Dorset Features
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1 Jan 2025
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 Village
Last month we popped into Viking Village in Bridport, which launched only in the autumn and has hit the mark with all audiences! Expect Axe Throwing for the adults, beer pong, AR Darts, and Pool. Games for children include Cornhole; Nerf Gun Fun; kids’ Axe Throwing (no sharp blades) and more. ... Read more...
27 Nov 2024
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 events, producers and restaurants offering something a bit special this December.
New to Portland is the Beekeeper Food Shop, where you will find local meats, dairy goodies, fresh vegetables and arts and crafts from Portland. You’ll find them at Victoria Park DT5 1GB where you will also want ... Read more...
20 Nov 2024
You'll find the perfect present while Christmas shopping in Dorset, find unique gifts, local art, Dorset food and drink and much more. We've put together a few ideas to help get you started!
1 – Have you got a tank enthusiast in the family? Take a look at the Tank Museum online shop: from baubles to model kits and themed T-shirts, their shop has something for everyone.
2 – Cheeeeeese! A Christmas staple, get ... Read more...
11 Nov 2024
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For families looking for sen-friendly christmas events, we have compiled a list of what's on in Dorset from attractions and businesses who are hosting sensory-friendly events.
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6 Nov 2024
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 businesses have arranged magical experiences and Santa's Grottos throughout Dorset for you and your family to do just that.
Maybe you're looking for breakfast with Santa, a winter wonderland, a meet and greet Santa, or a SEN Santa visit.
We are building up all the best local events, so ... Read more...
7 Sep 2024
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 out to glide (or stumble) across the ice, before treating yourself to a delicious hot chocolate afterwards. Whether you’re a cling-to-the-side kind of skater or have a Torville and Dean style, ice skating is a fab activity for all and a great way to get together with friends and family to have ... Read more...
31 Aug 2024
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 and milk churns were left at the farm gate awaiting collection.
Rural Dorset sits to the north and east of the county and is made up of rolling hills, chalk downlands, flower meadows, heathlands, and fertile farmland that produces a variety of crops. The Dorset Wildlife Trust has a number of ... Read more...
8 Apr 2024
Dorset Coast Safety Messages
Stay safe on the Dorset Coast Dorset Beach Safety Information - Visit Dorset (visit-dorset.com)
Image by Sarah Middleton Photography www.sarahmiddletonphotography.com/
Walking
The Jurassic Coast is constantly eroding. This erosion has created the beautiful coastline that we see today, but it’s important to remember that rock falls and landslides are part of this process. Although they are more likely to occur after heavy rainfall or ... Read more...
5 Apr 2024
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, Dorset will be paying homage to the incredible bravery of allied troops who left South Coast ports and airfields for France on 6th June 1944.
On this momentous day, over 5,000 ships and landing craft carrying more than 150,000 troops descended on five Normandy beaches. The landings saw the start of ... Read more...
11 Dec 2023
Resort's Christmas Quiz
How well do you know Dorset?
We're stepping into the festive spirit with a 20 question (including a bonus question!) quiz to test your knowledge on Dorset.
With so many things to do, places to see, history and much, much more, there's a whole world of knowledge surrounding Dorset.
You may find some questions easy, or you may find some tricky, but there's only one way to find out.
It's time to showcase your knowledge on ... Read more...
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