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.
News
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.
New Art Exhibition at Kimmeridge Bay
High and Dry is a new exhibition of ten digitally restored prints taken from Sir William Jardine's (1833–1843) popular forty volumes Naturalist's Library.
Events 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…
Free Christmas Parking across Dorset this December
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!
The Blue Pool set to reopen!
Great news — The Blue Pool, Nature Reserve & Tearooms are due to reopen at the end of March 2021.
Free Parking in Dorset this Christmas – 2020
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.…
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…
What’s on this Weekend 14th – 15th March
What’s on this weekend – 14th & 15th March Selection of Dorset Events and things to see and do this weekend.If you are running an event, you can promote it for Free here on inDorset ~ visit the Add Events…
What’s on this weekend – 7th & 8th March
What’s on this weekend – 7th & 8th March Selection of Dorset Events and things to see and do this weekend. If you are running an event, you can promote it for Free here on inDorset ~ visit the Add…
What’s on this weekend – 8th and 9th February
Thanks to Caroline @patchfieldfarm for putting together the list of Events and Things to do in Dorset this weekend (8th ~ 9th February 2020). Bridport Vegan Market The attractive town of Bridport plays host to a vegan market on Saturday…
Things To See & Do This Weekend 1st-2nd February
A few things to See and Do this weekend in Dorset Thanks to Caroline @patchfieldfarm (our newest contributor) for putting together a list of Events and Things to do in Dorset this weekend (1st ~ 2nd February 2020). Mindfulness Meanders…
Spring Snowdops
Ooh, it’s that time of year again ~ spring is almost here 🌱🌞 Snowdrops at Corfe Castle (16th January 2020)