Dorset Features
The latest articles from Resort Dorset are previewed below
2 Sep 2025
Stunts, Sheep & Showtime in Dorset!
Get ready for one of the biggest weekends in the county calendar – the Dorset County Show is back on 6th & 7th September, and is shaping up to be bigger, bolder, and more action-packed than ever.
From stunt bikes and action horses to livestock parades, foodie treats, live music, and hands-on fun for all ages, this is a weekend that truly has something for everyone.
Main Ring Thrills
Paul Hannam Stunt Show ... Read more...
2 Sep 2025
A Feast of Flavours in Wimborne
Wimborne is a charming town, loved for its independent shops, quaint model town, and incredible foodie spots – so it’s no surprise it has its very own food festival. If you’re a foodie, you won’t want to miss the Wimborne Food Festival, returning this year on Saturday 20th September from 11am to 4pm.
Get ready to indulge in a feast of flavours, fun, and local delights as the festival brings together the best of ... Read more...
1 Sep 2025
.jpg)
Extraordinary Events in Extraordinary Places: Inside Out Dorset Returns for 2025!
Photo credits - from left to right, top to bottom - Martynas Pelpys, Thames festival Trust, Toc de Fusta, Jayne Jackson, Attakkalari, Radical Ritual, We Fear, Cie D'es Tro
With event titles like River of Hope, Sonnet of Samsara, Poi, and Canopy, curiosity is guaranteed, and so it should be.
This much-loved bi-annual festival transforms Dorset into a stage for unusual and creative ... Read more...
1 Sep 2025
Iconic, Historic, with a Touch of Romance – Portland Bill Lighthouse
Portland Bill - Scoop of Dorset
As a local Weymouth girl, I’ve always admired Portland Bill Lighthouse. Our Resort offices were once within striking distance of this iconic landmark, yet until last week I had never climbed to the top.
Over the years I’ve walked around its base, picnicked on the rocks, watched winter storms roll in, dined at the Lobster Pot, and shared countless memories with ... Read more...
1 Sep 2025
Seafood Festival at a Vineyard? Yes, Please!
The award-winning Dorset Seafood Festival may be taking a pause this year whilst the Weymouth site undergoes works, but seafood lovers need not despair. The organisers have teamed up with the beautiful Langham Wine Estate to host an intimate, boutique-style celebration: Langham & The Sea. Seafood and sparkling wine? A match made in heaven.
What to Expect
This festival leans into a more grown-up experience, with buses ... Read more...
26 Aug 2025
Bold Art, Hidden Stories & A Spectacular Fringe
Portland Parade - Jayne Jackson
11–14 September 2025 | Portland, Dorset
Every September, Portland transforms into a giant stage for b-side’s Big Weekend – a four-day celebration of adventurous, thought-provoking art. From cliffside projections to hidden quarry installations, the island comes alive with performances, films, workshops, and unexpected encounters that invite you to see this extraordinary place ... Read more...
7 Aug 2025
PR Visit: Camp Bestival: A Bubble-Fuelled Family Adventure!
Image credit - Camp Bestival Hello Content
Bubbles, pyjamas, glow sticks, glitter, sequins, trolleys, dancing kids, sleeping kids… and dancing dads! Camp Bestival had it all - and then some. A weekend of exploring, raving, laughing, and family bonding, and let’s just say... some of us (ahem, early 40s) are still in recovery mode.
It was our first time camping at Camp Bestival, and it definitely ... Read more...
22 Jul 2025
Chesil Beach Café – Abbotsbury Beach
Tucked down a winding lane beyond the subtropical gardens of Abbotsbury, you'll catch glimpses of the legendary Chesil Beach, sometimes hard to tell where the sky ends and the sea begins. Follow the track a little further, and you’ll reach the sweeping stretch of Abbotsbury Beach, well loved by fishermen and walkers - and now, by food lovers too.
Back in 2024, Sally Allan, a familiar face on Dorset’s ... Read more...
22 Jul 2025
Weymouth’s Newest Attraction Is Making Waves
If you’ve been down to Weymouth Harbour lately, near to the Pavilion, you might have spotted a striking new arrival, a beautiful, state-of-the-art passenger vessel that’s already turning heads.
We recently hopped aboard for a sneak preview and… wow. It’s clear that serious thought (and a great eye for design) has gone into every detail. The interiors are sleek, stylish, and surprisingly luxurious, but ... Read more...
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...
All the latest news articles and features about Dorset are shown on this page. While you're here, don't forget to check out some of the great things to see and do around the county...
Places to Go
Find places to go and things to do in Dorset using the options below.
Attractions
Activities
Pubs & Restaurants
Holiday Parks
Shops & Services
Vouchers & OffersDorset Events
Sign up for Resort Dorset offers, events and news by email
Your data will only be used to send relevant information relating to Resort Dorset magazine and digital platforms. We will not share your data with any third parties, and you can of course unsubscribe at any time. Please see our full privacy policy here.