Events and what's on in West Bay
West Bay (or Broadchurch as many may recognise it) is an astonishing seaside location with a beautiful landscape of cliffsides and a harbour that is full of great cafes and ice cream parlours.
A regular location for bikers and day-visitors, West Bay is home to some unique events, particularly in summertime.
No events were found in West Bay, but please check out these other events nearby.
30 July 2025
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Wednesday 30 July, 7pm AND 9:30PM - Theatre (Not suitable for under 16s)
All tickets £38
If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny.
Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets.
Jokes attract people, but they can also repel.
Some people are repelled by Jimmy's dark brand of comedy. This show is not for them.
But if it's the kind of thing you like, then this is the kind ...
23 Jul 2025 to 31 Jul 2025
Lilo & Stitch (Kids Club Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Wednesday 23 July 5pm, Thursday 24 July 10am, Friday 25 July 10am, Monday 28 July 10am, Thursday 31 July 11am
All tickets £5
Disney’s beloved story gets a fresh, live-action reimagining in Lilo & Stitch - a wildly funny, deeply touching tale of unexpected friendship, found family, and cosmic chaos.
On the sun-soaked shores of Hawaii, a spirited young girl named Lilo finds an unlikely companion in Stitch, a mischievous alien experiment on the run. Together, they form a bond that’s ...
31 July 2025
Luke Combs UK! With support - Amy Jo Clough
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £28 & VIP Meet & Greet £43
Join us for an amazing night of live country music with Luke Combs UK! The world’s leading tribute act to country mega star Luke Combs. Get ready to sing along to all your favourite hits in person! This is a can't-miss event for country music fans in the UK. If ‘Beer Never Broke Your Heart’ and you’re ready to get ‘Beautiful Crazy’ , purchase your tickets now as they will sell fast!
⭐LIMITED VIP MEET & GREET TICKETS AVAILABLE ...
29 Jul 2025 to 31 Jul 2025
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.
31 July 2025
Poole Quay Summer Fireworks
Poole, Dorset
Get your groove on for the Poole Quay Summer Fireworks as fabulous FREE live music, entertainment and fireworks come to Poole Quay this summer!
The event brings a party atmosphere to Poole’s continental quayside with live music, entertainment and family fun before finishing with a summer firework finale over the largest natural harbour in Europe at 10PM!
Entertainment will include live music, family street entertainment, and some rides and activities for the family to enjoy in the lead ...
01 Jul 2025 to 31 Jul 2025
Soar Into Summer for £20 at PierZip
RockReef,
Bournemouth, Dorset
FLASH DEAL ALERT! PierZip for just £20 this July!
Ready to soar over Bournemouth Beach? Starting July 1st, you can experience the incredible PierZip at Bournemouth Pier for ONLY £20!
This is a super limited-time offer, so don't miss your chance to zip from the pier to the sand for an amazing price!
Book your unforgettable adventure now before this deal flies away! Offer ends July 31st 2025!
01 August 2025
80s Live
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm
All tickets £30 & £25, £2 Members Discount
You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, you’ve made it through and now we’re never gonna give you up!
Get ready as we bring you - direct from The Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End - the biggest 80s party show to tour the UK - 80s Live!
We will make you feel shiny and new as we travel back in time to one of the most iconic eras of music for the night out you have been dreaming of – put your hands together and get into ...
01 August 2025
Bournemouth Friday Fireworks
Bournemouth, Dorset
Be prepared to be dazzled by these much loved Summer Bournemouth Friday Firework displays!
Bournemouth Seafront (east of Bournemouth Pier) – fireworks every Friday at 10pm from Friday 25th July til Friday 29th August 2025.
Bournemouth seafront will light the skies up. Pull up a chair at your favourite spot across our beautiful coastline and watch the gorgeous pyrotechnic delights!
Why not make a night of it and enjoy some food & drink in one of our many restaurants and bars in the ...
01 August 2025
Spectacular Fireworks Display
Lyme Regis, Dorset
Lyme Regis Carnival Week starts with a bang as Lyme Regis harbour offers an awe-inspiring backdrop for this magnificent display of sound and light.
