Events and what's on in Christchurch
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17 February 2026
The Great Christchurch Pancake Race
Christchurch, Dorset
The Christchurch Pancake Race is back! Join us for our annual pancake-flipping fun and help raise money for the Christchurch Food Festival Education Trust.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday 17th Feb
Time: 9:30 AM (Arrival by 09:15 AM)
Location: Christchurch Quay
Join us for coffee, tea, pastries, and plenty of laughs as teams compete to identify Christchurch’s top pancake flippers, tossers, and racers!
23 May 2026 to 25 May 2026
Christchurch Food Festival
Christchurch, Dorset
Welcome to this year’s Christchurch Food Festival! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey like no other as this vibrant festival returns to the heart of Christchurch in its 26th year!
Celebrating the rich gastronomic heritage of the South Coast, this annual extravaganza brings together food enthusiasts, renowned chefs, local producers, and eager visitors from far and wide.
In addition to the incredible food, the Christchurch Food Festival will also feature a range of exciting ...
01 August 2026
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.
14 Aug 2026 to 16 Aug 2026
Christchurch Carnival Weekend
Christchurch, Dorset
Christchurch Carnival is a FREE community event for you and your loved ones to come together.
Our purpose is to raise money for local non-profit organisations and charities.
Join us from 14th to 16th August at The Quay in Christchurch. Together we can have a fun-filled weekend making a difference in our community.
As you enjoy Carnival’s festivities please remember to support our chosen Charity Partners by giving what you can afford to.
Your contribution makes a real impact to ...
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10 Nov 2025
Celebrating the 2025 BCP Tourism Awards
Last week marked the finalist night of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Tourism Awards, organised by the Destination Management Board, and what a night it was.
As first-time sponsors, Resort Dorset was proud to support this glittering celebration of the region’s thriving tourism and hospitality community. Supporting local tourism is something we’re passionate about; it’s a natural extension of what we do. ... Read more...
1 Oct 2025
Over 60 Spooktacular Halloween Events!
The October half-term is now synonymous with Halloween and all the spooky fun that comes with it. If you’re planning to celebrate Halloween in Dorset, you’re in for a treat! From ghostly adventures to pumpkin-filled family fun, the county is bursting with events for all ages. Grab your broomsticks, sharpen those fangs, and prepare to have one hell of a good time!
It's scary how much there is to choose from. Whether ... Read more...
24 Sep 2025
As proud sponsor of the Impact Support Category, Resort Dorset is excited to celebrate the incredible finalists announced for the 2025 Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP) DMB Tourism Awards.
This year’s shortlist reflects the strength, creativity and resilience of our region’s tourism and hospitality sector, with businesses and individuals who are raising the bar for visitor experiences across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Tourist ... Read more...
1 Sep 2025
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Extraordinary Events in Extraordinary Places: Inside Out Dorset Returns for 2025!
Photo credits - from left to right, top to bottom - Martynas Pelpys, Thames festival Trust, Toc de Fusta, Jayne Jackson, Attakkalari, Radical Ritual, We Fear, Cie D'es Tro
With event titles like River of Hope, Sonnet of Samsara, Poi, and Canopy, curiosity is guaranteed, and so it should be.
This much-loved bi-annual festival transforms Dorset into a stage for unusual and creative ... Read more...
17 Jul 2023
Top things to do in Dorset this Summer!
Here is a snapshot of some of the great things to do taken from Resort Dorset.
1. Hop on the Swanage Railway, sit back and let your senses take you back in time!
2. Take a break from the beach and visit one of Dorset’s delightful gardens, Sherborne Castle, Mapperton Estate, Athelhampton and Abbotsbury Gardens have some of the most beautiful grounds. Take a leisurely stroll and build up the appetite for tea and cake!
3. For ... Read more...
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