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The South Dorset Ridgeway Festival
Join us to celebrate the wonders of the archaeology of South Dorset Ridgeway with walks, talks and stories amongst other things. Part of the UK-wide Festival of British..
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South Dorset Ridgeway (please visit www.dorsetaonb.org.uk for details) DT1 9FD
Fri 16 July to Sat 31 July
Southbourne based Wild Flour Bakery is running various baking and grow your own vegetable workshops to involve children aged 8-11 with where food comes from and why that matters...
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Wild Flour Bakery Dorset BH5 1LT
Sat 17 July to Thu 5 August, Sun 8 August, Thu 12 August, Sat 14 August, Tue 17 August, Thu 19 August, Mon 23 August.
Unlock the Past
Children’s trail everyday, with main event on 27–31 July. Living history, hands-on activities, Bronze Age pottery, finds identification and meet a real archaeologist! Part..
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The Castle, Corfe Castle Dorset BH20 5EZ
Sat 17 July to Sun 1 August
Introduction to Portland Archaeology
A series of lectures focusing on Portland’s archaeology from the Mesolithic through to the Iron Age and Roman times. Part of the UK-wide Festival of British Archaeology -17..
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C2000, The Community Centre, 6 Straits, Easton, Portland Dorset DT5 1HG
Mon 19 July to Mon 2 August
Medieval Murder Mystery Walk
Join our costumed characters for an evening stroll around the atmospheric Corfe Castle ruins and try to solve the murder before darkness descends. A whodunnit with a difference -..
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Corfe Castle Gatehouse, Corfe Castle Dorset BH20 5EZ
Mon 19 July to Mon 9 August, Wed 11 August, Mon 16 August, Wed 18 August.
Mojive dance classes - every Tuesday
Mojive is a fusion of jive and latin dance styles. It’s easy to learn, exciting to watch, social and great fun! Beginners class starts at 8pm and helps complete beginners..
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Dorchester Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1HF
Tue 20 July to Tue 3 August, Tue 10 August, Tue 17 August, Tue 24 August, Tue 31 August, Tue 7 September, Tue 14 September.
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
32nd Annual Open-air Shakespeare performance by the Bournemouth Shakespeare Players. They have presented everything from bright comedies and educational histories to handkerchief..
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Priory House Garden, off Priory Car Park, Quay Road, Christchurch Dorset BH23 1BU
Tue 20 July to Sat 31 July
Oceanarium’s Under the Sea Summer Activities
The award-winning Oceanarium lets you come face to face with all of your favourite creatures including rare green sea turtles, brightly coloured clownfish, stunning sharks and..
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Oceanarium, Pier Approach, West Beach, Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5AA
Sat 24 July to Sun 5 September
Go Wild with the Kids this Summer - RSPB Radipole Lake and Arne
Keep the kids busy during the summer holidays, bring them along to Radipole Lake or Arne anytime during the school holiday and let the run wil! Bird Bingo and Wildlife Explorer..
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RSPB Radipole Lake Visitor Centre, Swannery Car Park, Weymouth Dorset DT4 7TZ
Sat 24 July to Sun 5 September
Halcyon Days - Art Exhibition
We are thrilled once again to be showing original paintings by 6 of the most popular female artists in the UK at our eagerly anticipated summer exhibition Halcyon Days.
This..
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The Mulberry Tree Gallery, Swanage Dorset BH19 2LT
Sat 24 July to Tue 31 August
Free Poole Pottery Workshops At The Dolphin Shopping Centre
Headlining the Dolphin Shopping Centre’s programme of free family fun events designed to help Escape the Midday Sun will be a series of Poole Pottery workshops where children can..
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Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1SZ BH15 1SZ
Sun 25 July to Sun 29 August
Culverwell Mesolithic Site Open Day
A guided tour of the preserved Mesolithic site, showing and explaining the visible remains and artefacts and how Mesolithic man lived. Part of the UK-wide Festival of British..
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Culverwell Mesolithic Site, Portland Bill Road, Portland Dorset DT5 1JA
Sun 25 July to Sun 1 August
Summer Adventure Days
Multi-activity days including; Archery, Rock Climbing, Bushcraft, Canoeing, Raft Building, High Ropes and much more. Minimum age 8. Ring us for more information and to find out..
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Brenscombe Outdoor Centre, Studland Road, Corfe Castle Dorset BH20 5JG
Mon 26 July to Fri 30 July, Mon 2 August to Fri 6 August, Mon 9 August to Fri 13 August, Mon 16 August, Fri 20 August, Mon 23 August, Fri 27 August, Mon 30 August.
Summer holiday fun at Compton Acres
With a unique 10-acre landscape of themed gardens to explore, garden attraction Compton Acres, Poole, is ensuring the summer holidays do not disappear by without maximum..
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164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole Dorset BH13 7ES
Mon 26 July to Mon 30 August
Table Top Sale
Come along every Wednesday to the Courtyard Table Top Sale 9.30am - 3.30pm.
