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Tony Stockwell, psychic medium
Tue 2 Dec 25
Bournemouth Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournmouth BH1 2BU
The popular star of TV's 6ixth Sense, Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eye and Psychic Academy. TONY STOCKWELL demonstrates his belief that...
Mischief Makers: Christmas Extravaganza
Sun 30 Nov 25
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Mischief Makers is the perfect excuse for creative play, getting a bit messy, and having fun adventures...
Christmas Biscuits Workshop with Maggie the Seaside Baker
Sun 30 Nov 25
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Maggie’s back for another year of helping you make the most delicious Christmas biscuits.
Embrace the festive spirit and get your creative energy...
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Sun 30 Nov 25
St Peter's Poole (St Peter's Parkstone), Poole BH14 0NN
Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set...
Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt - Poole
Sat 29 Nov 25
Canford Heath Community Centre
7 Mitchelle Road Canford Heath Poole BH17 8UE
Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her...
A Dorset Christmas Festival: Pull a Pine at RSPB Arne
Sat 29 Nov 25
RSPB Arne Nature Reserve BH20 5BJ
Join us for one of the biggest conservation events in the country.
While we love trees, what nature needs is the right trees in the right place...
Santa Paws at Dobbies Garden Centres
Sat 29 Nov 25
24 Wareham Road, Owermoigne DT2 8BY
This year, include your four-legged family members in the Christmas fun with Dobbies’ Santa Paws, an event specifically designed for dogs
Dogs...
Dobbies Christmas Shopping Night in aid of Alzheimers Research UK
Thu 27 Nov 25
24 Wareham Road, Owermoigne DT2 8BY
Dobbies Garden Centres is encouraging customers to come along on Thursday 27 November to be the first to shop exclusive Black Friday offers at its...
Alice In Cuckoo Land
Thu 27 Nov 25
Corfe Castle Village Hall, 67 East Street, Corfe Castle BH20 5EE
Hot on the heels of their award winning ‘This Secret Isle’ and this summer’s ‘Murder Walks’, Double Act drama group is embracing the joy, laughter,...
The Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular
Thu 27 Nov 25
Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth BH1 2BU
The world-famous Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines will present a military music spectacular featuring festive music, military marches, big band...
Advent Calendar Workshop
Tue 25 Nov 25
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Customise your own advent calendar, fill it with treats, and enjoy every day throughout December!
We’ll have everything you need to create your...
Annalal's Gallery - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 23 Nov 25
Annalal's Gallery, Christchurch BH23 1DN
Enchanting 180 yr old cottage, home of two Royal Academy artists. 32ft x 12½ft garden on 3 patio levels...
Santas Grotto
Sun 23 Nov 25
24 Wareham Road, Owermoigne DT2 8BY
Back by popular demand, Santa’s Grotto – this time with a North Pole adventure theme. Children will journey through a magical, ice-inspired world,...
Diverse Abilities Gala Ball
Sat 22 Nov 25
Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1UG
It’s time to get glam and join us for our beloved Gala Ball
Kindly sponsored by Franses Jewellers, this glamourous evening will start with a...
Mind Body Spirit Fayre
Sat 22 Nov 25
Digby Hall
Hound Street.. Sherborne DT9 3AA
On November 22nd at the new Digby Hall Hound Street Sherborne DT9 3AA.. doors open at 11.00. A Fayre with a taste of Christmas . Psychic Mediums....
Introduction to Foraging 2 hrs
Sat 22 Nov 25
The Hutquarters
Middle Beach Car Park
Studland
Dorset BH19 3AP
Join us in Studland for a 2hr introduction to foraging. If wild plants have always interested you but you don't know where to begin this...
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Sat 22 Nov 25
Sherbourne Abbey, Sherborne DT9 3LQ
Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set...
New: Group Reiki & Sauna session at Happy River Retreat
Fri 21 Nov 25
Happy River Retreat, Bere Road BH20 7PA
Enjoy two hours of pure restoration, Friday 21 November!
We are delighted to invite you to a brand- new offering at Happy River this autumn...
FREE taster session with the Weymouth Rock Choir
Wed 19 Nov 25
Radipole School, Radipole, Weymouth DT3 5HS
Are you looking to learn to sing?
The local Weymouth choir is run by Dorset based musician Stacey Hobday...
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Tue 18 Nov 25
POOLE, Lighthouse
21 Kingland Rd, Poole BH15 1UG
The incredible ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’ will be bringing their award winning show to POOLE, Lighthouse, Tue 18th November...
Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt - Shillingstone
Mon 17 Nov 25
The Portman Hall
Blandford Road Shillingstone DT11 0SF
Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her...
Portway Blues Band - Live @ The White Hart - Cancelled
Sat 15 Nov 25
The White Hart, 2 Cheap Street, Sherborne DT9 3PX
Classic blues rock originals and covers - from Albert King to ZZ Top - #PortwayBluesBand #BluesMusic #ElectricBlues #LiveBlues #SupportLiveMusic
The Overtones' Christmas Party
Tue 11 Nov 25
Bournemouth Pavilion, Westover Road, Bournemouth BH1 2BU
The Overtones are back – and they’re bringing the ultimate Christmas celebration with them!
Get ready for the festive event of the season as the...
FREE taster session with the Sherborne Rock Choir
Mon 10 Nov 25
The Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne DT9 3AA
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
An afternoon of fungi feast and forage with Andy Knott at Happy River
Sun 9 Nov 25
Happy River Retreat, Bere Road BH20 7PA
Back by Popular Demand: An afternoon Mushroom Adventure with Andy Knott from Jurassic Coast Mushrooms
Step into the fascinating world of fungi...
A magical morning of mushrooms and fungi treats
Sun 9 Nov 25
Happy River Retreat, Bere Road BH20 7PA
Back by Popular Demand: A Mushroom Adventure with Andy Knott of Jurassic Coast Mushrooms.
Step into the fascinating world of fungi with Andy Knott...
Kid 4 a Quid at Monkey World
Fri 7 Nov 25
Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, Longthorns, Nr Wareham, Dorset BH20 6HH
Monkey World is all about families- from giving rescued monkeys and apes a family again, to helping families visiting us to have a great day...
Purbeck Folk Club
Thu 6 Nov 25
Village Hall, High Street, Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
Our next event will be Thursday 6th November 2025 when Bridport based Bea Piper will be joining us. Some of you may have caught her brief appearance...
Flamenco Orígenes
Thu 6 Nov 25
Lighthouse Arts and Entertainment, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 1UG
Join this exceptional group of traditional flamenco artists as they journey from one continent to the next exploring artistic expressions, delving...
Artists' Open Studio
Sat 1 Nov 25
Riverside Studios, Tower Building, St Michael's Trading Estate, Bridport
What3Words: certainly.struts.stone DT6 3RR
Artists David Brooke and Caroline Ireland invite you to visit their working studio and gallery space, Studio Imagination Unlocked, where you can see...
