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27 June 2019
wicked wessex pop up talk: scold’s bridle
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum,
Dorchester, Dorset
Join us for a short 15 minute lunchtime talk on the harsh history of Scold’s Bridles.
FREE
Please book through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wicked-wessex-pop-up-talk-scolds-bridle-tickets-60267903923
Meet at Shire Hall front desk for 1pm.
29 June 2019
Aretha - RESPECT
Weymouth, Dorset
A sensational celebration of the life and music of the greatest female soul vocalist of all time.
RESPECT features the awesome vocal talents of international Soul Diva Janine Johnson whose previous collaborations include George Michael, Take That and Paloma Faith.
Musical Director Malcolm Maddock (James Brown, Elton John, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, George Benson) heads a band of the worlds most accomplished soul musicians.
Share Aretha's Legacy - pay respect and say a little ...
24 Jun 2019 to 29 Jun 2019
Black Adder II
Portland, Dorset
It gives us great pleasure to announce that following in the tradition of their very popular re-imaginings of The Vicar of Dibley, Royal Manor Theatre Company on Portland is preparing to stage an amateur dramatic interpretation of Richard Curtis and Ben Elton's popular BBC Sitcom Blackadder. The show stars Gavin Roberts as the scheming Edmund Blackadder with Sue Coleshill as his dung-breathed servant Baldrick and a full cast playing the familiar supporting characters in full period costume. ...
29 June 2019
Dorset Art Market
Dorchester, Dorset
Talented Dorset artists selling originals, prints and handmade items. The perfect place to pick up something beautiful, unique and Dorset inspired.
Sat 29th June 2019, 10am-2pm
The Avenue Stadium, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester.
29 June 2019
Folk on the Quay
Poole, Dorset
A free folk music festival in Poole on 29th June 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.
29 June 2019
I Am Turtle
Poole, Dorset
The MakeShift Ensemble with support from Norwich Puppet Theatre present I am Turtle.
“Just how old are you Great Uncle Archie?”
“As old as time and a bit before then”
“….like eight in the morning?”
“More like half past ten”
From the delightful storybook of The Makeshift Ensemble comes a new adventure through the deep blue. Discover the ancient song of the Sea Turtles as they guide us through ship wrecks and sea shells, to sing their song anew when the future of their ...
29 June 2019
jewellery making workshop with caroline parrott
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum,
Dorchester, Dorset
Course leader: Caroline Parrott
Caroline creates beautiful, colourful jewellery using hand printed and coloured aluminium.
This is an exciting opportunity join her and create your own unique jewellery, using anodised aluminium that you hand print and dye as part of the workshop. Students typically create 5 different pieces in a day including, earrings, bangles and pendants.
Suitable for beginners and those with experience of jewellery making.
Please bring and apron and wear old ...
29 June 2019
Julia's House Butterfly Summer Ball
Wimborne, Dorset
Join us on a warm summer's evening for a magical marquee ball in the beautiful grounds of Canford School. Enjoy a drinks reception on the lawn followed by an evening meal, grand auction and fantastic live entertainment, before you dance the night away.
Gold and Platinum VIP table packages on request, please call our corporate team on 01202 644220.
We have various sponsorship opportunities available, to make an enquiry please email corporate@juliashouse.org or call our friendly team on ...
28 Jun 2019 to 29 Jun 2019
Outdoor Theatre: Far From The Madding Crowd
Abbotsbury, Dorset
A dramatic outdoor production based on the well-loved novel that prompted Thomas Hardy to become a full-time writer.
With over 50 actors and musicians, the ever popular New Hardy Players bring to life the colourful local characters of Weatherbury. The story unfolds around Warren’s Malthouse, the Corn Exchange and Weatherbury Farm itself reflecting the full panoply of Wessex folk.
This new script tells the story of Bathsheba Everdene, a head strong young woman and her entwining ...
29 June 2019
Summer Fun Day - The Family Network Bournemouth
Bournemouth, Dorset
Join us for our 2019 Summer Fun Day!
There are over 40 stalls with local products and handmade goodies. There are cakes, hot and cold food, face painting, bouncy castles, live entertainment and more!!
FREE entry.
Our Summer Fun Day is raising money for The Dorset Children's Foundation.
