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29 March 2024
An Evening With Rick Stein
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
A feast for the mind! Multi-award-winning chef, restaurateur, writer and presenter Rick Stein delves into his lifelong love affair with cooking and his unwavering devotion to the brilliance of great British produce in this brand-new UK tour. From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of culinary success, Rick's story is one of perseverance and passion. Discover how this self-taught chef, with no prior experience, went on to establish a thriving restaurant business that's become a national ...
30 March 2024
Abbotsbury Food Fair
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens,
Abbotsbury, Dorset
In association with Dorset Food & Drink come along to the Abbotsbury Food Fair 2024. Ticket includes entry to the Subtropical Gardens. With around 30 stalls of makers and producers, food, drink and crafts from across Dorset. A fantastic fun day out in the beautiful setting of the Gardens. The perfect kick off to the season! Support eating and shopping local!
30 March 2024
Easter Wreath Making Workshop
Mapperton House and Gardens,
Beaminster, Dorset
This Easter, embrace the spirit of creativity and family fun at our Easter Wreath Making Workshop! Join us for a delightful experience where you can craft your very own nature-inspired Easter wreath, surrounded by the warmth of community and the joy of the season.
Date: Saturday 30th March 2024
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: Mapperton Estate, Beaminster, DT8 3NR
Unleash your artistic flair as we guide you through the steps to create a unique Easter wreath using natural elements and ...
30 March 2024
MJ The Legacy
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
MJ the Legacy is an exceptionally authentic, world class tribute to Michael Jackson!
Starring CJ, one of the worlds greatest Michael Jackson Tribute Artists with his incredible Live Band and Dancers.
The look, the voice, the moves and all the hits!! This outstanding production is the closest thing to seeing a live Michael Jackson show, presenting you with an immersive theatrical experience actively engaging its audience with stunning effects and choreography from start to finish whilst ...
31 March 2024
Lyme Regis Easter Bonnet Parade
Lyme Regis, Dorset
Fancy hats and finery will be on display for Lyme Regis’s legendary Easter Bonnet Parade.
Creations of all shapes and sizes, from the simple but sweet to the hilariously outlandish will be on show at the annual Easter headpiece extravaganza.
You’re invited to take part in the parade or just come along and watch the colourful spectacle of entrants parading their imaginative creations.
The event is open to all ages with prizes awarded for the most creative bonnets in each age ...
29 Mar 2024 to 01 Apr 2024
Easter Eggs-travaganza!
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre,
Wareham, Dorset
Bring your little monkeys to have a great day out at Monkey World this Easter holidays! With over 260 rescued and endangered monkeys and apes, three play areas and a FREE Easter Egg trail for kids over the bank holiday weekend (Fri- Mon), there’s plenty to keep the children entertained! Find all the clues to lead you to a tasty chocolate treat!
Book online to receive an extra 10% off gate prices.
29 Mar 2024 to 01 Apr 2024
Swanage Railway Easter Egg Hunt
Swanage Railway,
Swanage, Dorset
Easter Egg Hunt
Can you help the eater bunny hunt for eggs? Come to Swanage railway for a fun filled family trip and as you travel look out of the windows to spot the missing eggs.
This event is free for railway travellers. Start your egg-stravaganza by collecting a form with your tickets at any booking office. Then it’s over to you to spot the missing eggs during your journey. Take your completed form to the stall at Swanage station to claim your free prize.
Our railway runs ...
29 Mar 2024 to 03 Apr 2024
Family Activity Trail
Poole, Dorset
Hop along and get involved with the Upton Country Park Easter Egg Hunt, a family activity trail with an Easter reward at the end.
Head to the Welcome Centre (open 10am - 4pm) to purchase your trail sheet, search for all the colourful eggs around the Country Park and find the magic word needed to collect your seasonal prize.
£4 per family trail sheet, includes prize.
02 Apr 2024 to 05 Apr 2024
Easter Brunch with the Easter Bunny
Upwey Wishing Well and Tea Rooms,
Weymouth, Dorset
𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗲𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹! 🐰🥕
Whether your family loves savoury dishes or prefers sweet waffles. We have plenty of options to choose from. Plus, we have lots of exciting activities to keep the kids entertained. Running 10 - 11.30am 2nd till 5th April.
