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12:00 AM - Teddy Rocks 2023
Lensomy Feast Lunch
Mon, 27th March 2023 - Tue, 28th March 2023    
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Do you follow your path with peace and grace? Do you know where you are heading and have started your journey? Do you wake up [...]
St Aldhelms Orchestra, Classical Masters
Mon, 27th March 2023    
7:30pm - 9:15pm
St Aldhelms Orchestra is a long established amateur orchestra in Poole, directed by Ian Lowes.
Lensomy Sharing Circle
Tue, 28th March 2023 - Wed, 29th March 2023    
10:00am - 12:30pm
Ladies come join me around my table for a hot drink and slice morning.
Jewellery Making workshop
Tue, 28th March 2023 - Wed, 29th March 2023    
10:00am - 1:00pm
We offer fun and informal jewellery making workshops suitable for beginners, from 3 hours to weekly sessions.
Power of Poles Swanage
Tue, 28th March 2023    
3:30pm - 5:00pm
The POWER OF THE POLES Induction process is suitable for all levels and is a structured teaching programme.
Art Classes Acrylic Painting for beginners
Wed, 29th March 2023 - Thu, 30th March 2023    
10:00am - 12:30pm
Have you wanted to learn how to paint, but didn't know where to start, well Richard Corbett, artist and tutor, will be running a 6 week course...
A Royal Residence and Country House - Guided Tour
Thu, 30th March 2023    
11:00am - 12:30pm
Join our knowledgeable tour guide for an insight into the 1000 year history of Corfe Castle.
Frankie Boyle: Lap of Shame
Thu, 30th March 2023    
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Frankie Boyle telling jokes. Good jokes. About terrible things. In your terrible town.
Intro into Power of Poles at Cannon Hill
Fri, 31st March 2023    
3:00pm - 4:30pm
The POWER OF THE POLES Induction process is suitable for all levels and is a structured teaching programme.
REMbrandt LIVE, The Allendale, Wimborne
Fri, 31st March 2023    
8:30pm - 11:00pm
REMbrandt are a 100% live tribute band celebrating the popular and sometimes obscure music of the American rock band R.E.M.
FORM The Sculpture Show 2023
Sat, 1st April 2023 - Sun, 4th June 2023    
All Day
Our award-winning sculpture show will return, with a variety of sculpture from small pieces on display in the gallery to monumental works in the park
Abbotsbury Swannery Easter Spotter's Trail
Sat, 1st April 2023 - Sun, 16th April 2023    
All Day
Take part in the Easter Spotter’s Trail around the Swannery. Perfect fun for the school Easter Holidays.
Early bird morning walk on Brownsea Island
Sat, 1st April 2023    
7:30am - 10:15am
Join ranger from Dorset Wildlife Trust and wander around the island, lakes and lagoon to experience the peace and tranquillity of Brownsea out of hours.
Bournemouth Bay Run 2023
Sun, 2nd April 2023    
12:00am
Bournemouth Bay Run will take place on 2nd April 2023. Whatever your running ability – fun or competitive, there’s a race for you!
Dorchester Car Boot 2023
Sun, 2nd April 2023    
7:00am - 1:00pm
Dorchester Car Boot Sale is open every Sunday, 6:30am for sellers and 7:00am until 12:30pm for buyers.
Shaftesbury Vintage & Eco Fair 2023
Shaftesbury Vintage & Eco Fair 2023, Ethical & Vintage Clothing, Accessories, Homeware, Jewellery, Records & lots more!
Marvellous minibeasts and brilliant birds Easter trail
Mon, 3rd April 2023    
10:00am - 4:00pm
Have your very own woodland adventure this Easter at Brownsea Island. Follow the Easter trail, try the activities along the way and collect your chocolate egg at the end.
Lensomy Feast Lunch
Mon, 3rd April 2023 - Tue, 4th April 2023    
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Do you follow your path with peace and grace? Do you know where you are heading and have started your journey? Do you wake up [...]
Lensomy Sharing Circle
Tue, 4th April 2023 - Wed, 5th April 2023    
10:00am - 12:30pm
Ladies come join me around my table for a hot drink and slice morning.
