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Dorset Ideas & Inspiration
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10 Sep 2026
Five of the Best Autumn Walks in Dorset
Our favourite Dorset walks for Autumn
Autumn is a brilliant time to get out and explore Dorset on foot. The summer crowds have eased, after such a hot summer the countryside has...
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9 Sep 2026
Things to Do in Autumn in Dorset
Mapperton Gardens, Beaminster
Autumn is a brilliant time to visit Dorset. The summer crowds have eased, the countryside starts to turn golden and there’s still plenty going on across...
7 Sep 2026
Half-term Events in Dorset
October Half Term in Dorset 2026:
Best Family Days Out & Events
So, it’s the October half term and you may be wondering how you’re going to keep the kids...
3 Sep 2026
Out of Season Breaks in Dorset
Autumn & Winter Breaks in Dorset
Dorset doesn't pack away its charm when the summer crowds head home. In fact, autumn and winter might just be the county's best-dressed...
3 Sep 2026
Autumn Colours in Dorset
Dorset in Full Colour
Moor Crichel - Scoop of Dorset
It’s that time of year again when nature provides us with that colourful spectacle that never ceases to delight and amaze. As...
1 Sep 2026
September Events in Dorset
September in Dorset: Events here, there and everywhere!
Image credit - Wave, Squidsoup. Dusk til Dark, Weymouth.
The children may have returned to school, but September’s...
18 Aug 2026
b-side festival 2026
"That Other Place" Comes to Portland
This September, Portland transforms into an open-air gallery of art, performance and pure island oddness for b-side Arts Festival,...
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17 Aug 2026
Dusk til Dark Weymouth
Dusk Til Dark Returns to Weymouth This September
Weymouth's much-loved Dusk Til Dark festival is back for its sixth year, running Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th September 2026....
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4 Aug 2026
Dorset's Family Fun Farm Park
Make Unforgettable Memories at Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park
If you're looking for a fun-filled, family-friendly day out in Dorset, look no further than Farmer Palmer’s Farm...
8 Jul 2026
Weymouth Pavilion Summer 2026
Weymouth Pavilion - Things to do in Weymouth this Summer
Image credit - Loving Weymouth & Portland
No holiday to Weymouth is complete without a visit to the Weymouth Pavilion, the...
6 Jul 2026
Best Campsites in Dorset for Summer 2026
Sea views, farm stays and cooler days by the coast
Summer 2026 is shaping up to be a warm one, with the Met Office's latest outlook putting hot conditions as more likely than usual...
30 Jun 2026
Great Summer Savings
Great British Summer Savings: Cheaper Days Out Across Dorset This Summer
If you've been putting off a few family days out because of the cost, now's the time to get planning....
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18 Jun 2026
Summer Fireworks Displays in Dorset 2026
Top Firework Displays in Dorset 2026
Important notice: Due to current government advice relating to fire risk, some summer fireworks displays in Dorset have been affected. Bournemouth...
8 Jun 2026
Visit Dorset
Make the Most of Your Dorset Adventure
Welcome to Dorset, a place of unforgettable days out, iconic coastline, charming towns and endless opportunities to explore.
Discover the...
4 Jun 2026
Dorset Pubs Needs You!
Stand Up for the Hospitality We Love
You visit Dorset because of the warmth of a local pub, the character of an independent restaurant, a cream tea with a view, the charm of a coastal...
1 Jun 2026
Wild Partridge Farm Shop
Wild Partridge Farm Shop, Owermoigne. The Dorset Farm Shop Worth Going Out of Your Way For
Hands up if you love supporting local! Whether you're a Dorset local or just visiting,...
26 Apr 2026
May Bank Holiday Events 2026 - Things to Do in Dorset
Top events, attractions and family fun across the county
May Bank Holiday Weekend – Things to Do in Dorset!
If you're lucky enough to have the Bank Holiday weekend off,...
22 Apr 2026
GLOBALLS Weymouth: Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf
Indoor Family Fun in Weymouth
Something bold, bright, and incredibly fun has arrived in Weymouth. It’s unlike anywhere we’ve been before.
When we first heard about...
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Upcoming events in Dorset
Fri11thSepuntilSun13thSep
Autumn Steam Gala
Swanage
Thu10thSepuntilSun13thSep
b-side's Big Weekend
Portland
Sat12thSepuntilSun13thSep
Seafood and Sounds Festival
Poole
Sat12thSepuntilSun13thSep
South West Model Show at the Tank Museum
Wareham
Sun13thSep
Sticks & Bones Makers Market
Weymouth
Sat12thSepuntilSun13thSep
Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival
Blandford
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