Watch the pyrotechnic delights from any vantage point along the sea front or in the gardens and enjoy one of the best fireworks displays along the south coast.
For safety reasons access to the Cobb will be restricted from 8.30pm.
Official collectors will be out before, during and after the display so please give generously so that we ...
02 August 2025
Summer Musical Theatre Showcase
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 2nd August, 6pm - Theatre
All tickets £13
This special one-off performance is by the children who have completed our week-long Summer Musical Theatre Workshop.
Enchanted Entertainment have been teaching performance techniques to a group of young people, between the ages of 8 and 18, over the previous week. They have been working on songs and musical theatre routines from the best-known and most-loved of West End and Broadway musicals.
Now they put their hard work into ...
02 August 2025
Dorset Food & Arts Festival Market
Dorchester, Dorset
The Dorset Food and Arts Festival is back on the menu, and ready to champion the best of Dorset and showcase a great line up of local food, drink, art, craft and community talent.
Join us on Saturday 2nd August from 10 – 4 on the Great Field in Poundbury, as we bring together a FREE mini ‘pop-up’ festival market!
It’s the perfect opportunity to shop for a wide selection of delicious products and artisan crafts.
Grab a bite to eat and enjoy a tipple as you shop with local stallholders, ...
02 August 2025
Live Music 'Loose Rock' & Meal - Chesil Beach Café
Chesil Beach Cafe,
Abbotsbury, Dorset
Get your dancing shoes on for an evening of singing and stomping to Loose Rock by the sea! A 4 piece band formed of 2 electric guitars, bass and drums playing Indie, Rock and Pop, covering hits over the last 4 decades! Loose Rock will be playing their first set at 7.45pm followed by a second set at 9.15pm.
We shall be serving up an optional two course meal feast of CBC's Lobster Mac 'n' Cheese, in a rich cheesy sauce, dressed leaves and warm chunks of rustic bread. Followed by a Petit ...
02 August 2025
Midsummer Musicals
Nothe Fort,
Weymouth, Dorset
Join Wessex Musical Theatre for an evening of delightful songs from the stage and screen in their latest summer showcase!
An evening bursting with songs from the stage and screen – something to get everyone’s toes tapping!
Featuring stunning solo performances set alongside amazing ensemble numbers that will get the whole venue singing along! Songs from popular musicals and more will be sung for your entertainment!
Sit back, relax and enjoy the ambience in the historic venue that is ...
02 August 2025
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.
26 Jul 2025 to 02 Aug 2025
Swanage Carnival
Swanage, Dorset
Swanage Carnival is run by volunteers and is an annual eight-day event held in the picturesque coastal town of Swanage.
Known for its vibrant atmosphere, diverse entertainment, and community spirit, the carnival attracts visitors from near and far, offering something for everyone to enjoy and supported by voluntary contributions.
This year the organisers are thrilled to welcome the Red Arrows who will put on an unforgettable air display on Saturday 26th July, mark your calendars and ...
27 Jul 2025 to 02 Aug 2025
Weymouth Lifeboat Week
Weymouth, Dorset
Weymouth Lifeboat Week - 27th July to 2nd August 2025
Activities going on throughout the week in and around the harbour - we hope you will join us for as many of them as you can.
03 August 2025
ELIO (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Sunday 3 August 11am
All tickets £5
What if the thing you were searching for found you first?
This summer, get ready to blast off with Elio — an imaginative 11-year-old who dreams of being abducted by aliens… and finally gets his wish.
Whisked across the universe, Elio finds himself mistaken for Earth’s ambassador and meets a wild cast of cosmic creatures — including his first real friend, the lovable alien Glordon. With help from his brilliant mum, Aunt Olga (voiced by Academy ...
02 Aug 2025 to 03 Aug 2025
Beaulieu Supercar Weekend
New Forest, Dorset
Beaulieu Supercar Weekend will return on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd August 2025. This must-see family spectacular brings some of the world’s most exclusive and desirable motors to Beaulieu.