Halloween at Monkey World
Fri 31 Oct 25
Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, Longthorns, Nr Wareham, Dorset BH20 6HH
FREE entry for children in FULL Halloween fancy dress on 31st October 2025. Free fancy dress competition with prizes, as well as the fun activities...
Halloween Half Term at Monkey World
Sat 25 Oct 25
Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, Longthorns, Nr Wareham, Dorset BH20 6HH
Monkey World is always spook-tacular at Halloween! Days out with the kids have never been as fun- this half-term the activity centre will be full of...
Mystical woodland quest trail
Sat 25 Oct 25
Brownsea Island, Poole HarbourPoole BH13 7EE
Discover magical tales of the oak, birch, and yew. Perfect for young adventurers and families, with storytelling, nature exploration, and fun...
The Blue Pool Halloween Haunt
Sat 25 Oct 25
The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Rd, Wareham BH20 5AR
Get ready for a spook-tacular time this Half Term with a whole week of Halloween-themed activities!
Fancy dress is encouraged—so come in your...
Art Fair
Sat 25 Oct 25
Youth Centre, Moor Road, Broadstone BH18 9BB BH18 8BB
Approximately 30 artists displaying original artwork. All art will be available at affordable prices. Entry to Fair is free. Open from 10am - 4pm.
Seasonal Family Bushcraft
Sat 25 Oct 25
The Hutquarters
Middle Beach Car Park
Studland
Dorset BH19 3AP
Are you ready to step outside and connect with nature? We are here to help families like yours learn exciting new skills to enjoy the great outdoors...
Mediumship Evening with Nikki Kitt - Ferndown
Fri 24 Oct 25
The Barrington Centre
Pennys Walk Ferndown BH22 9TH
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her successful Psychic / Mediumship Evenings...
Punk Goes Pumpkin
Thu 23 Oct 25
Popworld Bournemouth
156-164 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, England, , United Kingdom BH1 1NL
Dig out that studded belt, grab your eyeliner, swoosh the fringe, and join us at Popworld for an evening of 00s pop punk and emo bangers...
Join our choir in Bournemouth for a FREE taster session
Tue 21 Oct 25
Beaufort Community Centre, Beaufort Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 5LB
Do you want to find a local choir to join near you?
The Bournemouth Rock Choir is led by vocal teacher Chris Mutch-Jones...
Join our choir in Shaftesbury for a FREE taster session
Tue 21 Oct 25
Shaftesbury Arts Centre, 13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury SP7 8AR
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Shaftesbury Rock Choir...
Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt - Sherborne
Mon 20 Oct 25
Sherborne West End Hall
Littlefield Sherborne DT9 6AU
Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her...
Mischief Makers: Spooky Fun
Sun 19 Oct 25
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Mischief Makers is the perfect excuse for creative play, getting a bit messy, and having fun adventures...
Wild Food Foraging and Pizza Workshop
Sun 19 Oct 25
The Hutquarters
Middle Beach Car Park
Studland
Dorset BH19 3AP
Are you ready to explore the world of wild food foraging? Our two and a half hour course in Dorset is perfect for beginners!...
Needle Felt Pumpkins
Fri 17 Oct 25
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Needle Felt Pumpkins
Come and get in the spooky spirit for a needle felt workshop at The Treehouse...
FREE taster session with the Poole Rock Choir
Thu 16 Oct 25
Montacute School, 3 Canford Heath Rd, Poole BH17 9NG
Do you want to find a local choir to join near you?
The Poole Rock Choir is led by vocal coach Chris Mutch-Jones...
Join our choir in Bournemouth for a FREE taster session
Tue 14 Oct 25
Beaufort Community Centre, Beaufort Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 5LB
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The local Bournemouth choir is run by Dorset based musician Chris...
Join our choir in Shaftesbury for a FREE taster session
Tue 14 Oct 25
Shaftesbury Arts Centre, 13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury SP7 8AR
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Shaftesbury Rock Choir is led by singing teacher Andrew...
Join our choir in Bournemouth for a FREE taster session
Tue 14 Oct 25
Beaufort Community Centre, Beaufort Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 5LB
If you are wanting to join a choir you'll like singing with us in the Bournemouth Rock Choir.
The local Bournemouth choir is run by Dorset...
FREE taster session with the Bridport Rock Choir
Mon 13 Oct 25
Bridport Town Hall ( Above Tourist Information Centre), East Street, Bridport DT6 3LF
Do you want to find a choir near you?
Your local Bridport choir is run by singer/pianist Sadie Kerslake...
FREE taster session with the Sherborne Rock Choir
Mon 13 Oct 25
The Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne DT9 3AA
If you are wanting to learn to sing you'll like singing with us in the Sherborne Rock Choir.
Your local Sherborne choir is run by...
Frankham Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 12 Oct 25
Frankham Farm, Sherborne DT9 6JT
3½ acre garden, created since 1960 by the late Jo Earle for year-round interest. This large and lovely garden is filled with a wide variety of well...
Pop up mushroom morning with Andy Knott
Sun 12 Oct 25
Happy River Retreat, Bere Road BH20 7PA
Join Andy Knott, founder of Jurassic coast mushrooms at Happy River Retreat in Wareham. Be amazed by Andy's depth of knowledge on everything...
Autumn Forage and Feast
Sat 11 Oct 25
The Hutquarters
Middle Beach Car Park
Studland
Dorset BH19 3AP
Are you ready to celebrate autumn in a unique way? Join Fore / Adventure in Studland for a special event where you can enjoy nature's own...
Country Roots
Fri 10 Oct 25
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Head on over to our very own ranch at The Treehouse and get stuck in for another evening of all things country...
Deck the halls at Dobbies’ Christmas Launch Weekend
Thu 9 Oct 25
24 Wareham Road, Owermoigne DT2 8BY
Christmas has come early as Dobbies Garden Centres kicks off the season in style at its Christmas Launch Weekend which takes place from Thursday 9 to...
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman
Thu 9 Oct 25
Dorchester Corn Exchange, High East St, Dorchester DT1 1HF
2025 sees Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman celebrate 30 years of making music together.
One of the UK’s most successful folk duos, they will embark on...
FREE taster session with the Dorchester Rock Choir
Tue 7 Oct 25
United Church, Charles Street, Dorchester DT1 1EE
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
FREE taster session with the Bridport Rock Choir
Mon 6 Oct 25
Bridport Town Hall ( Above Tourist Information Centre), East Street, Bridport DT6 3LF
Are you looking to learn to sing?
The Bridport Rock Choir is led by singing teacher Sadie Kerslake...
