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10:00 AM - The Big MND Dip
Buried in Time pop-up exhibition
Mon, 31st October 2022    
11:00am - 4:00pm
Our latest pop up exhibition Buried in Time celebrates the 20th anniversary of the World Heritage Coast designation and features the coastal geology of the West Bay area.
Poole College Open Event 1st November
You can see our amazing facilities, meet expert tutors, get careers advice and find out about a wide range of courses
Bournemouth College Open Event 1st November
You can see our amazing facilities, meet expert tutors, get careers advice and find out about a wide range of courses.
Yoga Tuesdays with Emma Whitewood
Tue, 1st November 2022    
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Based in Winton, Bournemouth, Emma Whitewood is a creative and passionate yoga teacher who believes that yoga is for everyone.
Dorchester Market
Wed, 2nd November 2022    
6:30am - 2:00pm
Dorchester Market is open every Wednesday and is full of different stalls from fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, meat, clothes, shoes, plants and hot food
Goulds Late Night Christmas Shopping Spectacular
Goulds Household and Fashion stores in South Street, Dorchester will be keeping their doors open until 9pm on Wednesday 2nd November!
Discover Lodmoor Guided Walks
Thu, 3rd November 2022 - Fri, 4th November 2022    
10:00am - 11:30am
Discover Lodmoor is an opportunity to take a walk around the wonderful Lodmoor nature reserve, lead by an RSPB guide
RESET and TRANSFORMATION SOUND HEALING WEEKEND
Fri, 4th November 2022 - Sun, 6th November 2022    
10:00am - 4:00pm
Come and join Shamanic Healing energies for a beautiful transformational weekend.
Bransgore Fireworks Display 2022
Fri, 4th November 2022    
5:30pm - 8:00pm
The BSA Fireworks Display is back! Friday 4th November, the Three Tuns, Bransgore. SAVE the date!
Wareham Wednesdays Bonfire and Firework Extravaganza
Fri, 4th November 2022    
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Bonfire Night is Back! — Wareham Wednesdays are happy to be bringing back our annual Bonfire Night and Firework Extravaganza
Westbourne Farmers Market 2022
Local food producers, farmers and makers will be appearing at Landseer Road, Westbourne.
Handmade Fair - Verwood
Sat, 5th November 2022    
10:00am - 1:00pm
Join us for our monthly Handmade Fair at Verwood Memorial Hall on the first Saturday of each month, 10am-1pm.
Dorset Team Winter Fair 2022
Sat, 5th November 2022 - Sun, 6th November 2022    
10:00am - 4:00pm
Two day Craft Fair at the Allendale Centre in Wimborne. The craft fair will feature some of the best makers and sellers from across Dorset.
Bridport Literary Festival 2022
Sun, 6th November 2022 - Sat, 12th November 2022    
All Day
The 18th Bridport Literary Festival 2022 is scheduled for Sunday 6th to Saturday 12th November and we hope to bring a varied and exciting programme.
Ashley Heath Car Boot Sale 2022
Sun, 6th November 2022    
7:00am - 12:00pm
The Ashley Heath car boot sale is one of the largest car boots in the Dorset Area, come visit us and find what you’re looking [...]
Yoga Tuesdays with Emma Whitewood
Tue, 8th November 2022    
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Based in Winton, Bournemouth, Emma Whitewood is a creative and passionate yoga teacher who believes that yoga is for everyone.
Dorchester Market
Wed, 9th November 2022    
6:30am - 2:00pm
Dorchester Market is open every Wednesday and is full of different stalls from fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, meat, clothes, shoes, plants and hot food
Open Mic Poetry Evening at The Occasional Bookshop
Wed, 9th November 2022    
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Open to all who wish to read a poem or two - their own or anyone else's. 6 - 8pm (Doors open at 5.30pm)
The Nutcracker, Weymouth
Wed, 9th November 2022    
7:30pm - 10:00pm
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to your local theatre for a dazzling production of the most famous ballet in the world!
The Curst Sons
Fri, 11th November 2022    
6:30pm - 9:00pm
The Curst Sons return to Dorset! One of Wimborne Folk Festivals favourites, they have the tunes to twist your toes and jiggle yer jigglers!
Drinks in the Clink: Christmas Cheer with Fordington Gin!
Fri, 11th November 2022    
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Join Fordington Gin for an evening of Christmas cheer, drinks and discovery at Shire Hall Museum in Dorchester.
Butterfly Twilight Majorettes Over 18's Troupe
Fri, 11th November 2022    
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Learn how to use a baton and pompoms, choreography as just not standing still twirling and throwing with Majorettes.
Bournemouth College Open Event 12th November
You can see our amazing facilities, meet expert tutors, get careers advice and find out about a wide range of courses.
