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15 June 2021

Dream Machines

Poole, Dorset

Motor Cycles on Poole Quay from 6pm. There will still need to be Covid measures in place which includes maintaining social distancing, so would ask that on these evenings you observe any instructions from marshals on duty, or take note of any on-site signage, regarding parking of bikes. We need to maintain the safety of all event attendees, spectators, contractors, staff and local residents.

13 Jun 2021 to 19 Jun 2021

Bridport Food Festival

Bridport, Dorset

The week of delicious food events around the town and surrounding area will take place from Sunday 13th June 2021.

19 June 2021

Guitars on the Beach

Lyme Regis, Dorset

Guitars On The Beach is the UK’s largest guitar festival at which hundreds of guitarists of all ages and abilities come together to simultaneously play together a selection of well-known songs and form Britain’s biggest band, performing on the beach in Lyme Regis in Dorset.

20 June 2021

Hot Rod & Custom Show

New Forest, Dorset

The South’s biggest Hot Rod and Custom event features hundreds of cool, colourful, custom cars, live music and hip entertainment throughout the day! We will run Hot Rod and Custom in a covid-secure way.

18 Jun 2021 to 20 Jun 2021

Raising Spirit Festival

Dorchester, Dorset

Raising Spirit Festival is here to celebrate your local and upcoming musicians. In such uncertain times we wanted to do something that not only supports your local entertainment industry but also the community. We are bringing the people of Dorset together in June to, well, raise everyone's spirits! The founder of the festival, Mr Ben Waters, came up with the idea as the entertainment equivalent of shopping locally. And what better place to do it then at the ever stunning Came ...

19 Jun 2021 to 20 Jun 2021

Shire Hall Mid-Summer Market

Dorchester, Dorset

Join us at Shire Hall for our Mid-Summer Market! We’re delighted to welcome the following businesses: ○ Crafts of the shoreline ○ Whites Delights ○ Caroline Parrott metal work ○ Dorset Forager ○ Little Harbour Crafts ○ 68 Charms handcrafted jewellary ○ Richard Beech Photography ○ Sebastians Trove ○ Allingham games ltd ○ Tide Dorset ○ Weymouth 51 ○ CoCo bags ○ Jurassic candles ○ Daves Turnings ○ Fordington gin ○ Fusiology glass art ○ May tree design ○ Creative clay for ...

20 June 2021

Sunday Night Comedy with Phil Wang

Weymouth Pavilion, Weymouth, Dorset

The star of Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo and his own Netflix stand-up special - Phil Wang returns to Weymouth to headline at the Pavilion. One of the UK’s most exciting and in-demand stand-up comedians, join Phil as he brings you a hilarious evening full of tops off a sensational line-up. “Hugely entertaining…a unique and properly funny stand-up comic” The Times

22 June 2021

Dream Machines

Poole, Dorset

Motor cycles on Poole Quay from 6pm. There will still need to be Covid measures in place which includes maintaining social distancing, so would ask that on these evenings you observe any instructions from marshals on duty, or take note of any on-site signage, regarding parking of bikes. We need to maintain the safety of all event attendees, spectators, contractors, staff and local residents.

24 June 2021

Outdoor Theatre: Tess of The D'Urbervilles

Dorchester, Dorset

Hotbuckle Productions make a welcome return, bringing what is perhaps one of Hardy’s finest works back to his home town. Hardy’s heroine is one of the most moving in all of literature and this new version brings her story hauntingly to life. Come prepared! – Bring whatever you need for a cosy evening. Sun shades, sun cream, hats, warm woollies, blankets, waterproofs, face mask, a waterproof lap cover (either a sheet of paper or a bin bag work well), a sleeping bag (it may seem silly, but ...

25 Jun 2021 to 27 Jun 2021

Upton House Food & Drink Festival

Poole, Dorset

Three days of great food, drink and local produce featuring quality street food traders showcasing food from all around the world, an array of artisan & local produce from the best suppliers in Dorset and beyond. As well as stalls from rum, gin and wine producers, there will be vast selection of drinks including a craft beer tent, real ales & ciders, a Prosecco & cocktail bar as well as coffee, shakes & smoothies. Alongside stalls featuring local goods and produce ranging from arts & ...

17 May 2021 to 27 Jun 2021

Woodland Clan Activity Trail

Swanage, Dorset

Join a magical adventure through Durlston's woodland, meeting the characters from the book by Annie Herridge and Mark Page and win a prize! Supported by ACE. Visit www.thewoodlandclan.co.uk for more information. £3. Location: Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve, Lighthouse Rd, Swanage BH19 2JL.

29 June 2021

Dream Machines

Poole, Dorset

Motor Cycle event on Poole Quay from 6pm. There will still need to be Covid measures in place which includes maintaining social distancing, so would ask that on these evenings you observe any instructions from marshals on duty, or take note of any on-site signage, regarding parking of bikes. We need to maintain the safety of all event attendees, spectators, contractors, staff and local residents.

03 July 2021

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.

03 July 2021

MelWey Games

Weymouth, Dorset

This year marks an important anniversary in Weymouth's history; the 450th anniversary of Melcombe Regis and Weymouth uniting to form one town! We welcome you to join us on Saturday, 3rd July, at the Nothe Fort in celebrating this historic occasion and the first ever MelWey Games. A show-stopping display of games, competitions and fun. The MelWey Boat Race will be our blue-ribbon event. An amateur gig boat race around Newton's Cove by two teams, one from Melcombe Regis and the other ...

03 Jul 2021 to 04 Jul 2021

Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim (BHF)

Bournemouth, Dorset

We're back for our 30th anniversary! Take part on Saturday or Sunday and swim 1.4 miles between Bournemouth and Boscombe Piers in one of Europe's biggest charity swimming events. Your willpower has never been more important to support the lives of those living with heart and circulatory diseases. To support social distancing at the event, we have introduced start waves so we can safely guide people through the start line. You’ll be able to choose your start time as part of the ...

05 July 2021

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