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.
16 July 2025
Songs of Stone
Portland Museum,
Portland, Dorset
Songs of Stone, part of Reveal - Portland and Weymouth.
July 16th and 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
17 July 2025
Omniverse Spoken Word Night - Towns of Culture
Weymouth, Dorset
Revealing Our Poetic Voices
Caffeine 44 The Esplanade, Weymouth
Thursday 17th July 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Join us for an electrifying evening of poetry and spoken word as we unveil the hidden voices of Weymouth. Our open mic night creates a platform where every voice matters, featuring poets from our diverse communities sharing their unique perspectives and experiences.
What to Expect:
Powerful Performances: Experience authentic spoken word performances from local marginalised voices, ...
17 July 2025
Rhod Gilbet & The Giant Grapefruit
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
8pm
All tickets £37.50
Age Restriction: 16 years plus please.
When life gives Rhod lemons…
In his last show ‘The Book of John’, Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John. Little did he know that things were about to turn even more sour… But Rhod’s not bitter; he’s bouncing back and feeling remarkably zesty.
Hilariously dark, passionate and way too personal, this is classic Gilbert, squeezing every last drop out of life’s latest curveballs...with a ...
19 July 2025
Thatchfest
Wimborne, Dorset
Thatchfest Chapter 4 is coming, the 19th July!
Tickets on sale now!
Following the huge success of last year’s festival, the team behind Thatchfest is back and going even bigger. The theme for this year? More! More acts, more activities, and most importantly, more stompin’!
QUINNS QUINNEY - MISHA & HIS MERRY MEN - VANILLA RADIO - SOULHOLE - WE AFRO TALLAWAH - MATT GRIFFITHS & AIMEE KNIGHT – and more to be announced!
Chapter 4 kicks off with crowd favourites returning to the Bear Island ...
19 Jul 2025 to 20 Jul 2025
Razzamataz - As Seen On Screen
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 19 July, 2pm (Razz Inters) and 7:30pm (Razz Seniors) AND Sunday 20 July, 11am (Razz Minis) and 6pm (Razz Juniors)
Adults £16.50, Concessions £14.50 (Under 14s and over 60s)
Come and join the talented students from Razzamataz Weymouth and Dorchester as they present their annual summer showcases! A celebration of all things from the worlds of TV and film.
18 Jul 2025 to 20 Jul 2025
Shaftesbury Fringe
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Shaftesbury Fringe is back from the 18th to 20th July 2025!
We’ll have music, comedy, dance, theatre, poetry and everything in between! Our venues range from historic churches to cosy cafes and local pubs.
18 Jul 2025 to 20 Jul 2025
Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival
Dorchester, Dorset
There has been an annual gathering to mark the story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs since 1930s. It began as a Sunday afternoon event with wreaths laid on the grave of James Hammett, followed by a procession of banners and speeches. Today, the annual event sees thousands of trade unionists from around the UK and the world descends on the small village of Tolpuddle in Dorset to celebrate the memory of the Tolpuddle Martyrs and the legacy they left behind.
The Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival ...
18 Jul 2025 to 20 Jul 2025
Xchurch |Music Festival
Christchurch, Dorset
Set against the stunning backdrop of Christchurch Quay, our family-friendly festival is all about celebrating our vibrant local community while welcoming visitors from near and far.
Join us for an unforgettable weekend of live music, great food, and entertainment for all ages.
This year, we’re turning up the volume with a diverse line-p of up-and-coming original artists and some exciting household names that will be announced soon.
Whether you’re a music lover, a food enthusiast, ...
21 July 2025
M3GAN 2.0 (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 21 July, 4:30pm & 7:30pm
All tickets £5
Two years after M3GAN, a marvel of artificial intelligence, went rogue and embarked on a murderous (and impeccably choreographed) rampage and was subsequently destroyed, M3GAN’s creator Gemma has become a high-profile author and advocate for government oversight of A.I. Meanwhile, Gemma’s niece Cady, now 14, has become a teenager, rebelling against Gemma’s overprotective rules.
Unbeknownst to them, the underlying tech for M3GAN has been ...
21 July 2025
Good One (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 21 July, 2pm
All tickets £5
In India Donaldson’s insightful, piercing debut, 17-year-old Sam embarks on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills with her dad, Chris and his oldest friend, Matt. As the two men quickly settle into a gently quarrelsome brotherly dynamic, airing long-held grievances, Sam, wise beyond her years, attempts to mediate. But when lines are crossed and Sam’s trust is betrayed, tensions reach a fever pitch, as Sam struggles with her dad’s emotional ...