Rustic Reindeer Workshop
You can choose between creating various different sizes (Small, Medium and Large) of rustic Christmas reindeer.
Poole College Open Event 12th November
Sat, 12th November 2022    
9:30am - 12:30pm
You can see our amazing facilities, meet expert tutors, get careers advice and find out about a wide range of courses
Ashley Heath Car Boot Sale 2022
Sun, 13th November 2022    
7:00am - 12:00pm
The Ashley Heath car boot sale is one of the largest car boots in the Dorset Area, come visit us and find what you’re looking [...]
Weymouth Farmers' and Makers' Market 2022
Sun, 13th November 2022    
10:00am - 3:00pm
Over 30 local food producers, farmers and makers will be appearing at New Bond Street, Weymouth.
Lampshade Making Workshop
Sun, 13th November 2022    
12:00pm - 3:00pm
With detailed guidance from Suzi, spend a lovely afternoon creating your own drum lampshade for a lamp or ceiling pendant to display in your home.
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
Tue, 15th November 2022    
10:00am - 5:00pm
The halls of the historic house are decked with boughs of holly and other truly Victorian decorative delights.
Yoga Tuesdays with Emma Whitewood
Tue, 15th November 2022    
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Based in Winton, Bournemouth, Emma Whitewood is a creative and passionate yoga teacher who believes that yoga is for everyone.
Dorchester Market
Wed, 16th November 2022    
6:30am - 2:00pm
Dorchester Market is open every Wednesday and is full of different stalls from fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, meat, clothes, shoes, plants and hot food
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
Wed, 16th November 2022    
10:00am - 5:00pm
The halls of the historic house are decked with boughs of holly and other truly Victorian decorative delights.
Godspell
Wed, 16th November 2022 - Sat, 19th November 2022    
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Join Poole & Parkstone Productions for GODSPELL, Stephen Schwartz's ground-breaking tale of the life of Jesus.
Discover Lodmoor Guided Walks
Thu, 17th November 2022 - Fri, 18th November 2022    
10:00am - 11:30am
Discover Lodmoor is an opportunity to take a walk around the wonderful Lodmoor nature reserve, lead by an RSPB guide
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
Thu, 17th November 2022    
10:00am - 5:00pm
The halls of the historic house are decked with boughs of holly and other truly Victorian decorative delights.
Christmas Tree Wonderland 2022
Fri, 18th November 2022 - Mon, 2nd January 2023    
All Day
Get ready, the spectacular Christmas Tree Trail, enchanting illuminations and seasonal family fun comes to Bournemouth!
Dorset Coppice Group Spoon club
Fri, 18th November 2022    
9:00am - 3:00pm
Come and learn the basics of green wood spoon carving, in the beautiful surroundings of Bonsley Wood.
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
Fri, 18th November 2022    
10:00am - 5:00pm
The halls of the historic house are decked with boughs of holly and other truly Victorian decorative delights.
A Dorset Christmas 2022 at The Tank Museum
Sat, 19th November 2022 - Sun, 20th November 2022    
10:00am - 4:00pm
Watch live entertainment, buy a unique local Christmas gift and get in the Christmas spirit with the Dorset Christmas Fair at the Tank Museum.
Lino printing with Tara Harland Viney
Sat, 19th November 2022    
10:00am - 4:00pm
Join Tara Harland Viney at Shire Hall for an introduction into carving lino and printing without a press...
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
Sat, 19th November 2022    
10:00am - 5:00pm
The halls of the historic house are decked with boughs of holly and other truly Victorian decorative delights.
Ashley Heath Car Boot Sale 2022
Sun, 20th November 2022    
7:00am - 12:00pm
The Ashley Heath car boot sale is one of the largest car boots in the Dorset Area, come visit us and find what you’re looking [...]
The Sherborne Market 2022
Sherborne monthly market bringing you the very best of local artisans, crafts and food producers with over 170 stalls and free music and entertainment
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
Sun, 20th November 2022    
10:00am - 5:00pm
The halls of the historic house are decked with boughs of holly and other truly Victorian decorative delights.
Nature Tots at RSPB Arne - Fabulous fungi!
Tue, 22nd November 2022    
10:00am - 11:00am
Nature Tots at RSPB Arne is a monthly nature group for preschool children — This session we'll be discovering autumn colours and finding autumn leaves!
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
Tue, 22nd November 2022    
10:00am - 5:00pm
The halls of the historic house are decked with boughs of holly and other truly Victorian decorative delights.
Yoga Tuesdays with Emma Whitewood
Tue, 22nd November 2022    
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Based in Winton, Bournemouth, Emma Whitewood is a creative and passionate yoga teacher who believes that yoga is for everyone.
