The week ahead brings plenty to see and do across Dorset. Whether you’re looking for family fun, cultural events, or traditional countryside activities, there’s something happening every day of the week.
Monday’s highlights include an afternoon concert at Pageant Gardens featuring the London Youth Concert Band, and fireworks over Weymouth Bay at 9.30pm. During the week, you can catch opera performances in Oborne village, enjoy Bossa Nova music on Brownsea Island, or join the summer celebrations at Wareham Quay for Wareham Wednesdays. The regular Thursday fireworks continue at Poole Quay, and Friday brings the weekly car nights display also at Poole Quay.
The weekend offers something for everyone. Wine lovers can head to the South Coast Wine Festival at Highcliffe Castle, while families might prefer the Purbeck Rally with its mix of arena events, crafts and entertainment. There’s also the popular Art in the Sunflowers event at Maiden Castle Farm and the finale of Lyme Regis Carnival Week with its grand procession on Saturday evening. Sunday rounds off the week with the Cattistock Countryside Show, including Dorset’s famous Knob Throwing Festival, and the Dorchester Vegan Summer Market at the historic Maumbury Rings.
Enjoy your week 😀
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Saturday 9th August 2025
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Fri, 1st August 2025 – Tue, 5th August 2025
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Wednesday 6th August 2025
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Wednesday 6th August 2025
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Thursday 7th August
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Friday 8th August 2025 – Sunday 10th August 2025
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Friday 8th August 2025
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Cattistock Countryside Show 2025
Sunday 10th August
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