Join our choir in Bournemouth for a FREE taster session
Mon 6 Oct 25
Bournemouth School for Girls, Castle Gate Close, Bournemouth BH8 9UJ
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
FREE taster session with the Bridport Rock Choir
Mon 6 Oct 25
Bridport Town Hall ( Above Tourist Information Centre), East Street, Bridport DT6 3LF
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Bridport Rock Choir is led by vocal teacher Sadie Kerslake...
Christchurch Record Fair
Sun 5 Oct 25
Druitt Hall, High Street Christchurch BH23 1AB
A shopping Mall of Vinyl Records , CD,s etc. Many rare items and bargains, expert sellers from all over the South. Free Entry...
Weymouth Octoberfest - Real Ale and Cider Festival
Fri 3 Oct 25
Weymouth Pavilion, Weymouth Pavilion DT4 8ED
Weymouth’s ever popular Octoberfest is set to make its annual return on Friday October 3rd and Saturday the 4th in the Ocean Room, Weymouth Pavilion...
FREE taster session with the Poole Rock Choir
Thu 2 Oct 25
Montacute School, 3 Canford Heath Rd, Poole BH17 9NG
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Poole Rock Choir...
Beginners 2hr SUP tuition in Studland Bay
Wed 1 Oct 25
The Hutquarters
Middle Beach Car Park
Studland
Dorset BH19 3AP
Come with us on SUPS to explore Studland's bay one of the souths most stunning beaches with Old Harry Rocks providing the perfect Backdrop...
Half Day Old Harry Rocks Kayak Tour
Wed 1 Oct 25
The Hutquarters
Middle Beach Car Park
Studland
Dorset BH19 3AP
Old Harry Rocks is a beautiful and iconic kayaking destination, the best way to explore this iconic landmark is from a sit on top Kayak with Fore /...
2 hr Kayak towards Old Harry Rocks Tour
Wed 1 Oct 25
The Hutquarters
Middle Beach Car Park
Studland
Dorset BH19 3AP
Old Harry Rocks is a beautiful and iconic kayaking destination, the best way to explore this iconic landmark is from a sit on top Kayak with Fore /...
FREE taster session with the Weymouth Rock Choir
Wed 1 Oct 25
Radipole School, Radipole, Weymouth DT3 5HS
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Weymouth Rock Choir is led by local vocal tutor Stacey Davies-Hobday...
FREE taster session with the Weymouth Rock Choir
Wed 1 Oct 25
Radipole School, Radipole, Weymouth DT3 5HS
If you are wanting to learn to sing you'll find a warm welcome with us in the Weymouth Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Bridport Rock Choir
Mon 29 Sep 25
Bridport Town Hall ( Above Tourist Information Centre), East Street, Bridport DT6 3LF
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
Your friendly local Bridport choir is run by singing teacher Sadie Kerslake...
FREE taster session with the Sherborne Rock Choir
Mon 29 Sep 25
The Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne DT9 3AA
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Sherborne Rock Choir is led by singer/pianist Andrew Hollick...
Tony Stockwell, psychic medium
Mon 29 Sep 25
The Exchange, Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton DT10 1FH
The popular star of TV's 6ixth Sense, Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eye and Psychic Academy. TONY STOCKWELL demonstrates his belief that...
Living food with Daphne Lambert:Hands-on food & nutrition day workshop
Sat 27 Sep 25
Happy River Retreat, Bere Road BH20 7PA
Join Daphne Lambert, an expert in living seasonal Foods & Nutrition for the day in the idyllic setting of Happy River Retreat, encircled in trees in...
The King's Voice Starring Gordon Hendricks
Sat 27 Sep 25
Bournemouth Pavilion, Westover Road, Bournemouth BH1 2BU
In Stoke on Trent in the early seventies, a young Gordon Hendricks played to an imaginary crowd. Harmonizing his voice to a constant soundtrack,...
Fabulous fungi on Brownsea Island
Sat 27 Sep 25
Brownsea Island
Poole Harbour
Poole
Dorset BH13 7EE
Brownsea’s fungi walks are a seasonal nature highlight, led by local experts from the Dorset Fungus Group who explore the fascinating world of fungi...
Wimborne Minster Flower Festival
Fri 26 Sep 25
The Minster Church of St. Cuthburga, High Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 1EB
The Festival with the Title The Delights of Dorset will involve many of the Flower Clubs across the County of Dorset...
Slape Manor - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 25 Sep 25
Slape Manor, Bridport DT6 5LH
River valley garden in a process of transformation. Spacious lawns, wildflower meadows, and primula fringed streams leading down to a lake...
FREE taster session with the Poole Rock Choir
Thu 25 Sep 25
Montacute School, 3 Canford Heath Rd, Poole BH17 9NG
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
Your local Poole choir is run by singer/pianist Chris...
Farrs - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 24 Sep 25
Farrs, Beaminster DT8 3NB
Enjoy several distinctive walled gardens, rolling lawns, sculpture and giant topiary around one of Beaminster's historic town houses...
FREE taster session with the Dorchester Rock Choir
Tue 23 Sep 25
Dorchester RFC, Coburg Road, Dorchester DT1 2HX
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Dorchester Rock Choir is led by local vocal tutor Sadie Kerslake...
Cowboy Hat Workshop
Tue 23 Sep 25
The Treehouse, The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Whether you love country or just want to have a go at making a great hat - this workshop will help you create the perfect customised piece to see you...
Athelhampton House Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Mon 22 Sep 25
Athelhampton House Gardens, Dorchester DT2 7LG
The award-winning gardens at Athelhampton surround the Tudor manor house and date from 1891. The Great Court with 12 giant yew topiary pyramids is...
Join our choir in Bournemouth for a FREE taster session
Mon 22 Sep 25
Bournemouth School for Girls, Castle Gate Close, Bournemouth BH8 9UJ
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Join our choir in Bournemouth for a FREE taster session
Mon 22 Sep 25
Bournemouth School for Girls, Castle Gate Close, Bournemouth BH8 9UJ
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Bournemouth Rock Choir is led by local vocal tutor Chris Mutch-Jones...
Tour of the Corn Exchange and Town Hall
Sun 21 Sep 25
The Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester DT1 1HF
Heritage Open Day: Guided tour of the Corn Exchange and Town Hall. Three guided tours of the Corn Exchange, Town Hall and other parts of the...
World War II Bombing Decoy Bunker Open Day
Sun 21 Sep 25
Moors Valley Country Park, Ashley Heath, Ringwood BH24 2ET
Heritage Open Day: Discover a hidden piece of local WWII history. The decoy bunker at Moors Valley was used during World War II to power and control...
West Bay Discovery Centre - Pier Terrace Through Time
Sun 21 Sep 25
Chapel On The Beach, West Bay, Bridport DT5 4EN
Heritage Open Day: Visit the Chapel on the Beach! Find out about the history of one of West Bay's iconic buildings, Pier Terrace, designed by...
