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!
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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.
Jane Austen’s Emma Returns: A Lively New Stage Adaptation at Lighthouse Poole
Experience Jane Austen’s beloved Emma live at Lighthouse Poole, 10–15 Nov! Celebrate 250 years with a witty new stage adaptation and stellar cast. Book now!
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
Christchurch Harbour
Christchurch Harbour is a natural harbour located to the east of Dorset and is formed by the confluence of two rivers, the Avon and the Stour.
The Cerne Abbas Giant
The large chalk figure of the Cerne Abbas Giant is carved into a hillside in the heart of rural Dorset, not far from Dorchester.
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.
Durdle Door, Dorset
Durdle Door, the famous natural limestone arch located along the Jurassic Coast, with nearby Man o' War Bay and Lulworth Cove make a great day out.
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.
Lewis-Manning Christmas Tree Collection Service
Lewis-Manning's Christmas Tree Collection Service is back for January 2023! So, when the presents have been opened and your Christmas tree has seen better days. Call Lewis-Manning and we will take it away!
Dorset Free Christmas Parking 2022
List of Free Christmas parking at Dorset councils car parks for November and December 2022
Sandbanks Ferry to close in November!
The Sandbanks Ferry, connecting Studland and Sandbanks is due to close in November for its annual refit and maintenance.