Come along and join in the fun! 10:00 – 15:00 at Bournemouth Electric Club,
Broadway Lane, Bournemouth
BH8 0AA.
25 Jun 2019 to 29 Jun 2019
The Wizard of Oz
Wimborne, Dorset
Wimborne Musical Theatre presents one of the all-time classic musicals ‘The Wizard of Oz’.
The wonderful novel by L. Frank Baum comes to life with this RSC stage version specially adapted from the original 1939 film, by John Kane the prolific script writer of many successful TV sitcoms. It was first performed in 1987 by the RSC in London.
The show features all the music and lyrics from the MGM motion picture, so has all those well known songs such as Over the Rainbow, Ding Dong The ...
29 June 2019
Weldmar Family Dog Show
Dorchester, Dorset
Our annual dog show is always great fun for the family and a huge success, with 2019 being our 7th one. The dog show will be held at Joseph Weld hospice on the 29th June from 11am – 4pm. There will be plenty to do for all the family including the dogs!
Throughout the day you can enter your dogs into the judging categories for £1; each category will have a first, second and third winner and they will all receive a rosette and certificate.
We will have lots of stalls selling unique ...
30 June 2019
A Very Choral Cream Tea
Highcliffe Castle,
Christchurch, Dorset
The award-winning New Forest Chamber Choir will be presenting a beautiful, elegant musical programme fitting for a summer’s day, in the stunning setting of Highcliffe Castle.
The Choir has an exceptional sound and blended harmonies. Prepare to be enchanted with music from Stanford, Chilcott, Faure, Rutter and songs from film and stage.
All this whilst you consume delicious freshly-baked scones with clotted cream and jam with a tea or coffee in the wonderful setting of our ...
22 Jun 2019 to 30 Jun 2019
Beaminster Festival of Music & Arts
Beaminster, Dorset
Music, literature, exhibitions and workshops are all on the bill for this year's Beaminster Festival of Music & Art.
We have some fantastic events lined up for you with most of the programme settled.
We are very excited to announce the appearance of the internationally famous tenor Mark Padmore, who will present a gorgeous programme with Morgan Szymanski, guitar. Right at the beginning of her career is BBC Young Musician, 17 year old Lauren Zhang, piano; once more we feature a future ...
29 Jun 2019 to 30 Jun 2019
Medieval falconry
Corfe Castle,
Corfe Castle, Dorset
Explore an exciting period when falconry developed into a stylish, sophisticated and noble sport with new techniques brought back from the Crusades. Witness these birds of prey demonstrate spectacular aerial manoeuvres in and around the castle ruins.
Normal admission prices apply. Free for National Trust members.
29 Jun 2019 to 30 Jun 2019
Meet Titch the T-Rex & Friends
Adventure Wonderland,
Christchurch, Dorset
Titch the T-Rex and his dinosaur friends will be taking up 'roar'sidence at Adventure Wonderland on 29th and 30th June.
Titch will be on his best behaviour wandering around the park so there'll be plenty of photo opportunities for the extra brave. When he's not on the prowl he'll be behind a fence so the more cautious can get a closer look.
Children under seven will be able to sit on Gretel, an animatronic Triceratops or pose with a dinosaur egg or leg bone.
Other attractions at ...
28 Jun 2019 to 30 Jun 2019
Museum of the Moon: Dorset Moon
Bournemouth, Dorset
Museum of the Moon is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram.
Measuring seven metres in diameter, the moon features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. At an approximate scale of 1:500,000, each centimetre of the internally lit spherical sculpture represents 5km of the moon’s surface*.
Over its lifetime, the Museum of the Moon will be presented in a number of different ways both indoors and outdoors, so altering the experience and interpretation of the artwork. As it ...
30 June 2019
Music in Greenhill Gardens
Weymouth, Dorset
The Silhouettes
(A Weldmar Hospice Event).
Venue: Greenhill Gardens at 2pm (Weather dependent).
27 Jun 2019 to 30 Jun 2019
Open Air Theatre: She Stoops to Conquer
Wimborne, Dorset
Open-air production in the grounds of Deans Court, Wimborne.
Oliver Goldsmith’s witty and warm-hearted comedy has been delighting audiences for nearly 250 years.