22 July 2025
DAWN OF IMPRESSIONISM, Paris 1874 (Event Cinema)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 22 July, 6pm
(Age rating: PG)
All tickets £15
The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history - millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, “hungry for independence”, broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever.
What led to that ...
23 July 2025
Badness: Madness Tribute on Bournemouth Pier
Key West,
Bournemouth, Dorset
On Wednesday 23rd July, come and celebrate the start of the Summer Holidays with us!
Kicking off the Summer madness is Badness! The Tribute band is back by popular after a sold out show in 2024, Badness return to celebrate outside on the terrace with panoramic sea views!
“BADNESS” formed in July 1994 and quickly became one of the top Madness tribute bands & Ska / 2Tone revival bands in the country. Within six months the band were selling out various venues across the UK. & ...
23 July 2025
M3GAN 2.0 (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Wednesday 23 July 7:30pm
All tickets £5
Two years after M3GAN, a marvel of artificial intelligence, went rogue and embarked on a murderous (and impeccably choreographed) rampage and was subsequently destroyed, M3GAN’s creator Gemma has become a high-profile author and advocate for government oversight of A.I. Meanwhile, Gemma’s niece Cady, now 14, has become a teenager, rebelling against Gemma’s overprotective rules.
Unbeknownst to them, the underlying tech for M3GAN has been stolen ...
01 Jul 2025 to 23 Jul 2025
The Salt Path (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 1st July 2pm &
Wednesday 23rd July, 2pm
Age rating: 12A)
£5
THE SALT PATH is the profound true story of husband and wife, Raynor and Moth Winn’s 630-mile trek along the beautiful but rugged Cornish, Devon and Dorset coastline. After being forcibly removed from their home, they make the desperate decision to walk in the hope that, in nature, they will find solace and a sense of acceptance. With depleted resources, only a tent and some essentials between them, every step along ...
24 July 2025
Makings of a Murderer 2
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm
All tickets £30 & £25, Members get £2 off tickets
Age Restriction: 18 years plus please.
Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK’s top true crime theatre tour is back with a brand-new lineup!
Featuring Senior Investigating officer Colin Sutton, who caught serial killer Levi Bellfield and ‘Night Stalker’ Delroy Grant.
Join us for a chilling, thrilling night at the theatre as Colin, who was head of a Metropolitan Police murder squad tells us the stories of how he caught ...
25 July 2025
Amy - A Tribute to Amy Winehouse
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Friday 25 July, 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £29.50
Come and celebrate with us the life and music of one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time, Amy Winehouse.
This authentic and respectful tribute is the only show worldwide to be endorsed by both of Amy‘s parents, Janis & Mitch Winehouse.
Taking songs from the multi-platinum selling albums Frank Back To Black and Lioness: Hidden Treasures, world-renowned tribute artist, Laura Jane Butler, recreates the distinctive sound ...
25 July 2025
Bournemouth Summer Fireworks
Bournemouth, Dorset
Dazzling fireworks displays will return to Bournemouth’s coastline, with the night sky set to illuminate from 10pm.
Bournemouth Seafront (east of Bournemouth Pier).
Fri 25 July
Fri 1 August
Fri 8 August
Fri 15 August
Fri 22 August
Fri 29 August
26 July 2025
Flow (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 26 July, 10am
All tickets £5
The mystical world in FLOW is in peril. There are traces of human inhabitants, but they are now nowhere to be seen as water begins to flood the landscape. The story begins following a small, solitary cat as the shoreline rises and the home where it once lived is submerged underwater. Forced to flee, he happens upon a refuge boat containing a calm and unperturbed Cabybarre who seems amenable to his presence, and the two begin a journey on the water ...
26 July 2025
The Magic of Motown
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 26 July, 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £35
Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour!
It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.
Come celebrate our brand-new show for 2025 as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year.
Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this ...
26 July 2025
Milton Abbas Street Fair
Blandford, Dorset
The Villagers of Milton Abbas invite you to their 18th Century Street Fair. Whatever the weather, we hope you join in the fun of our Street Fair. We have tried to recreate the flavour of a country occasion using costume, rural crafts, entertainment and craft demonstrations. We expect to have over 100 stalls, with food and drink venues throughout The Street and Lake Field.
We hope that you will join in the spirit of the day and spend your money freely in support of local good causes which ...
27 July 2025
Bye Bye Baby
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Sunday 27 July 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £27
Bye Bye Baby is a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon ‘Jersey Boys’ and the timeless, iconic music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Enjoy a night to remember with incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto and energetic and stylish choreography, all backed by their excellent 4-piece band. Includes over 30 of Valli’s greatest hits including Sherry, December ’63 (Oh What A Night), Grease, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, ...
