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Sunrise Guided Walk at RSPB Arne
Sun 1 Nov 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Immerse yourself in the peace and quiet of beautiful RSPB Arne, while watching the breath-taking spectacle of sunrise over Poole Harbour...
Curlews, Coffee and Cake at RSPB Arne
Sat 31 Oct 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Brush up on your bird identification skills while enjoying coffee and cake with one of the best views at RSPB Arne...
Family Biofluorescence Experience in Nature at RSPB Arne - 30th Oct
Fri 30 Oct 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Biofluorescence is one of nature’s hidden wonders! Encounter an invisible natural world on an exclusive night-time adventure and experience nature in...
Autumn Sunset Guided Walk at RSPB Arne
Thu 29 Oct 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
An amazing opportunity to experience the reserve during the magical spectacle of an autumn sunset and connect with our nocturnal nature...
Playtime!
Thu 29 Oct 26
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Come along to The Treehouse for an afternoon where our giant soft play is open to everyone!
Most suitable for ages 3 - 9, our soft play has...
Curlews, Coffee and Cake at RSPB Arne
Wed 28 Oct 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Brush up on your bird identification skills while enjoying coffee and cake with one of the best views at RSPB Arne...
Enid Blyton's Forest of Secrets Trail
Mon 26 Oct 26
Brownsea Island
Poole Harbour
Poole BH13 7EE
During the October half term, families can combine wildlife spotting with adventure on Brownsea Island's new Forest of Secrets...
Oktoberfest
Sat 24 Oct 26
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Steins at the ready - we’re transforming into The Treehaus for one day only!
Working with our good friends at The Bricklayers (Ashley Cross) we’re...
Dive into the Ocean-scarium this Halloween, where Kids Go Free!
Sat 24 Oct 26
Oceanarium, Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA
Make a splash this October half term with a spook-tacular family adventure at Bournemouth Oceanarium.
With our Kids Go Free offer, there's...
The Blue Pool Halloween Haunt
Sat 24 Oct 26
The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Rd, Wareham BH20 5AR
Join us this half-term, 24–31 October, for a spooktacular Halloween adventure at The Blue Pool in Dorset!...
Biofluorescence Experience in Nature at RSPB Arne - 23rd Oct
Fri 23 Oct 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Biofluorescence is one of nature’s hidden wonders! Encounter an invisible natural world on an exclusive night-time adventure and experience nature in...
Join our choir in Bournemouth for a FREE taster session
Tue 20 Oct 26
Beaufort Community Centre, Beaufort Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 5LB
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Bluebird Jazz Club
Mon 19 Oct 26
Bluebird Social Club, (opposite Haskins Garden Centre)
4 Ham Lane
Ferndown BH22 9DP
Bands play here on 2 Mondays a month. Please see the website for full programme. www.bournemouthbluebirdjazz.uk ...
Pup-kin Patch
Sat 17 Oct 26
24 Wareham Road, Owermoigne DT2 8BY
Dobbies’ popular Pup-kin Patch will return this autumn for lots of tail-wagging fun for dogs. Bring your furry friend along to the dog-friendly...
The Coastal Comedy Show with Angela Barnes
Sat 17 Oct 26
The Merryfield Theatre, Verwood Hub, Brockway, Verwood BH31 7QE
Launch Night Special! Coastal Comedy brings its award-winning live stand-up to Verwood Hub for the very first time, featuring a hand-picked triple...
Celebrating fungi: An afternoon foray through the forest
Sat 17 Oct 26
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...
Celebrating fungi: A morning foray through the forest
Sat 17 Oct 26
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...
Biofluorescence Experience in Nature at RSPB Arne - 16th Oct
Fri 16 Oct 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Biofluorescence is one of nature’s hidden wonders! Encounter an invisible natural world on an exclusive night-time adventure and experience nature in...
Limitless - Monster Mash - Halloween special
Fri 16 Oct 26
Bar Coast
156-164 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, England, , United Kingdom BH1 1NL
We’re excited to welcome you to LIMITLESS, our inclusive SEND club nights in Bournemouth!
We’ve created a welcoming space where individuals with...
'Other Distractions' Art Exhibition
Fri 16 Oct 26
The Gallery Upstairs
Upton Country Park, Poole Road, Upton, Poole BH17 7BJ
Exhibition Title: 'Other Distractions' Poole & East Dorset Art Society Autumn Exhibition 2026...
Sea Glass Workshop
Tue 13 Oct 26
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Create 3D artworks out of seaglass with Sunny Bunny Crafts.
Led by Sunny Bunny Crafts, this workshop will include the basics of composition and...
Frankham Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 11 Oct 26
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...
The Coastal Comedy Show with Laura Lexx
Sat 10 Oct 26
The Lighthouse 21 Kingland Rd, Poole BH15 1UG
Don't miss a fantastic night of live stand-up comedy from the multi-award-winning Coastal Comedy Club...
Autumn Terrarium Planting Workshop
Fri 9 Oct 26
24 Wareham Road, Owermoigne DT2 8BY
Dobbies is hosting the ultimate autumn activity with a themed planting experience. Dobbies’ Green Team will show guests how to create their own...
Biofluorescence Experience in Nature at RSPB Arne - 9th Oct
Fri 9 Oct 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Biofluorescence is one of nature’s hidden wonders! Encounter an invisible natural world on an exclusive night-time adventure and experience nature in...
Christchurch Record Fair
Sun 4 Oct 26
Druitt Hall High street Christchurch BH23 1AB
30 x 6ft tables of Vinyl also CD s etc. Many rare items and bargains. Expert sellers from all over UK.
Fabulous fungi on Brownsea Island
Sat 3 Oct 26
Brownsea Island
Poole Harbour
Poole BH13 7EE
Join experts from the Dorset Fungus Group for a fungi walk on Brownsea Island. Discover and identify fascinating fungi and learning more about the...
Dorset Photography Workshop | Jurassic Coast Photography
Fri 2 Oct 26
Dorset, wareham, , United Kingdom BH20 4AB
Dorset Photography Workshop - Learn how to photograph the coastline with award-winning, professional photographer Alan Ranger on this Jurassic Coast
Ferndown Mediumship Evening with Nikki Kitt
Fri 2 Oct 26
The Barrington Centre
Pennys Walk Ferndown BH22 9TH
Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her...
Biofluorescence Experience in Nature at RSPB Arne - 2nd Oct
Fri 2 Oct 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Biofluorescence is one of nature’s hidden wonders! Encounter an invisible natural world on an exclusive night-time adventure and experience nature in...
Thrifty Thursday at Stewarts Nursery
Thu 1 Oct 26
Stewarts Nursery, God’s Blessing Lane, Broomhill BH21 7DF
Thrifty is held on the first Thursday of each month 9am-12pm.The plants either come from our Nursery where they might not have flourished to their...
Caroline Ireland – Vibrant Pastels
Thu 1 Oct 26
Jenny Penney Local Makers Shop & Gallery, Mangerton Mill, Mangerton, Bridport DT6 3SG
Caroline Ireland is largely self-taught as an artist, who has painted and drawn all her life. She trained and worked as an archaeologist in the...
Coffee Rave
Thu 1 Oct 26
Bar Coast
156-164 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, England, , United Kingdom BH1 1NL
Start your day differently and be part of Bournemouth’s most energising charity event.
Forget the usual morning routine...
FREE taster session with the Poole Rock Choir
Thu 1 Oct 26
Montacute School, 3 Canford Heath Rd, Poole BH17 9NG
Are you looking to join a choir?
Your friendly local Poole choir is run by singer/pianist Chris Mutch-Jones...
Purbeck Folk Club
Thu 1 Oct 26
Village Hall, High Street, Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
FOLK, BLUES & BEYOND … An evening of music featuring local (and maybe not so local) musicians playing a variety of traditional music and their own...
Dried Flower Garlands
Tue 29 Sep 26
Brother Farm Flowers, Stapehill Road, Wimborne BH21 7ND
Come and join Becca in the Flower Barn workshop to learn how to create a beautiful hand-tied dried straw flower garland...
Taylors Bulb Talk
Tue 29 Sep 26
Stewarts Nursery, God’s Blessing Lane, Broomhill BH21 7DF
Join us for a talk about all things bulbs by one of our favourite bulb suppliers, 33x Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal Winners Taylors Bulbs,...
Nursery Tour & Cream Tea at Stewarts Nursery
Tue 29 Sep 26
Stewarts Nursery, God’s Blessing Lane, Broomhill BH21 7DF
Once a month we open the doors to our newly constructed glasshouse Nursery at our Broomhill, Wimborne site, and invite you to join us for a guided...
Beginner's basketry workshop with Woven Woodland
Sat 26 Sep 26
Bere road BH20 7PA
Join us at The Happy River in Wareham, where we will embrace the practical beauty of basketry.
Over the course of the workshop, you’ll learn about...
The Coastal Comedy Show with Paul McCaffrey
Sat 26 Sep 26
The Barrington Arts Centre
Penny’s Walk, Ferndown,
Dorset BH22 9TH
Join us for a top night of stand-up with three fantastic acts plus your host at the multi-award-winning Coastal Comedy Club!...
Poole Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt
Fri 25 Sep 26
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...
Hedgehog Friendly Wimborne Talk
Fri 25 Sep 26
The Grow Hub, Stewarts Broomhill, God's Blessing Lane, Broomhill BH21 7DF
Join us for a talk by Hedgehog Friendly Wimborne, who will cover hedgehog ecology and behaviour, including what they eat, where they live, the...
Wimborne care home to host community Macmillan Coffee Morning
Fri 25 Sep 26
Magna, Arrowsmith Road, Bournemouth, Wimborne BH21 3BQ
A care home in Wimborne is inviting the local community to come together over coffee and cake while raising money for a worthy cause...
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Fri 25 Sep 26
Stewarts Broomhill Garden Centre, God's Blessing Lane, Broomhill, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7DF
In support of our 2026 Charity of the Year, Macmillan Cancer Support, Stewarts will be taking part in the Macmillan Coffee Morning to help raise...
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Fri 25 Sep 26
Stewarts Christchurch Garden Centre, Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch BH23 4SA
In support of our 2026 Charity of the Year, Macmillan Cancer Support, Stewarts will be taking part in the Macmillan Coffee Morning to help raise...
Hedgehog Friendly Wimborne Talk at Broomhill
Fri 25 Sep 26
Stewarts Nursery, God’s Blessing Lane, Broomhill BH21 7DF
Join us for a talk by Hedgehog Friendly Wimborne, who will cover hedgehog ecology and behaviour, including what they eat, where they live, the...
Pastries with...
Wed 23 Sep 26
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
You’re invited to join us bright and early for a spot of networking over a coffee and a pastry.
These networking mornings are a fantastic chance...
Athelhampton House Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 23 Sep 26
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...
How to bag yourself a few million next week...no, really...
Mon 21 Sep 26
Webuyanycar, Office 45 Basepoint Centre, Bournemouth Airport,
Webuyanycar, Asda, St Pauls Rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH8 8DL
Webuyanycar, Christchurch Retail Park, off Bailey Drive, Christchurch BH23 2BN
Webuyanycar, B&Q Poole, Fleets Lane, Fleetsbridge, Poole BH15 3BN
Webuyanycar, Turbary Retail Park, Bournemouth BH11 8LL
Webuyanycar, Morrisons, Dorchester Rd, Weymouth DT3 5JA BH23 6NX
Forget the lottery - from next Monday, you can get your hands on a Million for free at your local Dorset webuyanycar branch, no catch, just a...
Briantspuddle Village Hall & Village Buildings
Sun 20 Sep 26
Briantspuddle Village Hall, Main Street, Wimborne DT2 7HT
Heritage Open Day: Discover the thatched village hall at the heart of this charming Dorset village which is part of the Bladen Estate...
Blandford Forum Guided Geology Walk
Sun 20 Sep 26
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...
Sunrise Guided Walk at RSPB Arne - 20th September
Sun 20 Sep 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Immerse yourself in the peace and quiet of beautiful RSPB Arne, while watching the breathtaking spectacle of sunrise over Poole Harbour...
The Wrecks of Studland Bay
Sun 20 Sep 26
Knoll Beach Discovery Centre,, Ferry road, Studland, Swanage BH19 3AQ
Heritage Open Day: Find out about the ship wrecks of Studland Bay and the height of Purbeck's industry with Purbeck marble and mortars...
Corfe Castle
Sat 19 Sep 26
The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ
Heritage Open Day: Enjoy free entry to Corfe Castle over the weekend of 19 and 20 September and discover 900 years of history and the changing...
Branksome Masonic Hall
Sat 19 Sep 26
57 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole BH14 9BT
Heritage Open Day: Branksome Masonic Hall Opens its Doors! The Ashley Road Masonic Hall is a locally listed Special Heritage Ecclesiastical Asset...
