Events and what's on in Dorset
There's never a dull moment here! With a huge choice of events in Dorset taking place throughout the year, you'll be entertained no matter when you visit.
You'll find tasty food festivals like the award-winning SEAFEAST - The Dorset Seafood Festival, red arrows and other spectacular flying displays at the Bournemouth Air Festival, fireworks aplenty, the world-famous Great Dorset Steam Fair, music festivals such as the Wessex Folk Festival, some fantastic theatre productions, comedy shows and of course some slightly quirkier events to enjoy (Bridport Hat Festival we're looking at you!)
Dorset County Show and Melplash Show are just two of many events giving you the chance to discover rural life in Dorset.
Whatever your interests, you'll find details of what's on in Dorset on this page. Use the tabs to browse events today, this weekend, this week or next week - or just use the calendar to find out what's on when you're visiting.
Have an eventful visit!
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The next 60 events in Dorset appear below.
03 June 2023
Summerfest
Weymouth, Dorset
A fun filled day for all the family. Come and join us for an action packed day filled with entertainment, sports tournaments, live music, soft play, food, drink, farmers markets, stalls and more. Why not watch the live showing of the FA cup and experience our incredible firework display. It’s a day you don’t want to miss.
All money raised will go towards the Dorset Air Ambulance and two defibrillators for the town.
01 Jun 2023 to 03 Jun 2023
Swanage Fairy Festival
Swanage, Dorset
Swanage Fairy festival will be making a huge splash again this year in the stunning seaside town of Swanage. You will be mesmerized with the spectacular live mermaid show, spellbound by the enchanting fairies, pillaging pirates and super-strong super heroes that will come to life over three magical days in June half term 2023!
31 May 2023 to 03 Jun 2023
Wessex Musical Theatre: The Addams Family
Weymouth, Dorset
A musical comedy, embracing every father’s nightmare! Wednesday Addams, known for her love of darkness, has fallen in love with a sweet man from a seemingly respectable and ordinary family. As Wednesday falls in love, family members begin to find out, forcing her father, Gomez, to keep a secret from his love, Morticia. Meanwhile, Pugsley (younger brother) and Grandma scheme, while 'Uncle' Fester finds a love of his own. Everything will change on the dreadful night the Addams host a dinner ...
04 June 2023
Dorchester through the Lens of Thomas Hardy
Dorset Museum,
Dorchester, Dorset
Join Mark Chutter, Chairman and Academic Director of the Thomas Hardy Society, to explore how Hardy presents the town of Dorchester in his writing. The talk will consider the lens through which Hardy presents the town as ‘partly real, partly dream country’ within his fictional Wessex.
Hardy’s fictional name for Dorchester was ‘Casterbridge’. The talk will explore the descriptions and liminal private and public performance spaces of Casterbridge, described by the writer as ‘compact as a box ...
03 Jun 2023 to 04 Jun 2023
Family Fest
Wimborne, Dorset
Set within the stunning countryside of Wimborne, Dorset, in 12 acres of working farmland, 2022 welcomes unforgettable moments for the whole family taking place at The Meadows (Julian's Field)!
Let us welcome you to Dorset's best traders, two days of fun-packed live music, children's shows, mascot appearances, beer, gin, fabulous food, a charity dog show, and tons more to start summer in style.
Spreading the love, join us on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th June 2023.
27 May 2023 to 04 Jun 2023
Let's Build the Barracks
Keep Military Museum,
Dorchester, Dorset
Come along to The Keep Military Museum this half term and help our Victorian soldiers build the brand new barracks! Travel back to 1879 and help Captain Jobberns build a brand new home for the Dorsetshire Regiment.
This new children’s trail will guide you around our Grade II listed building, once the Depot of Dorchester’s military barracks, and get you building a brand new home for the Dorsets.
Learn about the Victorian Military, and the Victorian architecture across Dorchester. Don’t ...
04 June 2023
Thomas Hardy Victorian Fair
Keep Military Museum,
Dorchester, Dorset
Join us at The Keep Military Museum on Sunday 4th of June for Dorchester’s Thomas Hardy Victorian Fair.
