people to nature on land and on water.
Help us bring Hengistbury Head Outdoors back to life.
We’ve secured a 99-year lease and significant government funding, but the final push to open our doors this Spring depends on you
THE PROGRESS
We’ve raised over £750,000 to date with the support of 1,000+ members
We are officially in the final phase of renovation, with new flooring laid and the building transforming into a welcoming, light-filled space. We are firmly on track to reopen this Spring—help us reach the finish line.
OUR VISION
We're transforming this stunning natural site into an inspiring community destination.
HHO is a community-owned wellbeing hub designed to reconnect people to nature on land and on water. We are transforming this stunning site into an inspiring destination where everyone, regardless of age or background, can move, connect, and belong.
COMMUNITY SHARES
The Clock is Ticking
Help us raise £100K in community shares before the end of March to unlock an extra £50K
Open Days
Family open day Saturday 28th March 2026
Adults only (18+) Sunday 29th March 2026
Please choose your morning or afternoon time slot below
The preview days are a chance to
• Explore the site and see the progress so far
• Meet the HHO team and some of our future practitioners
• Hear about our vision for the centre
• Try a short 30-minute wellbeing taster session
• Share your feedback to help shape what happens here next
There will also be an exhibition area where local wellbeing practitioners and water-based groups will be showcasing what they offer.
Each session finishes with a fun group activity:
Saturday (Family Day): a relaxed group dance session
Sunday (Adults Only): a restorative sound bath experience
User Groups
We welcome the great support the centre receives from the existing user groups and clubs who use the centre as their base, and we are looking to build new relationships into the future as the centre reopens for the community. Take a look at who these great groups are and what the represent for the community.
Charity Partners
We have recently joined two schemes specifically for and open to charities that could help us gain donations and vital funds so please check them out.
BH Coastal Lottery
BH Coastal Lottery
Play BH Coastal Lottery and support the HHO community benefit society.
At least 60% from each ticket sold goes to support Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, (50% to HHO) and there’s a chance to win the £25,000 jackpot every week!
Movement For Good
Benefact Group
Movement for Good, part of the Benefact Financial Services Group runs an annual programme of giving that anyone can get involved in. Annually donating over £1 million to charities and good causes nominated by you.
Please nominate HHO.
Easy Fundraising
Easyfundraising
Please support Hengistbury Head Outdoors on #easyfundraising, you can raise FREE donations for us when you shop online with over 7,500 brands. It's simple and only takes 2 minutes to sign up! This will make a BIG difference to us.