General items, Handcrafted items, Cards, Gifts, Jewellery, Readings in Tarot/runes/numerology..
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Huntick Road, Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset. BH16 6BA BH16 6BA
Wed 28 July to Wed 4 August, Wed 11 August, Wed 18 August, Wed 25 August, Wed 1 September, Wed 8 September, Wed 15 September.
Keep Fit with Kelly
Fun Friendly Fitness Classes for men and women of all fitness levels. Wednesday 7 - 8 pm. No membership or registration fees. Just £4.00 per class. Bring a drink, towel or mat..
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Oakhurst First School Dorset BH22 0DY
Wed 28 July to Wed 4 August, Wed 11 August, Wed 18 August, Wed 25 August, Wed 1 September.
Camp Bestival
The brains behind Bestival are proud to announce the return of it’s award winning sister show ‘Camp Bestival’ coming once again to the legendary Lulworth Castle. Expect a family..
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Lulworth Castle Dorset
Fri 30 July to Sun 1 August
Jazz Concert
Jazz Concert with bernie Farrenden and his band
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all saints church mudeford Dorset BH23 3NT
Fri 30 July
Outdoor Theatre: THE SECRET GARDEN
Outdoor theatre - Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic tale of a young orphaned girl who finds the key to friendship and happiness by unlocking her Uncle’s secret garden. Gather..
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Portland Castle (EH), Nr. Weymouth Dorset DT5 1AZ
Fri 30 July
Annalal’s Gallery - Open Garden for NGS
Enchanting 100 yr-old cottage, home of two Royal Academy artists. 32ft x 12½ft garden on 3 patio levels. Pencil gate leads to colourful scented Victorian walled garden. Sculptures..
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Annalal’s Gallery, Christchurch Dorset BH23 1DN
Fri 30 July
Silly Scott at the Dolphin Shopping Centre
Silly Scott, billed as the south’s leading entertainer, will be helping keep the children amused at the Dolphin Shopping Centre this summer. Part of the free Escape the Midday Sun..
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Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole, Dorset BH15 1SZ
Fri 30 July, Fri 6 August, Fri 13 August, Fri 20 August, Fri 27 August.
Stop Motion Animation WORKSHOP
If you want to be the next Nick Park (creator of Wallace & Gromit) come along to this workshop and learn how to create animated characters using plasticine, card and other..
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Thornford village hall Dorset DT9 6QB
Fri 30 July
Walford Mill Crafts presents Gardener’s Delight
Plant a seed of inspiration with a stunning selection of crafts for the garden and home from a range of local and national makers to celebrate unusual and creative ideas for your..
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Walford Mill Crafts Stone Lane Wimborne BH21 1NL Dorset BH21 1NL
Sat 31 July to Sun 5 September
Sculpture in the Garden
A Sale and Exhibition of Sculpture and Pottery produced by local Dorset Artists in support of the Lewis-Manning Hospice ’Time to Care Appeal’ for a new purpose-built..
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5 Dean Swift Crescent, off Lilliput Road, Poole. Dorset BH14 8LE
Sat 31 July to Mon 2 August
Oakdale Village Charity Village Fete
Bring down the whole family for our free charity village fete in association with Hope FM. With bouncy castles, loads of fete games, local market stalls and performances by local..
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Oakdale Community Centre and Field Wimborne Road, Oakdale, Poole, BH15 3DL Dorset BH15 3DL
Sat 31 July
Adonis Cabaret Bournmouth
All your hen night needs solved!
Sensational strip, comedy, gags, games, club and carnival stuck together with drag queen comedy glue!
Voted Bournemouth’s best hen night now in..
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Lava Ignite, Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 2JA
Sat 31 July
Hands-on History
Some special artefacts will be available from the museum archive for the public to see up close and handle. Part of the UK-wide Festival of British Archaeology -17 July-1 Aug -..
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Gillingham Museum, Chantry Fields, Gillingham Dorset SP8 4UA
Sat 31 July
’Exploring Shaftesbury Abbey’ with Julian Richards
Come and meet Julian Richards and try your hand at a range of fun archaeological activities for all ages. Part of the UK-wide Festival of British Archaeology -17 July-1 Aug - see..
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Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden, Park Walk, Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 8JR
Sat 31 July
Ancient Technology Centre Open Weekend
Annual opening to the public – a chance to see our new and completed Viking Longhouse, displays by Vikings, homemade foods and crafts available for purchase. Part of the UK-wide..
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Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham Road, Cranborne BH21 5RP Dorset BH21 5RP
Sat 31 July to Sun 1 August
The Secret Garden and Serles House - Open Garden for NGS
Compact, quirky, urban garden where flowers take second place. Highlights incl the Peacock Feather Fantasia mural, Victorian Gothic Revival sitting room, summerhouse where money..
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The Secret Garden and Serles House, Wimborne Dorset BH21 1EN
Sat 31 July
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