With activities for all the family exploring the Victorian Military, Thomas Hardy and the military, and see Victorian Dorchester from above on our rooftop terrace!
All activities are included in the price of admission, and we look forward to seeing you!
03 Jun 2023 to 04 Jun 2023
Wessex Folk Festival
Weymouth, Dorset
Welcome to the Wessex Folk Festival 2023. The famous free Wessex Folk Festival is held every year in the first week of June and has been established for the past 20 years. It is one of the biggest free festivals in the UK, held on the picturesque Harbourside in Weymouth.
The weekend starts with ‘warm up’ sessions in the harbourside pubs on the Friday afternoon and evening, where people can meet up with friends old and new and begin to enjoy the festival atmosphere.
The whole of ...
08 June 2023
The D-Day Darlings
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
The Brit Certified and best-selling female group to emerge from Britain's Got
Talent, present their King's Coronation Tour!
To celebrate the King’s Coronation, the UK’s premier wartime act, The D-Day
Darlings, present their sensational “Coronation Celebration Show”.
Following on from their huge success on Britain’s Got Talent and their VE Day 75 Celebration Edition album “I’ll Remember You” with Sony Music,
charting at number 5 in the official UK album charts, the D-Day Darlings ...
10 June 2023
Dorset Youth Pride at Shire Hall
Dorchester, Dorset
Dorset Youth Pride is back at Shire Hall Museum for 2023!
At Shire Hall, we believe that Pride is a celebration for everyone of all ages. Dorset Youth Pride is an inclusive event welcoming all members of the LGBT+ community, families, young people and allies.
Shire Hall Museum will be open for FREE on Saturday 10th June. Visitors to Dorset Youth Pride will have the opportunity to take part in a range of inclusive activities whilst exploring one of Dorchester’s most historic ...
10 June 2023
Race from the Base 2023
Sherborne, Dorset
BOOK YOUR PLACE TODAY - Cycle for your local air ambulance.
Brand new cycle challenge raising funds for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
Race from the Base is an ultra-cycling challenge organised by Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. It is a charity fundraising event, raising vital funds to help critically ill or injured patients.
Race from the Base
Taking place at Henstridge Airfield on Saturday 10th June 2023, the event has three different distances to choose from:
30km (The ...
27 May 2023 to 11 Jun 2023
Purbeck Arts Weeks Festival
Swanage, Dorset
We are delighted this year to have so many new artists joining our thriving Purbeck arts community and PAW Festival. Do put the dates in your diary and come and explore what will be an amazingly rich variety of Open Studios, with Rollington Barn, as ever, hosting our eclectic collective exhibition. Also at Rollington artists will be demonstrating their techniques in the Pop Up Open Studio, and adjacent to this is the Courtyard Café with its delicious cakes, coffee and light lunches – what a ...
09 Jun 2023 to 11 Jun 2023
Wimborne Minster Folk Festival
Wimborne, Dorset
In the second weekend of June, we will be bringing the town alive with an exciting mix of music & dance.
You can wander through Wimborne and enjoy any of the free shows, or buy tickets to see one of our headline acts.
16 Jun 2023 to 17 Jun 2023
DorsetFest
Blandford, Dorset
DorsetFest is a family-friendly music festival set in the heart of the Dorset Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The two-day event offers a fantastic range of music, entertainment and food stalls for everyone to enjoy.
There is also camping available for those who want to make the most of the weekend, music and gorgeous setting!
What makes DorsetFest particularly special is that it is organised and run entirely by volunteers. The local community works together to pull off this ...
17 June 2023
Harry Paye Pirate Day
Poole, Dorset
Tis time for you landlubbers to dig out yer eye patch, earring and cutlass for Poole’s annual celebration of its favourite pirate son.
Organised by the Pirates of Poole and supported by BCP Tourism, the popular shindig gets underway from noon until 6pm. Starting with a parade of pirates, followed by live music, best dressed junior pirates competition, pirate games, children's rides, live history areas, cannons and the usual Harry Paye Day shenanigans.
17 June 2023
Oasis Tribute on Bournemouth Pier
Key West,
Bournemouth, Dorset
Oasis Tribute on Bournemouth Pier – Saturday 17th June | Father’s Day Weekend
We welcome ‘Oasiss’ to Bournemouth Pier!