Bell tower tours of St Peter's Church
Sun 21 Sep 25
St Peters Church, 26 High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1EZ
Heritage Open Day: Unique access to the bell tower of St Peter's Church along with a guided tour of the historic church...
Let's Dance! A Concert by the Dorset Bridge Choir & Orchestra
Sun 21 Sep 25
Lytchett Minster Parish Church, Dorchester Road (B3067), Lytchett Minster BH16 6JE
The Dorset Bridge Choir and Orchestra present: Let's Dance! A concert of music celebrating dance, including Martín Palmeri's Misa a...
Introduction to Foraging 2 hrs
Sun 21 Sep 25
The Hutquarters
Middle Beach Car Park
Studland
Dorset BH19 3AP
Join us in Studland for a 2hr introduction to foraging. If wild plants have always interested you but you don't know where to begin this...
Victorian Artillery re-enactment display
Sun 21 Sep 25
Borough Gardens, Cornwall Road, Dorchester DT1 1RG
Heritage Open Day: Victorian re-enactment soldiers with canons and equipment. Travel back in time to 1872 with Queen Victoria on the throne, as you...
Blandford Forum Masonic Hall
Sat 20 Sep 25
Blandford Forum Masonic Hall, 27 West Street, West Borough, Blandford Forum DT11 7AW
Heritage Open Day: Behind the modest door is a wealth of history. While the entrance to this building may be modest, behind it lies an impressive...
Hardy's House, Max Gate
Sat 20 Sep 25
Max Gate, Alington Avenue, Dorchester DT1 2FN
Heritage Open Day: Max Gate, home to Dorset's famous author and poet, Thomas Hardy, was designed by the writer himself and built by the Hardy...
Kayak Fish Forage and Feast
Sat 20 Sep 25
The Hutquarters
Middle Beach Car Park
Studland
Dorset BH19 3AP
Grab one of our wetsuits and helmets because we're about to embark on an exciting adventure at Middle Beach in Studland...
St Mary's Church, Weymouth - Explore Regency Heritage
Sat 20 Sep 25
St Mary's Church, St Mary Street, Weymouth DT4 8PU
Heritage Open Day: Weymouth's Regency Church. Discover Weymouth’s Regency church, a gem hidden in plain sight in the town centre...
Inside Out Dorset arts festival at Corfe Castle
Sat 20 Sep 25
The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ
Heritage Open Day: Corfe Castle opens its doors for the Inside Out Dorset arts festival (free entry). Discover the sound installation Idiofona by...
Allendale House Open Day
Sat 20 Sep 25
East Dorset Heritage Trust, Allendale House, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster BH21 1AS
Heritage Open Day: Come join us at the home of Dorset Architectural Heritage Week! Allendale House our wonderful Grade II listed building, is open...
St James Church
Sat 20 Sep 25
Thames Street, Poole BH15 1JN
Heritage Open Day: Experience fragments of Poole's past in this fascinating Church. The present church of St James in Poole's old town...
Portland House Open Day
Fri 19 Sep 25
24 Belle Vue Road, Weymouth DT4 8RZ
Heritage Open Day: Lounging elegantly at the top of a slope overlooking Portland Harbour, this extraordinary, 1930s, art-deco house, surrounded by a...
Knoll Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 19 Sep 25
Knoll Gardens, Wimborne BH21 7ND
A wonderfully calming garden with naturalistic plantings of ornamental grasses interspersed with an array of flowering perennials...
Richmond Hill St Andrews United Reformed Church
Thu 18 Sep 25
St Stephens Road, Bournemouth BH2 6JJ
Heritage Open Day: A fine Gothic Church in the heart of Bournemouth. This 'Cathedral of Congregationalism', as it was once known, mainly...
Kingston Lacy
Thu 18 Sep 25
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster BH21 4EA
Heritage Open Day: We are celebrating Heritage Open Days by offering free entry to Kingston Lacy on 18 - 20 September...
St Andrew’s Church
Thu 18 Sep 25
St. Andrews Church, Millhams Road, Kinson, Bournemouth BH10 7LN
Heritage Open Day: Come and visit the oldest Church in Bournemouth. Late Norman tower, 13th century chancel, nave and aisles rebuilt 1894-95 by W.H...
Grove Prison Museum - Portland Harbour Breakwater, Verne Citadel, Nothe Fort, High Angle Batteries
Thu 18 Sep 25
Grove Road, HMP Portland gatehouse, Community Gardens, Portland DT5 1DL
Heritage Open Day: The convict prison at PORTLAND was established in 1848 to Quarry stone for the Breakwaters creating Portland Harbour in Dorset for...
FREE taster session with the Poole Rock Choir
Thu 18 Sep 25
Montacute School, 3 Canford Heath Rd, Poole BH17 9NG
If you are wanting to join a choir you'll find a happy place with us in the Poole Rock Choir.
Your local Poole choir is run by vocal tutor...
FREE taster session with the Poole Rock Choir
Thu 18 Sep 25
Montacute School, 3 Canford Heath Rd, Poole BH17 9NG
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The local Poole choir is run by vocal coach Chris Mutch-Jones...
Highcliffe Castle Open Day
Thu 18 Sep 25
Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 4LE
Heritage Open Day: Visit Highcliffe Castle for free during this one day special event and see this Grade I listed mansion, situated on the cliff top,...
Sturminster Newton Heritage Trust Mill Open Day
Wed 17 Sep 25
Sturminster Newton Town Mill, The Bridge, Quay Road, Sturminster Newton DT10 2HW
Heritage Open Day: A fascinating working mill in the heart of the Dorset countryside. Recently discovered evidence suggests this mill largely dates...
Bournemouth Natural Science Society
Wed 17 Sep 25
39 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 3NS
Heritage Open Day: A guided tour of the BNSS Grade II Listed Victorian Villa Guided tour of a Grade II listed Victorian villa (1880)...
FREE taster session with the Weymouth Rock Choir
Wed 17 Sep 25
Radipole School, Radipole, Weymouth DT3 5HS
If you are wanting to learn to sing you'll find a warm welcome with us in the Weymouth Rock Choir...
Guildhall Poole
Tue 16 Sep 25
The Guildhall, Market Street, Poole BH15 1NF
Heritage Open Day: A chance to see inside Poole Guildhall where The Society for Poole will display images of the old building and talk about the...
Lulworth Castle & Park
Tue 16 Sep 25
Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham BH20 5QS
Heritage Open Day: Visit and discover the stunning Lulworth Castle & the Chapel of St Mary. Walk in the footsteps of Royalty as you explore the 17th...