Marvellous minibeasts and brilliant birds Easter trail
Tue, 4th April 2023    
10:00am - 4:00pm
Have your very own woodland adventure this Easter at Brownsea Island. Follow the Easter trail, try the activities along the way and collect your chocolate egg at the end.
Yoga Tuesdays with Emma Whitewood
Tue, 4th April 2023    
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Based in Winton, Bournemouth, Emma Whitewood is a creative and passionate yoga teacher who believes that yoga is for everyone.
Marvellous minibeasts and brilliant birds Easter trail
Wed, 5th April 2023    
10:00am - 4:00pm
Have your very own woodland adventure this Easter at Brownsea Island. Follow the Easter trail, try the activities along the way and collect your chocolate egg at the end.
Women Only Full Moon Walks at RSPB Arne
Wed, 5th April 2023    
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Don't miss this special opportunity to discover the wonders of RSPB Arne by moonlight, in an event uniquely created by women for women.
Marvellous minibeasts and brilliant birds Easter trail
Thu, 6th April 2023    
10:00am - 4:00pm
Have your very own woodland adventure this Easter at Brownsea Island. Follow the Easter trail, try the activities along the way and collect your chocolate egg at the end.
Weymouth's Bouncy Castle Kingdom, Inflatable Park
Fri, 7th April 2023 - Mon, 10th April 2023    
10:00am - 5:00pm
Weymouth's Bouncy Castle Kingdom, Inflatable Park Bouncy Castle Kingdom presents Weymouth's Easter Inflatable theme Park. Dorset's largest Inflatable Theme park returns to Redlands Sports hub [...]
Sherborne Castle and Gardens Easter Trail
Fri, 7th April 2023 - Fri, 14th April 2023    
10:00am - 4:00pm
Join our family fun trail in the garden this Easter. Follow the trail around the garden discovering Easter bunnies and solving the clues along the way.
Marvellous minibeasts and brilliant birds Easter trail
Fri, 7th April 2023    
10:00am - 4:00pm
Have your very own woodland adventure this Easter at Brownsea Island. Follow the Easter trail, try the activities along the way and collect your chocolate egg at the end.
Abbotsbury Food Fair 2023
In association with Dorset Food & Drink come along to the Abbotsbury Food Fair 2023. Ticket also includes entry to the Subtropical Gardens.
Marvellous minibeasts and brilliant birds Easter trail
Sat, 8th April 2023    
10:00am - 4:00pm
Have your very own woodland adventure this Easter at Brownsea Island. Follow the Easter trail, try the activities along the way and collect your chocolate egg at the end.
Meet the Artist: Carol Peace
Sat, 8th April 2023    
11:00am - 5:00pm
Gallery by the Lakes is pleased to host a talk by renowned artist Carol Peace as part of our 'meet the artist' series.
Dorchester Car Boot 2023
Sun, 9th April 2023    
7:00am - 1:00pm
Dorchester Car Boot Sale is open every Sunday, 6:30am for sellers and 7:00am until 12:30pm for buyers.
Marvellous minibeasts and brilliant birds Easter trail
Sun, 9th April 2023    
10:00am - 4:00pm
Have your very own woodland adventure this Easter at Brownsea Island. Follow the Easter trail, try the activities along the way and collect your chocolate egg at the end.
Lyme Regis Easter Bonnet Parade 2023
The annual Easter headpiece extravaganza returns in 2023. Come along and take part, or just watch the wonderful and extravagant creations parade!
Grandma's Attic Antique & Collectors Fair Wimborne
Quality antique and collectors fair within easy walking distance of Wimborne town centre and Wimborne Market.
Marvellous minibeasts and brilliant birds Easter trail
Mon, 10th April 2023    
10:00am - 4:00pm
Have your very own woodland adventure this Easter at Brownsea Island. Follow the Easter trail, try the activities along the way and collect your chocolate egg at the end.
Lensomy Feast Lunch
Mon, 10th April 2023 - Tue, 11th April 2023    
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Do you follow your path with peace and grace? Do you know where you are heading and have started your journey? Do you wake up [...]