03 August 2025
Beautiful Trauma - The Ultimate P!NK Experience
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm - Theatre
Adult £28, Senior £26
International award-winning P!nk impersonator, Stacy Green, is joined live on stage, with the phenomenal Vertigo Band, to recreate the excitement and majesty that makes P!nk the modern legend and inspiration she has come to be known as.
Experience the energy and fun as P!nk’s biggest hits are replicated with a full dedicated light show, authentic replica costumes, props and motion backdrops and a full production to ‘Get The Party Started’
Sing ...
31 Jul 2025 to 03 Aug 2025
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.
02 Aug 2025 to 03 Aug 2025
Great Dorset Chilli Festival
Sherborne, Dorset
We are delighted to be back at the Stock Gaylard Estate on 2nd & 3rd August 2025. We'll have another great weekend for chilli enthusiasts, food lovers and families. We're lining up a glorious weekend of “chilli fiesta”, with stalls selling all things chilli, from pepper plants to cayenne condiments; seeds to ceramics; artisan food producers; music; chilli eating competitions; spicy street food; local ice creams to cool the mouth; local beers to slake the thirst.
We have some of the most ...
04 August 2025
Superman (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 4 August 3:45pm & 6:45pm
All tickets £5
James Gunn reimagines the Man of Steel in this bold new chapter of the DC Universe. David Corenswet stars as Clark Kent, a young journalist in Metropolis grappling with the duality of his Kryptonian heritage and human upbringing. As he strives to embody truth, justice, and kindness in a cynical world, Superman faces formidable challenges - including the enigmatic Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) and a host of emerging superpowered ...
04 August 2025
Weymouth Fireworks Display
Weymouth, Dorset
Weymouth Town Council is hosting spectacular firework displays over Weymouth seafront in July and August. The free events will take place on the following dates:
Monday 4th August
Monday 1th August
Monday 18th August
Monday 25th August
Come and spend an evening in Weymouth, enjoy the seafront attractions and local hospitality before the firework display takes place across Weymouth Bay at 9.30pm.
05 August 2025
ELIO (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 5 August 10am
All tickets £5
What if the thing you were searching for found you first?
This summer, get ready to blast off with Elio — an imaginative 11-year-old who dreams of being abducted by aliens… and finally gets his wish.
Whisked across the universe, Elio finds himself mistaken for Earth’s ambassador and meets a wild cast of cosmic creatures — including his first real friend, the lovable alien Glordon. With help from his brilliant mum, Aunt Olga (voiced by Academy ...
05 August 2025
Superman (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 5 August 7pm
All tickets £5
James Gunn reimagines the Man of Steel in this bold new chapter of the DC Universe. David Corenswet stars as Clark Kent, a young journalist in Metropolis grappling with the duality of his Kryptonian heritage and human upbringing. As he strives to embody truth, justice, and kindness in a cynical world, Superman faces formidable challenges - including the enigmatic Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) and a host of emerging superpowered beings.
Featuring ...
06 August 2025
Superman (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Wednesday 6 August 4:30pm & 7:30pm
All tickets £5
James Gunn reimagines the Man of Steel in this bold new chapter of the DC Universe. David Corenswet stars as Clark Kent, a young journalist in Metropolis grappling with the duality of his Kryptonian heritage and human upbringing. As he strives to embody truth, justice, and kindness in a cynical world, Superman faces formidable challenges - including the enigmatic Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) and a host of emerging superpowered ...
06 August 2025
Wareham Wednesday
Wareham, Dorset
A team of friendly and dedicated volunteers hold FREE family-friendly summer events on the picturesque quay in Wareham every Wednesday in August.
From 6pm until 10pm there will be live music, local food, licensed drinks and refreshments available, plus fairground-style stalls and small children's rides. Public and accessible toilets can be found on the Quay.
All events have a firework display at 9.45pm and the events finish at 10pm.
07 August 2025
ELIO (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Thursday 7 August 10:30am
All tickets £5
What if the thing you were searching for found you first?
This summer, get ready to blast off with Elio — an imaginative 11-year-old who dreams of being abducted by aliens… and finally gets his wish.