Hardcastle, a country squire, is expecting the arrival of Marlow, the son of an aristocratic friend he’d like to introduce to his daughter Kate, with a view to marriage. But thanks to Hardcastle’s mischievous stepson Tony Lumpkin, Marlow mistakes his prospective father-in-law for an innkeeper, and Kate for the barmaid.
The ...
28 Jun 2019 to 30 Jun 2019
Tankfest
Tank Museum,
Wareham, Dorset
Presented by World of Tanks, the world's biggest display of historic moving armour.
Join us for the world's biggest and best live display of historic armour, living history, and much more at the Home of the Tank - The Tank Museum, Bovington.
30 June 2019
The Rare Plant Fair
Dorchester, Dorset
Sculpture by the Lakes is extremely honoured to have been chosen to host the Rare Plant Fair during their 25th season.
The organisers carefully select the nurseries to ensure that they are genuine growers who produce most or all of the plants that they sell themselves. The nurseries that exhibit at each fair are chosen so that we can offer the widest possible range of plants to our visitors, including perennials, shrubs and trees, alpines, bulbs and exotic plants.
All of the nursery ...
29 Jun 2019 to 30 Jun 2019
Weymouth Beach Rugby Festival
Weymouth, Dorset
Weymouth Beach Rugby is hotting up to become the place to play 5`s beach rugby.!
This is beach rugby held over two days:
Adult touch teams mixed or not Saturday
Kids Touch teams mixed or not 12 -U16 Sunday.
Playing for Trophies.
Stay & Play all weekend packages available. Weymouth rugby quickfest
Weldmar Hospicecare is our chosen charity and it provides end of life care for people living in Dorset who need specialist support.
30 June 2019
Wimborne in Bloom Open Gardens
Wimborne, Dorset
Around 20 private gardens open to the public from 11am to 5pm.
02 July 2019
Dream Machines
Poole, Dorset
Motor Cycle event on Poole Quay from 6pm.
The event creates a unique, exciting atmosphere as bikers and spectators enjoy a relaxed evening on Poole Quay. The backdrop of the quay and harbour offers the perfect location and there is a great selection of waterside cafes, bars, restaurants and food kiosks offering refreshment, many with bike night specials on their menus.
03 July 2019
Rhythm of the Dance
Bournemouth, Dorset
This dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of Irish talent, an exciting 2-hour trip through hundreds of years of Irish dance and music, 22 award-winning World & Irish dance champions with 25 dazzling costume changes.
Experience flailing fiddles, flutes, and inspiring dances along with live vocalists, all complimented by a top live Irish trad band of multi-instrumentalist musicians and a sensational sound and light show as seen on TV from China to California, from Siberia to ...
03 July 2019
Transmission
Poole, Dorset
Taking inspiration from the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, SoundStorm and the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Music Education Hub presents Transmission, our biennial celebration, exploring themes of communication and collaboration through music. Set in the distinctive walled garden at Upton House, the show will offer a unique platform for young musicians to ‘broadcast’ their voice and response to the theme.
Tickets via the Lighthouse website.
05 July 2019
Quay For My Car
Poole, Dorset
A different marque of car each Friday from 6pm on Poole Quay.
The event offers free entry onto the quayside for the car owners who fit the theme for that particular evening. With a stunning backdrop of the Quay and Poole Harbour it is the perfect location for owners to show off their vehicles.
06 July 2019
Bournemouth Music Competitions Festival Concert
Bournemouth, Dorset
Come along and enjoy "An evening of talented local and national amateur choirs, vocalists, instrumentalists, dancers , speech and drama winners from the 91st competitions festival".
Event Timings
Doors: 7pm
Act 1: 7.30pm
Interval: 8.40pm
Act 2: 8.55pm
Finish: 9.55pm
Venue: Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre.
06 July 2019
Dorchester Children's Carnival
Dorchester, Dorset
The Prince of Wales School Association (POWSA) and Boo’s Toy Shop, Poundbury have come together to deliver Dorchester’s first Children’s Carnival.
The carnival will take place on Saturday 6th July 2019, alongside the POWSA Summer Fayre at The Prince of Wales School which runs from 11:00am to 4:00pm on the same day.
We welcome participants from all children’s groups, schools, societies and organisations to join our parade.
Theme
This year’s theme is ‘Celebration of Uniforms’ making ...
