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Things to do August Bank Holiday weekend
20 August 2019
An extra day off for many - make the most of it with our guide to the best Dorset events this August Bank Holiday weekend.
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Upcoming events in Dorset
Sat31stJanuntilTue10thMar
People Watching
Dorchester
Sat14thMar
Mother's Day Brunch Cruise
Weymouth
Sat14thMar
Mother's Day Cream Tea or Afternoon Tea Cruise
Weymouth
Sun15thMar
Cold War Bunker Talks & Tours
Weymouth
Fri6thMaruntilSun15thMar
Dorchester Science Festival
Dorchester
Sat14thMaruntilSun15thMar
Mother's Day
Poole
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