Oasiss are one of the newest and most authentic Oasis tribute acts to hit the circuit.
Formerly with the band “Soasis”, vocalist Bri (Liam) teamed up with long time friend, lead guitarist and Oasis fanatic, Lee (Noel) to put together an Oasis experience unrivalled anywhere else.
“Fantastic tribute band! – Such a wicked night!”
★★★★★ – Anita, Facebook ...
17 Jun 2023 to 18 Jun 2023
Armed Forces & Veterans Celebrations
Weymouth, Dorset
Weymouth & Portland Armed Forces celebrations take place in the Borough on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th June.
The main events will take place on Weymouth Seafront.
Our Armed Forces and Veterans have made, and continue to make, a significant contribution to our nation, and the Weymouth event will continue to honour, celebrate and provide a focus on the tireless work carried out by all veterans' associations, individuals and today’s military forces.
With a host of displays and ...
17 Jun 2023 to 18 Jun 2023
Sutton Poyntz Open Gardens
Weymouth, Dorset
The Picturesque village of Sutton Poyntz is once again holding an Open Gardens during the weekend of June 17 and 18.
The previous event in 2015 was very successful, so we are hoping this one too will be very well supported.
Once again the monies raised will go to Charity, this time Dementia UK and CRUK.
The price remains the same at £5 per person with guide dogs most welcome.
There will be 21 gardens to visit and entry will be by programme available on each day. This will give brief ...
22 June 2023
ORIGINS: How the Earth Shaped Human History |
Dorset Museum,
Dorchester, Dorset
When we talk about human history, we focus on great leaders, revolutions, and technological advances. But how has the Earth itself determined our destiny? How has our planet made us?
As a species we are shaped by our environment. Geological forces drove our evolution in East Africa; mountainous terrain led to the development of democracy in Greece; and today voting behaviour in the United States follows the bed of an ancient sea. The human story is the story of these forces, from plate ...
11 Jun 2023 to 24 Jun 2023
Bridport Food Festival
Bridport, Dorset
The week of delicious food events around the town and surrounding area will take place from Sunday 11th June to Saturday 24th June 2023.
24 June 2023
Elite Elton: The Elton John Experience Tribute
Key West,
Bournemouth, Dorset
On Saturday 24th June 2023, We welcome Elite Elton: The Elton John Experience Tribute!
Elite Elton, Award Winning Finalist At The National Tribute Music Awards 2019 and featured on ITV1‘s ‘Britain’s Got Talent‘.
Elite Elton has performed at many prestigious venues as an Elton John Tribute and appeared on TV and Radio across the World in Continents such as U.S.A, Australia, Europe and The Middle East.
“What an incredible voice you have and such a great repertoire of songs old and ...
24 June 2023
Folk on the Quay
Poole, Dorset
A free folk music festival in Poole, with outdoor music stages and dancers in the streets overlooking Poole’s lovely Harbour.
With traditional folk dancing, ceilidhs on the Quay and lots more.
01 Apr 2023 to 24 Jun 2023
Love Changes Everything
Weymouth, Dorset
Weymouth's very own HOTEL PRINCE REGENT, will become the resident home for a regular Saturday Matinee of "LOVE CHANGES EVERYTHING" from 1st April 2023. The hotel will welcome both residents and non-residents to the show, which also tours UK theatres.
The iconic Michael Ball started his musical theatre career in 1984 making his West end debut as Marius in the original production of Les Miserables. Nearly four decades later and not only does he remain a firm favourite in the world of ...
03 Jun 2023 to 24 Jun 2023
Roman Town House Tours
Dorset Museum,
Dorchester, Dorset
Meeting point: Welcome Area at Dorset Museum
Ticket includes a guided tour of the Roman Town House and Day Entry to Dorset Museum
Discovered in the 1930s, one of the best examples of a Roman Town House in England is situated here in Dorchester.
Following the extensive refurbishment of the covered Roman Town House structure and grounds we are proud to have partnered with Dorset Council to offer the opportunity of a guided tour of the covered structure and grounds.