Join our choir in Bournemouth for a FREE taster session
Tue 16 Sep 25
Beaufort Community Centre, Beaufort Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 5LB
If you are wanting to join a choir you'll like singing with us in the Bournemouth Rock Choir.
The local Bournemouth choir is run by Dorset...
Join our choir in Bournemouth for a FREE taster session
Tue 16 Sep 25
Beaufort Community Centre, Beaufort Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 5LB
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Bournemouth?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Bridport Rock Choir
Mon 15 Sep 25
Bridport Town Hall ( Above Tourist Information Centre), East Street, Bridport DT6 3LF
If you are wanting to join a choir you'll find a happy place with us in the Rock Choir.
Your friendly local Bridport choir is run by choir...
Blandford Forum Guided Geology Walk
Sun 14 Sep 25
Greyhound Yard, Greyhound House, Market Place., Blandford Forum DT11 7EB
Heritage Open Day: A guided walk of Dorset's Georgian Gem taking in the actual stones that make up the of architecture of the town...
Lyme Regis Festive Mural
Sun 14 Sep 25
Lyme Regis Nursing Home, Pound Road, Lyme Regis DT7 3HX
Heritage Open Day: A rare chance to see a mural painted in 1935 for a children's hospital ward. The only remaining visible part of a mural on...
Lyme Regis Guildhall
Sun 14 Sep 25
Bridge Street, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA
Heritage Open Day: One of Lyme Regis's Hidden Gems! This Guildhall was built in the 1880s to replace a dingy cottage in a dilapidated...
Tc Jive & Stroll Classes and Messaround
Sun 14 Sep 25
Centenary Club, Weymouth Dorset DT4 7BG
Join Ian & Tracie for a fun and relaxed 6-week Jive & Stroll course right in the heart of Weymouth. Whether you’re completely new to dancing or...
Nothe Fort - Secret Spaces and Places
Sun 14 Sep 25
Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth DT4 8UF
Heritage Open Day: Nothe Fort is Weymouth's number one heritage attraction. Located at the entrance to Weymouth Harbour, the Fort offers...
Blandford Forum Guided Heritage Walk
Sun 14 Sep 25
Marsh & Ham Car Park, Blandford Forum DT11 7AW
Heritage Open Day: A guided walk of Dorset's Georgian Gem taking in notable features of architecture and local history...
Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre
Sun 14 Sep 25
Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre, Oborne Road, Sherborne DT9 3RX
Heritage Open Day: Enjoy the power of steam and water as it was in years gone by. The Centre brings alive the history of Sherborne' s water...
Skinner Street United Reformed Church Open Days
Sat 13 Sep 25
Skinner Street Church, 5 Skinner Street, Poole BH15 1RQ
Heritage Open Day: This historic Poole Church is nearly 250 years old! This non-conformist building, constructed in 1777, is the oldest church...
White Mill
Sat 13 Sep 25
White Mill, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne Minster BH21 4BX
Heritage Open Day: We are celebrating Heritage Open Days by offering free entry to White Mill on 13 and 14 September...
Hardy Monument
Sat 13 Sep 25
Hardy Monument, Portesham, Dorchester DT2 9HY
Heritage Open Day: This is a 72ft monument to Vice-Admiral Hardy, built in 1844 stands on an exposed location above the village of Portesham, near...
Bridport Quaker Meeting House
Sat 13 Sep 25
97 South Street, Bridport DT6 3NZ
Heritage Open Day: Experience the heritage of the Meeting House then enjoy the delights of the garden too...
Lyme Regis Cemetery Chapel Open Days
Sat 13 Sep 25
Charmouth Road, Lyme Regis DT7 3DW
Heritage Open Day: A lovely Victorian Cemetery Chapel overlooking Lyme Regis. This small Church of England Chapel is a hidden, little seen gem, built...
Mind Body Spirit Fayre
Sat 13 Sep 25
New Digby Hall
Hound Street ..Sherborne DT9 3AA
On September 13. 11-5. New Digby Hall Hound Street Sherborne DT9 3AA Psychic Mediums.. Psychic Artist..Aura Imaging..Tarot ..Reiki.. Reflexology....
Mind Body Spirit Fayre
Sat 13 Sep 25
New Digby Hall Hound Street Sherborne DT9 3AA
Opens ,11 to 5.. Psychic Mediums.. Psychic Artist..Aura Imaging.. Tarot.. Reflexology.. Reiki.. Intuitive Therapy.. Swedish Massage..Thai Massage....
The Potting Shed - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 13 Sep 25
The Potting Shed, Sherborne DT9 5QN
The Potting Shed opened its doors in April 2023. This new 2 acre Wellbeing Nursery, Therapy Garden has been created from scratch to enhance...
Mind Body Spirit Fayre
Sat 13 Sep 25
Digby Hall
Hound Street Sherborne DT9 3AA
September 13 th. 11 to 5. At the new Digby Hall Hound Street Sherborne DT9 3AA. Psychic Mediums.. Psychic Artist.. Psychometry.. Tarot..Reiki....
St Michael and All Angels Church, Colehill - A Caroe Art and Crafts Gem
Sat 13 Sep 25
St Michael and All Angels Church, Colehill Lane, Colehill, Wimborne Minster BH21 7AB
Heritage Open Day: An unique Dorset Arts and Crafts period church with a Scandinavian twist! Discover St Michael's Church, which was designed...
Building Our Town: An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Eric Ricketts
Sat 13 Sep 25
Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Street, Weymouth DT4 8TJ
Heritage Open Day: Weymouth has some fantastic buildings and Weymouth Museum is celebrating them and the person who did most to save them...
All Saints Church, Wyke Regis
Fri 12 Sep 25
All Saints Church, Portland Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth DT4 9ES
Heritage Open Day: A week of Open Days of this important Dorset church. An important example of the Perpendicular style of architecture and is still...
Bridport Town Hall
Fri 12 Sep 25
Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall, Market House, East Street, Bridport DT6 3LF
Heritage Open Day: The Town Hall is in the very centre of the town. Daytime entrance to the Town Hall is normally via the lift in the TIC...
St Peter's Church, Bournemouth
Fri 12 Sep 25
St Peter's Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth BH1 2EE
Heritage Open Day: Visit one of Bournemouth's landmark churches. Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of architect G E Street, this...
Blandford Forum Cemetery Chapel
Fri 12 Sep 25
Blandford Forum Cemetery Chapel, Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum DT11 7LS
Heritage Open Day: A beautiful chapel in the heart of Blandford. Blandford Forum's cemetery chapel was built in 1855 and is an important...
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Poole
Thu 11 Sep 25
Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1UG
Celebrating 50 years of Fawlty Towers, this ‘fresh comic invention’ (British Comedy Guide) continues to reign supreme as the longest-running and most...