25 Jul 2025 to 27 Jul 2025
Bournemouth Reggae Weekender
Bournemouth, Dorset
Bournemouth Reggae Weekender is an independently run 3-day unique occasion to celebrate the diverse African-Caribbean culture and heritage in Bournemouth through Reggae music with a full range of entertainment and traditional activities that supports creative arts and performing artists through music, poetry, storytelling, and dance workshops.
The event also hosts an array of artisan traders, and craft stands including traditional wooden art, African clothing and kente designs. The ...
26 Jul 2025 to 27 Jul 2025
Frampton Arms Ale and Cider Festival
Dorchester, Dorset
This July, mark your calendar for a weekend packed with live music, great food, and a buzzing festival atmosphere. Taking place on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July, this two-day event promises to be one of the highlights of the summer!
Over the weekend, enjoy a carefully curated lineup of local and regional bands performing throughout the day. Whether you're into upbeat folk, rock, or soulful acoustic sets, there’s something for everyone.
Saturday 26th July
Milk & Two – 1:00 PM to ...
25 Jul 2025 to 27 Jul 2025
Poole Harbour Festival
Poole, Dorset
Family and live music festival with over 50 live acts, family entertainment and activities over 3 days!
27 July 2025
Song Fest - Singing Workshop and Concert
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Sunday 27 July, 1:30pm - 5:30pm - Ocean Room
Adults £10, Children under 16 £3
Join The Quangle Wangle Choir in a harmony singing workshop led by Dan Pate (Bristol Riff Raff Choir). All welcome, from seasoned singers to nervous(?) newbies. Together we'll raise the roof, and feel joyful in the process! The afternoon will end with a short concert from local choirs.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sponsored by Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture 2025 and Nantes solicitors.
18 Jul 2025 to 27 Jul 2025
Wareham Carnival
Wareham, Dorset
Friday is music night on the Rec followed by an afternoon of music on the Saturday.
Sunday is Carnival Procession Day when a parade of floats and bands make their way through the town.
Check out the website for full details.
28 July 2025
Superman (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 28 July 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 beings.
Featuring ...
28 July 2025
Weymouth Fireworks Display
Weymouth, Dorset
Weymouth Town Council is hosting five spectacular firework displays over Weymouth seafront in July and August. The free events will take place on the following dates:
Monday 28th July
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.
29 July 2025
Superman (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 29 July 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 ...
29 July 2025
CBeebies - The Great Ice Cream Hunt Musical (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 29 July 10am & 12pm
All tickets £5
When all the ice creams go missing, Lolly the cow and Pinecone the hedgehog team up for a musical road trip to save the Empress of Storyland’s Summer Send-Off!
During their adventure, Lolly and Pinecone get to know the Storyland Rangers at Coconut Cove, learn some magical moves at Mermaid Falls and help a stressed-out caterpillar find his voice at the Summer Fruits Festival. Eventually, Lolly and Pinecone track down their main suspect, the ...
01 Jul 2025 to 29 Jul 2025
Wildlings Parent & Toddler Group
Symondsbury Estate,
Bridport, Dorset
Join us every Tuesday in July at 9:30am on the Top Lawn for joyful sessions full of sensory discovery, nature art, planting, songs and community building. We use sustainable, eco-friendly materials to care for the environment as we learn and play together.
Suitable for children from walking age (approximately 18 months) up to 4 years old.
Book the full course - get your last session free! Younger siblings join free, and grown-ups enjoy 10% off tea and coffee at the deli on session days!
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 from over the last 4 decades!
We shall be serving up a 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 Dessert Pot - a sharp summer berry mousse with a fruit coulis and an all butter shortbread. Served 6pm - ...
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.
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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...
8 Apr 2024
Dorset Coast Safety Messages
Stay safe on the Dorset Coast Dorset Beach Safety Information - Visit Dorset (visit-dorset.com)
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Walking
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?
Holidays in Dorset just aren’t complete without visiting these places. They’ll make your trip extra special…
Durdle Door
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2 Jul 2019
When it comes to golden beaches, stunning coastlines and picturesque harboursides, Dorset is first on the list for many. Escaping the urban lifestyle, all of this makes for a dreamy getaway.
The 285km stretch of Jurassic coast is home to both vibrant and relaxing locations with offerings nothing short of spectacular. From world-famous landmarks including Durdle Door to hidden gems such as Eype Beach that sits next to West Bay, looking for special places to stay in Dorset by the ... Read more...
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