U3A Local History

Calling all curious minds .Have you ever wondered about the secrets hidden in and around our modern town?.

Did you know that Ferndown once had a zoo ?

Have you visited the wartime bunker on the common ?

Have you ever wondered why there is no churchyard in Ferndown ,or why we have a fire station with church windows ?

Have you heard about he smugglers trails ?

All these and other questions and many more will be answered at our new local history group .

Located in the Barrington Theatre

Upcoming Dates 2026

19th January

23rd February

23rd March

18th May