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Dorset Ideas & Inspiration
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10 Nov 2025
Father Christmas Visits Dorset
Whether you call him Santa Claus, Father Christmas, St Nicks or simply Santa, your little one will want to meet the real Santa in Dorset this year. Lucky for you, many of Dorset's...
8 Nov 2025
Music Videos Filmed in Dorset
Dorset's stunning locations have featured in several high profile music videos over the years. And why not? The county is blessed with some striking landscapes and coastal...
5 Nov 2025
Poole Museum Transformed!
10 Million reasons to visit Poole Museum!
Back in 2022, Poole Museum and Scaplen’s Court closed their doors to begin a major refurbishment - a transformation that’s been in...
4 Nov 2025
Towns of Culture - Reveal Portland & Weymouth
Portland & Weymouth Revealed!
Reveal - Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture 2025 is a celebration of the vibrant cultural scene in Portland and Weymouth. Showcasing the rich...
1 Oct 2025
Halloween Events in Dorset
Spooktacular Halloween Events 2026!
The October half-term is now synonymous with Halloween and all the spooky fun that comes with it. If you’re planning to celebrate Halloween...
24 Sep 2025
DMB - Tourism Awards 2025
As proud sponsor of the Impact Support Category, Resort Dorset is excited to celebrate the incredible finalists announced for the 2025 Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP) DMB Tourism...
17 Sep 2025
Dorset Coastal Walk - Langton Herring
From Countryside Paths to a Cosy Pub – Langton Herring Awaits
Langton Herring, a village with roots in the early medieval period, takes its name from Old English...
17 Sep 2025
Bonfire Night and Firework Displays in Dorset
Guy Fawkes in Dorset 2026!
Celebrate Guy Fawkes Night in Dorset with a bang!
This November, enjoy a spectacular selection of bonfire night events, fireworks displays, and...
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
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,...
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Upcoming events in Dorset
Sat12thSep
Memories of Yesteryear
Wimborne
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
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