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10 Sep 2025
Pumpkin Picking in Dorset
When autumn arrives, Dorset transforms into a picture-perfect countryside filled with crisp air, golden leaves, and of course – pumpkins! Whether you’re looking for the perfect...
4 Sep 2025
Heritage Open Days in Dorset
Heritage Open Days return for 2025! Events are running from Friday 12th September until Sunday 21st September.
Each year in September, thousands of volunteers unite, and doors are opened to...
2 Sep 2025
Seafood & Sounds 2025
Hooked on Seafood & Sounds
Seafood & Sounds Poole is back for 2025 – bigger, tastier, and more tuneful than ever! Taking place Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September,...
2 Sep 2025
Dorset County Show 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...
2 Sep 2025
Wimborne Food Festival 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...
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1 Sep 2025
Inside Out Dorset
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...
1 Sep 2025
Langham & The Sea
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...
26 Aug 2025
b-side’s Big Weekend 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...
7 Aug 2025
Camp Bestival
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...
22 Jul 2025
Chesil Beach Cafe - Dorset’s Seafood Gem
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,...
22 Jul 2025
Coastal Vibes Cruises
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...
21 Jul 2025
Crabbing in Dorset
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...
26 Jun 2025
Discover Camp Bestival Dorset 2025
Spend a Day at Dorset’s Biggest Family Music Festival – Camp Bestival!
Whether you're here on holiday or a local resident, if you love great music and fun days out,...
23 Jun 2025
Dorset's Ultimate Summer Holiday!
18 Family-Friendly Dorset Attractions for 2025
From sandy beaches to historical hideouts, animal encounters to adrenaline-fuelled adventures, Dorset is packed with places to make this...
23 Jun 2025
The Great Garden Trail of Dorset
The Great Garden Trail of Dorset — showcasing the very best in English garden design, planting and history.
World famous for its camellia groves and magnolias and with its own micro...
5 Jun 2025
Splashdown Water Park
Flumin’ Fantastic!
Looking for an unforgettable family day out? Splashdown Water Park, located at Tower Park, Poole, is the South of England’s largest and most thrilling water...
3 Jun 2025
What's New Summer 2025
Fresh Faces on the Local Scene
Dorset is buzzing with new beginnings. From foodie spots to attractions and summer events, the county is welcoming a wave of fresh ventures. Whether...
3 Jun 2025
Dorset Camping
Get back to nature and sleep under the stars, camping in Dorset.
According to the Met Office’s latest three-month outlook, the meteorological summer, running from 1 June to 31...
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