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Dorset Ideas & Inspiration
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24 Jul 2018
Stay Cool with Dorset's Indoor Attractions
Dorset's beaches and public spaces provide plenty of opportunity to soak up the rays during a heatwave. But keep an eye out for Met Office advice and take care not to spend too long in...
11 Jun 2018
Inside Out Dorset
Extraordinary Events in Extraordinary Places
Spectacular, mainly free open-air entertainment for all the family. Inside Out Dorset takes place from 14th to 22nd September. Activate...
26 Mar 2018
Resort Dorset Magazine 2018
The popular Resort Dorset magazine for 2018 is out today. Our free title offers visitors the chance to discover all the best things to see and do across the county.
Resort is packed...
21 Feb 2018
Bournemouth Beach Tops Awards
Bournemouth beach came in at number one in the top ten UK beaches according to TripAdvisor users in their annual Travellers' Choice awards and also ranked as the fifth best in Europe. The...
11 Feb 2018
Caravans and Holiday Homes For Sale in Dorset
Getting away from it all is what holidays are all about, and that much-anticipated respite from everyday life can’t come soon enough. But just imagine if you could head off to the...
11 Feb 2018
Water Sports in Dorset
There are many ways to keep active and have fun whilst you are here in Dorset, with the choice of land or sea-based sports offering something for all ages. Of course, water sports are...
7 Feb 2018
Dorset Running Events 2018
Dorset isn’t shy when it comes to fitness and is an increasingly popular destination for sporting events, especially running; no surprise, really, with the glorious coast and countryside...
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8 Nov 2017
Wonderland brings you panto paws and Claus
Families are promised a festive treat at Adventure Wonderland with the Christmas
panto, Dick Whittington and his Cheshire Cat.
Join Dick on his daring journey through...
24 Oct 2017
Carly Paoli to perform with Collabro at Lighthouse, Poole
Carly Paoli has been delighting audiences throughout the world, shared stages with Andrea Bocelli, José Carreras and Elaine Paige, and can count the Pope and Prince Charles amongst her...
16 Aug 2017
Dining Out in Weymouth
Weymouth has many great places to eat out, with a wide variety of cuisine on offer. Whether you enjoy seafood and shellfish, or prefer a vegetarian option, you're guaranteed to find...
16 Aug 2017
Sizing up the competition at the Dorset County Show
The Dorchester Agricultural Society have begun the countdown to the Dorset County Show, taking place on Saturday September 2 and Sunday September 3.
With just three weeks left to go,...
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15 Aug 2017
Afternoon Tea in Dorset
It’s Afternoon Tea Week! We find out where to go in Dorset to enjoy this tasty tea-time tradition, and discover a little slice of history along the way.
"There are few hours in...
11 Jul 2017
Poole Park Railway to Re-launch
The Friends of Poole Park are delighted to announce that they will be re-launching the iconic Poole Park Railway this summer.
Date: Saturday 22nd July 2017
Time: 10:00...
3 May 2017
Nao Victoria Visits Weymouth
The Nao Victoria has arrived in Weymouth and will be open to the public from May 4th to 14th so that visitors can get to know her extraordinary story.
The Nao is an historical replica...
21 Apr 2017
Fish and Chips in Weymouth
Fish and chips, our undisputed national dish, is one tasty treat that Weymouth can be proud of. Is there any better combination than fresh fish in a crispy batter, served up with a...
11 Apr 2017
Dorset views voted among UK's best
Dorset has its fair share of spectacular views and now Durdle Door and Bournemouth's Pier and Beach have been named as two of the UK's top 20 views in a study conducted by Samsung,...
15 Mar 2017
Broadchurch Filming Locations
Where is Broadchurch Filmed?
Hit ITV series Broadchurch is now back on our screens and West Bay in Dorset once again finds itself in the spotlight. On-screen drama is a given, but the...
9 Mar 2017
Resort Dorset Website Launch
The Resort Dorset website was re-launched today. Bringing together information on what to see and do across the county, the website aims to be a comprehensive resource for visitors to the...
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Upcoming events in Dorset
Fri14thAug
Bournemouth Beach Fireworks
Bournemouth
Fri14thAug
Friday Nights at The Barn
Poole
Fri14thAug
Sunset Fish and Chips Cruise
Weymouth
Sat15thAug
Dorchester Cider Festival
Dorchester
Sat8thAuguntilSat15thAug
Swanage Lifeboat Week
Swanage
Sun16thAug
A Tribute to Adele – Candlelit Concert
Weymouth
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