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Bump, Baby & Toddler Event25 January 2026

In partnership with Little Pickles Markets, The Tank Museum is proud to present its first Bump, Baby & Toddler event – featuring special guest speaker Zoe Blaskey.

Visitors can browse the baby & children’s nearly new sale, listen to a range of talks from our guest speakers, enjoy baby & toddler-friendly activities and enjoy exploring The Tank Museum – with its soft play area, perfect for tots!

Featuring Zoe Blaskey (Motherkind author and podcaster), sensory experiences, baby massage, and workshops focussing on perinatal health. Our exhibitions are packed with interactives, dressing-up, games, and activities for older children – so it’s truly an event for the whole family to enjoy.

Entry tickets are 50% off our standard rate AND they include an Annual Pass for free returns afterwards.

  • 25 January 2026, 10am – 5pm
  • 50% off entry tickets PLUS Annual Pass for attendees
  • Headline speaker Zoe Blaskey
  • Full programme below
  • Onsite Restaurant & Café
  • Soft play, outdoor play area & children’s activities
  • Free parking & excellent accessibility – find out more here

Already have an Annual Pass or membership? Book Zoe Blaskey’s talk HERE for free (booking essential, space limited).

Tickets prices

TICKET PRICES

50% off entry PLUS free Annual Pass

FREE ANNUAL PASS WITH EVERY TICKET!
EVENT PRICE
REGULAR PRICE
Adult (16+)
EVENT PRICE
£11.50
REGULAR PRICE
£23
Child (4-15)
EVENT PRICE
£6.25
REGULAR PRICE
£12.50
Family (2 Adults + 2 Children)
EVENT PRICE
£29.25
REGULAR PRICE
£58.50
Family (2 Adults + 1 Child)
EVENT PRICE
£24.38
REGULAR PRICE
£48.75
Family (1 Adult + 2 Children)
EVENT PRICE
£20
REGULAR PRICE
£40.00
Child (Under 4)
EVENT PRICE
Free
REGULAR PRICE
Free
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Zoe Blaskey - Author of Motherkind

The Tank Museum is delighted to welcome Dorset Mum and Motherkind founder Zoe Blaskey as our keynote speaker.

A qualified transformational coach and author of the best-selling “Motherkind: a new way to thrive in a world of endless expectations”, Zoe is on a mission to help mothers shift from guilt, exhaustion and comparison to confidence and empowerment.

Zoe hosts the critically acclaimed Motherkind podcast which is one of the UK’s top family podcasts with 5 million downloads and was recently named a “top 10 podcast” by Apple.

Special Activities
TIME
ACTIVITY
LOCATION
All Day

Soft Play & Coffee

Soft play, colouring station, and Café open all day. Soft play is suitable for children aged between 3 and 11; all children must be wearing socks.

Tamiya Hall

Pop-Up Sensory from Purple Moon

Purple Moon will be showcasing their pop-up sensory experiences for children aged 0–4 years. Visitors can explore a selection of sensory equipment including a dark den, fibre optics, mood lights, busy boards, and liquid sensory tiles.

Tamiya Hall

Craft & Mood Bear from Dorset Council

Join Dorset Council for a fun-filled creative session featuring pebble painting, crown making, and colouring activities. Children will also have the chance to meet a Mood Bear, offering a gentle introduction to emotional wellbeing through cuddly companionship.

Tank Story Hall

Sensory Playroom from Glow Wonderland

Glow Wonderland is bringing its sensory playroom to the Museum! Designed for ages 0–5 and older SEND & PMLD individuals, guests can drop in and experience immersive dark-room Glow sessions filled with lights, music, and sensory play.

Education Room
10:00 - 14:00

Frozen’s Anna

Meet Anna from Frozen – find her around the Museum for story-time and games.

Sitewide
10:30 and 14:00

Baby Massage

Enjoy calming baby massage tasters from Glow Wonderland to relax and bond with your little one. Aimed at non-crawlers, but open to all.

Education Room
11:00 - 12:00

Zoe Blaskey Talk – Booking Essential (book HERE)

Join Zoe, host of the critically acclaimed Motherkind podcast and Sunday Times Best Selling author for her talk and Q&A on matresence – the physical, emotional, hormonal and psychological shift that happens when you have a baby. This talk will help both new and existing mothers to learn about themselves in this new season of life.

Mezzanine or livestream from Tamiya Hall
12:45 - 13:30

Jenna Foster Perinatal

From Freaked Out to Fired Up: Mindset work and Q&A for the woman who wants to birth from power, not panic.

Mezzanine
14:00 - 14:30

Life Chiropractic Christchurch

An open and supportive conversation exploring alignment during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and early childhood development. Whether you’re an expectant parent, navigating the fourth trimester, or caring for a newborn who experienced a traumatic birth, this space is for you.

Mezzanine
14:30 - 15:00

Postnatal Yoga from Jenna Foster Perinatal

Postnatal yoga is your time to rebuild strength, reconnect with your body, and breathe deeply into this new chapter – held in a safe, supportive space made just for you.

Briefing Room
15:00 - 15:30

Perinatal Mental Health from Dorset Mind

How to look after your mental health during and after pregnancy, as well as noticing signs of struggles and how to get help.

Mezzanine

If you wish to exhibit or sell at this event please complete the relevant form below.

Parent Sellers | Businesses

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