Our trained guides will ...
22 Mar 2023 to 25 Jun 2023
ARTIST ROOMS: Louise Bourgeois
Dorset Museum,
Dorchester, Dorset
Explore the work of legendary artist Louise Bourgeois in this first major presentation of her work in Dorset.
Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010) is one of the most celebrated and influential figures in modern and contemporary art. ARTIST ROOMS Louise Bourgeois brings together works from the last twenty years of her life, a period of extraordinary creativity, alongside a small number of earlier pieces from her remarkable seven-decade career. A sculptor of immense distinction, her extraordinary and ...
23 Jun 2023 to 25 Jun 2023
Swanage Railway Roads to Rail
Corfe Castle, Dorset
Step back in time for a weekend of steam-powered demonstrations and vintage fairground fun. Working traction engines, road rollers, showman’s engines, Land Rovers, lorries, classic cars, stationary engines and much more – bringing the Isle of Purbeck to life with recreations of a bygone age.
Located near Corfe Castle, next to Norden train station, you can experience road steam and rail steam together for our popular annual event in the Isle of Purbeck with rides and stalls suitable for ...
23 Jun 2023 to 25 Jun 2023
TANKFEST 2023
Wareham, Dorset
Tons of tank action!
TANKFEST 2023 features three full days of arena displays – with the same programme running each day from Friday to Sunday for the first time. As before the pandemic, visitors will have the freedom to move around the site as they please, enjoying live tank displays, talks, demonstrations and living history before exploring the vast halls of the museum.
With so much to see and do – including a new Museum exhibition for 2023, a two or three-day day ticket is highly ...
28 June 2023
Concert
Dorset Museum,
Dorchester, Dorset
Wessex Ensemble
Principal Players from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Mark Derudder (Violin), Carol Paige (Violin), Tom Beer (Viola), Miguel Rodriguez (Viola), Jesper Svedberg (Cello). A masterpiece of the classical quintet repertoire alongside two less well-known but fine works, each demonstrating the enriching influence of folk music; Vaughan Williams writing at the height of his involvement with English folksong and Dvorak intrigued by the native Indian music he encountered in the ...
30 June 2023
Outdoor Theatre: Jane Austin's 'Emma'
Christchurch, Dorset
Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company for a riotous Regency rom-com! Meet misguided matchmaker Emma as she tries to play Cupid in this hilarious yet faithful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s satirical story.
This fast-paced, physical and funny show is filled with romance, music and The Pantaloons’ own charming brand of theatrical chaos.
Please bring something to sit on and a jacket for later in the evening. You are more than welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy during ...
01 July 2023
Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim (BHF)
Bournemouth, Dorset
A British Heart Foundation fundraiser.
Setting off from Bournemouth Pier, you'll swim 1.4 miles parallel to the shore as you make your way to the finish line at Boscombe Pier. Lifeguards will be present in the sea and along the shore at all times, and full First Aid cover will be provided both on land and in the sea.
When signing up, you're asked to pay an entry fee (£30) and commit to fundraising goal of at least £300. This event could not be put on without your support.
Please ...
01 Jul 2023 to 02 Jul 2023
Chickerell Steam & Vintage Show
Weymouth, Dorset
Over the years the Show has developed and grown into one of the best loved and most popular shows of its kind in the West Country.
Our team has worked really hard behind the scenes again this year to bring you a truly family-orientated experience.
Whatever your interest or age, from full size steam engines to face painting, there’s loads to do while you’re with us!
30 Jun 2023 to 02 Jul 2023
Weymouth Beach Rugby Festival
Weymouth, Dorset
Weymouth Beach Rugby Festival is sure to be one not to be missed. The showpiece of sand, sun, music and rugby will take place from Friday 30th June to Sunday 2nd July with a theme of “Baywatch” where we encourage you to all dress accordingly!
Teams from across the UK, including the local element, will be joining us for a weekend of fun. The event will feature tag rugby for all levels to join in the fun, with a men's, women's and mixed/family section. Squads with a maximum of 10 (5 aside ...