Whisked across the universe, Elio finds himself mistaken for Earth’s ambassador and meets a wild cast of cosmic creatures — including his first real friend, the lovable alien Glordon. With help from his brilliant mum, Aunt Olga (voiced by ...
07 August 2025
Superman (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Thursday 7 August 7:30pm
All tickets £5
James Gunn reimagines the Man of Steel in this bold new chapter of the DC Universe. David Corenswet stars as Clark Kent, a young journalist in Metropolis grappling with the duality of his Kryptonian heritage and human upbringing. As he strives to embody truth, justice, and kindness in a cynical world, Superman faces formidable challenges - including the enigmatic Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) and a host of emerging superpowered beings.
Featuring ...
27 Jul 2025 to 07 Aug 2025
How To Train Your Dragon (Kids Club Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Sunday 27 July 10am
Monday 28 July 12:45pm & 3:45pm
Wednesday 30 July 11am
Tuesday 5 August 1pm
Thursday 7 August 1:30pm
(Age rating: PG)
All tickets £5
From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise.
On the island of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been enemies for ...
07 August 2025
Poole Quay Summer Fireworks
Poole, Dorset
Get your groove on for the Poole Quay Summer Fireworks as fabulous FREE live music, entertainment and fireworks come to Poole Quay this summer!
The event brings a party atmosphere to Poole’s continental quayside with live music, entertainment and family fun before finishing with a summer firework finale over the largest natural harbour in Europe at 10PM!
Entertainment will include live music, family street entertainment, and some rides and activities for the family to enjoy in the lead ...
07 August 2025
Summer Tasting Tables
Symondsbury Estate,
Bridport, Dorset
This summer, we're excited to bring you a taste of Dorset and beyond with our Symondsbury Summer Tasting Tables. Join us on three Thursdays during August for a unique food and drink experience showcasing some of the best local producers in the area. Whether you're a foodie, a wine lover, or simply passionate about supporting local businesses, these events are the perfect opportunity to sample incredible products and hear the stories behind them.
Event Details:
Thursday, 7th August – ...
08 August 2025
Bournemouth Friday Fireworks
Bournemouth, Dorset
Be prepared to be dazzled by these much loved Summer Bournemouth Friday Firework displays!
Bournemouth Seafront (east of Bournemouth Pier) – fireworks every Friday at 10pm from Friday 25th July til Friday 29th August 2025.
Bournemouth seafront will light the skies up. Pull up a chair at your favourite spot across our beautiful coastline and watch the gorgeous pyrotechnic delights!
Why not make a night of it and enjoy some food & drink in one of our many restaurants and bars in the ...
08 August 2025
Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live!
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Friday 8 August, 12:30pm & 3:30pm - Theatre
Adults £19.50, Child £18.50 & Family of Four (2 adults & 2 children) £65
For the first time since 1881, the home of dinosaurs, London’s Natural History Museum, is going on tour!
Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first time ever, the world-renowned Natural History Museum has teamed up with Mark Thompson Productions to take you on a dinosaur adventure ...
08 August 2025
Outdoor Theatre: Pride & Prejudice
Nothe Fort,
Weymouth, Dorset
Critically acclaimed theatre company This Is My Theatre brings Jane Austen’s classic to life in a stunning one-act adaptation to celebrate the author’s 250th anniversary year.
Packed with rivalries, regrets and, of course, plenty of romance, our production is sure to spread joy this summer!
At least one of the Bennet sisters must marry well in order for the family to avoid destitution upon the death of Mr Bennet and so the task of finding suitable matches begins. But, as is always the ...
09 August 2025
Ellingham Show
New Forest, Dorset
Our show began in 1947 – since when it has grown to include many exciting main ring attractions, animals galore, plenty of food – and shopping opportunities too!
We’re a charity, run entirely by volunteers; and we aim to give over £20,000 every year to local charities.
Venue: The Showground, Somerley, Ringwood BH24 3PL
01 Aug 2025 to 09 Aug 2025
Lyme Regis Carnival Week
Lyme Regis, Dorset
Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival Week is packed full of fun events and activities for all the family to enjoy, culminating in the Grand Carnival Procession.