Mind Body Spirit Fayre
Sat 19 Sep 26
Digby Hall Hound Street Sherborne DT9 3AA
Psychic mediums..Tarot.. Cartomancy. Reiki.. Reflexology.. Intuitive Therapy.. Indian Head Massage..Hand .Arm and Back Massage.. Energy Healing...
Unearthing the Clay Trail - Purbeck Mining Museum
Sat 19 Sep 26
Purbeck Park, Norden, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5DW
Heritage Open Day: Celebrate the opening of The Clay Trail at Purbeck Mining Museum. Journey through beautiful woodland, uncover the area's...
St James Church
Sat 19 Sep 26
St James Church, 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...
SDMS: Music Society Launch
Sat 19 Sep 26
Assembly Room, Grosvenor Hotel, High St, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury SP7 8JA
Celebrating live music in our Community.Mark Thistlewood will talk on his playing the double bass in the BSO and on running the Shaftesbury Fringe...
Lyme Regis Lifeboat Station, Celebrating 200 years of a lifeboat in the Town of Lyme Regis
Sat 19 Sep 26
RNLI Station Lyme Regis, Cobb Road, Lyme Regis DT7 3JJ
Heritage Open Day: Lyme Regis Lifeboat station will open its doors for tours of the station, water safety information and heritage items...
Blandford Fashion Museum
Sat 19 Sep 26
Full directions available on ticket., Blandford Forum DT11 7AA
Heritage Open Day: Historic fashions in historic surroundings! Blandford Fashion Museum is based in a Georgian house designed and built by the...
Limitless
Fri 18 Sep 26
Bar Coast
156-164 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, England, , United Kingdom BH1 1NL
An 18+ inclusive SEND club night in Bournemouth.
Our next theme is: Pyjama Party!
Friday 18th September
7pm - 9pm
Come for a night out in...
Sturminster Newton Heritage Trust Mill Open Day
Fri 18 Sep 26
Sturminster Newton Town Mill, Newton Hill, Sturminster Newton DT10 2DQ
Heritage Open Day: A fascinating working mill in the heart of the Dorset countryside. Recently discovered evidence suggests this mill largely dates...
Bonkers Bingo
Fri 18 Sep 26
BOMO House, 2 Dean Park Crescent, Bournemouth BH1 1HL
Join us at BOMO House for an evening of Bonkers Bingo - it’s exactly what you’re imagining it to be! Expect fun, frivolity, and fantastic...
Knoll Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 18 Sep 26
Knoll Gardens, Wimborne BH21 7ND
A wonderfully calming garden with naturalistic plantings of ornamental grasses interspersed with an array of flowering perennials...
Let’s get physical – Poole care home supports local people to keep act
Fri 18 Sep 26
187 York Road
Broadstone
Poole
Dorset BH18 8ES
A care home in Poole is set to hold an exercise event designed to keep residents and the local community fit...
Tolpuddle Old Chapel
Thu 17 Sep 26
Tolpuddle Old Chapel, 59A Main Road, Tolpuddle, Dorchester DT2 7ET
Heritage Open Day: Explore the Old Chapel, with it's connections to the men that later became known as the Tolpuddle Martyrs, its dramatic...
Kingston Lacy
Thu 17 Sep 26
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster BH21 4EA
Heritage Open Day: We are celebrating Heritage Open Days by offering free entry to Kingston Lacy on 17 - 19 September...
Highcliffe Castle Open Day
Wed 16 Sep 26
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,...
Guildhall Poole
Wed 16 Sep 26
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...
Bournemouth Natural Science Society
Wed 16 Sep 26
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)...
Mapperton Gardens
Tue 15 Sep 26
Mapperton Gardens, Mapperton, Beaminster DT8 3NR
Heritage Open Day: Celebrate Mapperton Gardens’ Heritage Open Day on Tuesday 15 September (10am–5pm) with free entry...
Lulworth Castle & Park
Tue 15 Sep 26
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...
St Andrew’s Church
Tue 15 Sep 26
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...
Dorset Monochrome Collective Exhibition: Wessex
Mon 14 Sep 26
Borough Gardens House Community Room, Borough Gardens, Cornwall Road, Dorchester. DT1 1RU
Monochrome Photography Exhibition and Sale: Wessex
This year, the Dorset Monochrome Collective's photography exhibition theme is Wessex...
Nothe Fort - Secret Spaces and Places
Sun 13 Sep 26
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...
Life in Studland during WWII
Sun 13 Sep 26
Knoll Beach Discovery Centre, Ferry Road, Studland, Swanage BH19 3AQ
Heritage Open Day: Step back in time to WWII and life in Studland village. Head to Knoll Beach for an exhibition, with family friendly activities...
Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre
Sun 13 Sep 26
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 story of Sherborne’s drinking water...
Blandford Forum Guided Heritage Walk
Sun 13 Sep 26
Marsh & Ham Car Park, Market Place, Blandford Forum DT11 7AW
Heritage Open Day: A guided walk of Dorset's Georgian Gem taking in notable features of architecture and local history...
Bell tower tours of St Peter's Church
Sun 13 Sep 26
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...
West Bay Discovery Centre
Sun 13 Sep 26
Chapel On The Beach, West Bay, Bridport DT5 4EN
Heritage Open Day: Visit the Chapel on the Beach! Visit a former Methodist Chapel that has been beautifully converted to a heritage centre...
Tour of the Corn Exchange and Town Hall
Sun 13 Sep 26
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...
Skinner Street United Reformed Church Open Days
Sat 12 Sep 26
Skinner Street Church, 5 Skinner Street, Poole BH15 1RQ
Heritage Open Day: This historic Poole Church is nearly 250 years old! An opportunity to visit this Grade II* listed non-conformist church built in...
Dorchester Masonic Hall
Sat 12 Sep 26
1 Alington Street, Dorchester DT1 1TR
Heritage Open Day: Discover Dorchester Masonic Hall. New to Dorset Architectural Heritage Week! Dorchester Masonic Hall, a Grade 2 listed building,...
Allendale House Open Day
Sat 12 Sep 26
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 Peter & St Paul, Cattistock - Everyday Histories
Sat 12 Sep 26
The Square, Cattistock DT2 0JG
Heritage Open Day: Come and join us at St Peter & St Paul - share your memories of the church, and see some of the Everyday Histories already...
Hardy Monument
Sat 12 Sep 26
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 12 Sep 26
97 South Street, Christchurch Priory, Bridport DT6 3NZ
Heritage Open Day: Experience the heritage of the Meeting House then enjoy the delights of the garden too...
Beaminster Museum
Sat 12 Sep 26
Beaminster Museum, Whitcombe Road, Beaminster DT8 3NB
Heritage Open Day: Trace the 170-million-year history of a small market town and its nearby villages. Discover the working lives of past generations...
World War II Bombing Decoy Bunker Open Day
Sat 12 Sep 26
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...
St Michael and All Angels Church, Colehill - A Caroe Art and Crafts Gem
Sat 12 Sep 26
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...
Lyme Regis Guildhall
Sat 12 Sep 26
The Guildhall, Bridge Street, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA
Heritage Open Day: One of Lyme Regis's Hidden Gems! The Guildhall is in the very centre of the town, where the Council holds its meetings and...
White Mill
Sat 12 Sep 26
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 12 and 13 September...
The Coastal Comedy Show with Bob Mills
Sat 12 Sep 26
21 Kingland Road BH15 1UG
Get ready for another fantastic night of live stand-up as multi-award-winning Coastal Comedy returns to the intimate Sherling Studio at Lighthouse...
Poole Masonic Hall
Sat 12 Sep 26
Poole Masonic Hall, 4 Market Close, Poole BH15 1NQ
Heritage Open Day: A rare opportunity to see inside Poole's historic Masonic Hall. Located in Poole’s historic Old Town, historically part of...
Lyme Regis Cemetery Chapel Open Day
Sat 12 Sep 26
Lyme Regis Cemetery Chapel, 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...
Blandford Forum Town Hall, Council Chamber and Corn Exchange
Sat 12 Sep 26
The Town Hall, Market Place, Blandford Forum DT11 7AF
Heritage Open Day: The Beating Heart of a Georgian Gem. The Grade I Listed Town Hall was built in 1734...
Hardy's House, Max Gate
Sat 12 Sep 26
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...
St Eustace, Ibberton - Everyday Histories
Sat 12 Sep 26
Ibberton, Blandford Forum DT11 0EN
Heritage Open Day: Come and join us at St Eustace - share your memories of the church, and see some of the Everyday Histories already collected...
Blandford Forum Cemetery Chapel
Fri 11 Sep 26
Blandford Forum Cemetery Chapel, Salisbury Road, Market Place., Blandford Forum DT11 7UX
Heritage Open Day: A beautiful chapel in the heart of Blandford Blandford Forum's cemetery chapel was built in 1855 and is an important...
St Stephen's Church, Bournemouth
Fri 11 Sep 26
St Stephen's Church, St Stephen's Way, Bournemouth BH2 6JZ
Heritage Open Day: Visit a remarkable Gothic Revival Victorian church in Bournemouth. St Stephen's Church, Bournemouth is one of...
Tudor House, Weymouth
Fri 11 Sep 26
Tudor House, 3 Trinity St, Weymouth DT4 8TW
Heritage Open Day: Just a few minutes from Weymouth Harbour - this historic gem is a delight! The Tudor House was built at the end of the reign of...
September Crafternoon Tea
Fri 11 Sep 26
24 Wareham Road, Owermoigne DT2 8BY
This September, enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity at Dobbies’ Crafternoon tea experience, where guests will relax, enjoy a delicious...
Regency Church, St Mary's Weymouth
Fri 11 Sep 26
St Mary's Church, St Mary Street, Weymouth DT4 8PU
Heritage Open Day: Discover Weymouth’s Regency church, a gem hidden in plain sight in the town centre...
Bridport Museum
Fri 11 Sep 26
Bridport Museum, 25 South Street, Bridport DT6 3NR
Heritage Open Day: Come and explore Bridport Museum for free! The museum is right in the heart of Bridport, a historic rope and net making town...
St Mary's, Long Crichel
Fri 11 Sep 26
St Mary's Church, Long Crichel, Wimborne BH21 5JU
Heritage Open Day: Discover this peculiar and picturesque church set in the chalkland of Cranborne Chase...
Museum of East Dorset - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 11 Sep 26
Museum of East Dorset, Wimborne Minster BH21 1HR
Behind the Museum of East Dorset is a tranquil walled garden tucked away in the centre of Wimborne. Colourful herbaceous borders and heritage orchard...
Bridport Town Hall
Fri 11 Sep 26
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...
Swanage Town Hall
Fri 11 Sep 26
Swanage Town Hall, High Street, East Dorset Heritage Trust, Swanage BH19 2NZ
Heritage Open Day: A little piece of London history in Dorset! The Town Hall, built in 1882, incorporates the front of the Mercer's Hall from...
Christchurch Priory Church Talks
Fri 11 Sep 26
Christchurch Priory, Christchurch BH23 1BU
Heritage Open Day: Come and listen to a talk in the wonderful setting of Christchurch Priory. Founded in 1152, for over 380 years, Christchurch...
Sherborne Literary Society & Sofka Zinovieff
Wed 9 Sep 26
Durbevilles Cafe, Cheap Street, Sherborne DT6 3BJ
Sofka Zinovieff will be in conversation with Lou Troup (Chair of SLS), discussing her latest book “Stealing Dad” at D’Urbevilles...
Journeys - a concert given by the Dorset Bridge Choir & Orchestra
Sun 6 Sep 26
Lytchett Minster Parish Church, Dorchester Road (B3067), Lytchett Minster BH16 6JE
Dorset Bridge Choir & Orchestra present: Journeys. A concert of music exploring journeys through time, through our world, through life...
Manor Farm, Hampreston - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 6 Sep 26
Manor Farm, Hampreston, Wimborne BH21 7LX
Traditional farmhouse garden designed and cared for by 3 generations of the Trehane family for over a 100 years...
Morval - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 6 Sep 26
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...
The Blue Pool Outdoor Cinema - The Devil Wears Prada 2
Sat 5 Sep 26
The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Rd, Wareham BH20 5AR
The Blue Pool have teamed up with Purbeck Film Festival to screen The Devil Wears Prada 2!
The queen of fashion is back, this time under the...
Bird Fest 2026 at RSPB Arne
Sat 5 Sep 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Don't miss our mini festival, celebrating all things bird! We have a fantastic weekend of bird-themed guided-walks, talks, local producer...
The Blue Pool Outdoor Cinema - Labyrinth
Fri 4 Sep 26
The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Rd, Wareham BH20 5AR
The Blue Pool have teamed up with Purbeck Film Festival to screen the cult classic - Labyrinth. 40 years of magic, mayhem & David Bowie – celebrate...
Bennetts Water Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 4 Sep 26
Bennetts Water Gardens, Weymouth DT3 4AF
A tranquil, beautifully landscaped garden spread over about 8 acres. It is particularly celebrated for its extensive collection of water lilies...