Lensomy Sharing Circle
Tue, 11th April 2023 - Wed, 12th April 2023    
10:00am - 12:30pm
Ladies come join me around my table for a hot drink and slice morning.
Marvellous minibeasts and brilliant birds Easter trail
Tue, 11th April 2023    
10:00am - 4:00pm
Have your very own woodland adventure this Easter at Brownsea Island. Follow the Easter trail, try the activities along the way and collect your chocolate egg at the end.
Yoga Tuesdays with Emma Whitewood
Tue, 11th April 2023    
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Based in Winton, Bournemouth, Emma Whitewood is a creative and passionate yoga teacher who believes that yoga is for everyone.
Tanks in Action Crew Day
Wed, 12th April 2023 - Thu, 24th August 2023    
8:30am - 5:00pm
Open to just one participant per day, the Tanks in Action Crew Day Experience will place you behind-the-scenes in The Tank Museum
Marvellous minibeasts and brilliant birds Easter trail
Wed, 12th April 2023    
10:00am - 4:00pm
Have your very own woodland adventure this Easter at Brownsea Island. Follow the Easter trail, try the activities along the way and collect your chocolate egg at the end.
POTS N PINTS MUG MAKING Pottery Workshop at The Belvedere
Wed, 12th April 2023    
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Learn ancient pottery techniques in this slow-paced, intimate, Mug Making Workshop run by POTS N PINTS Anna.
Marvellous minibeasts and brilliant birds Easter trail
Thu, 13th April 2023    
10:00am - 4:00pm
Have your very own woodland adventure this Easter at Brownsea Island. Follow the Easter trail, try the activities along the way and collect your chocolate egg at the end.
The Searchers: Thank You Tour
Thu, 13th April 2023 - Fri, 14th April 2023    
7:30pm - 10:00pm
We are very happy to announce that The Searchers have decided to return for just one more tour in the Spring of 2023
Marvellous minibeasts and brilliant birds Easter trail
Fri, 14th April 2023    
10:00am - 4:00pm
Have your very own woodland adventure this Easter at Brownsea Island. Follow the Easter trail, try the activities along the way and collect your chocolate egg at the end.
Cerne Giant Festival 2023
Five weeks of walks, talks, workshops, and the performing arts for you to connect with the Landscape and cultural roots of Dorset.
Bridport Vegan Eco-Living Art and Craft Market
Bridport Vegan Eco-Living Art and Craft Market returns this April to a new indoor venue, the WI Hall is just off West Street behind the In Search of Hoppiness bar
Jurassic coast sea kayaking weekend
Sat, 15th April 2023 - Sun, 16th April 2023    
9:30am - 3:30pm
Its that time again to head down to the Jurassic coast and head out to explore our treasures. H2oadventures has created a weekend of sea [...]
Dorchester Car Boot 2023
Sun, 16th April 2023    
7:00am - 1:00pm
Dorchester Car Boot Sale is open every Sunday, 6:30am for sellers and 7:00am until 12:30pm for buyers.
Carey Hall Car Boot Sale
Sun, 16th April 2023    
9:00am - 12:00pm
Carey Hall Car Boot Sale — Opening 8 am for sellers, 9 am to public
The Sherborne Market 2023
Sherborne monthly market bringing you the very best of local artisans, crafts and food producers lots of stalls, free music and entertainment
Lensomy Feast Lunch
Mon, 17th April 2023 - Tue, 18th April 2023    
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Do you follow your path with peace and grace? Do you know where you are heading and have started your journey? Do you wake up [...]
Lensomy Sharing Circle
Tue, 18th April 2023 - Wed, 19th April 2023    
10:00am - 12:30pm
Ladies come join me around my table for a hot drink and slice morning.
Yoga Tuesdays with Emma Whitewood
Tue, 18th April 2023    
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Based in Winton, Bournemouth, Emma Whitewood is a creative and passionate yoga teacher who believes that yoga is for everyone.
Talk Title: Why do all brachiopods look the same?
Tue, 18th April 2023    
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dr. Keith Holdaway with a fascinating talk on brachiopods and not to be confused with bivalve molluscs!