06 July 2019
Dorset County Hospital Summer Spectacular
Dorchester, Dorset
DCH is hosting its first Summer Spectacular and it will be held on the former Damers School field next to the hospital on Saturday 6 July from 2pm until 5pm.
Expect a traditional fete with stalls and games, as well as a performance arena and a grand raffle - fun for all the family!
As a result of the success of the Cancer Appeal, the Trust now plans to upgrade the hospital's existing Chemotherapy Unit in line with the quality of outpatient and radiotherapy services now available in ...
05 Jul 2019 to 06 Jul 2019
Far From the Madding Crowd (The New Hardy Players)
Dorchester, Dorset
The New Hardy Players never fail to impress and this year is no exception with a dramatic outdoor production based on the well-loved novel that prompted Thomas Hardy to become a full time writer. With over 50 actors and musicians, the ever popular New Hardy Players bring to life the colourful local characters of Weatherbury. The story unfolds around the Maltster’s Arms, the Corn Exchange and Weatherbury Farm itself reflecting the full panoply of Wessex folk.
This new script tells the ...
06 July 2019
Mad About the Musicals
Swanage, Dorset
Taking you on a whistle-stop tour from the heart of London’s theatre land to the glitz of Broadway, the critically acclaimed Mad About The Musicals is back – celebrating the very best songs from the shows we all know and love!
With a host of your favourite numbers from the pen of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Boublil & Schonberg, the talented cast of Mad About The Musicals evoke the true spirit of the stage, with brilliant vocals, stunning costumes and a spectacular light ...
06 July 2019
Upton House Summer Craft Fair
Poole, Dorset
Come along and browse the excellent crafts on offer in the historic ground floor estate rooms of Upton House.
Admission £1 per adult.
Children's crafts available to make in the Dining Room on the day too.
06 July 2019
Weymouth Ambulance Station Open Day
Weymouth, Dorset
Our staff in Dorset are holding a station open day at Weymouth Ambulance Station on Saturday 06 July from 11:00-16:00.
Come and meet your local ambulance staff, see our vehicles and look around your local station!
Weymouth Ambulance Station
Unit 1A Souter Way, Mount Pleasant Business Park, Dorchester Road, Weymouth
06 Jul 2019 to 07 Jul 2019
Chickerell Steam & Vintage Rally
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.
07 July 2019
Colmers Hill Challenge
Bridport, Dorset
2019 will see our 3rd Colmers Hill 10k Challenge. A Multi-Terrain 10km Running event.
Our aim is to provide a friendly 10k open to everyone.
The race will be mainly off road, running on privately owned paths and tracks and incorporating a climb to the top of the iconic Colmers Hill. This is the only commercial event that is allowed access to this privately own Hill! The stunning views around the route are not to be missed.
The start and finish will be at Symondsbury Estate, Manor Yard ...
07 July 2019
Dorset Rainbow Run
Poole, Dorset
Upton Country Park is delighted to be hosting a crazy fun day out with the Dorset Rainbow Run!
Get pelted with powdered paint whilst running a breezy 3k through our beautiful grounds.
Back for its sixth year in a row, this wonderfully popular event is all about celebration, having fun with friends, family and colleagues and raising vital funds for Naomi House & Jacksplace. As you make your way around the course, you'll arrive at different coloured painted stations where you'll be ...
06 Jul 2019 to 07 Jul 2019
Festival of Archaeology at Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle,
Corfe Castle, Dorset
Join us as we take part in the national Festival of Archaeology 2019. There will be a variety of living history displays and hands-on activities during the festival (see website for full details).
Normal admission prices apply. Free for National Trust members.
07 July 2019
Gold Hill Fair
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Visit the charming historic market town on this lively weekend with music, dance, local foods, crafts and more on the famous cobbled hill and throughout the town.
05 Jul 2019 to 07 Jul 2019
Museum of the Moon: Dorset Moon
Sherborne, Dorset
Museum of the Moon is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram.
Measuring seven metres in diameter, the moon features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. At an approximate scale of 1:500,000, each centimetre of the internally lit spherical sculpture represents 5km of the moon’s surface*.
Over its lifetime, the Museum of the Moon will be presented in a number of different ways both indoors and outdoors, so altering the experience and interpretation of the artwork. As it ...