Dorchester Market
Wed, 23rd November 2022    
6:30am - 2:00pm
Dorchester Market is open every Wednesday and is full of different stalls from fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, meat, clothes, shoes, plants and hot food
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
Wed, 23rd November 2022    
10:00am - 5:00pm
The halls of the historic house are decked with boughs of holly and other truly Victorian decorative delights.
Christmas Wreath Workshop
We are delighted that Edwards Artisan Florist, from Ashley Cross, will be demonstrating the art of making a beautiful Christmas Wreath at The Beehive Centre.
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
Thu, 24th November 2022    
10:00am - 5:00pm
The halls of the historic house are decked with boughs of holly and other truly Victorian decorative delights.
Museum of East Dorset Festive Shopping Evening
Join Museum of East Dorset, Wimborne for a wonderfully festive evening and shop local this Christmas
A Very Tiki Christmas
Thu, 24th November 2022    
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Join the DarkBear gang for a fun and festive night, learning about the origins of tiki, while enjoying festive cocktails and exploring Shire Hall.
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
Fri, 25th November 2022    
10:00am - 5:00pm
The halls of the historic house are decked with boughs of holly and other truly Victorian decorative delights.
Illuminate at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Fri, 25th November 2022 - Fri, 23rd December 2022    
4:30pm - 8:00pm
See the subtropical gardens in a new light - the spectacular evening event, Illuminate at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens.
Butterfly Twilight Majorettes Over 18's Troupe
Fri, 25th November 2022    
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Learn how to use a baton and pompoms, choreography as just not standing still twirling and throwing with Majorettes.
Handmade Fair - Christchurch
Sat, 26th November 2022    
10:00am - 1:00pm
Join us for our monthly Handmade Fair at Stanpit Village Hall on the last Saturday of each month, 10am-1pm.
Mapperton Christmas Market
Sat, 26th November 2022 - Sun, 27th November 2022    
10:00am - 4:00pm
Enjoy the magic of Mapperton Estate at Christmas with lots of fantastic stalls focusing on local products and delicious food and drink.
Xmas Holly Wreath Workshop
You will be making, creating and taking home with you your very own Christmas Holly Wreath using natural materials.
Magic of Christmas Food and Craft Fair, Gillingham
We have over 60 stalls, all selling handmade items. A large variety of crafters and artisans, selling beautiful products, perfect for Christmas shopping.
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
Sun, 27th November 2022    
10:00am - 5:00pm
The halls of the historic house are decked with boughs of holly and other truly Victorian decorative delights.
Littledown Christmas Market 2022
Sun, 27th November 2022    
11:00am - 4:00pm
The Littledown #Christmas Market is back this November - Great for gift inspiration, where you can browse and enjoy the festive fun and atmosphere.
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
Tue, 29th November 2022    
10:00am - 5:00pm
The halls of the historic house are decked with boughs of holly and other truly Victorian decorative delights.
Yoga Tuesdays with Emma Whitewood
Tue, 29th November 2022    
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Based in Winton, Bournemouth, Emma Whitewood is a creative and passionate yoga teacher who believes that yoga is for everyone.
Dorchester Market
Wed, 30th November 2022    
6:30am - 2:00pm
Dorchester Market is open every Wednesday and is full of different stalls from fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, meat, clothes, shoes, plants and hot food
Nature Tots at Radipole Lake, Autumn Leaves and Trees
Wed, 30th November 2022    
10:00am - 11:00am
Nature Tots at RSPB Radipole Lake is a monthly nature group aimed at preschool children aged between 2 ½ and 5 years old.
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
Wed, 30th November 2022    
10:00am - 5:00pm
The halls of the historic house are decked with boughs of holly and other truly Victorian decorative delights.
Discover Lodmoor Guided Walks
Thu, 1st December 2022 - Fri, 2nd December 2022    
10:00am - 11:30am
Discover Lodmoor is an opportunity to take a walk around the wonderful Lodmoor nature reserve, lead by an RSPB guide
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
Thu, 1st December 2022    
10:00am - 5:00pm
The halls of the historic house are decked with boughs of holly and other truly Victorian decorative delights.
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
Fri, 2nd December 2022    
10:00am - 5:00pm
The halls of the historic house are decked with boughs of holly and other truly Victorian decorative delights.
Symondsbury Estate Christmas Market
Fri, 2nd December 2022 - Sat, 3rd December 2022    
2:00pm - 9:00pm
The Symondsbury Estate Christmas Market is back for another year, and it's set to be the best one yet!
Christmas at Kingston Lacy 2022
Fri, 2nd December 2022    
4:30pm - 8:00pm
An after-dark illuminated trail through festive gardens – with new installations for 2022
Santa’s Grotto at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Sat, 3rd December 2022 - Sun, 4th December 2022    
All Day
Visit Santa in his Grotto this December at the Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens 🎅
Daytime 'Farmer Christmas Experience' at Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
Sat, 3rd December 2022    
8:00am - 6:00pm
The farm park gets a full festive makeover and the team are transformed into extraordinary Elves!
