Events and what's on in Wimborne
Wimborne is home to some famously unique assets such as a man burried neither inside or outside. Strange, huh?
There are other odd yet interesting reasons to visit Wimborne, and there are plenty of events happening within the town. Kill two birds with one stone!
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17 Jul 2025 to 07 Sep 2025
Ocean Safari - Wimborne
Wimborne, Dorset
DIVE INTO WIMBORNE’S OCEAN SAFARI ADVENTURE THIS SUMMER
This summer, Wimborne makes a splash with a brand-new Ocean Safari Trail—a free, interactive experience, funded by Wimborne BID, that blends seaside wonders with augmented reality magic, perfect for children and families.
Blending outdoor exploration with clever technology and unforgettable fun, young explorers are encouraged to embark on a deep-sea discovery around town by hunting for hidden seashell markers along the trail. ...
20 September 2025
Wimborne Food Festival
Wimborne, Dorset
Wimborne will be celebrating ‘food, glorious food’ as the town hosts its food festival on Saturday 20th September.
Save the date as this event promises to whet your appetite! The festival will take place around the town between 11am and 4pm.
Locations already confirmed are Willow Walk, near Waitrose and East Street.
At Willow Walk, a marquee will host free food demos and talks from an array of foodie specialists and local businesses. There will also be deliciously tempting food ...
11 Oct 2025 to 18 Oct 2025
Wimborne Green Festival
Wimborne, Dorset
Come along to Planet Wimborne's annual Green Festival to meet local groups and hear about all the great environmental activities going on in the town and surrounding area.
The Festival is going from strength to strength and we believe we have something for everyone: from the Minster Fair on the first Saturday to craft workshops and talks spread throughout the week. (Some of the events are ticketed, even though all except one are free - see links on their web page for the tickets to ...
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2 Jun 2025
Dorset Goes Vintage
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26 Feb 2025
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A Drop of Snow to Herald Spring
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Whilst meteorological spring doesn’t start until 1st March this year, the first sight of snowdrops, which bravely push their way up through the cold ground in January and February, can certainly put a spring in our step! Determined to put on one of the first flower shows of the year, these hardy white blooms are a welcome reminder that warmer days are just around the corner.
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11 Nov 2024
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