Weymouth care home to host free dementia advice event
Wed 10 Sep 25
Anning House, Cross Road
Weymouth
Dorset DT4 9QX
A care home in Weymouth is inviting the local community to learn more about life following a dementia diagnosis...
Classic Albums Live: The Beatles White Album
Tue 9 Sep 25
Bournemouth Pavilion, Westover Road, Bournemouth BH1 2BU
This September, the popular North American concert series, Classic Albums Live, will embark on its inaugural UK run with a 12-city tour,?...
Holme for Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Tue 9 Sep 25
Holme for Gardens, Wareham BH20 6AQ
Set within the picturesque Isle of Purbeck, award-winning Holme for Gardens is a family run treasure, with beautifully landscaped gardens, a...
Coastal Foraging and Edible
Mon 8 Sep 25
The Hutquarters
Middle Beach Car Park
Studland
Dorset BH19 3AP
Are you ready to join Dan Scott, the founder of Fore / Adventure, on a seashore scavenger hunt in Studland?...
Engelbert Humperdinck: The Last Waltz World Tour
Mon 8 Sep 25
Bournemouth Pavilion, Westover Road, Bournemouth BH1 2BU
The British musical legend Engelbert Humperdinck has announced that he will return to the UK with his The Last Waltz tour, which will visit four...
FREE taster session with the Bournemouth Rock Choir
Mon 8 Sep 25
Bournemouth School for Girls, Castle Gate Close, Bournemouth BH8 9UJ
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Manor Farm, Hampreston - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Sep 25
Manor Farm, Hampreston, Wimborne BH21 7LX
Traditional farmhouse garden designed and cared for by 3 generations of the Trehane family through over 100 yrs of farming and gardening at...
The Story of Swing
Sun 7 Sep 25
Bournemouth Pavilion, Westover Road, Bournemouth BH1 2BU
Award winning vocalist and World Class trumpet player, Gareth John is joined by the stunning SOS Big Band for The Story of Swing...
Dorset Dahlias - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Sep 25
Dorset Dahlias, Bridport DT6 6RD
Dorset Dahlias started 9 yrs ago at Befferlands Farm and has since overtaken the kitchen garden and a large patch in one of the farm fields...
Morval - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Sep 25
Morval, Swanage BH19 3AQ
Large 3 acre coastal garden that has recently undergone extensive renovation. Deep, informal, mixed borders surround the front lawn, planted in a...
Pop up mushroom morning with Andy Knott
Sat 6 Sep 25
Happy River Retreat, Bere Road BH20 7PA
Join Andy Knott, founder of Jurassic coast mushrooms at Happy River Retreat in Wareham. Be amazed by Andy's depth of knowledge on everything...
Blandford Forum market
Sat 6 Sep 25
The Market Place
Blandford Forum DT11 7AF
Traditional Street Market
Muddy Patches - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 6 Sep 25
Muddy Patches, Weymouth DT3 4JT
A beautiful village garden set in the glorious Dorset countryside with amazing views of the rolling hills and the historic St Catherines Chapel...
Bournemouth Brick Festival
Sat 6 Sep 25
Bournemouth International CentreExeter RoadBournemouth BH2 5BH
A LEGO fan event dedicated to all things brick!
This will be a great day for families, collectors, adult builders and every other kind of LEGO...
Sea kayak Tuition (beginners enclosed sea kayak)
Sat 6 Sep 25
The Hutquarters
Middle Beach Car Park
Studland
Dorset BH19 3AP
Ideal for adult beginners, age 18+ (first time in an enclosed sea kayak), our Beginners Sea Kayaking – Half Day Intro tuition course takes place in...
That'll Be The Day
Fri 5 Sep 25
Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth BH1 2BU
Smash-hit sensation That’ll Be The Day is embarking on its 40th anniversary tour this Autumn, dazzling fans across the UK with its iconic rock‘n’roll...
Bennetts Water Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 5 Sep 25
Bennetts Water Gardens, Weymouth DT3 4AF
Bennetts Water Gardens is a main visitor attraction in Dorset. Set over 8 acres the gardens hold the National Plant Collection of Water Lilies with a...
Outdoor Cinema at The Blue Pool
Fri 5 Sep 25
The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Rd, Wareham BH20 5AR
Join us under the stars for an unforgettable outdoor cinema experience as part of this year’s Purbeck Film Festival!...
Purbeck Folk Club
Thu 4 Sep 25
Langton Matravers Village Hall, Village Hall, High Street, Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
Our next event will be Thursday 4th September 2025 when West Sussex singer-songwriter, Greg Harper, joins us for a third time, accompanied by Nigel...
Knoll Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Tue 2 Sep 25
Knoll Gardens, Wimborne BH21 7ND
A wonderfully calming garden with naturalistic plantings of ornamental grasses interspersed with an array of flowering perennials...
Half Day Old Harry Rocks Kayak Tour
Mon 1 Sep 25
The Hutquarters
Middle Beach Car Park
Studland
Dorset BH19 3AP
Old Harry Rocks is a beautiful and iconic kayaking destination, the best way to explore this iconic landmark is from a sit on top Kayak with Fore /...
Beginners 2hr SUP tuition in Studland Bay
Mon 1 Sep 25
The Hutquarters
Middle Beach Car Park
Studland
Dorset BH19 3AP
Come with us on SUPS to explore Studland's bay one of the souths most stunning beaches with Old Harry Rocks providing the perfect Backdrop...
Mediumship Evening with Nikki Kitt - Shaftesbury
Mon 1 Sep 25
Best Western Royal Chase Hotel
Christy's Lane Shaftesbury SP7 8DB
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her successful Psychic / Mediumship Evenings...
Specialist Autumn Plant Fair - Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Sun 31 Aug 25
Bullers Way, Abbotsbury DT3 4LA
Our last plant fair for 2025 season, organised by Plant Heritage. A little earlier this year because of the early Bank August Holiday the week...
Pugin Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 30 Aug 25
Pugin Hall, nr Dorchester DT2 0PR
Pugin Hall was once Rampisham Rectory, designed in 1847 by Augustus Pugin, who also helped to design the interior of the Houses of Parliament...
Millie College Celebration Open Day @ Holton Lee
Fri 29 Aug 25
Shaftesbury Millie College, Holton Lee, East Holton, Holton Heath BH16 6JN
Join us to celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of Millie College at Holton Lee.
Xtreme Falconry will be on hand to provide displays and interactions...
St Andrew’s Church’s ‘All Weather’ Fete 2025
Mon 25 Aug 25
Stoney Hills Field, Stoney Hills Field, Sans Lane, Donhead St Andrew SP7 9LL
This annual fete is regarded as one of the best traditional village fetes in Wiltshire and Dorset, as well as being one of the best-attended with...