04 July 2023
Twelfth Night at Pennsylvania Castle Estate
The Hayloft Cafe,
Portland, Dorset
Following a shipwreck, Viola is washed-up in Illyria, where her only chance for survival is to make use of her quick wit and fine singing voice, disguising herself as a man and applying to work in the court of Duke Orsino.
The lovesick Orsino sends “him” to lady Olivia to woo her on his behalf, but Viola's efforts are so successful that Olivia falls for Viola rather than Orsino. Meanwhile Olivia’s carousing uncle Sir Toby Belch crosses swords with her steward Malvolio and devises a ...
07 Jul 2023 to 08 Jul 2023
Bourne Free Pride Festival
Bournemouth, Dorset
Taking place at Meyrick Park, dates for this year's Bourne Free are 7th & 8th July.
More details to follow on their website.
07 Jul 2023 to 08 Jul 2023
Sandpolo at Sandbanks
Poole, Dorset
A firm fixture in Dorset’s social calendar, Sandpolo brings world-class polo to Sandbanks in Poole. The unique, high-energy format makes one of the oldest equestrian sports easier for both newcomers to follow, and dedicated polo fans to enjoy.
Of course, it’s not just about the weekend’s sport – Sandpolo brings fashion, food and entertainment together; enjoy a day of fine-dining in the Gold Hospitality marquee, take time out and make the most of the street food village, relax at the ...
09 July 2023
SandFest
Poole, Dorset
On Sunday 9th July 2023 Sandfest returns for its 6th instalment with its biggest headliner to date - Craig David TS5!!!
Party like never before on the golden shores of the glamorous and internationally famous Sandbanks beach. Be among five thousand party people who gather to indulge in sand, sun, fun and seriously good music!
07 Jul 2023 to 09 Jul 2023
Swanage Jazz Festival
Swanage, Dorset
Established and popular mixture of old friends and new faces, over 40 bands and artists from across most of the spectrum of jazz.
Various venues throughout the town.
15 July 2023
Shire Hall Summer Market
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum,
Dorchester, Dorset
Join us at Shire Hall Museum for our Summer Market!
Free to enter, the market will host over 30 businesses, selling everything from food and drink to jewellery and photography.
The museum at Shire Hall will not be open for visitors over the market weekend, however, people will still have the chance to look around this Grade I listed building. Market stalls will be spread across Shire Hall, from the café and exhibition rooms to the historic courthouse and cells.
14 Jul 2023 to 16 Jul 2023
Jurassic Fields Music Festival
Bridport, Dorset
Jurassic Fields will be showcasing the best music, comedy, food and entertainment the local area has to offer as well as having some well known artists perform and little gems we have found around the country.
Venue Askers Meadow
16 July 2023
Sherborne Castle Classic & Supercars
Sherborne Castle,
Sherborne, Dorset
Classic & Supercars can now be regarded as certainly one of the premier classics and supercar shows in the South of England with over 2,000 cars on display, from veteran and heritage vehicles to the latest supercars. In recent years the show has raised over £230,000 for national and local charities.
A host of attractions include over 2,100 private classic and supercars on display, motor club and trade stands, an autojumble, craft fair, catering village and a VIP Members area. This classic ...
21 Jul 2023 to 23 Jul 2023
Shaftesbury Fringe
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Shaftesbury Fringe is back from the 21st to 23rd July 2023!
We’ll have music, comedy, dance, theatre, poetry and everything in between! Our venues range from historic churches to cosy cafes and local pubs to a mobile cheesemonger’s van!
21 Jul 2023 to 23 Jul 2023
Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic
Weymouth, Dorset
The Classic is Weymouth Beach Volleyball Club’s flagship event. It was the first ever Beach Volleyball event held in Great Britain when it began in 1983. It remains Britain’s most prestigious event and was described by British Beach legend Denise Austin as the ‘ Wimbledon’ of British Beach Volleyball.
The event is held on Weymouth’s main Beach, which is right in the heart of the town and is a few metres from accommodation, restaurants and bars.
25 Jul 2023 to 27 Jul 2023
New Forest & Hampshire County Show
New Forest, Dorset
Taking place in Brockenhurst, in the heart of the National Park, the New Forest Show offers visitors 30 acres of showground for the whole family to explore.