07 July 2019
Portesham Motor Show
Abbotsbury, Dorset
At the Kings Arms here in Portesham we host an annual Motor Show, where we have a wide variety of cars on show with prizes for the best car and a quiz. We will also have live music and delicious pizza from The Kings Shack all throughout the day.
And as if that’s not enough, you could also be one of the lucky few passengers taking a 40-minute Coast Road cruise in your chosen car.
Portesham is less than 2 miles from Abbotsbury, along the B3157 road.
06 Jul 2019 to 07 Jul 2019
Sculpture by the Lakes Summer Festival
Dorchester, Dorset
Come and celebrate the wonderful selection of Food, Art and Craft that is available in Dorset at our two-day Summer Festival held in association with DOMVS Enterprise Club. With over 40 stalls featuring Dorset and South West artists, craftsmen and local food producers, visitors can indulge in a spot of leisurely shopping as well as enjoying the park and sculptures, the lakes and the beautiful gardens bursting with colour.
• We have more music this year including the big band sound of Swing ...
05 Jul 2019 to 07 Jul 2019
Shaftesbury Fringe
Shaftesbury, Dorset
As one of the fastest growing performance arts festivals in the South West, Friday 5th July to Sunday 7th July looks set to be another fabulous weekend of fun and frolics in our beautiful hilltop town.
With a multitude of performances/exhibitions on the Friday alone, this promises to be a weekend to remember!
09 July 2019
Dream Machines
Poole, Dorset
Motor Cycle event on Poole Quay from 6pm.
The event creates a unique, exciting atmosphere as bikers and spectators enjoy a relaxed evening on Poole Quay. The backdrop of the quay and harbour offers the perfect location and there is a great selection of waterside cafes, bars, restaurants and food kiosks offering refreshment, many with bike night specials on their menus.
09 July 2019
Shakespeare in the Garden: Love's Labour's Lost
Mapperton Gardens,
Beaminster, Dorset
‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ is one of Shakespeare’s lesser known, but most charming plays. This hilarious comedy explores the classic trope of the forbidden fruit being the sweetest, as men and women meet and fall in love, despite their better judgement.
King Ferdinand of Navarre and his friends vow to devote themselves to scholarly learning for three years. They forswear women for this period in order to keep their minds solely focused on learning. Unfortunately for them, they have forgotten ...
12 July 2019
down gin lane
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum,
Dorchester, Dorset
Join Grey Bear Bar Co.’s Master Mixologist Lloyd Brown on a trip down Hogarth’s Gin Lane. Lloyd will lead us through an evening of social history and – you’ve got it – Gin!
From the Georgian period of Gin-fuelled debauchery to the modern craft Gin movement. All this against the atmospheric setting of Shire Hall’s Georgian courtroom and cells.
Includes a G&T on arrival followed by two cocktails and two Gin samples, and a smorgasbord of Dorset delights.
Tickets £30.00 pp.
Down Gin ...
12 July 2019
Quay For My Car
Poole, Dorset
A different marque of car each Friday from 6pm on Poole Quay.
The event offers free entry onto the quayside for the car owners who fit the theme for that particular evening. With a stunning backdrop of the Quay and Poole Harbour it is the perfect location for owners to show off their vehicles.
11 Jul 2019 to 12 Jul 2019
Shakespeare at Beaulieu
Beaulieu,
New Forest, Dorset
The University of Durham’s Castle Theatre Company presents one of Shakespeare’s lesser known, but most charming comedies; ‘Love's Labour's Lost’ on Thursday 11 & Friday 12 July.
This hilarious comedy explores the classic trope of the forbidden fruit being the sweetest, as men and women meet and fall in love, despite their better judgement. Shakespeare at Beaulieu is the perfect entertainment for a sunny July evening.
King Ferdinand of Navarre and his friends vow to devote themselves to ...
13 July 2019
Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim (BHF)
Bournemouth, Dorset
Dive in to our brand new Pier to Pier Sunset Swim on 13 July 2019, you'll brave the English channel in this incredible 1.4 mile open water challenge from Bournemouth to Boscombe Piers, setting off at 6.30pm.
12 Jul 2019 to 13 Jul 2019
British Beach Polo Championships
Poole, Dorset
The British Beach Polo Championships promises to be yet another phenomenal event.
