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Around the World in Arty Ways

Get creative at Shire Hall Museum this summer! Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer holidays enjoy Around the World in Arty Ways at..... more >

Shire Hall Museum, High West Street DT1 1UY

Tue 30 Jul, Thu 1 Aug, and more dates until Thu 29 Aug

Summer Fete at Shire Hall Museum!

Join us for a fantastic Summer Fete at Shire Hall Museum! Perfect for all ages, our fete offers a wide range of fun activities including..... more >

Shire Hall Museum, High West Street DT1 1UY

Fri 2 Aug

Summer Guided Tours of Shire Hall Museum

We’re offering guided tours of Shire Hall Museum on Wednesdays in August and September. Discover more about the history of Shire Hall and the..... more >

Shire Hall Museum, High West Street DT1 1UY

Wed 7 Aug, Wed 14 Aug, and more dates until Wed 25 Sep

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Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Galton

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... more >

24 Wareham Road, Owermoigne DT2 8BY

Sat 3 Aug and Sun 4 Aug

Free Gardening Workshops: Galton

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

24 Wareham Road, Owermoigne DT2 8BY

Sat 3 Aug, Wed 7 Aug, Wed 14 Aug, Wed 21 Aug, Wed 28 Aug

Summer at Monkey World!

Celebrate summer at Monkey World with activities, themed weeks & the Children’s Activity Centre open daily for crafts fun & learning! more >

Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, Longthorns, Nr Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH

Today to Thu 29 Aug

International Orang-utan Day

Celebrate our orange cousins at Monkey World and learn about their tragic plight in the wild, with talks, stalls and trails! No additional fee. more >

Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, Longthorns, Nr Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH

Mon 19 Aug

Go NUTS at Monkey World!

Every child who brings an unopened bag of nuts for the primates receives a free Monkey World badge over the bank holiday weekend. more >

Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, Longthorns, Nr Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH

Sat 24 Aug to Mon 26 Aug

Miracle Theatre: Love Riot

Miracle Theatre Presents: Love Riot - touring outdoor venues from May to August 2024 Step into a world of etiquette, scandal and matchmaking,... more >

Ibberton Village Hall Field Ibberton DT11 0EL

Thu 1 Aug

The Old Rectory, Pulham - Open Garden for NGS

4 acres of formal and informal gardens surrounding C18 rectory with splendid views. Yew pyramid alles and hedges, circular herbaceous borders with..... more >

The Old Rectory, Pulham, Dorchester DT2 7EA

Sun 4 Aug, Thu 8 Aug

Dorset Arts and Crafts Showcase 2024

Dorset Arts & Crafts Showcase 2024 Friday 2nd - Tuesday 6th August Purbeck School, Wareham BH20 4PF... more >

Purbeck School, Worgret Road, Wareham BH20 4PF

Fri 2 Aug to Tue 6 Aug

50 Years of Fender

50 Years of Fender - The Stratocaster Story Sunday 11th August - Weymouth Pavilion ?? TICKETS/MORE..... more >

Weymouth Pavilion Esplanade Weymouth DT4 8ED

Sun 11 Aug

Great Dorset Chilli Festival

Great Dorset Chilli Festival 3rd & 4th August 2024 Hot Sauce Heaven! Back at the stunning Stock Gaylard Deer Park, near..... more >

Stock Gaylard Estate off the A3030 DT10 2BG

Sat 3 Aug and Sun 4 Aug

Community Fete @ Livability Millie College

Join us for a day of fun for all the family at Millie College, Holton Lee. Immerse yourself in the beautiful 350 acre nature reserve and gardens, pop..... more >

Livability Millie College, Holton Lee, East Holton, Holton Heath BH16 6JN

Fri 23 Aug

Miracle Theatre: Love Riot

Miracle Theatre Presents: Love Riot - touring outdoor venues from May to August 2024 Step into a world of etiquette, scandal and matchmaking,... more >

Kimmeridge Bay Nr Wareham Dorset BH20 5PF

Fri 2 Aug

Country Dog Show

Margaret Green Animal Rescue is very excited to welcome you all back to our Country Dog Show this year, with plenty of classes to enter, including... more >

Margaret Green Animal Rescue, Church Knowle, Wareham BH20 5NQ

Sun 4 Aug

Church Knowle Fete

A traditional village fete held in the lovely grounds of The Old Rectory, Church Knowle, near Corfe Castle, BH20 5NG... more >

The Old Rectory, Church Knowle, Corfe Castle BH20 5NG

Sat 3 Aug

Osprey and Birds of Arne walks

Join us at Arne for our guided osprey and heathland wildlife walk. With stunning views, it's the perfect location to spot migrating Osprey..... more >