Over the years many thousands of pounds have been raised for local good causes.
Check out the carnival website for more details.
09 August 2025
Queen Rhapsody
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm
All tickets £32
Relive the magic of a majestic Queen concert with Queen Rhapsody.
Queen Rhapsody faithfully recreates the energy, excitement, and emotion of a classic Queen concert! An authentic tribute, the four-piece band delivers powerful vocals, driving rock anthems and flamboyant showmanship.
The band have been touring Britain and Europe captivating audiences with their nostalgic tribute show!
“We are very proud of our show, and put all of our energy into making the ...
09 August 2025
Smurfs (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 9 August 10am
All tickets £5
The beloved blue crew is back in a brand-new animated adventure bursting with magic, mischief, and music! When a daring mission sends Smurfette and friends beyond the village to save Papa Smurf from a mysterious magical threat, it’s up to teamwork, courage, and a sprinkle of Smurf-tastic fun to save the day. Please note that SMURFS contains a sequence of flashing lights which might affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive ...
10 August 2025
Cirque: The Greatest Show - Reimagined
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
3pm & 7pm
Adults £31 - £37, Children £27 - £31
Cirque - The Greatest Show has been Reimagined and is back for 2025—bigger, bolder, and more electrifying than ever!
Get ready for a dazzling fusion of musical theatre and jaw-dropping circus acts, taking the original Circus meets Musical Theatre spectacle to thrilling new heights.
Experience iconic West End showstoppers paired with awe-inspiring circus acts showcasing their breathtaking feats of agility.
This all-new production ...
11 August 2025
Four Letters of Love (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 11 August 4pm
All tickets £5
Nicholas and Isabel are destined for each other - but fate rarely takes the easy path. As family secrets, heartbreak, and faith test them, they’re sent on separate journeys marked by loss and longing. When their paths finally cross, it’s nothing short of miraculous. A sweeping, emotional romance about love’s power to heal and transform - even when the odds are stacked against it.
Duration:110m
Age rating: 12A - Contains upsetting scenes, ...
11 August 2025
Four Letters of Love (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 11 August, 4pm
All tickets £5
Nicholas and Isabel are destined for each other - but fate rarely takes the easy path. As family secrets, heartbreak, and faith test them, they’re sent on separate journeys marked by loss and longing. When their paths finally cross, it’s nothing short of miraculous. A sweeping, emotional romance about love’s power to heal and transform - even when the odds are stacked against it.
Duration:110m
Age rating: 12A - Contains upsetting scenes, ...
11 August 2025
Smurfs (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 11 August 11am
All tickets £5
The beloved blue crew is back in a brand-new animated adventure bursting with magic, mischief, and music! When a daring mission sends Smurfette and friends beyond the village to save Papa Smurf from a mysterious magical threat, it’s up to teamwork, courage, and a sprinkle of Smurf-tastic fun to save the day. Please note that SMURFS contains a sequence of flashing lights which might affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive ...
11 August 2025
I Know What You Did Last Summer (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 11 August 7pm
All tickets £5
When five friends cause a deadly car accident and choose to cover it up, they make a pact to take their secret to the grave. But a year later, their past refuses to stay buried. Someone knows what they did and is out for blood.
As they’re hunted one by one by a relentless killer, the group uncovers a chilling truth: this isn’t the first time it’s happened. Desperate to survive, they seek out the two remaining survivors of the infamous 1997 massacre ...
11 August 2025
Smurfs (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 11 August 1:30pm
All tickets £5
The beloved blue crew is back in a brand-new animated adventure bursting with magic, mischief, and music! When a daring mission sends Smurfette and friends beyond the village to save Papa Smurf from a mysterious magical threat, it’s up to teamwork, courage, and a sprinkle of Smurf-tastic fun to save the day. Please note that SMURFS contains a sequence of flashing lights which might affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive ...
11 August 2025
Weymouth Fireworks Display
Weymouth, Dorset
Come and enjoy Weymouth Town Council's summer fireworks display.