03 Apr 2024 to 06 Apr 2024
WOW Presents Footloose the Musical
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Music, Romance and Dance in an Exhilarating Show
Everybody cut loose because Footloose, the Musical, is dancing into Weymouth. This smash hit show is being staged by WOW Youth Musical Theatre, the outstanding group who thrilled audiences with their acclaimed productions of Grease, Oliver! and Everybody's Talking About Jamie: Teen Edition.
Based on the 1984 film starring Kevin Bacon, Footloose tells the story of city boy Ren, who moves from Chicago to a small rural backwater where ...
06 Apr 2024 to 07 Apr 2024
1940s Spring Weekend at Castletown D-Day Centre
Castletown D-Day Centre,
Portland, Dorset
Join us as we step back in time to the 1940s this Spring!
Castletown D-Day Centre will be bustling with reenactors, stalls, activities, live music and more as we celebrate the important role Portland played on D-Day!
Visit the site of embarkation, where thousands of American troops left for the beaches of Normandy. Climb inside real, battle tested vehicles (including our Sherman tank), try on authentic uniforms and handle weapons actually carried on the beaches.
This is an immersive ...
01 Apr 2024 to 07 Apr 2024
Easter Egg Trail at Upwey Wishing Well
Upwey Wishing Well and Tea Rooms,
Weymouth, Dorset
05 Apr 2024 to 07 Apr 2024
Sherborne Travel Writing Festival
Sherborne, Dorset
While our horizons have drawn in, travel writers have continued to reach out, rediscovering and reinterpreting the world for a new age.
The Sherborne Travel Writing Festival was the first travel literature festival to be held in the UK in recent years.
At its heart was the idea – and the timely theme – of reaching for the horizon.
The Sherborne Travel Writing Festival will return in 2024, across the weekend of the 5th - 7th April.
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM JANUARY ...
08 April 2024
The Amazing Bubbleman
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He is a favourite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed 14 years of sell-out success.
Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerised. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble ...
11 April 2024
Cloudbusting - The Music of Kate Bush
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Cloudbusting are thrilled to bring their stunning ‘The Line, The Cross and The Curve’ tour to venues across the UK for 2024! This spectacular new show offers audiences a fresh take on tracks that first appeared on ‘The Red Shoes’ album, as well as classic Kate Bush hits such as Wuthering Heights, Babooshka, Hounds of Love and Running Up That Hill - all delivered with breathtaking vocals from Mandy Watson and superb musicianship from the live band.
‘Utterly, surreally brilliant’ - Mick ...
29 Mar 2024 to 11 Apr 2024
Easter at Farmer Palmer's
Wareham, Dorset
Are you ready for an EGG-CITING adventure this Easter? The Easter Bunny is hopping back to Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park for 2024, and there’s a thrilling twist to this year’s celebration.
Get ready to join the fun and help thwart the mischievous ‘Bandit Bunnies’ who plan to steal all the chocolate eggs!
When Is Easter At Farmer Palmer’s?
Easter Half term holiday runs from Friday 29th March – Sunday 14th April 2024.
Farmer Palmer Easter Event Dates: 29th March – 4th April and the 8th ...
31 Mar 2024 to 11 Apr 2024
Spring Family Fun
Lulworth Castle & Park,
Lulworth, Dorset
Spring Family Fun At Lulworth
We have some extra family fun for you at Lulworth Castle this Spring Holiday.
Visit us from March 31st to April 11th (Sunday – Thursday) and enjoy our trails, games, hunts & crafts all included in the usual admission price.
Spend the day exploring the Castle, climb the tower, visit our Peacock Park woodland playground and enjoy some tea and cake in the Castle Tearoom or why not book a lunch at the nearby Weld Arms Pub.
Well behaved dogs on leads welcome ...
12 April 2024
The Sooty Show - 75th Birthday Spectacular!
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Celebrating 75 amazing years in show business, Sooty, Sweep and Soo are planning a very special birthday party and you’re all invited. However, in true Sooty style nothing goes to plan!