Garage Sale 24th & 25th August St Leonards BH24 11am-4pm
Sun 24 Aug 25
Opposite Braeside Village Hall, Oaks Drive, St Leonards, near Ringwood BH24 BH24 2QS
-GARAGE SALE -
Sunday 24th & Bank Holiday Monday 25th August 2025
Oaks Drive, St Leonards, (opposite Braeside Village Hall) BH24 - near...
Castle Rings - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 24 Aug 25
Castle Rings, Shaftesbury SP7 9BZ
Small, long garden in two parts laid out beside an Iron Age hill fort with spectacular views. A formal area with colourful planting and pots is...
20 Wicket Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 23 Aug 25
20 Wicket Road, Bournemouth BH10 5LT
Built around a modern terrace, this small suburban garden (just 18 x 13 metres) sits on an awkward shaped plot, over a bed of clay...
Ardhurst - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 23 Aug 25
Ardhurst, Sturminster Newton DT10 1JZ
The garden has been 8 yrs in the making. A plantsmans garden with deep perennial borders, large netted vegetable area, water harvesting, and all work...
Art Exhibition Imagination Unlocked 6
Sat 23 Aug 25
Eype Church Centre for the Arts, St Peter's Church, Mount Lane, Eype near Bridport DT6 6AR
Imagination Unlocked 6 is an exhibition of paintings by three artists who all work from their imaginations but in very different styles and mediums:...
Donhead Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 23 Aug 25
Donhead Hall, Shaftesbury SP7 9DS
Walled garden overlooking deer park. The house and garden are built into the side of a hill with uninterrupted views to Cranborne Chase...
Three Inch Fools open air theatre Brownsea - Midsummer Night's Dream
Thu 21 Aug 25
Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour BH13 7EE
The Three Inch Fools bring Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream to life on Brownsea this summer...
Weymouth care home invites community to sizzling summer garden party
Wed 20 Aug 25
Anning House, Cross Road
Weymouth
Dorset DT4 9QX
A care home in Weymouth is opening its doors to the local community for a family-friendly festivity.
On Wednesday 20th August from 2pm-4pm, Care...
Mischief Makers: Summer Fun
Mon 18 Aug 25
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Mischief Makers is the perfect excuse for creative play, getting a bit messy, and having fun adventures...
Brook View Care Home - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 16 Aug 25
Brook View Care Home, Ferndown BH22 0LQ
Our colourful and vibrant garden is spread over two main areas, one warm and sunny, the other cooler and shadier...
Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
Thu 14 Aug 25
Farm Purbeck Valley, Valley Rd, Wareham BH20 5HU
Purbeck Valley Folk Festival is a small festival set on a farm on the beautiful Jurassic Coastline. We’re a festival that’s loved by everyone because...
An evening of live soul and Motown music on Brownsea
Wed 13 Aug 25
Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour BH13 7EE
Join us for a memorable evening of soul and Motown music on Brownsea Island. Begin your night with a scenic harbour cruise aboard the Dorset Queen,...
Shillingstone Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 10 Aug 25
Shillingstone Gardens, Shillingstone DT11 0SL
Both gardens are in the centre of this pretty village which lies close to the River Stour with Hambledon Hill as a backdrop...
105 Woolsbridge Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 9 Aug 25
105 Woolsbridge Road, Ringwood BH24 2LZ
Average size back garden with hidden paths meandering through different areas inc architectural jungle exotics, bamboos and bananas, a woodland...
Purbeck Folk Club
Wed 6 Aug 25
Village Hall, High Street, Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
Our next event will be Wednesday 6th August 2025 when Duea come and play for us as part of their short UK tour...
Dobbie August Little Seedlings Club:Prehistoric Plants
Sun 3 Aug 25
24 Wareham Road, Owermoigne DT2 8BY
This month our Little Seedlings will travel back hundreds of millions of years to learn all about Prehistoric Plants!...
The Old Rectory, Pulham - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 3 Aug 25
The Old Rectory, Pulham, Dorchester DT2 7EA
4 acres of formal and informal gardens surrounding C18 rectory with splendid views. Yew pyramid alles and hedges, circular herbaceous borders with...
Christchurch Record Fair
Sun 3 Aug 25
Druitt Hall, High Street BH23 1AB
25 X 6ft tables of Vinyl also CD,s etc. Many rare items and bargains,
expert sellers from all over the South
eat:Shaftesbury
Sun 3 Aug 25
Park Walk, Shaftesbury SP7 8JR
eat:Shaftesbury will take place on Sunday 3rd August 10am-4pm - on Park Walk by kind permission of Shaftesbury Town Council...
Northern Soul
Sat 2 Aug 25
Carrington House Hotel, Knyveton Road, Bournemouth BH1 3QQ
InCrowd Soul Society presents
NORTHERN SOUL
Saturday 2 August 2025
Resident DJ Steve Lyons
Guests Derek Mead (Soul Mine Records), Matt...
Church Knowle Fete
Sat 2 Aug 25
The Old Rectory, Church Knowle, Corfe Castle BH20 5NG
A traditional village fete held in the lovely grounds of The Old Rectory, Church Knowle, near Corfe Castle, BH20 5NG...
Great Dorset Chilli Festival
Sat 2 Aug 25
Stock Gaylard Estate
off the A3030 DT10 2BG
Great Dorset Chilli Festival 2nd & 3rd August 2025
Hot Sauce Heaven!
Back at the stunning Stock Gaylard Deer Park, near...
2 hr Kayak towards Old Harry Rocks Tour
Fri 1 Aug 25
The Hutquarters
Middle Beach Car Park
Studland
Dorset BH19 3AP
Old Harry Rocks is a beautiful and iconic kayaking destination, the best way to explore this iconic landmark is from a sit on top Kayak with Fore /...
Beginners 2hr SUP tuition in Studland Bay
Fri 1 Aug 25
The Hutquarters
Middle Beach Car Park
Studland
Dorset BH19 3AP
Come with us on SUPS to explore Studland's bay one of the souths most stunning beaches with Old Harry Rocks providing the perfect Backdrop...
80's Live
Fri 1 Aug 25
Weymouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8ED
You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, you’ve made it through and now we’re never gonna give you up!...
Dorset Arts and Crafts Showcase 2025
Fri 1 Aug 25
Purbeck School, Wareham BH20 4PF
Showcase 2025
A DACA event (Dorset Arts and Crafts Association)
Friday 1st - Tuesday 5th August 2025
10am -4pm, Purbeck School, Wareham, BH20...
Half Day Old Harry Rocks Kayak Tour
Fri 1 Aug 25
The Hutquarters
Middle Beach Car Park
Studland
Dorset BH19 3AP
Old Harry Rocks is a beautiful and iconic kayaking destination, the best way to explore this iconic landmark is from a sit on top Kayak with Fore /...
Evening of live music with The Mother Ukers on Brownsea Island.