Say hello to farmers competing with their prized livestock;
watch cattle and sheep being awarded with rosettes in the rings; and taste deliciously fresh food and drink from Hampshire’s finest local producers.
Admire first-hand forestry skills from the country’s best known lumberjack display team.
and so much more……………………..
28 Jul 2023 to 30 Jul 2023
Bournemouth Reggae Weekender
Bournemouth, Dorset
Bournemouth Reggae Weekender is Bournemouth’s No.1 Reggae in the park event.
Our growing audience is a mixture of Reggae music enthusiasts who come to enjoy a diverse cultural enrichment and also those who go for the music, the trade stands, the extensive entertainment lineup, and the fantastic range of independent caterers!
27 Jul 2023 to 30 Jul 2023
Camp Bestival
Lulworth, Dorset
Camp Bestival will once again take place at the majestic Lulworth Castle, set against the backdrop of England’s dramatic Jurassic coastline in Dorset.
With music to tickle all taste buds and much much more, stand up comedy, DJ sets, and a fantastic line up for the little ones this is a festival not to be missed.
Camp Bestival in Dorset will be celebrating its 15th Birthday with an 'Animal Snap' themed bash to remember!
The 2023 line-up includes Craig David, Grace Jones, Sister ...
28 Jul 2023 to 30 Jul 2023
Poole Harbour Festival
Poole, Dorset
Family and live music festival with over 50 live acts, family entertainment and activities over 3 days!
29 Jul 2023 to 30 Jul 2023
Weymouth Food & Family Festival
Weymouth, Dorset
Weymouth Food & Family Festival is returning to Lodmoor Country Park, DT4 7SX (just behind Sandworld), on Saturday the 29th of July from 10 am to 7:30 pm and Sunday the 30th of July from 10 am to 5 pm. With entertainments including a live music stage, companion dog shows, circus skills workshop, bubble parties, cooking demonstrations from our ‘Comedy Chef duo’, a chilli eating competition, a ‘verses food’ competition, dance performances, fun fair and free garden games we have plenty to keep ...
04 August 2023
Proms in the Park
Bournemouth, Dorset
Heroes and Superheroes - Simply the best symphonic films scores of all time!
Heroes both historical and fictitious as well as superheroes of the Marvel and DC comics are a fertile mine of inspiration for Hollywood and some of the best big screen adventures ever. Enjoy an evening under the stars with music ranging from the glorious days of Technicolor© to the recent blockbusters of today!
Works and composers:
Bernstein
The Magnificent Seven
Elfman
Batman
J ...
05 August 2023
Proms in the Park
Bournemouth, Dorset
ABBA Symphonic Spectacular - an evening of classic hits!
Pete Harrison and a quartet of West End singers join the BSO for another celebration of the Swedish pop superstars, featuring all their famous songs from Fernando to Mamma Mia. Why not dress up and enjoy a dancetastic night out in your flares rounded off by fantastic fireworks!
Venue: Meyrick Park
05 August 2023
Stompin' on the Quomps
Christchurch, Dorset
An afternoon and evening of live jazz on Christchurch Quay.
Each year, a host of local food and drink producers provide a wide selection of culinary delights for our audience.
29 Jul 2023 to 05 Aug 2023
Swanage Carnival
Swanage, Dorset
Swanage Carnival is the premier Carnival on the south coast.
Self funded and run solely by volunteers, Swanage Carnival is full of fun-filled entertainment across eight days.
13 August 2023
Art, Craft & Gift Fayre
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Art, Craft & Gift Fayre at Weymouth Pavilion.
FREE entry, more than 50 stalls of arts, crafts, gifts and artisan cakes. Cafe open for refreshments, dogs are welcome. 11am-4pm
Sunday 13th August
Sunday 22nd October
Sunday 10th December
12 Aug 2023 to 13 Aug 2023
Christchurch Carnival Weekend
Christchurch, Dorset
Join us for some carnival fun on the Quay, 12th & 13th August 2023.
We are the Christchurch Carnival Committee and we have been around for more than 100 years. Each year we organize a fun weekend for all the family. This includes a series of displays and fun activities on the quay, as well as music, events, a funfair and, to round off, an impressive and free fireworks display in the evening.