The party preparations are well underway: Sooty gets messy baking the birthday cake, Soo’s trying to find the perfect party dress, and Sweep’s practising his dance moves and needs some boys and girls to join in with musical statues! Sooty is planning his biggest magic trick yet making a member of the ...
13 April 2024
Athelhampton Producers, Growers & Makers Market
Athelhampton House & Gardens,
Dorchester, Dorset
30 Mar 2024 to 13 Apr 2024
Easter Live Music on Bournemouth Pier
Key West,
Bournemouth, Dorset
Celebrate Easter with Live Music at one of the most beautiful venues in Bournemouth.
Come down, and enjoy some tasty food and wonderful 2-4-1 cocktails surrounded by spectacular sea views and great music.
We recommend booking a table in advance. You can do this for free below. We cannot guarantee tables will be available with walk-ins.
BOOK A TABLE ONLINE!
• FREE Entry
• Music from 8pm to 10pm
• Join us for dinner before live music
• 2-4-1 cocktails all evening
• Stunning ...
13 April 2024
Easter Pantomime Beauty and the Beast
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Don’t miss another fun-filled Easter pantomime from the same team behind The Wizard of Oz and Rapunzel. With a star cast, impressive music, energetic dance routines as well as plenty of jokes, slapstick and heaps of audience participation!
⭐ STARRING Lee Latchford-Evans from STEPS as the Prince/Beast and Britain's Got Talent Finalist Steve Royle as Silly Billy! ⭐
Our spellbinding pantomime for Easter 2024 tells the story of Belle, who longs for romance and adventure, a bad-mannered ...
29 Mar 2024 to 14 Apr 2024
Easter at Beaulieu
Beaulieu,
New Forest, Dorset
Hop into Spring and celebrate Easter at Beaulieu as history comes to life! Have the chance to experience remarkable vehicles, meet colourful characters who are back out and about on the attraction, and take part in fun family activities from 29th March – 14th April!
With so much to see and do at Beaulieu this Easter, visitors can make the most of the return for free offer, allowing them and their original guests to come back for an additional visit in the six days after their first visit.
28 Mar 2024 to 14 Apr 2024
Easter Fun Fair
Nothe Fort,
Weymouth, Dorset
Roll up, roll up… The Nothe Fort Easter Fun Fair is back in town – and this time bigger and better than before!
For 18 whole days, hop into a world of fun, suitable for all the family. We’ve got:
Easter Bunny Croquet
Giant Egg & Spoon Race
Hungry Bunny Bean Bag Toss
Egg Shy
Bunny Bowling
Hook a Duck
Bunny Ring Toss
…and more to be announced!
Free with your General Admission ticket/covered by Annual Passes
29 Mar 2024 to 14 Apr 2024
Easter Holidays at RockReef
RockReef,
Bournemouth, Dorset
EXCITING THINGS TO DO IN BOURNEMOUTH THIS EASTER HOLIDAYS WHATEVER THE WEATHER
Shake off the winter blues and join us this Easter!
Do you live in Bournemouth and want something to keep the kids entertained on a rainy day? Are you staying in the area and are looking for fun things to do at the Bournemouth seafront?
Book your adventure online today and save money off your ticket price!
14 April 2024
Emilio Santoro as Elvis
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Internationally acclaimed, Emilio Santoro brings his award-winning ELVIS PRESLEY theatre show to the UK.
Emilio has won both European and World Championships as Elvis and wowed America’s Got Talent viewers with his appearance in the 2022 Final.
Supported by his own authentic 50’s live band, The Creoles, Emilio celebrates Elvis’ younger years in spectacular style. Put on your ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ and get ‘All Shook Up’ for the greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll hits of all time including Jailhouse ...
11 Apr 2024 to 14 Apr 2024
Panto: Aladdin and his Amazing Lamp
Wimborne, Dorset
This is a family pantomime you will not want to miss as it follows Aladdin’s magical adventures as he bids to rescue the Beautiful Princess Jasmine from the evil grasp of the wicked Abanazar!
Aladdin and His Amazing Lamp has everything you would expect from a traditional pantomime – heroes and villains, toe tapping tunes,a laundry full of laughs, loads of audience participation, and a pet panda!