Pull a Pine at RSPB Arne 2022
Sat, 3rd December 2022 - Sun, 4th December 2022    
8:00am - 3:00pm
Pull a Pine is back for 2022! This time over 2 days on the first weekend in December, giving you more choice on which day or days to book.
Daytime 'Farmer Christmas Experience' at Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
Sun, 4th December 2022    
8:00am - 6:00pm
The farm park gets a full festive makeover and the team are transformed into extraordinary Elves!
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
Sun, 4th December 2022    
10:00am - 5:00pm
The halls of the historic house are decked with boughs of holly and other truly Victorian decorative delights.
The Big MND Dip
Sun, 4th December 2022    
10:00am - 12:00pm
Come and join us for the Big MND Dip, a charity swim and dip in Weymouth on Sunday 4th December at 10am
Events on Mon, 31st October 2022
Events on Tue, 1st November 2022
Poole College Open Event 1st November
1 Nov 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bournemouth College Open Event 1st November
1 Nov 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Yoga Tuesdays with Emma Whitewood
1 Nov 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Events on Wed, 2nd November 2022
Events on Thu, 3rd November 2022
Events on Fri, 4th November 2022
Events on Sat, 5th November 2022
Westbourne Farmers Market 2022
5 Nov 22
Westbourne
Handmade Fair - Verwood
5 Nov 22
Verwood
Dorset Team Winter Fair 2022
5 Nov 22
Wimborne Minster
Events on Sun, 6th November 2022
Events on Tue, 8th November 2022
Yoga Tuesdays with Emma Whitewood
8 Nov 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Events on Wed, 9th November 2022
Dorchester Market
9 Nov 22
Dorchester
The Nutcracker, Weymouth
9 Nov 22
Weymouth
Events on Fri, 11th November 2022
Events on Sat, 12th November 2022
Bournemouth College Open Event 12th November
12 Nov 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Rustic Reindeer Workshop
12 Nov 22
Owermoigne
Poole College Open Event 12th November
12 Nov 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Events on Sun, 13th November 2022
Ashley Heath Car Boot Sale 2022
13 Nov 22
Wimbourne
Lampshade Making Workshop
13 Nov 22
Wimborne Minster
Events on Tue, 15th November 2022
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
15 Nov 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Yoga Tuesdays with Emma Whitewood
15 Nov 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Events on Wed, 16th November 2022
Dorchester Market
16 Nov 22
Dorchester
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
16 Nov 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Godspell
16 Nov 22
Ferndown
Events on Thu, 17th November 2022
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
17 Nov 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Events on Fri, 18th November 2022
Christmas Tree Wonderland 2022
18 Nov 22
Bournemouth
Dorset Coppice Group Spoon club
18 Nov 22
Blandford Forum
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
18 Nov 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Events on Sat, 19th November 2022
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
19 Nov 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Events on Sun, 20th November 2022
Ashley Heath Car Boot Sale 2022
20 Nov 22
Wimbourne
The Sherborne Market 2022
20 Nov 22
Sherborne
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
20 Nov 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Events on Tue, 22nd November 2022
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
22 Nov 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Yoga Tuesdays with Emma Whitewood
22 Nov 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Events on Wed, 23rd November 2022
Dorchester Market
23 Nov 22
Dorchester
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
23 Nov 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Christmas Wreath Workshop
23 Nov 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Events on Thu, 24th November 2022
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
24 Nov 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A Very Tiki Christmas
24 Nov 22
Dorchester
Events on Fri, 25th November 2022
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
25 Nov 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Butterfly Twilight Majorettes Over 18's Troupe
25 Nov 22
Bishop’s Caundle
Events on Sat, 26th November 2022
Handmade Fair - Christchurch
26 Nov 22
Christchurch
Mapperton Christmas Market
26 Nov 22
Beaminster
Xmas Holly Wreath Workshop
26 Nov 22
Owermoigne
Events on Sun, 27th November 2022
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
27 Nov 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Littledown Christmas Market 2022
27 Nov 22
Bournemouth
Events on Tue, 29th November 2022
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
29 Nov 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Yoga Tuesdays with Emma Whitewood
29 Nov 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Events on Wed, 30th November 2022
Dorchester Market
30 Nov 22
Dorchester
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
30 Nov 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Events on Thu, 1st December 2022
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
1 Dec 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Events on Fri, 2nd December 2022
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
2 Dec 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Events on Sun, 4th December 2022
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
4 Dec 22
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Big MND Dip
4 Dec 22
Dorset