Purbeck Folk Club
Thu 3 Sep 26
Village Hall, High Street, Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
Our next gig will be Thursday 3rd September when we welcome back Marine Club plus The Fieldcaps, who join us for the first time...
Liz Wright - Landscape Artist
Wed 2 Sep 26
Jenny Penney Local Makers Shop & Gallery Mangerton Mill, Mangerton, Nr Bridport DT6 3SG
Painter Liz Wright is influenced by Florentine Renaissance artists such as Bruegel, Giotto and Bottechilli...
Santa's Winter Wonderland Tickets Go Live
Tue 1 Sep 26
Stewarts Broomhill Garden Centre, God's Blessing Lane, Broomhill, Wimborne BH21 7DF
BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Santa and his elves will be in his magical Winter Wonderland at Stewarts Garden Centres to meet with boys and girls who have...
Santa's Winter Wonderland Tickets Go Live
Tue 1 Sep 26
Stewarts Christchurch Garden Centre, Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch BH23 4SA
BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Santa and his elves will be in his magical Winter Wonderland at Stewarts Garden Centres to meet with boys and girls who have...
Block Printing
Tue 1 Sep 26
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Master the basics of printing on card and fabric in this workshop.
Led by Sunny Bunny Crafts, this workshop will teach you all about the basics...
Knoll Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Tue 1 Sep 26
Knoll Gardens, Wimborne BH21 7ND
A wonderfully calming garden with naturalistic plantings of ornamental grasses interspersed with an array of flowering perennials...
St Andrew’s Church’s ‘All Weather’ Fete 2026
Mon 31 Aug 26
Stoney Hills Field, Sans Lane, Donhead St Andrew SP7 9LL
Traditional Village Summer Fete
This annual fete is regarded as one of the best traditional village fetes in Wiltshire and Dorset, as well as...
St Andrew’s Church Fete Classic Car Show
Mon 31 Aug 26
Stoney Hills Field, Sans Lane, Donhead St Andrew SP7 9LL
Classic Car & Bike Show
This year’s line up of vehicles promises not to disappoint with 50+ vehicles due to attend...
St Andrew’s Church Fete Dog Show
Mon 31 Aug 26
Stoney Hills Field, Sans Lane, Donhead St Andrew SP7 9LL
Annual Dog Show
The Annual Dog Show will take place on August Bank Holiday Monday, 31st August 2026, on Stoney Hills Field, Sans Lane, Donhead St...
3 Willow Hamlet - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 30 Aug 26
3 Willow Hamlet, Christchurch BH23 7PA
A vibrant garden with rich seasonal colour, extensive range of plants to cascading hanging baskets. Paths weave through borders to a pergola framed...
Sunrise Guided Walk at RSPB Arne - 30th August
Sun 30 Aug 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Immerse yourself in the peace and quiet of beautiful RSPB Arne, while watching the breath-taking spectacle of sunrise over Poole Harbour...
Bank Holiday BBQ
Sat 29 Aug 26
Stewarts Broomhill Garden Centre, God's Blessing Lane, Broomhill, Wimborne BH21 7DF
Make the most of the Bank Holiday with a tasty BBQ in our Coffee Shops!
Our chefs will be grilling freshly cooked favourites, with delicious...
Bank Holiday BBQ
Sat 29 Aug 26
Stewarts Christchurch Garden Centre, Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch BH23 4SA
Make the most of the Bank Holiday with a tasty BBQ in our Coffee Shops!
Our chefs will be grilling freshly cooked favourites, with delicious...
Ardhurst - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 29 Aug 26
Ardhurst, Sturminster Newton DT10 1JZ
This garden is organic and has been 10 yrs in the making. A plantsmans garden with deep perennial borders, large netted vegetable area, water...
Osprey & Heathland Bird guided Walk at RSPB Arne
Sat 29 Aug 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Explore the heathland and see stunning reserve views, while spotting Osprey, shore birds and heathland birds with our expert guides...
Half Price Kids Meals for Summer Holidays
Fri 28 Aug 26
Stewarts Broomhill Garden Centre, God's Blessing Lane, Broomhill, Wimborne BH21 7DF
Join us this Summer Holidays and enjoy 1/2 price kids meals for under 12s with every adult main meal purchased...
Half Price Kids Meals for Summer Holidays
Fri 28 Aug 26
Stewarts Christchurch Garden Centre, Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch BH23 4SA
Join us this Summer Holidays and enjoy 1/2 price kids meals for under 12s with every adult main meal purchased...
Charity Kids' Sunflower Hunt
Fri 28 Aug 26
Stewarts Broomhill Garden Centre, God's Blessing Lane, Broomhill, Wimborne BH21 7DF
Pick up a form from the tills then collect a coloured sticker from each giant Sunflower hidden around the Garden Centre to earn a biscuit from the...
Charity Kids' Sunflower Hunt
Fri 28 Aug 26
Stewarts Christchurch Garden Centre, Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch BH23 4SA
Pick up a form from the tills then collect a coloured sticker from each giant Sunflower hidden around the Garden Centre to earn a biscuit from the...
Fireworks Cruise
Thu 27 Aug 26
Coastal Cruises Fortuna
The Quay, Poole BH15 1HJ
Join us for an evening on the seas of Poole Harbour, treat yourself to a chip supper, and enjoy the spectacular fireworks...
Handlebards open-air theatre - Macbeth
Thu 27 Aug 26
Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole BH13 7EE
Experience Shakespeare's classic, 'Macbeth' with the HandleBards' signature blend of energy, humour, and creativity...
Playtime!
Wed 26 Aug 26
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Come along to The Treehouse for an afternoon where our giant soft play is open to everyone!
Most suitable for ages 3 - 9, our soft play has...
Staddlestones - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 23 Aug 26
Staddlestones, Wimborne BH21 5DE
A beautiful setting for a cottage garden with colour themed borders, pleached limes and hidden gems, leading over a chalk stream to a shady area...
Holme Bush Inn Summer Fair
Sun 23 Aug 26
Holme Bush Inn
35 Waterloo Road
Corfe Mullen
Wimborne
Dorset BH21 3QD
A family-friendly summer fair packed with over 60 stalls, live music, delicious BBQ food, a bouncy castle, climbing wall, and a full dog show run by...
Summer of Play: The Bee Circus
Sat 22 Aug 26
Brownsea Island
Poole BH13 7EE
You might have heard of a Flea Circus before, but have you ever heard of a Bee Circus? Dr Albina and his Buzztastic show are in town to give you a...
The Duck Race 2026
Sat 22 Aug 26
Lower Gardens, Bournemouth BH2 5AH
WHO LET THE DUCKS OUT!!
Plants and Minds and MacMillan Caring Locally are going “QUACKERS”
Join us for a waddle and a splash with all the...
Osprey & Heathland Bird guided Walk at RSPB Arne
Sat 22 Aug 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Explore the heathland and see stunning reserve views, while spotting Osprey, shore birds and heathland birds with our expert guides...
Nature at Night - Family Sunset Walk at RSPB Arne
Fri 21 Aug 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
An amazing opportunity for families to experience the reserve during the spectacle of a summer sunset and connect with our nocturnal nature...
Dorchester Mediumship Evening with Nikki Kitt
Fri 21 Aug 26
Dorchester Corn Exchange
High East Street Dorchester DT1 1HF
Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her...
Playtime!
Thu 20 Aug 26
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Come along to The Treehouse for an afternoon where our giant soft play is open to everyone!
Most suitable for ages 3 - 9, our soft play has...
Farrs - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 20 Aug 26
Farrs, Beaminster DT8 3NB
Enjoy several distinctive walled gardens, rolling lawns, sculpture and giant topiary around one of Beaminster's historic town houses...
Art Exhibition - Imagination Unlocked 7
Wed 19 Aug 26
Eype Centre for the Arts
St Peter's Church, Mount Lane, Eype, Bridport DT6 6AR
This exhibition features the work of David Brooke, Caroline Ireland and Elaine Dixon, all painters who work from the imagination, but in very...
Osprey & Heathland Bird guided Walk at RSPB Arne
Tue 18 Aug 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Explore the heathland and see stunning reserve views, while spotting Osprey, shore birds and heathland birds with our expert guides...
Sip & Paint
Tue 18 Aug 26
The Four Horsemen, 77-79 Commercial Road, Bournemouth BH2 5RT
Whether you are a beginner or a pro, you will have a relaxing fun evening of painting - and sipping!
We’ll be joined by Eleanor Indigo Art who is...
The Beehive Summer Fayre
Sat 15 Aug 26
The Beehive
15 Manor Avenue, Poole, England, , United Kingdom BH12 4LB
Local charity Diverse Abilities is inviting the community to enjoy a fun-filled day at The Beehive, adult activity and therapy day centre, at the...
1C Rectory Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 15 Aug 26
1C Rectory Road, Poole BH15 3BH
An unusual character house and garden. With a passion for maximalist design the house and garden has been designed and built by the owner over the...
Limitless
Fri 14 Aug 26
Bar Coast
156-164 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, England, , United Kingdom BH1 1NL
We’re excited to welcome you to LIMITLESS, our inclusive SEND club nights in Bournemouth!
We’ve created a welcoming space where individuals with...
Circus Cortex at Poundbury, Dorset13-17 August 2026
Thu 13 Aug 26
The Great Field, Peverell Avenue East, Poundbury, Dorchester/Dorset. DT1 3RH
Circus Cortex: BizZZar – Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset
Experience the spectacular Circus Cortex: BizZZar under the Big Top at The Great Field,...
Osprey & Heathland Bird guided Walk at RSPB Arne
Tue 11 Aug 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Explore the heathland and see stunning reserve views, while spotting Osprey, shore birds and heathland birds with our expert guides...
Treehouse Theatre Panto
Tue 11 Aug 26
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Treehouse Theatre Group is bringing its colourful, interactive, and family-friendly panto to The Treehouse!...
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 9 Aug 26
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery, Bridport DT6 6HH
Set in heavenly Dorset countryside, the ½ acre garden is composed of an intricate web of gravel paths weaving between deep and colourful borders to...
Dorset Dollhouse and Miniature Fair 9th August 2026
Sun 9 Aug 26
Charminster Community Hall,
Weir View,
Charminster,
Dorset DT2 9QY
Dollhouse and Miniature Fair at
Charminster Community Hall, Weir View, Charminster, Dorset, DT2 9QY
Our fairs specialise in traders selling a...
Bon appétit! Dorset care home to host food festival
Sat 8 Aug 26
187 York Road
Broadstone
Poole
Dorset BH18 8ES
With festival season officially under way, a care home in Dorset is welcoming their local community for a fun-filled afternoon of food and...
Bon appétit! Dorset care home to host food festival
Sat 8 Aug 26
110 Golf Links Road
Ferndown
Dorset BH22 8DA
With festival season officially under way, a care home in Dorset is welcoming their local community for a fun-filled afternoon of food and...
Osprey & Heathland Bird guided Walk at RSPB Arne
Sat 8 Aug 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Explore the heathland and see stunning reserve views, while spotting Osprey, shore birds and heathland birds with our expert guides...
Farnham Village Street Fair
Sat 8 Aug 26
Farnham, Blandford Forum DT11 8DE
An afternoon of fun for all the family!
Fun dog show, bbq, refreshments, live music, Guide Dogs display, books, bric a brac, vintage clothing,...
Bon appétit! Dorset care homes to host food festivals
Fri 7 Aug 26
Arrowsmith Road, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3BQ
With festival season officially under way, three care homes in Dorset are welcoming their local communities for a fun-filled afternoon of food and...
Nature at Night - Family Sunset Walk at RSPB Arne
Fri 7 Aug 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
An amazing opportunity for families to experience the reserve during the spectacle of a summer sunset and connect with our nocturnal nature...
Summer of Play: Squirrel Challenge
Thu 6 Aug 26
Brownsea Island
Poole BH13 7EE
Get ready for the Brownsea Island hosts its first-ever Squirrel Challenge, a playful summer celebration inspired by the island’s most acrobatic...
Purbeck Folk Club
Thu 6 Aug 26
Village Hall, High Street, Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
Our next gig will be Thursday 6th August when Mark Waistell makes his debut at the Club. Mark is a singer-songwriter based in Devon, and is a late...
Summer of Play: Wild Wednesdays
Wed 5 Aug 26
Brownsea Island
Poole BH13 7EE
Get ready to get messy, creative, and hands-on with nature! Join us as we make wildflower seed bombs, little clay balls packed with...
Summer of Play: Hapa Zome Nature Printing
Tue 4 Aug 26
Brownsea Island
Poole BH13 7EE
Smash, press, and print with the colours of nature. Join us for a hands-on drop-in workshop where art meets the outdoors!...
