Bournemouth Air Festival 2023

Bournemouth Air Festival

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.

Christchurch Harbour

Christchurch Harbour, East Dorset

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 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.

Events in Dorset – January 2022

What's on in Dorset - January 2022

Dorset has a huge choice of events taking place all year round, more than enough to keep you entertained no matter what you are interested in. Visit the main Events Page to find local and community events and shows. What’s …

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Free Christmas Parking across Dorset this December

Free Parking in Dorset

All Dorset Council-owned town centre car parks will be free on Small Business Saturday (4th December 2021) in Beaminster, Blandford, Bridport, Corfe Castle, Dorchester, Gillingham, Lyme Regis, Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Sturminster Newton, Wareham, Weymouth and Wimborne.

Events this Week

Looking for something to see and do this week in Dorset? You’ll find everything from History, Arts & Crafts to Tanks and more!

Free Parking in Dorset this Christmas – 2020

Free Parking in Dorset

Where can you park for free this Christmas? To support high-street shops, Dorset towns have been urged to offer free parking this Christmas. Here’s where you can park for free in Dorset! Information is correct as of 3rd December 2020. …

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Walks in Dorset

Dorset seems to have saved itself for the walker: with few exceptions the best views, scenery and historical monuments can only be reached on foot!

P&O Arcadia and Aurora off Bournemouth

Two P&O cruise ships, the Arcadia and Aurora were anchored off the Bournemouth coast last week and over the weekend – due to limited space at Southampton docks. Arcadia joined her sister ship, the Aurora, last week and could be …

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