Enjoy the seafront attractions and local hospitality before the free firework display takes place across Weymouth Bay at 9.30pm.
12 August 2025
ELIO (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 12 August 11am
All tickets £5
What if the thing you were searching for found you first?
This summer, get ready to blast off with Elio — an imaginative 11-year-old who dreams of being abducted by aliens… and finally gets his wish.
Whisked across the universe, Elio finds himself mistaken for Earth’s ambassador and meets a wild cast of cosmic creatures — including his first real friend, the lovable alien Glordon. With help from his brilliant mum, Aunt Olga (voiced by Academy ...
12 August 2025
Four Letters of Love (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 12 August 7pm
All tickets £5
Nicholas and Isabel are destined for each other - but fate rarely takes the easy path. As family secrets, heartbreak, and faith test them, they’re sent on separate journeys marked by loss and longing. When their paths finally cross, it’s nothing short of miraculous. A sweeping, emotional romance about love’s power to heal and transform - even when the odds are stacked against it.
Duration:110m
Age rating: 12A - Contains upsetting scenes, ...
12 August 2025
I Know What You Did Last Summer (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 12 August 4pm
All tickets £5
When five friends cause a deadly car accident and choose to cover it up, they make a pact to take their secret to the grave. But a year later, their past refuses to stay buried. Someone knows what they did and is out for blood.
As they’re hunted one by one by a relentless killer, the group uncovers a chilling truth: this isn’t the first time it’s happened. Desperate to survive, they seek out the two remaining survivors of the infamous 1997 ...
01 Aug 2025 to 13 Aug 2025
Jurassic World Rebirth (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Friday 1 August 11am
Monday 4 August 10am & 12:45pm
Tuesday 5 August 4pm, Wednesday 6 August 10:30am and 1:30pm, Thursday 7 August 4:30pm, Wednesday 13 August 9pm
(Age rating: 12A)
All tickets £5
Set five years after Jurassic World Dominion, dinosaurs are no longer roaming the planet - at least, not freely. Most have vanished, and the few that remain survive in remote, tropical pockets of the world.
When a powerful new drug with life-saving potential is traced back to the DNA of ...
13 August 2025
Smurfs (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Wednesday 13 August 11am
All tickets £5
The beloved blue crew is back in a brand-new animated adventure bursting with magic, mischief, and music! When a daring mission sends Smurfette and friends beyond the village to save Papa Smurf from a mysterious magical threat, it’s up to teamwork, courage, and a sprinkle of Smurf-tastic fun to save the day. Please note that SMURFS contains a sequence of flashing lights which might affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive ...
13 August 2025
Smurfs (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Wednesday 13 August 1:30pm
All tickets £5
The beloved blue crew is back in a brand-new animated adventure bursting with magic, mischief, and music! When a daring mission sends Smurfette and friends beyond the village to save Papa Smurf from a mysterious magical threat, it’s up to teamwork, courage, and a sprinkle of Smurf-tastic fun to save the day. Please note that SMURFS contains a sequence of flashing lights which might affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive ...
13 August 2025
Songs of Stone
Portland Museum,
Portland, Dorset
Songs of Stone
13th August
Portland Museum
Dorset, DT5 1HS
A Summer series of oral history and heritage community conversations in partnership with Portland Museum, to share memories and stories of Portland stone and quarries, life in lived memory and the heritage of this unique natural and industrial landscape.
FREE ENTRY
Funded by Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture 2025
13 August 2025
Wareham Wednesday
Wareham, Dorset
A team of friendly and dedicated volunteers hold FREE family-friendly summer events on the picturesque quay in Wareham every Wednesday in August.
From 6pm until 10pm there will be live music, local food, licensed drinks and refreshments available, plus fairground-style stalls and small children's rides. Public and accessible toilets can be found on the Quay.
All events have a firework display at 9.45pm and the events finish at 10pm.
14 August 2025
ELIO (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Thursday 14 August 11am
All tickets £5
What if the thing you were searching for found you first?