Osprey & Heathland Bird Guided Walk at RSPB Arne
Tue 4 Aug 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Explore the heathland and see stunning reserve views, while spotting Osprey, shore birds and heathland birds with our expert guides...
West End Workshops (Musical Theatre 12-19 years)
Mon 3 Aug 26
Bournemouth School for Girls.
Performing Arts Centre, East Way BH8 9PY
A series of 5 iconic musicals over 5 unmissable days:
MARY POPPINS with Ryan Gover - Assistant Dance Captain/Swing & Assistant Children’s...
Exclusive Lagoon Walk & New Viewing Screen at RSPB Arne
Mon 3 Aug 26
RSPB Arne
Arne Road
Wareham BH20 5BJ
This is an exclusive opportunity to visit our new seasonal trail and viewing screen on a part of the reserve that is usually accessible only to...
Summer of Play: Minibeast Mondays
Mon 3 Aug 26
Brownsea Island
Poole BH13 7EE
Looking for a fun and educational way to spend time outdoors with the family? Come along to a Minibeast Monday, where little explorers can get up...
Exclusive Lagoon Walk & New Viewing Screen at RSPB Arne
Sun 2 Aug 26
RSPB Arne
Arne Road
Wareham BH20 5BJ
This is an exclusive opportunity to visit our new seasonal trail and viewing screen on a part of the reserve that is usually accessible only to...
The Old Rectory, Pulham - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 2 Aug 26
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 2 Aug 26
Druitt Hall, High street, Christchurch BH23 1AB
25 x 6ft tables of Vinyl also CD s etc. Many rare items and bargains. Expert sellers from all over UK.
eat:Shaftesbury
Sun 2 Aug 26
Park Walk, Shaftesbury SP7 8JR
eat:Shaftesbury food festival Sunday 02 August from 10-4pm along Park Walk. Free to attend, family-friendly and accessible to all … Expect a...
Church Knowle Fete
Sat 1 Aug 26
The Old Rectory, Church Knowle, Corfe Castle BH20 5NG
A truly traditional village fete in the lovely grounds of The Old Rectory, Church Knowle, near Corfe Castle, BH20 5NG...
Exclusive Lagoon Walk & New Viewing Screen at RSPB Arne
Sat 1 Aug 26
RSPB Arne
Arne Road
Wareham BH20 5BJ
This is an exclusive opportunity to visit our new seasonal trail and viewing screen on a part of the reserve that is usually accessible only to...
Summer of Play: Pokémon Craft Lab
Sat 1 Aug 26
Brownsea Island
Poole BH13 7EE
Join us on Brownsea Island for a burst of colour, creativity, and Pokémon-inspired fun. At the Pokémon Craft Lab, young Trainers can dive into a...
Great Dorset Chilli Festival
Sat 1 Aug 26
Stock Gaylard Deer Park, between Sherborne and Stur DT10 2BG
Hot Sauce Heaven!
Back at the stunning Stock Gaylard Deer Park, near Sturminster Newton, with around 130 tradestands, the Great Dorset Chilli...
Manor Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 1 Aug 26
Manor Farm, Gillingham SP8 5SA
The garden has been created on a site that surrounds the C15 farmhouse. The planting consists of deep herbaceous borders, set against the old stone...
Night Wildlife and Nightjar Guided Walk with Supper at RSPB Arne
Sat 1 Aug 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Experience RSPB Arne in the evening as the sun sets and twilight takes over.
An exclusive opportunity to see and listen for the iconic...
Diverse Abilities
Thu 30 Jul 26
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Soft play and crafts - the perfect way to pass some time in the summer holidays!
We’ve got three different crafts available to choose from:
A...
Annalal's Gallery - Open Garden for NGS
Mon 27 Jul 26
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...
Sunrise Guided Walk at RSPB Arne - 26th July
Sun 26 Jul 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Immerse yourself in the peace and quiet of beautiful RSPB Arne, while watching the breath-taking spectacle of sunrise over Poole Harbour...
The Blue Pool Fairy Day
Sun 26 Jul 26
The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Rd, Wareham BH20 5AR
We’re excited to announce the first Fairy Day at The Blue Pool, taking place on Sunday 26th July 2026...
Tumblins - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Jul 26
Tumblins, Blandford Forum DT11 0ED
3 acre hilltop garden with extensive views. Swimming lake, orchards, kitchen garden, mixed borders and unusual trees inc, Wolemia nobolis,...
Atkins Ferrie Classic & Supercars Show
Sun 26 Jul 26
Sherborne Castle DT9 5NR
21st Annual Charity Classic & Supercars Show. Set in the stunning grounds of Sherborne Castle, the Sherborne Classic & Supercar Show brings together...
Glenholme Herbs - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 25 Jul 26
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...
Night Wildlife and Nightjar Guided Walk with Supper at RSPB Arne
Sat 25 Jul 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Experience RSPB Arne in the evening as the sun sets and twilight takes over.
An exclusive opportunity to see and listen for the iconic...
Dive into the Oceanarium this summer for an underwater adventure!
Sat 25 Jul 26
Oceanarium, Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA
This summer, come face to fin with hundreds of different species of animals. SAVE up to 30% online in advance!...
Summer of Play Activity Trail
Sat 25 Jul 26
Brownsea Island
Poole Harbour
Poole BH13 7EE
Join us for a fun filled Summer of Play on Brownsea Island. Discover a world of adventure with activities for kids big and small...
An evening of live soul and Motown music on Brownsea - Sold Out
Wed 22 Jul 26
Brownsea Island
Poole Harbour
Poole 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...
Mushroom Magic at Happy River: A Family fungi growing lab
Wed 22 Jul 26
Happy River Retreat, Bere Road BH20 7PA
Family mushroom growing lab
A fun and fascinating morning exploring the wonderful world of fungi and how to grow your very own!...
Broomhill - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Jul 26
Broomhill, Dorchester DT2 0PT
A former farmyard transformed into a delightful, tranquil garden set in 2 acres. Clipped box, island beds and borders planted with shrubs, roses,...
Yoga & meditation experience on Brownsea
Sun 19 Jul 26
Brownsea Island
Poole Harbour
Dorset BH13 7EE
Escape to the beauty of Brownsea Island for a rejuvenating yoga and meditation experience. The sessions will take place under tree canopy with...
8 Tucks Close - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 18 Jul 26
8 Tucks Close, Christchurch BH23 8ND
A small garden (12 metres by 12 metres) is full of interest and ideas, showing what can be achieved in a small space...
The Potting Shed - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 18 Jul 26
The Potting Shed, Sherborne DT9 5QN
The Potting Shed opened its doors in April 2023. This new 2 acre Wellbeing Nursery and Therapy Garden has been created from scratch to enhance...
Night Wildlife and Nightjar Guided Walk with Supper at RSPB Arne
Sat 18 Jul 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Experience RSPB Arne in the evening as the sun sets and twilight takes over.
An exclusive opportunity to see and listen for the iconic...
David Lindo the Urban Birder 20th Anniversary Walk at RSPB Arne
Fri 17 Jul 26
RSPB Arne
Arne Road
Wareham BH20 5BJ
About
Celebrate 20 years of The Urban Birder with a very special guided walk led by David Lindo himself...
Reiki infused sound bath and sauna: Reset for the weekend
Fri 17 Jul 26
Bere road BH20 7PA
Enjoy two hours of pure restoration. Get warm and cosy when it's getting dark and cold outside!
We are delighted to invite you to this...
Art@Eype
Fri 17 Jul 26
Eype Centre for the Arts, St Peter’s Church, Mount Lane, Eype, nr Bridport DT6 6AR
ART@EYPE is an annual summer exhibition showcasing some of Dorset's finest artists and makers, this year featuring:
• David Brooke...
Wareham Mediumship Evening with Nikki Kitt
Wed 15 Jul 26
Wareham Town Hall
East Street Wareham BH20 4NS
Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her...
Hogchester Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 12 Jul 26
Hogchester Farm, Bridport DT6 6BY
Hogchester Farm is a collaboration between those seeking connection with nature and themselves through conservation therapy and the arts...
22 Avon Avenue - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 12 Jul 26
22 Avon Avenue, Ringwood BH24 2BH
Japanese themed water garden featuring granite sculptures, ponds, waterfalls, azaleas, rhododendrons, cloud topiary and a collection of goldfish and...
Night Wildlife and Nightjar Guided Walk with Supper at RSPB Arne
Sat 11 Jul 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Experience RSPB Arne in the evening as the sun sets and twilight takes over.
An exclusive opportunity to see and listen for the iconic...
Grange Choral Society sing Chilcott, Rutter & Lauridsen
Sat 11 Jul 26
Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1BU
The Grange Choral Society , accompanied by a jazz trio, brass, percussion and organ presents an energetic and eclectic programme for this...
Lulworth Castle House - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 9 Jul 26
Lulworth Castle House, Wareham BH20 5QS
Large coastal garden next to Lulworth Castle with views to the sea. Pleasure grounds surround a walled garden filled with roses and perennials,...
Pastries with...
Wed 8 Jul 26
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
You’re invited to join us bright and early for a spot of networking over a coffee and a pastry.
These networking mornings are a fantastic chance...
Diverse Abilities Golf Day
Wed 8 Jul 26
Crane Valley Golf Club, Verwood BH31 7LH
Get a team together for our Charity Golf Day
Everyone loves a charity Golf Day - so come and join us at Hoburne’s Crane Valley in Verwood for a day...
The Old Rectory, Litton Cheney - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 5 Jul 26
The Old Rectory, Litton Cheney, Dorchester DT2 9AH
Steep paths lead to beguiling 4 acres of natural woodland with many springs, streams, 2 pools, one a natural swimming pool planted with native...
Shadrack Dairy Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 5 Jul 26
Shadrack Dairy Farm, Burton Bradstock DT6 4QZ
A relatively new garden on a challenging site in the yard of a former dairy farm. The sense of the farmyard is maintained, whilst incorporating...
8 Manor Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 4 Jul 26
8 Manor Gardens, Beaminster DT8 3EE
Beautiful Mediterranean style tranquil, terraced riverside garden, developed over the last few years demonstrating possibilities for harnessing a...
Night Wildlife and Nightjar Guided Walk with Supper at RSPB Arne
Sat 4 Jul 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Experience RSPB Arne in the evening as the sun sets and twilight takes over.
An exclusive opportunity to see and listen for the iconic...
The Langton Arms Local Artisan & Makers Market
Sat 4 Jul 26
The Langton Arms, Tarrant Monkton, Blandford Forum DT11 8RX
Join us for a summer artisan and makers market set in the beautiful village of Tarrant Monkton. With 40 talented local stallholders (15 indoors and...
Limitless
Fri 3 Jul 26
Bar Coast
156-164 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, England, , United Kingdom BH1 1NL
We’re excited to welcome you to LIMITLESS, our inclusive SEND club nights in Bournemouth!
We’ve created a welcoming space where individuals with...
Stafford House - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 3 Jul 26
Stafford House, Dorchester DT2 8AD
The gardens at Stafford House inc a river walk and tree planting in the style of early C19 Picturesque...
Purbeck Folk Club
Thu 2 Jul 26
Village Hall, High Street, Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
Our next gig will be Thursday 2nd July when The Well return for their first Summer gig at the Club. Support for the evening will be local...
FREE taster session with the Weymouth Rock Choir
Wed 1 Jul 26
Radipole School, Radipole Lane, Weymouth DT3 5HS
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir...
Bridport - Mediumship Evening with Nikki Kitt
Wed 1 Jul 26
Salwayash Village Hall
Bridport DT6 5HX
Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her...
Watercolour Workshop
Wed 1 Jul 26
Langside School, Langside Avenue, Poole BH12 5BN
Hosted by local watercolour artist Lynda Larke, you’ll learn the techniques of watercolours, as well as create your own masterpiece to take home...
Canzonetta Summer Concert
Sun 28 Jun 26
St Nicholas Church, Worth Matravers BH19 3LQ
An hour of close harmony songs by this well known ladies ensemble. Folk songs, Sacred Songs, Classical Pieces and some fun ones as well...
Music for a summer afternoon with Canzonetta
Sun 28 Jun 26
St Nicholas Church, Worth Matravers, Swanage BH19 3LQ
An hour of song and readings with vocal group Canzonetta and music by flautist Emma Estridge. Keyboard accompaniment by Isabelle Butler.
3 Willow Hamlet - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 28 Jun 26
3 Willow Hamlet, Christchurch BH23 7PA
A vibrant garden with rich seasonal colour, extensive range of plants to cascading hanging baskets. Paths weave through borders to a pergola framed...
Donhead Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 28 Jun 26
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...
Oval basketry workshop with woven woodland
Sun 28 Jun 26
Happy River Retreat, Bere Road BH20 7PA
Learn the ancient art of basketry in this hands-on workshop led by local basketmaker, Woven Woodland. This workshop is ideal for both beginners and...