6 week River to sea kayaking course
Wed, 19th April 2023 - Wed, 24th May 2023    
6:30pm - 8:30pm
If you're just starting out kayaking or looking to improve your skills this is the perfect course for you. You will get in learn so [...]
Dorset Museum After Hours
Thu, 20th April 2023    
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Brighten up a cold January evening with a visit to Dorset Museum at our free After Hours opening.
Small Anthropologies: in conversation with Professor Paul Gough
Join us for a conversation with Professor Shawn Sobers, Lorna Rose, and Professor Paul Gough to explore the exhibition themes.
Secret Lives of Plants | Professor Jonathan Drori
Thu, 20th April 2023    
7:00pm - 8:30pm
In this copiously illustrated talk, Jonathan Drori brings to life the science, history, culture, and folklore of plants!
Bournemouth Writing Festival 2023
A three-day extravaganza of talks, walks, seminars, panels, performances and workshops for writers wanting to write.
Purify Festival 2023
Fri, 21st April 2023 - Sun, 23rd April 2023    
12:00pm - 7:00pm
Three days of music, dancing, camping and wellness therapies, all to raise vital funds for Dorset Mind Charity.
Tiger Day Spring
Sat, 22nd April 2023    
8:30am - 5:00pm
See a WWII tank display and explore The Tank Museum on a day dedicated to the world’s most infamous tank!
The Tank Museum, 16 Days in Berlin
Sat, 22nd April 2023 - Sun, 23rd April 2023    
8:30am - 6:00pm
Experience a weekend of WWII stories with The Tank Museum & Real Time History
Choral Evensong for Easter
Sat, 22nd April 2023    
4:30pm - 5:30pm
You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 22nd April at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester.
Dorchester Car Boot 2023
Sun, 23rd April 2023    
7:00am - 1:00pm
Dorchester Car Boot Sale is open every Sunday, 6:30am for sellers and 7:00am until 12:30pm for buyers.
Vagus Nerve Reset Day Retreat
Sun, 23rd April 2023    
10:00am - 4:30pm
The Vagus Nerve Reset Day Retreat has been designed especially to support the vagus nerve, the main component of the parasympathetic nervous system.
Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge 2023
Sun, 23rd April 2023    
10:30am - 5:00pm
The event is a challenging 55-mile cycle ride that starts at Watchet Harbour in Somerset and ends at West Bay on the South coast of Dorset.
Lensomy Feast Lunch
Mon, 24th April 2023 - Tue, 25th April 2023    
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Do you follow your path with peace and grace? Do you know where you are heading and have started your journey? Do you wake up [...]
Lensomy Sharing Circle
Tue, 25th April 2023 - Wed, 26th April 2023    
10:00am - 12:30pm
Ladies come join me around my table for a hot drink and slice morning.
Yoga Tuesdays with Emma Whitewood
Tue, 25th April 2023    
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Based in Winton, Bournemouth, Emma Whitewood is a creative and passionate yoga teacher who believes that yoga is for everyone.
Concert with Mathilde Milwidsky, violinist and Annie Yim, Pianist
Wed, 26th April 2023    
7:30pm - 9:30pm
A most interesting programme of two standard friends alongside a very early work by Ravel...
Blood, Guts and Loos - Guided Tour
Thu, 27th April 2023    
11:00am - 12:30pm
Join our knowledgeable tour guide for an insight into the 1000 year history of Corfe Castle.
Teddy Rocks 2023
Fri, 28th April 2023 - Sun, 30th April 2023    
All Day
The Teddy Rocks Festival is an annual rock music festival that takes place near Blandford Forum in Dorset.
Old Harry rocks sea kayaking adventure
Sat, 29th April 2023    
9:30am - 1:00pm
H2oadventures welcomes you to the Jurassic coast we love nothing more than exploring the miles of epic coastline in our Sea kayaks and showing others [...]
Dorchester Repair Café April 2023
Sat, 29th April 2023    
10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring us your old stuff and let Dorset Repair Cafe have a go at repairing it! Or just come for a chat and a slice of cake. All welcome.
