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Dorset Ideas & Inspiration
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30 Apr 2025
La Mia's Poole Quay
Celebrating One Year of La Mia’s on Poole Quay
We’ve enjoyed several visits to La Mia’s on Poole Quay for coffee, cake, and their delicious tapas. So, when we heard they...
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29 Apr 2025
Dorset's Family Fun Farm Park
Make Unforgettable Memories at Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park
If you're looking for a fun-filled, family-friendly day out in Dorset, look no further than Farmer Palmer’s Farm...
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19 Apr 2025
Weymouth RNLI Mural
Weymouth Harbour - RNLI Tribute Mural
Next time you stroll along Weymouth's beautiful old harbour, be sure to look up and see the striking new RNLI mural that's almost...
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3 Apr 2025
Stampede by the Sea
A Trunkload of Fun!
Have you ‘herd’ about the trunkload of fun that's stampeded to West Dorset this spring?
To support the brilliant Weldmar Hospicecare, local...
18 Mar 2025
100 Years of Sand Sculpting Heritage in Weymouth
A Century of Sand Sculpting
For over a century, Weymouth's golden sands have been transformed into breathtaking works of art. Fred Darrington began his sand sculpting journey in...
12 Mar 2025
Bridport Market
Bridport's Historic Street Market
One of our favourite weekend treats is a visit to the fabulous year-round Bridport Market, which runs on Wednesday and Saturdays, the latter being the...
7 Mar 2025
Family Fun at Nothe Fort
We’ve been talking to Fiona Elliott from Dorsetmums. When her children were quite young, Fiona started up her own website, social media and blog to share her family's experiences...
26 Feb 2025
Unusual Things to do in Dorset
One of the big appeals to visiting Dorset is that it feels rather like a secret waiting to be discovered. With hidden coves, dramatic cliffs, unusual place names and unique hobbies, it is...
7 Feb 2025
Protecting Primates with Monkey World
Monkey World and the UK Primate Pet Trade
For more than 30 years, Monkey World has been battling the legal UK primate pet trade! Since the park opened, as well as dealing with the...
7 Feb 2025
Dorset Tourism Award Winners
Dorset Celebrates its Stars!
Dorset tourism businesses this week celebrated the much-anticipated Dorset Tourism Awards at Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth.
Five months of...
27 Jan 2025
Celebrate Valentine's Day in Dorset
Durdle Adore!
Love is in the air, everywhere I look around…
Yes, Valentine’s Day is back and whether you love it or hate it, it’s time to show that special...
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1 Jan 2025
Dorset Breaks 2025
As we head into a new year it's a great time to get planning your next Dorset break. Here are a few places you might want to seek out for your next Dorset getaway!
Attention!...
1 Jan 2025
What's New in Dorset
If you’re one of those keen to try out the next big thing, then check out these leisure venues that have opened their doors here in Dorset over the past few months!
Viking...
27 Nov 2024
Festive Foodie Highlights
Get your tastebuds tingling this Christmas. We’re big advocates of Dorset’s foodie scene and enjoy nothing more than delicious dining – Dorset style. Here are some foodie...
7 Sep 2024
Ice Skating in Dorset 2025
Christmas is nearly here and there’s a fun way to get you in the festive spirit — by ice skating in Dorset!
Nothing beats wrapping up, getting your skates on and heading...
31 Aug 2024
Dorset Countryside
Escape to the Dorset countryside and breathe in the fresh air as you gaze over a landscape that looks untouched by time; you can just imagine days gone by, when horses pulled the plough...
8 Apr 2024
Stay Safe on the Dorset Coast
Dorset Coast Safety Messages
Stay safe on the Dorset Coast Dorset Beach Safety Information - Visit Dorset (visit-dorset.com)
Image by Sarah Middleton Photography...
5 Apr 2024
D-DAY 80th Anniversary Weekend
Operation Overlord – D-DAY 80th Anniversary 6TH June 1944 – 6th June 2024.
This year sees the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and in commemorative events across the county,...
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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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