Legends of Motown Live at The Exchange | Sturminster Newton
Sat 27 Jun 26
The Exchange, Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton DT10 1FH
Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown's biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band,...
Night Wildlife and Nightjar Guided Walk with Supper at RSPB Arne
Sat 27 Jun 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Experience RSPB Arne in the evening as the sun sets and twilight takes over.
An exclusive opportunity to see and listen for the iconic...
Grill Fest
Sat 27 Jun 26
Stewarts Garden Centre, Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch BH23 4SA
After 2 great years, Grill Fest is back for a weekend celebrating outdoor cooking. Perfect for BBQ enthusiasts and garden chefs, the event is...
20 Wicket Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 27 Jun 26
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...
David Austin Rose Talks
Tue 23 Jun 26
Stewarts Garden Centre, Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch BH23 4SA
Following two sell-out talks in 2025, we’re glad to welcome back the famous growers ‘David Austin Roses’ who will present their in-depth knowledge of...
Littlebredy Walled Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Tue 23 Jun 26
Littlebredy Walled Gardens, Littlebredy DT2 9HL
1 acre walled garden on south facing slopes of Bride River valley. Herbaceous borders, riverside rose walk, lavender beds and potager vegetable and...
Langebride House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun 26
Langebride House, Long Bredy DT2 9HU
A lovely mature garden, designed in the 1960s, surround this large old rectory in a secluded spot in the stunning Bride Valley...
Summer Solstice Guided Walk at RSPB Arne
Sun 21 Jun 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Immerse yourself in the peace and quiet of beautiful RSPB Arne, while watching the breathtaking spectacle of the Summer Solstice Sunrise over Poole...
Newton Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun 26
Newton Cottage, Sturminster Newton DT10 2HN
Sunny gravel gardens, a large informal lawn and woodland trees complement the views of fields and pastures...
Father's Day Band & BBQ
Sun 21 Jun 26
The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Rd, Wareham BH20 5AR
Celebrate Father’s Day with us in style on Sunday 21st June!
Enjoy an afternoon of fantastic live music with hits from the 70s to the 00s, from...
Wyke Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun 26
Wyke Farm, Beaminster DT8 3HX
The owners of Wyke Farm, Robert and Alex Appleby, are both fanatical about rewilding, environmental conservation and preservation of the natural...
Athelhampton House Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun 26
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...
Cherry Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun 26
Cherry Cottage, Sturminster Newton DT10 2HN
Modern country garden. Sunny gravel areas with Mediterranean planting, lawns and mixed borders. Large paved terrace overlooks an informal lawn...
Night Wildlife and Nightjar Guided Walk with Supper at RSPB Arne
Sat 20 Jun 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Experience RSPB Arne in the evening as the sun sets and twilight takes over.
An exclusive opportunity to see and listen for the iconic...
Muddy Patches - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 20 Jun 26
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...
Cerne Abbas Open Gardens
Sat 20 Jun 26
Village of Cerne Abbas DT2 7GD
Cerne Abbas is well known for its giant, Abbey site and as one of the prettiest villages in Dorset.
25 gardens will be open around the village...
The Hollow, Blandford Forum - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 20 Jun 26
The Hollow, Blandford Forum, Blandford Forum DT11 8NJ
Hillside cottage garden built on chalk, about acre with an interesting variety of plants in borders that line the numerous sloping pathways...
Farrs - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 18 Jun 26
Farrs, Beaminster DT8 3NB
Enjoy several distinctive walled gardens, rolling lawns, sculpture and giant topiary around one of Beaminster's historic town houses...
The Treehouse - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 17 Jun 26
The Treehouse, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Our fully accessible sensory garden is a tranquil haven for children and adults supported by Diverse Abilities...
Open Garden Day at The Treehouse
Wed 17 Jun 26
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
We’re opening up our fully accessible sensory garden for the day. It features insect-loving plants, vibrant allium and echinacea, soft lambs ear and...
LUSH Bath Bombs
Wed 17 Jun 26
Lush Green Hub, Waterloo Road, Poole BH17 0AE
It’s time to treat yourself. Come and join us at the LUSH Green Hub for an evening making bath bombs and origami...
Broomhill - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun 26
Broomhill, Dorchester DT2 0PT
A former farmyard transformed into a delightful, tranquil garden set in 2 acres. Clipped box, island beds and borders planted with shrubs, roses,...
Utopia - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun 26
Utopia, Dorchester DT2 8QP
Approx ½ acre of secluded, peaceful garden made up of several rooms inspired by different themes. Inspiration is taken from Mediterranean and Italian...
3 Park Farm Close - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun 26
3 Park Farm Close, Dorchester DT2 9TW
A quirky child friendly 1 acre garden with distinct sections. Lower section consists of a large scale model canal with operational locks and a 1:20...
Penmead Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun 26
Penmead Farm, Blandford Forum DT11 8PF
Situated on the site of an old brick works the property is bordered by over 30 mature oak trees. The garden comprises a woodland and stream (Fontmell...
Tulip Tree - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun 26
Tulip Tree, Shaftesbury SP7 9DL
Two acres of paddock with mown paths behind house and 1acre of garden around house dominated by 120 yr old Liriodendron tulipifera which...
Hanford School - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun 26
Hanford School, Blandford Forum DT11 8HN
One of the few schools in England with a working kitchen garden growing quantities of seasonal vegetables, fruit and flowers for the table...
Manor Farm, Hampreston - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun 26
Manor Farm, Hampreston, Wimborne BH21 7LX
Traditional farmhouse garden designed and cared for by 3 generations of the Trehane family for over a 100 years...
The Old School House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun 26
The Old School House, Blandford Forum DT11 8NZ
Village garden of almost an acre laid out in last 13 yrs with hornbeam hedges creating 'rooms' inc orchard, secret garden and pergola...
Shillingstone Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun 26
Shillingstone Gardens, Shillingstone DT11 0SF
Both gardens are in the centre of this pretty village which lies close to the River Stour with Hambledon Hill as a backdrop...
Night Wildlife and Nightjar Guided Walk with Supper at RSPB Arne
Sat 13 Jun 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Experience RSPB Arne in the evening as the sun sets and twilight takes over.
An exclusive opportunity to see and listen for the iconic...
Chideock Manor - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 13 Jun 26
Chideock Manor, Bridport DT6 6LF
12 acres of formal and informal gardens. Bog garden beside stream and series of ponds. Yew hedges and mature trees...
SMOKE
Fri 12 Jun 26
Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1UG
Alex wakes one morning to a new message on Insta from his boyfriend Ben. But Ben died two years ago. What appears to be an everyday hack soon turns...
Penmead Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 12 Jun 26
Penmead Farm, Blandford Forum DT11 8PF
Situated on the site of an old brick works the property is bordered by over 30 mature oak trees. The garden comprises a woodland and stream (Fontmell...
Blandford Forum Mediumship Evening with Nikki Kitt
Fri 12 Jun 26
Blandford Forum Corn Exchange
17 Market Place Blandford Forum DT11 7AG
Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her...
The Old School House - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 12 Jun 26
The Old School House, Blandford Forum DT11 8NZ
Village garden of almost an acre laid out in last 13 yrs with hornbeam hedges creating 'rooms' inc orchard, secret garden and pergola...
Shute House - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 11 Jun 26
Shute House, Shaftesbury SP7 9DG
Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe, one of our finest landscape architects, was commissioned in 1969 to create a water garden for Lady Anne and Captain Michael...
Bettiscombe Manor - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 11 Jun 26
Bettiscombe Manor, Bridport DT6 5NU
Designer Jasper Conran has given one of Englands loveliest smaller houses, Bettiscombe Manor, a garden to match, with orchards, mellow brick...
Knitson Old Farmhouse - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 10 Jun 26
Knitson Old Farmhouse, Wareham BH20 5JB
Mature cottage garden nestled under chalk downland. Herbaceous borders, rockeries, climbers and shrubs, evolved and designed over 60 yrs for...
The Stables - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 10 Jun 26
The Stables, Wareham BH20 5JB
Much loved garden planted in a contemporary style with deep borders filled with easy care colourful perennials interspersed with shrubs...
Holme for Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Tue 9 Jun 26
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...
Smedmore House - Open Garden for NGS
Tue 9 Jun 26
Smedmore House, Kimmeridge BH20 5PG
Two acres of romantically disordered gardens, including walled flower gardens, Mediterranean garden and herb courtyard...
The Chantry - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Jun 26
The Chantry, Bridport DT6 5NB
Set in the middle of the village and within stone walls and hedges, a 1 acre established traditional garden of lawns, trees, shrubs and colourful...
Chantry Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Jun 26
Chantry Farm, Sturminster Newton DT10 1NU
Chantry Farm offers a series of gardens surrounding the C16 farmhouse and three renovated barns. Designed by Justin Spink there are colourful long...
Whitemoor Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Jun 26
Whitemoor Farm, Wimborne BH21 7DA
Approx 4 acre informal country garden, surrounded by ancient oaks and hedgerows. Range of mixed borders with mature shrubs, perennials, bulbs and...
Hingsdon - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Jun 26
Hingsdon, Bridport DT6 5NQ
Hingsdon is a hilltop garden of about 2 acres with spectacular panoramic views. There are many unusual shrubs, mostly planted within the last 15 yrs,...
Christchurch Record Fair
Sun 7 Jun 26
Druitt Hall, High Street, Christchurch BH23 1AB
30 x 6ft tables of Vinyl also CD s etc. Many rare items and bargains. Expert sellers from all over the South.
Specialist Plant Fair Abbotsbury
Sun 7 Jun 26
Bullers Way, Abbotsbury DT3 4LA
It's back! The popular Specialist Plant Fair at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens organised by Plant Heritage Dorset...
Black Shed - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Jun 26
Black Shed, Sherborne DT9 4JX
Over 200 colourful and productive flower beds growing a sophisticated selection of cut flowers and foliage to supply florists and the public for...
Night Wildlife and Nightjar Guided Walk with Supper at RSPB Arne
Sat 6 Jun 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Experience RSPB Arne in the evening as the sun sets and twilight takes over.
An exclusive opportunity to see and listen for the iconic...
Bloxworth Lodge - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 6 Jun 26
Bloxworth Lodge, Wareham BH20 7EE
A large garden with lawns and smaller garden areas surrounding the house. The gardens inc a north-facing garden created 3 yrs ago, a small woodland...
Oakdale Library Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 6 Jun 26
Oakdale Library Gardens, Poole BH15 3EF
Award winning gardens comprising of the Bookerie Reading and Rhyme time garden where wildlife is welcomed with bee friendly planting, an insect...
Country Roots
Fri 5 Jun 26
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...
Evening echoes: bird and bat safari on Brownsea Island
Thu 4 Jun 26
Brownsea Island
Poole Harbour
Poole
Dorset BH13 7EE
Discover Brownsea Island's nocturnal wildlife on these special nature evenings. Look and listen out for bats and and the strange call of the...
Slape Manor - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 4 Jun 26
Slape Manor, Bridport DT6 5LH
A limited number of tickets have been made available for this exclusive special event. Please meet on the main front drive to the house by the porch...
Worldwide Travel Showcase - Dorset
Wed 3 Jun 26
The Italian Villa, Compton Acres, 164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole BH13 7ES
Thinking about your next holiday? Join APT Travel Group for a relaxed, informative event and get a clear understanding of where to go, what to...
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 31 May 26
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery, Bridport DT6 6HH
Set in heavenly Dorset countryside, the ½ acre garden is composed of an intricate web of gravel paths weaving between deep and colourful borders to...
Purbeck Folk Club
Sat 30 May 26
Village Hall, High Street, Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
Tickets are now available online for our next gig on Saturday the 30th May featuring Winter Wilson. Winter Wilson are Kip Winter (vocals, flute,...
The Coastal Comedy Show with Mike Gunn
Fri 29 May 26
The Barrington Arts Centre
Penny’s Walk, Ferndown,
Dorset BH22 9TH
Join us for a top night of stand-up with three fantastic acts plus your host as multi-award-winning Coastal Comedy launch their shows at The...
The Coastal Comedy Show with Mike Gunn
Fri 29 May 26
The Barrington Arts Centre
Penny’s Walk, Ferndown,
Dorset BH22 9TH
Join us for a top night of stand-up with three fantastic acts plus your host as multi-award-winning Coastal Comedy launch their shows at The...
Supper Club: Rick Stein
Thu 28 May 26
Rick Stein Sandbanks
10-14 Banks Road, Poole BH13 7QB
Join us at Rick Stein Sandbanks for our first Supper Club of 2026.
Supper Club is an exclusive series of events taking place at different venues...
Blandford Forum Indoor Market
Thu 28 May 26
The Corn Exchange, Market Place, Blandford Forum, Dorset. DT117AG DT11 7AG
Indoor Market with Cafe, Antiques, Jewellery, Greeting cards, Crafts, and Bric-a-Brac.