Arty Bazaar at Sandy Hill Arts, April 2023
Sat, 29th April 2023    
12:00pm - 4:00pm
The Corfe Castle Arty Bazaar is back at the Sandy Hill Arts (near the Corfe Castle Train Station). New stallholders and familiar faces too...
Dorchester Car Boot 2023
Sun, 30th April 2023    
7:00am - 1:00pm
Dorchester Car Boot Sale is open every Sunday, 6:30am for sellers and 7:00am until 12:30pm for buyers.
Sea kayaking rescue skills day
Sun, 30th April 2023    
9:30am - 3:30pm
Would you like to become more confident in your kayak rescues? You probably spend a lot of time learning all the kayak paddle strokes and [...]
Events on Mon, 27th March 2023
Lensomy Feast Lunch
27 Mar 23
Swyre
St Aldhelms Orchestra, Classical Masters
27 Mar 23
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Events on Tue, 28th March 2023
Lensomy Sharing Circle
28 Mar 23
Burton Bradstock
Jewellery Making workshop
28 Mar 23
Lytchett Minster and Upton
Power of Poles Swanage
28 Mar 23
Swanage
Events on Wed, 29th March 2023
Events on Thu, 30th March 2023
Events on Fri, 31st March 2023
Events on Sat, 1st April 2023
Events on Sun, 2nd April 2023
Bournemouth Bay Run 2023
2 Apr 23
Bournemouth
Dorchester Car Boot 2023
2 Apr 23
Dorchester
Events on Mon, 3rd April 2023
Events on Tue, 4th April 2023
Lensomy Sharing Circle
4 Apr 23
Burton Bradstock
Yoga Tuesdays with Emma Whitewood
4 Apr 23
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Events on Wed, 5th April 2023
Events on Thu, 6th April 2023
Events on Sat, 8th April 2023
Events on Sun, 9th April 2023
Events on Mon, 10th April 2023
Events on Tue, 11th April 2023
Lensomy Sharing Circle
11 Apr 23
Burton Bradstock
Yoga Tuesdays with Emma Whitewood
11 Apr 23
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Events on Thu, 13th April 2023
Events on Fri, 14th April 2023
Events on Sat, 15th April 2023
Events on Sun, 16th April 2023
Dorchester Car Boot 2023
16 Apr 23
Dorchester
Carey Hall Car Boot Sale
16 Apr 23
Wareham Town
The Sherborne Market 2023
16 Apr 23
Sherborne
Events on Mon, 17th April 2023
Lensomy Feast Lunch
17 Apr 23
Swyre
Events on Tue, 18th April 2023
Lensomy Sharing Circle
18 Apr 23
Burton Bradstock
Yoga Tuesdays with Emma Whitewood
18 Apr 23
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Events on Wed, 19th April 2023
6 week River to sea kayaking course
19 Apr 23
Wareham Town
Events on Thu, 20th April 2023
Dorset Museum After Hours
20 Apr 23
Dorchester
Small Anthropologies: in conversation with Professor Paul Gough
20 Apr 23
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Events on Fri, 21st April 2023
Bournemouth Writing Festival 2023
21 Apr 23
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Purify Festival 2023
21 Apr 23
Sturminster Marshall
Events on Sat, 22nd April 2023
Tiger Day Spring
22 Apr 23
Bovington
Choral Evensong for Easter
22 Apr 23
Dorchester
Events on Sun, 23rd April 2023
Dorchester Car Boot 2023
23 Apr 23
Dorchester
Vagus Nerve Reset Day Retreat
23 Apr 23
Blandford
Events on Mon, 24th April 2023
Lensomy Feast Lunch
24 Apr 23
Swyre
Events on Tue, 25th April 2023
Lensomy Sharing Circle
25 Apr 23
Burton Bradstock
Yoga Tuesdays with Emma Whitewood
25 Apr 23
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Events on Wed, 26th April 2023
Events on Thu, 27th April 2023
Blood, Guts and Loos - Guided Tour
27 Apr 23
Corfe Castle
Events on Fri, 28th April 2023
Teddy Rocks 2023
28 Apr 23
Charlton Marshall
Events on Sat, 29th April 2023
Events on Sun, 30th April 2023