A Soulful Jazz Night to Remember: Leigh Coleman & George Cooper Live in Lyme Regis
Join Jazz Jurassica on Friday 10 October 2025 at the Royal Lion Hotel, Lyme Regis, for an unforgettable evening with Leigh Coleman and George Cooper.
Category Dorset News
Dorset Event Highlights: 18th – 24th August 2025
From fireworks and theatre to festivals and family fun, discover Dorset events for 18–24 August 2025 in towns and coastal spots across the county.
Dorset County Show: Farming, Food and Fun this September
Countdown begins for Dorset's premier agricultural show! Stunt displays, alpacas, artisan food & live music. Advanced booking essential (save money)...
Lighthouse Launches New Team Pics Film Programme
Lighthouse Poole launches Team Pics with Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. One-night-only big screen classic chosen by the team. Book now
Dorset Events Round-Up: 11th – 18th August 2025
Discover Dorset’s best events for 11th – 18th August 2025: family festivals, fireworks, kids’ activities, local shows, charity celebrations and more...
Celebrate Music, Community and Love in all Forms at Purbeck Chamber Music Festival 2025
Discover “Love in all Forms!” at Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival 2025—world-class music in Dorset’s stunning settings. Book your tickets now!
Dorset August Highlights: What’s On 4th-10th August 2025
Discover Dorset's best August events: fireworks, opera, wine festivals, carnivals & countryside shows 4-10 August 2025. Plan your perfect week!
Dorset Summer Highlights: What’s On 26th July–2nd August 2025
Enjoy Dorset’s top summer events: Swanage Carnival, fireworks, festivals, family activities & foodie fun 26 July–2 August 2025. Don’t miss out!
Dorset Museum Summer Book Sale 2025: Support Heritage
Browse thousands of second-hand books at Dorset Museum's Summer Book Sale, 23–24 August 2025. Free entry, all proceeds support local heritage.
Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show Guide 2025
Explore what’s on at the 2025 Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show. Your essential guide to top attractions, family fun & countryside experiences in Dorset.
Dorset Spring Show 2025
WHERE DORSET BLOOMS AND MEMORIES BLOSSOM AT DORSET SPRING SHOW 2025 FOOD, FARMING, FLOWERS AND ACRES OF SPRING ENTERTAINMENT.
Thousands attend the Dorset County Show
THOUSANDS of showgoers flocked to The Dorset County Show near Dorchester and enjoyed a packed programme of action and attractions across the two days.
Medieval grave slabs recovered from a shipwreck in Poole Bay
Interesting archaeology news — in June 2024, maritime archaeologists recovered a number of grave slabs from one of England's oldest known shipwreck in Poole Bay, Dorset
Dorset Museum Secures Vital Funding for Future Growth
The Dorset Museum & Art Gallery has recently been awarded a substantial grant of £250,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Bournemouth Air Festival 2023
The annual four-day extravaganza is back — whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned visitor, here's a quick guide to this year's Bournemouth Air Festival.
Spectacular Dorset Firework Events: A Guide to the Best Summer Displays
As the summer sun sets over Dorset, a magical spectacle lights up the night sky - mesmerising firework displays leave both locals and visitors in awe.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year come to Dorset
Starting Friday 21st July ~ visit the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at @DorsetMuseum Dorchester. The world-famous exhibition from the Natural History Museum is coming to Dorset Museum this summer (21st July to 29th October). Over 100 powerful photographs…
Kids Go Free this half-term at Dorset Museum
Kids Go Free and half-term activities at Dorset Museum inspired by Louise Bourgeois
Sandbanks Ferry has reopened
In case you have missed the news, the Sandbanks Ferry reopened on the 27th February 2023!
Annual dredging at West Bay and Lyme Regis
From February 28 to April 21, annual dredging will take place at West Bay and Lyme Regis to maintain the harbours' navigational channels.
Tickets on sale for Bournemouth’s first Writing Festival
Bournemouth is gearing up to host its first Writing Festival with more than 60 events and activities.