Combining high-adrenaline sport, a fabulous social occasion and the renowned beach parties, Sandbanks beach on the 12th and 13th July is the place to be seen.
International Beach Polo Teams will compete for the Championship title.
Professional Beach Volleyball provides even more sporting action over the the two days.
13 July 2019
Concert: Bach Cello Suites
Mapperton Gardens,
Beaminster, Dorset
Mapperton's summer concert takes place on Saturday 13th July at All Saints Church, Mapperton, near Bridport.
The highly acclaimed cellist Guy Johnston returns to play the last three Bach cello suites, numbers 4, 5 and 6. He played the first three suites at Mapperton last year.
5pm – Mapperton Gardens open to concert-goers for walks and choosing picnic spots.
6pm – Drinks and light refreshments available in or outside the Coach House cafe.
7pm – Concert starts; 10-minute ...
09 Jul 2019 to 13 Jul 2019
Dirty Dancing
Bournemouth, Dorset
Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage is back, exploding with heart-pounding music, breathtaking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring the hit songs, including Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the ...
13 July 2019
Greek Myths for Grownups
Wimborne, Dorset
A one-day extravaganza of stories, words and music;
A stunning venue in beautiful countryside.
Leading story promoter brings Mount Olympus to Dorset for a wild day of myth and festivities.
In partnership with Earthouse Storytelling Ambassadors,leading story promoter the Crick Crack Club
will host a one-day summer festival in Cranborne entitled Greek Myths for Grownups. The venue is the
Earthouse, a turf-roofed underground venue with oak tree pillars, and the beautiful ...
12 Jul 2019 to 13 Jul 2019
Jurassic Fields Music Festival
Bridport, Dorset
For those who missed last year's event, it will be offering a family a day out of fun and entertainment. 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
13 July 2019
Open air Shakespeare at Corfe Castle: The Tempest
Corfe Castle,
Corfe Castle, Dorset
Pack a picnic and enjoy a magical evening of theatre within the castle ruins from 6:15pm
Booking essential. Tel: 03442491895
Adults £18, Children £9, Family (2 adults,2 children) £45.
12 Jul 2019 to 14 Jul 2019
Bourne Free Pride Festival
Bournemouth, Dorset
Bourne Free’s Family Fun Night is a night for the entire family. This fun filled evening kicks off at 5pm on 12th in The Triangle Arena, food stands and a fully stocked bar (adults only) will be available. We hope you and your family can join us for this special evening!
Admission is FREE and available for all! No wristbands are required.
Our Family Fun Night offers lots of things to do for children, why not get their face painted, enjoy our bouncy castle or snack on FREE candy floss & ...
14 July 2019
Brass Band in the Park
Weymouth, Dorset
Come and join us for our annual Brass Band in the Park from 2-4pm in beautiful Radipole Gardens and listen to the talented Weymouth Concert Brass Band work their magic, playing a medley of tunes from all eras.
Cream teas available at this event or simply bring a rug and your own picnic to lounge under the shade of the willows while you enjoy an afternoon's free entertainment.
We'll be there with our heritage tent and display of old Weymouth images for you to peruse and jog those ...
11 Jul 2019 to 14 Jul 2019
Cerne Abbas Music Festival
Dorchester, Dorset
Cerne Abbas Music Festival features chamber music, performed in the beautiful Dorset village near Dorchester by The Gaudier Ensemble – a group of international musicians.
12 Jul 2019 to 14 Jul 2019
Dorset Volksfest
Wareham, Dorset
A Volkswagen family festival held on July 12th to 14th.
Live Music
Entertainment
Cars
Trade Stalls
Bouncy Castle
Tug of War
Lots for all the family.
Venue: The Showground, Worgret Road, Wareham BH20 6AB
13 Jul 2019 to 14 Jul 2019
Festival of Archaeology at Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle,
Corfe Castle, Dorset
Join us as we take part in the national Festival of Archaeology 2019. There will be a variety of living history displays and hands-on activities during the festival (see website for full details).
Normal admission prices apply. Free for National Trust members.
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26 Mar 2018
The popular Resort Dorset magazine for 2018 is out today. Our free title offers visitors the chance to discover all the best things to see and do across the county.
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