Colin Blunstone: Believe In Miracles Tour
Tue 26 May 26
The Tivoli Theatre
West Borough
Wimborne Minster
Dorset BH21 1LT
Colin Blunstone, lead singer of The Zombies and acclaimed Solo Artist, returns to UK stages with the “Believe In Miracles” Tour, his first national...
Diverse Abilities
Tue 26 May 26
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Come along to The Treehouse for an afternoon where our giant soft play is open to everyone!
Our soft play is located in the former Adventure...
Tumblins - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 24 May 26
Tumblins, Blandford Forum DT11 0ED
3 acre hilltop garden with extensive views. Swimming lake, orchards, kitchen garden, mixed borders and unusual trees inc, Wolemia nobolis,...
Careys Secret Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 24 May 26
Careys Secret Garden, Wareham BH20 7PG
Behind a 150 yr old wall, situated just outside of Wareham, sits 3 ½ acres in the midst of transformation...
64 Hinton Wood Avenue - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 24 May 26
64 Hinton Wood Avenue, Christchurch BH23 5AJ
A small cottage garden inc approx 30 roses, delphiniums, lupins, heuchera and agapanthus. A water feature under shade with hostas, astilbe ferns,...
Sunrise Guided Walk at RSPB Arne - 24th May
Sun 24 May 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Immerse yourself in the peace and quiet of beautiful RSPB Arne, while watching the breath-taking spectacle of sunrise over Poole Harbour...
The Manor House, Beaminster - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 24 May 26
The Manor House, Beaminster, Beaminster DT8 3DZ
Set in the heart of Beaminster, 16 acres of stunning parkland with mature specimen trees, lake and cascade...
The Old Vicarage - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 23 May 26
The Old Vicarage, Bridport DT6 3TE
A classic English garden of 1½ acres with many rooms and several notable trees. Extensively replanted over the past 5 yrs with a variety of...
Mind Body Spirit Fayre
Sat 23 May 26
New Digby Hall Hound Street Sherborne DT9 3AA
Psychic Mediums..Tarot. .Reiki.. Reflexology. Aromatherapy.. Intuitive Therapy. Crystals . Jewellery.. Sublimated gifts.. Woodcrafts.. Handicrafts.....
Kids go FREE this May Half Term! Celebrate BIAZA’s Love Your Aquarium
Sat 23 May 26
Oceanarium, Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA
To celebrate BIAZA’s Love Your Aquarium Week, kids go FREE from 23 – 31 May 2026, when accompanied by a paying adult...
Blandford Forum Street Market
Sat 23 May 26
The Market Place
Blandford Forum DT11 7AF
A traditional Street Market
Night Wildlife and Nightjar Guided Walk with Supper at RSPB Arne
Sat 23 May 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Experience RSPB Arne in the evening as the sun sets and twilight takes over.
An exclusive opportunity to see and listen for the iconic...
Poo-tastic activity trail - May half term
Sat 23 May 26
Brownsea Island
Poole Harbour
Poole BH13 7EE
Discover a wonderfully quirky trail that celebrates an often overlooked part of the natural world. Along the way, enjoy fun activities and uncover...
Pipsford Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 22 May 26
Pipsford Farm, Beaminster DT8 3NT
3 acres of formal and informal gardens. Ponds surrounded by mature specimen trees, acers, hydrangeas, ferns and bamboo...
'Into The Light' Art Exhibition, Dorset Art Week Event
Fri 22 May 26
The Gallery Upstairs
Upton Country Park, Poole Road, Upton, Poole BH17 7BJ
Exhibition Title: 'Into the Light'
Dates: 22nd May – 8th June 2026
Venue: The Gallery Upstairs (above the tearooms), Upton Country Park...
Adult Soft Play: Big Kid Energy
Fri 22 May 26
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
You asked and here it is - an evening in the soft play just for the grown ups.
Get your mates together, maybe do a few warm up stretches, and get...
Mappercombe Manor - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 22 May 26
Mappercombe Manor, Bridport DT6 3SS
Elegant Manor House that was originally a monks' rest house with stew pond and dovecote. South facing gardens on 4 levels with ancient monastic...
Quartet by Ronald Harwood, performed by Castle Players
Thu 21 May 26
Lytchett Matravers Village Hall, High Street, Lytchett Matravers BH16 6DD
A Heartwarming Tale of Second Chances
Cecily, Reggie, and Wilfred are living out their days in a beautiful English country house for retired...
Join our choir in Dorchester for a FREE taster session
Tue 19 May 26
Dorchester RFC, Coburg Road, Dorchester DT1 2HX
If you are wanting to join a choir you'll like singing with us in the Rock Choir.
The local Dorchester choir is run by Dorset based...
Deans Court - Open Garden for NGS
Mon 18 May 26
Deans Court, Wimborne Minster BH21 1EE
13 acres of peaceful, partly wild gardens in ancient monastic setting with mature specimen trees, Saxon fish pond, herb garden and orchard beside...
Swanage Mediumship Evening with Nikki Kitt
Mon 18 May 26
Swanage Conservative Club
27 Kings Road West Swanage BH19 1HE
Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her...
Little Benville House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 17 May 26
Little Benville House, Dorchester DT2 0NN
Contemporary garden, with landscape interventions by Harris Bugg Studio within a varied ecological AONB and historic landscape off Benville Lane,...
Pugin Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 17 May 26
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...
Bembury Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 17 May 26
Bembury Farm, Sherborne DT9 6QF
Created and developed since 1996 this peaceful garden has lawns and large herbaceous borders informally planted with interesting perennials around...
Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival
Sat 16 May 26
Next To Bournemouth Airport, Parley Lane, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 6AD
Get ready for a weekend of flavour, fire, and family fun at the Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival – one of the South Coast’s most loved food...
Magic of Thailand Festival in Poole
Sat 16 May 26
Harbourside Park (Baiter Park), Poole BH15 1UY
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Harbourside Park is brought to you by Magic of Thailand, previously known...
22 Lancaster Drive - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 16 May 26
22 Lancaster Drive, Broadstone BH18 9EL
Hidden in the heart of Broadstone, this 360ft woodland garden blends timeless oaks, a natural spring and seasonal acers with spaces for calm and...
Myrtle Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 16 May 26
Myrtle Cottage, Blandford Forum DT11 0ES
A small to medium size segmented cottage garden, sympathetic to wildlife with a wildflower meadow and pond, part flower, part fruit and vegetable, a...
24 Carlton Road North - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 15 May 26
24 Carlton Road North, Weymouth DT4 7PY
Town garden near the sea. Long garden on several levels. Steps and narrow sloping paths lead to beds and borders filled with trees, shrubs and...
Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners
Thu 14 May 26
Regent Centre Christchurch, High Street, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1AW
Proudly celebrating its 10th Anniversary, Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners is back for 2026!...
Beginners Macrame Workshop
Tue 12 May 26
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Join us for a relaxed and creative introduction to the art of macramé!
You’ll learn the essential foundation knots, including the lark’s head and...
FREE taster session with the Dorchester Rock Choir
Tue 12 May 26
United Church, Charles Street, Dorchester DT1 1EE
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Dorchester Rock Choir is led by local vocal tutor Sadie Kerslake...
39 Pergin Crescent - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 10 May 26
39 Pergin Crescent, Poole BH17 7AL
This 1950s property is situated on the outskirts of Poole with a front garden of appro 850sq metres and a rear garden of approx 112sq metres...
The Secret Garden at Serles House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 10 May 26
The Secret Garden at Serles House, Wimborne BH21 1EN
The former home of the late Ian Willis, who lived here for just under 40 yrs. Alan Titchmarsh described this amusingly creative garden as one of the...
Ceilidh and Cake!
Sun 10 May 26
Harman's Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Swanage BH19 3EB
Folk dances for all ages and abilities with ceilidh band Maiden Oak and caller Malcolm Churchill.
Enjoy our homemade cakes and...
Cerne Giant Festival - Kith and Kin
Sat 9 May 26
St Mary's Church, Abbey Street Cerne Abbas DT2 7JQ
Step into the mead hall and join us for Kith and Kin - a warm- hearted delightful solo show that , brings the everyday world of a 9th century...
Falconers - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 9 May 26
Falconers, Poole BH16 6BJ
Behind the gate of 150 yr old Falconers Cottage lies a ¼ acre mature garden with some interesting plants...
Celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday at the Oceanarium!
Fri 8 May 26
Oceanarium, Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA
Join the Oceanarium team on Friday 8th May 2026, to celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday and his dedicated work...
Cerne Giant Festival - What the Giant Sees?
Thu 7 May 26
St Mary's Church, Abbey Street, Cerne Abbas DT2 7JQ
Gary Prescott has been a keen wildlife and landscape photographer for many years and recently has been enthused by photographing the night sky...
Purbeck Folk Club
Thu 7 May 26
Village Hall, High Street, Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
Our next gig on the 7th May 2026 features Amica from Bournemouth. Amica play a diverse range of original music, traditional folk tunes, and jazz folk...
Cerne Giant Festival - Anglo-Saxon Riddle 'Quiz' Night
Tue 5 May 26
St Mary's Church, Abbey Street, Cerne Abbas , Dorchester. DT2 7JQ
How did those 10C Monks in Cerne Abbey while away long winter evenings? Surprisingly, 'What am I?' type riddles were rather popular!...
Cerne Giant Festival - Rambling with Dorset Poetry
Mon 4 May 26
St Mary's Church Abbey Street Cerne Abbas DT2 7JQ
Immerse yourself in the literature and music of Dorset. Join members of the William Barnes Society for this gentle ramble around Cerne and its...
Cerne Giant Festival - Riverflies Safari
Sun 3 May 26
Vicarage Field, 4 Back Lane, Cerne Abbas DT2 7JW
The river Cerne contains many interesting invertebrates. Volunteers from the 'Riverfly' project will teach us how to observe and monitor...
Dawn Chorus Guided Walk with Breakfast
Sun 3 May 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Experience the atmospheric dawn chorus at RSPB Arne this spring!
Join us for an early morning wander around RSPB Arne nature reserve, listening to...
10 Ryan Close - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 3 May 26
10 Ryan Close, Ferndown BH22 9TP
In February 150 varieties of snowdrops carefully named in baskets. In early summer this plantswomans garden is filled with a remarkable selection of...
22 Avon Avenue - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 3 May 26
22 Avon Avenue, Ringwood BH24 2BH
Japanese themed water garden featuring granite sculptures, ponds, waterfalls, azaleas, rhododendrons, cloud topiary and a collection of goldfish and...
Annalal's Gallery - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 3 May 26
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...
Cerne Giant Festival - Giants and Kings
Sat 2 May 26
St Mary's Church Abbey Street Cerne Abbas DT2 7TQ
Join Rebecca Danicic, Forth Bard of Dorchester (Caer Dur 2025-26) and Peter Roe, Grand Bard of Dorset (2024-29) for an afternoon of poetry, stories...
Dawn Chorus Guided Walk with Breakfast
Sat 2 May 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Experience the atmospheric dawn chorus at RSPB Arne this spring!
Join us for an early morning wander around RSPB Arne nature reserve, listening to...
Spring Art Exhibition
Thu 30 Apr 26
The Gallery Upstairs
Upton Country Park BH17 7BJ
A variety of paintings, prints and greetings cards will be on display and for sale.
There is also an opportunity to have your portrait sketched free...
Cerne Giant Festival - Artists in the Dorset Landscape
Wed 29 Apr 26
Village Hall, Church Lane, Godmanstone DT2 7AQ
Three local art enthusiasts will each give a short illustrated talk.
Their titles are:
1) Contemporary Sculptors working in Dorset today...
Reptile Survey and Heathland Species Guided Walk
Tue 28 Apr 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road BH20 5BJ
Join us for a rare chance to step behind the scenes at RSPB Arne on a guided walk that combines a live reptile survey with an exploration of our...
Cerne Giant Festival - Understanding Ancient Trees
Mon 27 Apr 26
St Mary's Church, Abbey Street, Cerne Abbas DT2 7TQ
Bo Walsh is a Senior Tree Officer with Dorset County Council. In this illustrated talk, he will explain the work of a tree officer, and then broaden...
Western Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Apr 26
Western Gardens, Poole BH13 7AN
Created over 50 yrs the award winning garden offers enormous variety with rose, courtyard and woodland gardens, herbaceous borders and cherry tree...
Dawn Chorus Guided Walk with Breakfast
Sun 26 Apr 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Experience the atmospheric dawn chorus at RSPB Arne this spring!
Join us for an early morning wander around RSPB Arne nature reserve, listening to...
The Old Rectory, Litton Cheney - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Apr 26
The Old Rectory, Litton Cheney, Dorchester DT2 9AH
Steep paths lead to beguiling 4 acres of natural woodland with many springs, streams, 2 pools, one a natural swimming pool planted with native...
