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Dorset Ideas & Inspiration
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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...
14 Jul 2025
The Best Summer Fireworks Displays in Dorset: Where to Watch in 2025
Top Firework Displays in Dorset 2025
1. Bournemouth Fireworks – Friday Night Spectaculars
Location: Bournemouth Beach / Pier
Dates: Every Friday night from 25th July until...
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...
2 Jun 2025
Vintage Festivals in Dorset
Dorset Goes Vintage
Shake & Stir Fest - Oak Photography.
From cycling in your finest tweed to cruising in a Cadillac, learning to Lindy Hop, to jumping and jiving to the best bands...
31 May 2025
Coastal Safety - Remember the Cliffs!
The Jurassic Coast, famous for its incredible fossils, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that reveals 185 million years of Earth’s history. It is constantly eroding, and this drives...
14 May 2025
The Pet Experience
18 Years Caring for our Furry Friends
Back in 2007, animal lover, Cormac Lineham, turned his passion into a profession by opening his own independent, specialist pet shop — and...
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Upcoming events in Dorset
Sat28thMaruntilThu30thApr
Easter Holiday Dinosaur Hunt
Dorchester
Thu30thApr
Quiz Cruise with Ultimate Party Nights
Weymouth
Sat28thMaruntilThu30thApr
Tutankhamun Easter Holiday Treasure Hunt
Dorchester
Fri1stMay
Sunset BBQ on the Bay Cruise
Weymouth
Sat2ndMay
Allington Hill Country Fair
Bridport
Sat2ndMay
Andrew Simpson Sailing Centre Open Day
Portland
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