Performances: We are performing at the Minster Theatre, the Allendale Centre, Wimborne, ...
17 April 2024
Miles Jupp - On I Bang
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Since Miles’ last tour finished at The London Palladium in 2017, he’s been in The Full Monty on Disney Plus, The Durrells and Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? on ITV, as well as a heap of episodes of Frankie Boyle’s New World Order and Have I Got News For You. He’s made an award-winning radio series and he’s published a novel. But for Covid, he would have played a lead at the RSC. Hey ho. Nevertheless, he’s done a play in the West End and played the Emperor of Austria and Europe in a Ridley Scott ...
18 April 2024
The Hound of Baskervilles
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Live on stage and in person, renowned stars of stage & screen COLIN BAKER (Doctor Who, The Brothers) & TERRY MOLLOY (Mike Tucker in The Archers for 40 years) are joining forces this spring to play the world’s most famous detectives, SHERLOCK HOLMES & DOCTOR WATSON. Alongside DEE SADLER (All Creatures Great & Small, No Place Like Home), they star in a brand new stage adaptation of THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES - originally on tour to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Sir Arthur Conan ...
19 April 2024
Nostalgia - Back to the 90's
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Get those raving shoes ready! Nostalgia is back with an amazing 1990s 'Pavvy Rave' fundraiser at the Weymouth Pavilion Ocean Room in aid of 'STEPS - The club for young people' (A registered charity here in Weymouth).
Bringing you an authentic 'vinyl only' mix of 90's dance, rave and hardcore will be DJ Richie T & BarnStorma MC (who recently gained number 1 in the UK Hardcore mix charts), along with DJ Hoody B2B DJ Dubya (SubbassFM), G-Nutz, Kels, DJ Will and MC Benjee from 7.30PM through ...
20 April 2024
Anyway Up Bingo!
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Anyway up bingo, An Unmissable night of bingo as you’ve never seen before mixed in with epic singalongs - on-stage dance-offs and much more!!
You will have the chance to win some “life-changing” prizes ( and some well-dodgy ones )
Book now for an unforgettable party night!!
8pm - Ocean Room
All tickets £19
20 Apr 2024 to 21 Apr 2024
Cirque: The Greatest Show
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
It's time to step into the light. Escape with us for a night like no other, where we take you into a world where the very best of musical theatre showstoppers meets jaw-dropping circus spectacular.
A world that explodes into colour as everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway hits combine with breath-taking, amazing aerialists, incredible contortionists, and thrilling feats of agility and flair.
It’s the brand-new variety spectacular everyone is talking about for 2024...welcome to ...
02 Dec 2023 to 21 Apr 2024
Special Exhibition
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery,
Dorchester, Dorset
Elisabeth Frink: A View from Within
Experience the inner world of famous sculptor Dame Elisabeth Frink (1930-1993) in a major new exhibition exploring her artistic and personal life in Dorset. Showcasing over 80 sculptures, drawings and prints, it will explore her artistic process, personal life and the influences that shaped her work.
Gain unique perspectives on Frink’s life and art at her home in Woolland, North Dorset. Discover how Frink’s creative freedom flourished in the privacy of ...
20 Apr 2024 to 21 Apr 2024
Spring Countryside Show
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Get ready for an exciting and unforgettable experience – the first show of the year in Dorset’s rural events calendar is just around the corner! A line up exhibits, demonstrations and attractions are set to deliver a weekend jam-packed with fun for the whole family.
The trees begin to blossom, the days begin to draw out and the daffodils flower – celebrating the season that sees the countryside come to life in so many colours and shades while the farms and woodlands see the birth of new ...
24 April 2024
Piano Recital by Yuanfan Yang
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery,
Dorchester, Dorset
Pianist and composer Yuanfan Yang, born in Edinburgh, is a First-Class Graduate of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music in London. He has won numerous prizes at international piano competitions and has performed with prestigious orchestras worldwide. Yuanfan is also an accomplished composer, winning awards for his compositions. His debut album “Watercolour” received critical acclaim.
Water is the inspiration behind much of this programme which will conclude with a ...