Cerne Giant Festival - Farm Walk at Nether Cerne
Sat 25 Apr 26
Follow signs for Nether Cerne. Farmyard grid ref: SY672 93 DT2
Edward Gallia is a farmer, landowner and environmental adviser farming 870 acres of arable chalk downlands...
Colours of Light An Art Exhibition in Card, paint, clay and glass
Sat 25 Apr 26
Eype Centre for the Arts, Mount Lane, Eype DT6 6SG
Jenny Penney works in card, using an inspired technique. She creates pictures in relief using card, glue a scalpel...
Later Life Letter
Sat 25 Apr 26
Lighthouse Poole (sherling studio), 21 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1UG
Later Life Letter tells the story of Luke Wright’s adoption – the life he leads, and the one he might have done...
Talk: The Destruction of Arctic Convoy PQ17
Fri 24 Apr 26
Church Knowle Village Hall
Church Knowle, Near Corfe Castle BH20 5NG
A tale of strategy, courage and human fallibility, this talk 'The Destruction of Arctic Convoy PQ17' is given by Naval historian and...
Cerne Giant Festival - The Spring at the Giant's Feet
Thu 23 Apr 26
St Mary's Church, Abbey Street, Cerne Abbas DT2 7JQ
James Rattue has been researching the holy wells of England for four decades and wrote the first attempt to place these folkloric sites in historical...
Blindfolded bites – Ferndown care home to host sensory dinner
Thu 23 Apr 26
110 Golf Links Road
Ferndown
Dorset BH22 8DA
A care home in Ferndown is inviting the local community to dine in the dark to raise money for charity...
Horn Park - Open Garden for NGS
Tue 21 Apr 26
Horn Park, Beaminster DT8 3HB
Large plantsman's garden with magnificent views over Dorset countryside towards Beaminster and the sea...
Cerne Giant Festival - Shakespeare the Naturalist
Mon 20 Apr 26
St Mary's Church, Abbey Street, Cerne Abbas DT2 7JQ
One of the aspects of Shakespeare we are coming to appreciate, more and more, especially in these days of growing environmental destruction, is his...
Broomhill - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Apr 26
Broomhill, Dorchester DT2 0PT
A former farmyard transformed into a delightful, tranquil garden set in 2 acres. Clipped box, island beds and borders planted with shrubs, roses,...
Frankham Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Apr 26
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...
Dawn Chorus Guided Walk with Breakfast
Sun 19 Apr 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Experience the atmospheric dawn chorus at RSPB Arne this spring!
Join us for an early morning wander around RSPB Arne nature reserve, listening to...
Cerne Giant Festival -Photographing Nature for Families
Sun 19 Apr 26
St Mary's Church Abbey Street, Cerne Abbas DT2 7JQ DT2 7TQ
Bring any camera, incuding phones, and learn about how to find and photograph nature in an interesting way...
Hurn Court Opera presents La Traviata
Sat 18 Apr 26
Coade Hall Theatre
Bryanston School
Blandford DT11 0PX
La Traviata tells the story of Violetta, a high-class courtesan in Paris and her passionate love affair with the young nobleman, Alfredo...
Cerne Giant Festival - The Making of the Beltane Brew
Sat 18 Apr 26
Lower Barton Farm A352 between Cerne Abbas and Nether Cerne, Grid Ref 663994 DT2 7TQ
The Beltane Brew is a vibrantly energising spring tonic herbs gathered from around the long barrow of Smacam Down...
Grange Choral Society perform Mozart's Vespers and Haydn's Nelson Mass
Sat 18 Apr 26
Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1BU
Don't miss the chance to hear two choral masterpieces live with full orchestra and professional soloists under the expert Musical Direction of...
Hurn Court Opera presents La Traviata
Thu 16 Apr 26
The Regent
High Street
Christchurch BH23 1AS
La Traviata tells the story of Violetta, a high-class courtesan in Paris and her passionate love affair with the young nobleman, Alfredo...
Dried Flowers Bouquets
Tue 14 Apr 26
Brother Farm Flowers, Stapehill Road, Wimborne BH21 7ND
Come and join Becca in the Flower Barn workshop to learn how to create a beautiful hand-tied dried flower bouquet...
Dawn Chorus Guided Walk with Breakfast
Sun 12 Apr 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Experience the atmospheric dawn chorus at RSPB Arne this spring!
Join us for an early morning wander around RSPB Arne nature reserve, listening to...
Ivy House Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 11 Apr 26
Ivy House Garden, Piddletrenthide DT2 7QF
A steep and challenging ½ acre garden with fine views, on a south facing site in the beautiful Piddle valley...
Chideock Manor - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 11 Apr 26
Chideock Manor, Bridport DT6 6LF
12 acres of formal and informal gardens. Bog garden beside stream and series of ponds. Yew hedges and mature trees...
Biofluorescence Experience in Nature
Fri 10 Apr 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Biofluorescence is one of nature’s hidden wonders! Encounter an invisible natural world on an exclusive night-time adventure and experience nature in...
Edmondsham House - Open Garden for NGS
Mon 6 Apr 26
Edmondsham House, Wimborne BH21 5RE
Six acres of mature gardens and grounds with trees, rare shrubs, spring bulbs and shaped hedges surrounding C16/C18 house, giving much to explore inc...
Christchurch Record Fair
Sun 5 Apr 26
Druitt Hall, High Street, Christchurch BH23 1AB
30 x 6ft tables of Vinyl also CD s etc. Many rare items and bargains, expert sellers from all over UK. Free Entry
Purbeck Folk Club
Thu 2 Apr 26
Village Hall, High Street, Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
Our next gig will be Thursday 2nd April when Polly Morris makes her debut at the Club. Polly has been described as “the Flanders and Swann of our...
Full Moon Guided Walk April – Women only April - Pink Moon
Thu 2 Apr 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road BH20 5BJ
Don’t miss this special opportunity to discover the wonders of RSPB Arne by moonlight, in an event uniquely created by women for women...
PASSIA sung by Papagena
Thu 2 Apr 26
Christchurch Priory BH23 1BU
PASSIA, a new composition by Liz Dilnot Johnson, is a musical reimagining of the Good Friday story from the perspective of 5 of the women at the foot...
David Brooke - Painter: An art exhibition of mythical wonder
Thu 2 Apr 26
Jenny Penney Local Makers Shop & Gallery, Mangerton Mill, Mangerton Lane, Mangerton, Bridport DT6 3SG
David Brooke is a well know local painter with a very individual style. His imagination allows him to stylise his characters and landscapes to...
Paint and Play
Tue 31 Mar 26
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Soft play and crafts - the perfect way to pass some time in the Easter holidays!
Add a pop of colour to the garden, and provide a cosy space for...
Easter Fun at The Blue Pool
Mon 30 Mar 26
The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Rd, Wareham BH20 5AR
Spend time outdoors with the family this Easter at The Blue Pool in Dorset. Explore the woodland paths, brave a walk across the rope bridge and look...
An EGG-citing aquatic adventure awaits at the Oceanarium this Easter!
Sat 28 Mar 26
Oceanarium, Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA
Celebrate Easter with us, diving deep into the depths. Learn more about the world of animal eggs with some fun egg-citing activities!...
Easter adventure trail on Brownsea Island
Sat 28 Mar 26
Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole BH13 7EE
The Easter trail takes place between 28 March to 12 April 2026, from 10am to 5pm, come and explore the natural world of Brownsea Island...
Wild wetland bird walk
Sat 28 Mar 26
Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole. BH13 7EE
Experience the wonderful birdlife of Brownsea Island with our guided birdwatching walks. Led by a knowledgeable Dorset Wildlife Trust ranger, explore...
Muddy Dog Dash
Sat 28 Mar 26
Upton Country Park, Poole Road, Upton, POOLE BH17 7BJ
Get ready for a pawsome day out at the Muddy Dog Dash, hosted by Lewis-Manning Hospice Care on Saturday 28 March 2026 at Upton Country Park in...
Biofluorescence Experience in Nature at RSPB Arne - March 27th - Sold Out
Fri 27 Mar 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Biofluorescence is one of nature’s hidden wonders! Encounter an invisible natural world on an exclusive night-time adventure and experience nature in...
Rock and Roll Man
Mon 23 Mar 26
21 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1UG
ROCK & ROLL MAN is a thrilling new musical celebrating the life and legacy of Alan Freed, the
Cleveland DJ who named the genre ‘Rock & Roll’ and...
Join our choir in Bridport for a FREE taster session
Mon 23 Mar 26
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...
Myrtle Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 22 Mar 26
Myrtle Cottage, Blandford Forum DT11 0ES
A small to medium size segmented cottage garden, sympathetic to wildlife with a wildflower meadow and pond, part flower, part fruit and vegetable, a...
Swing from Paris at East Stour Village Hall
Sun 22 Mar 26
East Stour Village Hall, East Stour SP8 5JY
Swing from Paris are an all-string jazz quartet that take inspiration from the music of the 1930s, 40s and 50s.
The Veronique Joly Trio
Sat 21 Mar 26
St Peter's Church, Church Knowle, Near Corfe Castle BH20 5NF
A vibrant mix of classic swing, Bossa Novas and smooth jazz performed by vocalist Veronique Joly, guitarist Rob Palmer and Canadian saxophonist Terry...
History Guided Walk at RSPB Arne
Sat 21 Mar 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road BH20 5BJ
Discover the rich and varied history on this exclusive guided walk, exploring areas of the reserve that are usually closed to the public...
Swing from Paris at Fawley Royal British Legion, Southampton
Sat 21 Mar 26
Fawley Royal British Legion, Southampton SO45 1XD
This all-string quartet take inspiration from the music of the 1930s, 40s and 50s, with their Parisian flavoured jazz and gypsy swing delighting...
Swing from Paris at Cranborne Village Hall
Fri 20 Mar 26
Cranborne Village Hall, Wimborne BH21 5QB
Swing from Paris are an all-string jazz quartet that take inspiration from the music of the 1930s, 40s and 50s.
Athelhampton House Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 20 Mar 26
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...
Swing from Paris at Portesham Village Hall
Thu 19 Mar 26
Portesham Village Hall, Dorset DT3 4NS
Swing from Paris are an all-string jazz quartet that take inspiration from the music of the 1930s, 40s and 50s...
Historical guided walk with cream tea in Brownsea Castle
Tue 17 Mar 26
Brownsea Island
Poole Harbour
Poole BH13 7EE
Embark on a fascinating journey through Brownsea Island’s rich history as you explore the island and the castle’s picturesque grounds...
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at The Blue Pool
Sat 14 Mar 26
The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Rd, Wareham BH20 5AR
Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Blue Pool in the heart of Dorset. Treat someone special to a delicious afternoon tea on Saturday 14th or Sunday 15th...
Mother's Day Planted Wreath Workshop
Fri 13 Mar 26
24 Wareham Road, Owermoigne DT2 8BY
The brand-new Mother’s Day Planted Wreath Workshop gives customers the perfect opportunity to spend all afternoon together, with the option to add on...
Biofluorescence Experience in Nature
Fri 13 Mar 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Biofluorescence is one of nature’s hidden wonders! Encounter an invisible natural world on an exclusive night-time adventure and experience nature in...
Purbeck Folk Club
Thu 5 Mar 26
Village Hall, High Street, Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
Our next event will be on Thursday 5th March 2026 when Mandy Woods makes a welcome return following her much acclaimed gig last year...
Lost for words? Dorset care home to host dementia advice events
Wed 4 Mar 26
110 Golf Links Road
Ferndown
Dorset BH22 8DA
Are homes in Dorset is inviting the local community to their free dementia advice events.
Care UK’s Ferndown Manor on Golf Links Road will be...
Ali Chisholm - Paper Artist
Wed 4 Mar 26
Jenny Penney Local Makers Shop & Gallery Mangerton Mill, Mangerton, Nr Bridport DT6 3SG
Ali Chisholm is a Weymouth based artist who works with paper to create abstract pictures. Some of the pictures are layered giving a great sense of...
Block Printing
Tue 3 Mar 26
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Master the basics of printing on card and fabric in this workshop.
Led by Sunny Bunny Crafts, this workshop will teach you all about the basics...
Full Moon Guided Walk March – Women only March - Worm Moon
Tue 3 Mar 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road BH20 5BJ
Don’t miss this special opportunity to discover the wonders of RSPB Arne by moonlight, in an event uniquely created by women for women...
Manor Farm, Hampreston - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 1 Mar 26
Manor Farm, Hampreston, Wimborne BH21 7LX
Traditional farmhouse garden designed and cared for by 3 generations of the Trehane family for over a 100 years...
HALF PRICE entry for locals this March at Oceanarium Bournemouth!
Sat 28 Feb 26
Oceanarium, Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA
Soak up HALF PRICE tickets and Silver adult and child memberships, for residents living in the BH, DT and SP regions!...