Wed 30 Jul 25
Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole BH13 7EE
Join us for a fun evening of live music with The Mother Ukers on Brownsea Island. Begin your night with a scenic harbour cruise aboard the Dorset...
Sae Seaweed Bath Scrubs and Masks
Wed 30 Jul 25
Sae Seaweed Spa beach Hut, Middle Beach Studland Dorset BH19 3AP
Located in beautiful Studland Bay, a stunning nature reserve easily reachable from neighbouring Poole and Bournemouth, Sae Seaweed Spa offers a...
Annalal's Gallery - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 27 Jul 25
Annalal's Gallery, Christchurch BH23 1DN
Enchanting 180 yr old cottage, home of two Royal Academy artists. 32ft x 12½ft garden on 3 patio levels...
The James Bond Concert Spectacular
Sun 27 Jul 25
Bournemouth Pavilion, Westover Road, Bournemouth BH1 2BU
Q The Music’s James Bond Concert Spectacular is the world’s finest and most critically acclaimed tribute to the music of James Bond...
Karmacations - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 26 Jul 25
Karmacations, Dorchester DT2 7RP
'Magical' sums up Karmacations, a brand new Japanese inspired oasis tucked away in the magnificent West Dorset countryside...
Glenholme Herbs - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 26 Jul 25
Glenholme Herbs, Sherborne DT9 4SE
Paths meander through large, colourful beds inspired by Piet Oudolf. Featuring a wide selection of herbs and salvias along with grasses, verbena and...
The Magic Of Motown
Sat 26 Jul 25
Weymouth Pavilion, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8ED
Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour!
It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories...
Free Bushcraft Taster Sessions on Brownsea Island.
Fri 25 Jul 25
Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour BH13 7EE
Thanks to Sport England funding, we are now able to offer the summer bushcraft sessions free of charge...
Summer of Play at Brownsea Island
Thu 24 Jul 25
Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour BH13 7EE
The National Trust’s Summer of Play events programme offers a packed calendar of hands-on activities designed to spark imagination and connect...
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Things to do around Dorset
Here's an extended summary of delightful activities for a day out in Dorset:
1. Eat Around Shaftesbury:
- Shaftesbury, a historic working town with roots dating back to Saxon times, offers a charming day out. Don't miss the iconic Gold Hill, made famous by an advertisement for 'Hovis' bread. Enjoy spectacular views over Blackmore Vale. Explore the town's markets – Thursdays for the charter market, regular farmer's markets, flea markets, and book fairs. Take a leisurely stroll along Park Walk for panoramic vistas. For wine enthusiasts, visit Melbury Vine Vineyard, where you can learn about English wines and their growing prominence.
2. Visit Castles & Coast on the Isle of Purbeck:
- Hop on the steam train to Corfe Castle, an iconic defensive fortress with a rich history. Explore the castle ruins and the historic village below. Guided walks and story trails are perfect for families. Venture further into the Isle of Purbeck, where cycling allows you to appreciate the stunning landscape sustainably. Don't forget to take the scenic Breezer Bus.
3. Learn the History of Dorchester:
- Dorchester, the county town of Dorset, is steeped in history. Visit the Dorset County Museum to delve into local heritage, including the famous Dorset Giant, Thomas Hardy, and Roman artifacts. Explore the charming streets, perhaps stopping for a traditional cream tea or browsing independent shops.
4. Hive Beach to Lyme Regis Coastal Walk:
- Embark on a coastal adventure from Hive Beach to Lyme Regis. The scenic walk offers breathtaking views of the Jurassic Coast, fossil-rich cliffs, and the dramatic coastline. Explore the charming town of Lyme Regis, known for its beaches, fossils, and literary connections (think Jane Austen and Mary Anning).
5. Sherborne Castles & Abbey:
- Discover the historic town of Sherborne. Visit the magnificent Sherborne Castle, built by Sir Walter Raleigh, and explore its beautiful gardens. Don't miss Sherborne Abbey, a stunning medieval church with intricate architecture. Wander through the town's quaint streets and enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local eatery.
6. Relax at a Day Spa in Dorset:
- Treat yourself to relaxation and rejuvenation at one of Dorset's day spas. Unwind with massages, facials, and soothing treatments amidst tranquil surroundings. Whether it's a coastal spa or a countryside retreat, pamper yourself and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Remember, Dorset offers a blend of natural beauty, history, and coastal charm – perfect for a memorable day out! 🌿🏰🌊¹³.
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1. Eat Around Shaftesbury:
- Shaftesbury, a historic working town with roots dating back to Saxon times, offers a charming day out. Don't miss the iconic Gold Hill, made famous by an advertisement for 'Hovis' bread. Enjoy spectacular views over Blackmore Vale. Explore the town's markets – Thursdays for the charter market, regular farmer's markets, flea markets, and book fairs. Take a leisurely stroll along Park Walk for panoramic vistas. For wine enthusiasts, visit Melbury Vine Vineyard, where you can learn about English wines and their growing prominence.
2. Visit Castles & Coast on the Isle of Purbeck:
- Hop on the steam train to Corfe Castle, an iconic defensive fortress with a rich history. Explore the castle ruins and the historic village below. Guided walks and story trails are perfect for families. Venture further into the Isle of Purbeck, where cycling allows you to appreciate the stunning landscape sustainably. Don't forget to take the scenic Breezer Bus.
3. Learn the History of Dorchester:
- Dorchester, the county town of Dorset, is steeped in history. Visit the Dorset County Museum to delve into local heritage, including the famous Dorset Giant, Thomas Hardy, and Roman artifacts. Explore the charming streets, perhaps stopping for a traditional cream tea or browsing independent shops.
4. Hive Beach to Lyme Regis Coastal Walk:
- Embark on a coastal adventure from Hive Beach to Lyme Regis. The scenic walk offers breathtaking views of the Jurassic Coast, fossil-rich cliffs, and the dramatic coastline. Explore the charming town of Lyme Regis, known for its beaches, fossils, and literary connections (think Jane Austen and Mary Anning).
5. Sherborne Castles & Abbey:
- Discover the historic town of Sherborne. Visit the magnificent Sherborne Castle, built by Sir Walter Raleigh, and explore its beautiful gardens. Don't miss Sherborne Abbey, a stunning medieval church with intricate architecture. Wander through the town's quaint streets and enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local eatery.
6. Relax at a Day Spa in Dorset:
- Treat yourself to relaxation and rejuvenation at one of Dorset's day spas. Unwind with massages, facials, and soothing treatments amidst tranquil surroundings. Whether it's a coastal spa or a countryside retreat, pamper yourself and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Remember, Dorset offers a blend of natural beauty, history, and coastal charm – perfect for a memorable day out! 🌿🏰🌊¹³.