25 April 2024
Giovanni Pernice - Let Me Entertain You
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
The ultimate showman returns!
Giovanni Pernice is back in 2024 for his brand new live tour - LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU.
The Strictly Come Dancing champion and BAFTA winner is the epitome of live entertainment.
Giovanni will be joined by a world class cast of professional dancers and West End performers to bring you an unforgettable experience.
A show of non-stop action - prepare to be entertained.
Dancer, performer, showman…Giovanni is THE Entertainer!
VIP MEET & GREET £120
VIP ...
26 April 2024
Women In Rock
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Since 2016, Women In Rock have been trailblazing their way across the globe with their sell out show that sets them apart from any other.
Wowing audiences across the theatre and live music scene, we are thrilled to welcome them to our theatre.
Women In Rock are ready to take you on a journey through 5 decades of the world’s greatest female rock legends. Featuring soaring vocals, slick choreography, striking costumes and backed by a band of world-class musicians, Women in Rock has built ...
27 April 2024
Michael Bublé Tribute
Key West,
Bournemouth, Dorset
Sounds Like Bublé: Michael Bublé Tribute comes to Bournemouth Pier! 🎵🎤
On Saturday 27th April 2024, We welcome Michael Bublé!
Tommy Ryan makes his triumphant return to Key West’s stage once again as Michael Bublé on Saturday 27th April 2024. Bournemouth Pier will be entertained by Ryan’s musical talents as he sings Michael Bublé’s greatest hits.
‘Haven’t Met You Yet‘, ‘Sway‘, ‘Save The Last Dance For Me‘, ‘It’s A Beautiful Day‘ and much more… you know all the words! It’s time to ...
27 April 2024
Tiger Day
Tank Museum,
Wareham, Dorset
ITiger 131 only runs twice a year at Tiger Day – so you can’t afford to miss it!
See a WWII tank display and explore The Tank Museum on a day dedicated to the world’s most infamous tank. Live tanks in action, expert lectures, Living History and much, much more!
27 April 2024
Open 0830-1700
See Tiger 131 in action – the world’s only running Tiger I
WWII Tanks in Action
Living History around the site
Win a ride in Tiger 131 for just £3
27 April 2024
Ultimate Pro Wrestling Presents UPW Spring Brawl
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
On Saturday 27th April Ultimate Pro Wrestling presents "UPW SpringBrawl" featuring the debut of former WWE American Superstar and Impact World Champion STEVE MACLIN!!! Join us for a night of action packed professional wrestling that you won't forget!
7pm - Ocean Room
Front row £23, Adult £19, Child £9
27 April 2024
Victorian Falconry and Hawking at the Nothe Fort
Nothe Fort,
Weymouth, Dorset
Join us for an awe-inspiring experience with a Victorian Falconry display from Raphael Historic Falconry.
Meet the fantastic flying team of specialist educators Raphael Historic Falconry. Discover why in history hawking was once a daily activity and a pursuit encouraged among the military, learn who practiced the art of falconry in Victorian England and why. Watch the traditional skills of hunting with hawk, falcon, and hound recreated in simulated chases, and listen to period tales about ...
26 Apr 2024 to 28 Apr 2024
Bournemouth Writing Festival
Bournemouth, Dorset
Second Bournemouth Writing Festival promises to be a Bestseller.
Over 100 events and activities to fire the imagination and encourage writers to write.
Inspired by the success of its inaugural event, the Bournemouth Writing Festival 2024 is preparing to welcome even more writers, with an exciting programme of over 100 town centre activities and the opportunity to meet literary agents face-to-face.
Taking place from Friday 26th April to Sunday 28th April 2024 the festival will bring ...
26 Apr 2024 to 28 Apr 2024
Bournemouth Writing Festival
Bournemouth, Dorset
The Bournemouth Writing Festival is an annual event inspiring people of all ages to write in all its forms from fiction, poetry to the stage. Following its inauguration in 2023, the festival has quickly established itself as a collaborative platform for writers, authors and literary experts to come together to learn and create. For more details on the 2024 Bournemouth Writing Festival, see below!