This summer, get ready to blast off with Elio — an imaginative 11-year-old who dreams of being abducted by aliens… and finally gets his wish.
Whisked across the universe, Elio finds himself mistaken for Earth’s ambassador and meets a wild cast of cosmic creatures — including his first real friend, the lovable alien Glordon. With help from his brilliant mum, Aunt Olga (voiced by ...
14 August 2025
Field Trip: Walking with Dinosaurs Guided Walk
Swanage, Dorset
Dorset Geologist’s Association Group (DGAG) will host a Field Trip on the Thursday 14th August 2025.
Walking with Dinosaurs Guided Walks
Meet at 10 am Worth Matravers village car park of Wood Henge fame.
The car park is at BH19 3LE or muscular.snuggled.resist (what3words).
Please note that there is a car park honesty box (£3). The DGAG guided walk is free to members, and a £1 fee for non-members. All ages welcome.
Booking: Email Andy Melrose at wamelrose@gmail.com to register your ...
13 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2025
Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Medieval and modern horsepower are coming together this summer to bring two spectacular acts to the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show on 13th and 14th August.
Making its first ever appearance in Dorset, one of the country’s most thrilling theatrical horse show spectaculars will thrill visitors with mounted medieval knights battling against each other in an incredible jousting tournament.
The Knights of Albion have rapidly established themselves as one of the UK's premier jousting teams. ...
14 August 2025
Poole Quay Summer Fireworks
Poole, Dorset
Get your groove on for the Poole Quay Summer Fireworks as fabulous FREE live music, entertainment and fireworks come to Poole Quay this summer!
The event brings a party atmosphere to Poole’s continental quayside with live music, entertainment and family fun before finishing with a summer firework finale over the largest natural harbour in Europe at 10PM!
Entertainment will include live music, family street entertainment, and some rides and activities for the family to enjoy in the lead ...
14 August 2025
Summer Tasting Tables
Symondsbury Estate,
Bridport, Dorset
This summer, we're excited to bring you a taste of Dorset and beyond with our Symondsbury Summer Tasting Tables. Join us on three Thursdays during August for a unique food and drink experience showcasing some of the best local producers in the area. Whether you're a foodie, a wine lover, or simply passionate about supporting local businesses, these events are the perfect opportunity to sample incredible products and hear the stories behind them.
Event Details:
Thursday, 14th August – ...
14 August 2025
The Rocket Man - A Tribute to Sir Elton John
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £32 & £25, Weymouth Pavilion Members £2 off
Pack your bags, strap yourself in, zero hour 7.30pm, for a night like no other as we celebrate Sir Elton John!
The Rocket Man is the world’s favourite celebration to a musical icon, playing to audiences all around the world and we are delighted to announce our UK tour for 2025.
So, catch a star if you can, and wish for something special as we ask you, are you ready for love?
No one else recreates the ...
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21 Jul 2025
Catch a Crab
Crabbing is brilliant traditional family fun; you can spend hours sat on a harbour wall, ice cream in one hand, crabbing net in the other. Where are the best places to catch those crabs? Try Kimmeridge Bay, Mudeford Quay, West Bay Harbour, Poole Quay and Weymouth Harbour all excellent crabbing spots. What will you need to catch them? Use a crabbing net (not a line) plus some bait — they love bacon or smelly fish — and sink the net straight down the ... Read more...
20 Nov 2024
You'll find the perfect present while Christmas shopping in Dorset, find unique gifts, local art, Dorset food and drink and much more. We've put together a few ideas to help 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 – Cheeeeeese! A Christmas staple, get ... Read more...
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The Jurassic Coast is constantly eroding. This erosion has created the beautiful coastline that we see today, but it’s important to remember that rock falls and landslides are part of this process. Although they are more likely to occur after heavy rainfall or ... 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...
23 Jul 2019
Dorset is well-known for many reasons, and you’re probably visiting because you’ve heard many great things about the beautiful county (we’re guessing the 95-mile stretch of the Jurassic Coast has something to do with it). But, have you planned what you’re going to get up to during your stay?
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