Mind Body Spirit Fayre
Sat 28 Feb 26
New Digby Hall Hound Street Sherborne DT9 3AA
A great day out under cover from the winter cold . Psychic Mediums .Tarot.. Reiki.. Reflexology... Aromatherapy.,Thai and Swedish Massage.....
Manor Farm, Hampreston - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 28 Feb 26
Manor Farm, Hampreston, Wimborne BH21 7LX
Traditional farmhouse garden designed and cared for by 3 generations of the Trehane family for over a 100 years...
Wildwood Jack at Wessex Acoustic
Fri 27 Feb 26
Royal British Legion, Church Lane, Blandford Forum DT11 7AD
Great acoustic music is coming to Wessex Acoustic at the Royal British Legion on Friday 27th February when Wildwood Jack make a welcome return for a...
Biofluorescence Experience in Nature at RSPB Arne - Feb 27th
Fri 27 Feb 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Biofluorescence is one of nature’s hidden wonders! Encounter an invisible natural world on an exclusive night-time adventure and experience nature in...
Swish It
Thu 26 Feb 26
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Swap your unwanted, high-quality items for something new-and-fabulous-to-you, keeping clothes in circulation for longer and reducing waste...
Sunrise Guided Walk at RSPB Arne
Sun 22 Feb 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Immerse yourself in the peace and quiet of beautiful RSPB Arne, while watching the breathtaking spectacle of sunrise over Poole Harbour...
Voices of Spring
Sat 21 Feb 26
St Peter's Church, Church Knowle, near Corfe Castle BH20 5NF
A concert to welcome the first signs of spring, in St Peter's Church, Church Knowle, with pieces performed by Miro Treharne (mezzo-soprano) and...
Out of the Box: Darryl J Carrington
Thu 19 Feb 26
Shaftesbury Arts Centre,
13 Bell St,
Shaftesbury SP7 8AR
“Chaotic and hugely enjoyable”
— London Theare1
“What an utterly absorbing, charming and great fun show this is… his crowd control is...
Out of the Box: Darryl J Carrington
Tue 17 Feb 26
Poole Lighthouse Theatre Studio,
21 Kingland Rd,
Poole BH15 1UG
“Chaotic and hugely enjoyable”
— London Theare1
“What an utterly absorbing, charming and great fun show this is… his crowd control is...
From spore to store: Mushroom growing workshop at Happy River Retreat
Sun 15 Feb 26
Happy River Retreat, Bere Road BH20 7PA
Step into the magic of fungi at Happy River Retreat, tucked among the trees of Wareham Forest, Dorset...
Dobbies Paw-fect Valentine
Sat 14 Feb 26
24 Wareham Road, Owermoigne DT2 8BY
My Paw-fect Valentine takes place at Dobbies’ on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 February, with a great line-up of activities, treats and photo...
Feel the Love at the Oceanarium this February Half Term!
Sat 14 Feb 26
Oceanarium, Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA
Enjoy a magical underwater journey, above and below the waves this half term, and get up close to hundreds of species, learning more about the...
SEED FAIR Shaftesbury
Sat 14 Feb 26
TOWN HALL, HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY SP7 8JE
SEED stall with huge number of varieties, SEED SWAP table, PLANT stall, SNOWDROP plant stall, BOOKS on gardening and cooking. Gardening advice given...
The Old Vicarage - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 13 Feb 26
The Old Vicarage, Shaftesbury SP7 0BA
1.7 acre established garden and wildlife garden, with hundreds of different snowdrops, crocus and many other bulbs and winter flowering shrubs...
Polymer Clay Earring Workshop
Tue 10 Feb 26
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Express your style and create your very own polymer clay earrings.
In this workshop, led by Maea from Cherry Moon Accessories you’ll create three...
10 Ryan Close - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 6 Feb 26
10 Ryan Close, Ferndown BH22 9TP
In February 150 varieties of snowdrops carefully named in baskets. In early summer this plantswomans garden is filled with a remarkable selection of...
Dorchester Beerex 2026
Fri 6 Feb 26
The Corn Exchange, High East Street, DORCHESTER DT1 1HF
West Dorset CAMRA and Dorchester Casterbridge Rotary Club proudly present the 37th Dorchester Beerex.
Over the years, Dorchester Beerex has raised...
Purbeck Folk Club
Thu 5 Feb 26
Village Hall, High Street, Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
Purbeck Folk Club's next event will be on Thursday 5th February 2026, when local singer-songwriter Pete Christie makes his debut at the Club...
Christchurch Record Fair
Sun 1 Feb 26
Druitt Hall, High Street BH23 1AB
25 X 6ft Tables of Vinyl Records also CD,s etc. Many rare items and bargains, Free Entry
Mediumship Evening with BERNIE SCOTT in Weymouth
Wed 28 Jan 26
Centenary Club
21 Jubilee Cl,
Weymouth DT4 7BG
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Join us for a wonderful Evening of Mediumship with renowned Psychic Medium Bernie Scott.
The night will be filled with love and upliftment as...
Sunrise Guided Walk at RSPB Arne
Sun 25 Jan 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Join us for a breathtaking experience to enjoy RSPB Arne nature reserve in Dorset as seen on BBC Springwatch...
Crafternoon Tea Club
Sat 24 Jan 26
24 Wareham Road, Owermoigne DT2 8BY
Dobbies Garden Centres is inviting customers along to an afternoon of creativity, connection, and cake this January, with a brand-new Crafternoon Tea...
Join our choir in Bridport for a FREE taster session
Mon 19 Jan 26
Bridport Youth and Community Centre, Gundry Lane, Bridport DT6 3RL
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Bridport?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
Portway Blues Band - Live @ The Bull Inn
Fri 16 Jan 26
The Square, Marketplace, Ilchester BA22 8LH
Join the Portway Blues Band for an evening of classic blues rock originals and covers - from Albert King to ZZ Top - #PortwayBluesBand #BluesMusic...
Dorset Photography Workshop | Jurassic Coast Photography
Fri 16 Jan 26
wareham, , United Kingdom BH20 4AB
Dorset Photography Workshop - Learn how to photograph the coastline with award-winning, professional photographer Alan Ranger on this Jurassic Coast
Group reiki & sauna at Happy River Retreat
Fri 16 Jan 26
Happy River Retreat, Bere Road BH20 7PA
Enjoy two hours of pure restoration, Friday 16 January. Get warm and cosy when it’s dark and cold outside!...
Beginners Woodland and Garden Bird ID Guided Walk at RSPB Arne
Thu 15 Jan 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Wareham BH20 5BJ
If you love being out in nature and want to learn how to identify the birds in your garden, local woodland or park, this guided walk is perfect for...
Cowboy Hat Workshop
Tue 13 Jan 26
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...
Make It Sparkle
Tue 13 Jan 26
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Bring a bit of sparkle to your January and join us for a relaxed evening of arts and crafts.
Take your pick between a make-up bag/pencil case or a...
Beginners Woodland and Garden Bird ID Guided Walk at RSPB Arne
Sun 11 Jan 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Wareham BH20 5BJ
If you love being out in nature and want to learn how to identify the birds in your garden, local woodland, or park, this guided walk is perfect for...
The Secrets of Woodland Photography - 1-Day Masterclass 11-1
Sun 11 Jan 26
45 Hathaway Road, Coventry, England, , United Kingdom CV4 9HP
Coventry - The Secrets of Woodland Photography - open to all levels, experience, and camera. 1-Day Masterclass combining theory and practicals.
Illuminate at The Blue Pool
Sat 10 Jan 26
The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Rd, Wareham BH20 5AR
Illuminate at The Blue Pool 2026
Begin the New Year at Illuminate 2026 — the dazzling after-dark experience at The Blue Pool Nature Reserve &...
The Grange Choral presents Rutter's Magnificat & Britten's St Nicolas
Sat 10 Jan 26
Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1BU
The Grange Choral Society, accompanied by the Priory Choristers, soloists and orchestra is proud to perform John Rutter's joyful Magnificat...
Playtime!
Tue 23 Dec 25
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Come along to The Treehouse for an afternoon where our giant soft play is open to everyone!
Most suitable for ages 3 - 9, our soft play has...
Dive into the holidays with a visit to the Oceanarium this Christmas!
Mon 22 Dec 25
Oceanarium, Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA
Ready for an aquatic family adventure? Visit the Oceanarium this Christmas! Take a magical underwater voyage, above and below the waves, and get up...
Winter Solstice Guided Walk at RSPB Arne Nature Reserve in Dorset
Sun 21 Dec 25
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Join us for a breathtaking Winter Solstice experience at RSPB Arne - as seen on BBC Springwatch.
This special walk offers a rare chance to mark...
That'll Be Christmas
Sun 21 Dec 25
Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth BH2 5BH
Cranking up the festive cheer across the UK is That’ll Be Christmas, Prestige Productions’ latest edition of the smash-hit tour That’ll Be The Day...
Portway Blues Band - Live @ The Britannia Inn
Sat 20 Dec 25
The Britannia Inn, Westbury, Sherborne DT9 3EH
Join the Portway Blues Band for an evening of classic blues rock originals and covers - from Albert King to ZZ Top - #PortwayBluesBand #BluesMusic...
A Bugfest Before Christmas
Tue 16 Dec 25
8 Trinity Street, Dorchester DT1 1TT
“A Bugfest Before Christmas.”
The fun begins once more at Bugfest Central, up stairs in The Bug Room, Trinity House, Trinity Street,...
Happy River Festive Forest Wreath Workshop & Shirin Yoku Experience
Sun 14 Dec 25
Happy River Retreat, Bere Road BH20 7PA
Step into the magic of the season at Happy River and enjoy a day of creativity, connection and celebration of nature at this festive time of year...
Dorset Bridge Choir Concert: Christmas With Friends
Sun 14 Dec 25
St Mary's Church, 172 Church Street, Sturminster Marshall, Dorset BH21 4BU
The Dorset Bridge Choir presents Christmas With Friends. The programme features uplifting and atmospheric music, including some old favourites...
Canzonetta at Christmas
Sun 14 Dec 25
St Mary’s Church, Chescombe Lane, Winterborne Whitechurch DT11 0AN
Canzonetta’s annual Christmas concert is at the delightful church of St Mary’s in Winterborne Whitechurch this year...
Shitake Yule Logs: Plugging workshop at Happy River-crafty Christmas!
Sat 13 Dec 25
Happy River Retreat, Bere Road BH20 7PA
Join us (and escape the crazy Christmas crowds!) for a hands-on fungi workshop led by our brilliant and passionate mushroom expert, Andy Knott of...
Christmas Concert
Wed 10 Dec 25
St. Peters Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth, England BH1 2EE
Join us in the spectacular surroundings of St. Peter’s Church, Bournemouth, for an evening of carols and festive joy in aid of Diverse Abilities...
Ferndown care home to welcome community for festive fun
Mon 8 Dec 25
110 Golf Links Road
Ferndown
Dorset BH22 8DA
A care home in Ferndown is embracing the yuletide season by opening its doors for a special reminiscence event...
Christchurch Record Fair
Sun 7 Dec 25
Druitt Hall, High Street , Christchurch BH23 1AB
25 x 6ft tables of Vinyl also CD s etc. Many rare items and bargains. Expert sellers from all over the South. Free Entry
Visit Santa at The Blue Pool
Sat 6 Dec 25
The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Rd, Wareham BH20 5AR
Santa’s Grotto Awaits
Celebrate the festive season with a magical visit to Santa’s Grotto at The Blue Pool in Dorset...
Upton Country Park Open Art Exhibition 2025
Fri 5 Dec 25
The Gallery Upstairs, Upton Country Park, Poole BH17 7BJ
Exhibition Title: The Gallery Upstairs @ Upton Country Park Open 2025
Dates: 5th – 22nd December 2025
Venue: The Gallery Upstairs, Upton...
Santa Paws!
Thu 4 Dec 25
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Festive fun for your furry four-legged friends
Our very special grotto at The Treehouse will be open to your pampered pooches for one afternoon...
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Wed 3 Dec 25
The Beehive, 15 Manor Avenue, Poole BH12 4LB
Hosted by the fabulous Academy of Floristry, this workshop will guide you through the process of making a beautiful Christmas Wreath to hang on your...
Alternative Wreath Workshop
Wed 3 Dec 25
The Beehive, 15 Manor Avenue, Poole BH12 4LB
Join our crafters for a workshop to make an ever-lasting wreath, whether that’s with baubles, flowers, or trinkets - the choice is yours!...
That’ll Be Christmas
Wed 3 Dec 25
Pavilion Theatre, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8ED
Cranking up the festive cheer across the UK is That’ll Be Christmas, Prestige Productions’ latest edition of the smash-hit tour That’ll Be The Day...
Purbeck Folk Club
Wed 3 Dec 25
Village Hall, High Street, Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
Our next event will be Wednesday 3rd December 2025 when The Well will be joining us again.
The Well are creative spirits with very different...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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!...
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...
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...
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...
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.