Taking place from Friday 26th April to Sunday 28th April 2024, the much-anticipated event ...
27 Apr 2024 to 28 Apr 2024
Dorset Spring Show
Dorchester, Dorset
Get ready for a fusion of food, farming, flowers, and more! Join us in celebrating the vibrant spirit of spring in the heart of Dorset’s stunning countryside. Whether you’re looking to savour local delicacies or discover how they are created. Experience captivating demonstrations, exhilarating entertainment, have a go sessions, indulge in local shopping, savour delicious treats, explore educational zones, and even make the acquaintance of a lamb!
Where Dorset blooms and memories ...
28 April 2024
The Athelhampton Green Fair
Athelhampton House & Gardens,
Dorchester, Dorset
We have invited a host of eco friendly suppliers to Athelhampton's West lawn. The fair is free to attend and is open to all, to allow everyone the chance to understand how to become more eco friendly, prehaps you would like to buy an electric car? install solar panels? or just want to switch to more eco friendly products. Come to Athelhampton and get the answers to your questions, with also a chance to shop for products that are eco friendly or have been made sustainably.
Athelhampton House ...
01 May 2024
Athelhampton - O Flow’ry May
Athelhampton House & Gardens,
Dorchester, Dorset
Join esteemed folk musician Tim Laycock, assisted by folk singer Alastair Braidwood, for an evening of words and music from the county and beyond all to do with Spring, May Day, the turning of the year towards summer, and the people who live and worked, past and present, on the land.
These two local actors and musicians join forces to bring readings and poems from Thomas Hardy and William Barnes, traditional folk tunes and songs, and hearty good cheer together for an enjoyable and ...
30 Apr 2024 to 02 May 2024
Charlie Cook's Favourite Book
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Charlie loves reading. Especially books about pirates. But his sister hates it - it’s boring! Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun? Perhaps if she read a book about a pirate, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading a book about a knight…
Come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs, and perhaps you will be able to help his sister discover the wonderful world inside a book…
School offer! School bookings ...
03 May 2024
Genesis Connected
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest-selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics, this show has an incredible mix of material, from atmospheric anthems to chart toppers. Hits spanning from the late 70s onwards including; Turn It On Again, Sledgehammer, In The Air Tonight, Over My Shoulder, Against All Odds, That’s All, Solsbury Hill, You Can’t Hurry Love, The Living Years and many more.
The frontman, Pete Bultitude, is not only an incredibly ...
04 May 2024
The Sensational 60's Experience
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
With a brand-new production for 2024.
Join us for the musical phenomenon the sixties at 60 with this festival of nostalgia. The show with the definite feelgood factor will transport you back to that magical decade that was the 1960’s.
Whether you come to relive your childhood memories or you just simply want to see what your parents have been raving about for all these years this is the show to see. These legends of the 60’s will deliver to you a night never to be ...
04 May 2024
WIMBORNE PLEIN AIR
Wimborne, Dorset
WIMBORNE PLEIN AIR – SATURDAY 4TH MAY 2024
You are invited to our beautiful town of Wimborne in Dorset, for a friendly and engaging plein air event. Welcoming both professional and amateur artists. You will have the opportunity to create a painting or drawing and be in with a chance of winning great prizes along with other artists from across the UK. Judged by our prestigious judges Maria Rose and Tom Stevenson, members of 'The Royal Institue of Oil Painters' and British Plein Air Painters. ...
03 May 2024 to 05 May 2024
BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair
Beaulieu,
New Forest, Dorset
Tickets are now on sale for BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair taking place in the stunning grounds of Beaulieu from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th May 2024.
What better way to inspire your gardening year ahead than by joining us in May for the return of this much-loved show. Set in the beautiful grounds of Beaulieu, this Spring Fair includes Beautiful Borders and The Hillier Experience packed with planting ideas, and stunning floral displays from top nurseries.
As we look forward to spring, ...
05 May 2024
Birds of prey experience at Mapperton
Mapperton House and Gardens,
Beaminster, Dorset
🦅 EAGLES’ RETURN CELEBRATION AT MAPPERTON – A MAJESTIC EXPERIENCE! 🦅
Join us on Sunday, May 5th, as we celebrate the return of our majestic eagles to Mapperton!