Come and join in the fun for free, please bring along your loose change and donate to help us ...
16 Aug 2023 to 17 Aug 2023
Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Dorset’s annual Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show is to become a two-day event in 2023.
The show, which takes place at the Turnpike Showground in Motcombe will run on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th August 2023.
24 August 2023
Melplash Show
Bridport, Dorset
The Melplash Agricultural Society Show is one of the South West’s premier agricultural exhibitions and is held at The West Bay Showgrounds, Bridport, Dorset on the last Thursday before the August Bank holiday.
There really will be something for everyone at our show. The show is packed full of exhibits including livestock, horses, homecrafts and horticulture. There are over 350 trade stands selling everything from locally produced food to tractors….and plenty in between!
29 Jul 2023 to 26 Aug 2023
Free Live Music Saturday Nights on Bournemouth Pie
Key West,
Bournemouth, Dorset
Relax and unwind with Live Music this Summer at one of the most beautiful venues in Bournemouth.
Come down, enjoy some tasty food, wonderful 2-4-1 cocktails surrounded by spectacular sea views and great music.
• FREE Entry
• Music from 8pm to 10pm
• Join us for dinner before live music
• 2-4-1 cocktails all evening
• Stunning views of Bournemouth beach & the surrounding areas
Music Line Up:
Saturday 29th July - The Few
To kick off our live Summer Music, we welcome to ...
31 August 2023
Bournemouth Air Festival 2023 Summer Afterparty
Key West,
Bournemouth, Dorset
On Thursday 31st August from 6pm, to kick start Bournemouth Air Festival into the late hours, Key West on Bournemouth Pier is hosting its very own Summer Afterparty. Looking for the best views and the best music? Party until the late hours with stunning sea sunsets!
“Simply breathtaking views from the end of Bournemouth Pier!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
DJs including Tim Byham with support from Luke Garnes 6-8pm.
Followed by DJ Martyn The Hat with support from Neil The Trumpet 8-10pm.
This is ...
31 Aug 2023 to 03 Sep 2023
Bournemouth Air Festival
Bournemouth, Dorset
Huge free air festival with international aircraft, beach assault and air display teams.
The Festival site is open daily from 10am with displays starting late morning/ early afternoon .
See website for latest information.
02 Sep 2023 to 03 Sep 2023
Dorset County Show
Dorchester, Dorset
A celebration of all things Dorset and the countryside.
Dedicated to superb family entertainment, showcasing agriculture, great shopping and so much more!
09 September 2023
Weldmar Summer Fete
Dorchester, Dorset
Weldmar Hospicecare’s popular Summer Fete returns on Saturday 9th September, with lots of family fun, attractions, entertainment, games, and more!
For latest information, check out their website.
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23 Mar 2023
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...
19 Jan 2023
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 – you may just discover the next big thing! Do be aware of the tide times, stay away from ... Read more...
9 Jan 2023
The third Monday in January (the 16th this year) is recognised as the gloomiest day of the year. So, if you are likely to feel the effects of ‘Blue Monday’, let’s see if we can find a way to help make it more bearable with a few ideas to lift your spirits.
1. Take a walk, but plan ahead, look at the weather forecast and consider your route. If you fancy getting your heart pumping then head to Symondsbury, Bridport and trudge up Colmer’s Hill; the rewarding ... Read more...
4 Dec 2022
This Christmas why not find some special Dorset gifts to spoil your loved ones with and support your local businesses. Surprise a loved one with something considered and special and, of course, from Dorset! Below are a few ideas to get you started.
1 – Have you got a tank enthusiast in the family? Take a look at the Tank Museum online shop: from baubles to model kits and themed T-shirts, their shop has something for everyone.
2 – ... Read more...
9 May 2022
Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with us here in Dorset. Dress for the occasion in red white and blue and join in the fun to be had at events right across the county (scroll down for events listings).
Little ones can dress up as princes and princesses and head for Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park where, as well as all the animals to see, there’ll be cream teas to enjoy – just be sure to pre-book!
Fancy a celebratory picnic lunch with sea views? Then ... Read more...
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