In collaboration with Xtreme Falconry, we’re thrilled to present a captivating Birds of Prey Experience from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
Get ready to spread your wings and soar with excitement because our majestic eagles are back, and they’re making a grand landing at Mapperton! Join us in a heartwarming celebration on Sunday, ...
04 May 2024 to 06 May 2024
Go Nuts at Monkey World this Bank Holiday!
Wareham, Dorset
Go Nuts At Monkey World!
Every child who brings an unopened bag of nuts for the primates receives a free Monkey World badge over the bank holiday weekend.
This bank holiday, help our rescued and endangered monkeys and apes by donating a bag of unopened nuts! These can be either shelled or unshelled but must be unsalted. Every child who brings a bag of nuts with them will receive a FREE Monkey World badge!
06 May 2024
Tracks and Wheels
Tank Museum,
Wareham, Dorset
This May Bank Holiday will feature the return of Tracks & Wheels, a new Tank Museum event last year combining wheeled and tracked vehicles. See gravity-defying cycling feats from Urban Displays stunt cyclists, off-road motorbike display, supercars, get into the arena yourself with a tracked vehicle ride, and more!
The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life. Experience the biggest day out in history with 300 tanks, explosive live displays, kids’ activities, and more ...
27 Apr 2024 to 08 May 2024
Earth, Sea & Sky
Bridport, Dorset
Earth, Sea & Sky in Silver, Glass, Card & Textiles
Eype Centre for the Arts, Mount Lane, Eype DT6 6AR
Open: 27th April - 8th May 2024, 10am – 4.30pm
Access for All.
Four Local Artists, Stephanie Mogg, Caroline Lewis, Jenny Penney and Wendy Hermelin are delighted to exhibit their multi disciplinary collection of art works. This extraordinary mix of talents makes a stunning display of artistic skills not to be missed.
Stephanie Mogg is a jewellery designer creating beautiful ...
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27 Feb 2024
Dorset’s Egg-stravaganza of Easter Activities!
The Easter holidays are upon us! Whether you’re visiting Dorset for a holiday or live here and want to explore more of your county, there’s never a shortage of places to go and activities for the kids – and big kids! – to get involved in. But what’s on?
Dorset is chock full of family-friendly attractions, and many will be hosting Easter Egg Hunts or other fun activities for kids to enjoy over ... Read more...
21 Feb 2024
Make a Beeline for Bridport Market
What do you do on a Saturday morning? One of our favourite weekend treats is a visit to the fabulous year-round Bridport Market.
Stalls offer a mix of everything and anything, with furniture, antiques, collectables, toys, chocolate brownies, vinyl records, local prints, vintage fashion, socks, walking sticks, organic fruit and vegetables, macramé, rugs, hand-made goods, cheese, local fish, we could go on! From May, Bridport Colour ... Read more...
23 Jan 2024
So, it’s the half term and you may be wondering how you’re going to keep the kids entertained!
Well don’t worry, whether you are local resident or are staying in Dorset on a break, there’s lots to do throughout the seasons. Our Resort family has children of different ages and here are some of the things we plan to enjoy; perhaps you will too!
Fossil Hunting – Will you be the next person to find a Sea Rex? Who knows you may just discover the next ... Read more...
11 Dec 2023
Resort's Christmas Quiz
How well do you know Dorset?
We're stepping into the festive spirit with a 20 question (including a bonus question!) quiz to test your knowledge on Dorset.
With so many things to do, places to see, history and much, much more, there's a whole world of knowledge surrounding Dorset.
You may find some questions easy, or you may find some tricky, but there's only one way to find out.
It's time to showcase your knowledge on ... Read more...
7 Nov 2023
Christmas is nearly here and there’s a fun way to get you in the festive spirit — by ice skating in Dorset!
Nothing beats wrapping up, getting your skates on and heading out to glide (or stumble) across the ice, before treating yourself to a delicious hot chocolate afterwards. Whether you’re a cling-to-the-side kind of skater or have a Torville and Dean style, ice skating is a fab activity for all and a great way to get together with friends and family to have ... Read more...
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