Over 200 colourful and productive flower beds growing a sophisticated selection of cut flowers and foliage to supply florists and the public for... more >

Black Shed, Sherborne DT9 4JX

Sun 28 Jul 24

Annalal's Gallery - Open Garden for NGS

Enchanting 180 yr old cottage, home of two Royal Academy artists. 32ft x 12½ft garden on 3 patio levels... more >

Annalal’s Gallery, Christchurch BH23 1DN

Sun 28 Jul 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Dorset

22 Avon Avenue - Open Garden for NGS

Japanese themed water garden featuring granite sculptures, ponds, waterfalls, azaleas, rhododendrons, cloud topiary and a collection of goldfish and... more >

22 Avon Avenue, Ringwood BH24 2BH

Sun 28 Jul 24

Maize Maze

THE MOST AMAZING MAIZE MAZE IN DORSET IS BACK… for the final time! The Giant Maize Maze at Blackmarsh Farm in Sherborne, Dorset, is open throughout..... more >

Blackmarsh Farm Cafe and Shop, Dodds Cross, Sherborne DT9 4JX

Sat 27 Jul 24

Mudeford Arts Festival

Community run arts, crafts and music festival in stunning setting adjacent to Mudeford Quay and right by the sea... more >

Mudeford Quay Green BH23 4AB

Sat 27 Jul 24

Seasonal Family Bushcraft Workshops

New for 2024 season, bring your parents along to these seasonal family bushcraft workshops with local expert Joe Peartree... more >

Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour BH13 7EE

Fri 26 Jul 24

Singing Bowl Chill Out-as part of Shaftesbury Fringe Festival 2024

Quieten the mind, calm the emotions, relax and detoxify the body with a crystal and Tibetan singing bowl soundbath plus sacred vocal... more >

Bell St United Church, Parsons Pool, SHAFTESBURY SP7 8AL

Fri 26 Jul 24

Circus Vegas

For a discount call the box office on 07494774008 or online with Ticketmaster and quote ‘ACROBAT’ Must be booked at least 24 hours before showtime... more >

Branksome Recreation ground Poole BH12 2AL

Fri 26 Jul 24

Big Care UK Sports Day @ The Potteries

With the Olympics fast approaching, care homes across Dorset are limbering up for their very own sporting tournaments... more >

The Potteries York Road Broadstone BH18 8HA

Thu 25 Jul 24

Mapping the Undercliffs Nature Reserve

In 2023-24, nature journaling artist Alex Boon spent a year documenting the Undercliffs National Nature Reserve section of the South West Coast Path... more >

The Rotunda Gallery, Lyme Regis Museum, Bridge St, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA

Tue 23 Jul 24

Big Care UK Sports Day @ Ferndown Manor

With the Olympics fast approaching, care homes across Dorset are limbering up for their very own sporting tournaments... more >

Ferndown Manor Golf Links Road Ferndown BH22 8DA

Tue 23 Jul 24

Atkins Ferrie Classic & Supercars Show

19th Annual Charity Classic & Supercars Show. With an historic line up of race and road cars. Visitors will also see over 2,000 Classic, Supercars,..... more >

Sherborne Castle, New Road, Sherborne DT9 5NR

Sun 21 Jul 24

Canzonetta Concert

Canzonetta Concert on Sunday 21 July at 3pm in the delightful ancient Saxon Church of St Martin’s on the Walls, Wareham... more >

St Martin’s on the Walls, Wareham BH20 4AG

Sun 21 Jul 24

Hilltop - Open Garden for NGS

Summer at Hilltop is a gorgeous riot of colour and scent, the old thatched cottage barely visible amongst the flowers... more >

Hilltop, Gillingham SP8 5LY

Sat 20 Jul 24

Have A Go Day

Join us for our July ‘Have A Go Day for just £10pp. For 2-hours you’ll enjoy climbing, archery, problem solving and a lake activity with activities..... more >

Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre, Bransgore, Christchurch BH23 8EE

Sat 20 Jul 24

Summer of Play at Brownsea Island

Join us for fun filled Summer of Play on Brownsea Island. Discover a world of adventure with activities for kids big and small... more >

Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour BH13 7EE

Sat 20 Jul 24

Cilla & The Swinging 60's Show

Celebrating the Life and Music of the legendary Cilla Black, Cilla & The Swinging 60s is a highly entertaining show, which also includes a handpicked... more >

Willowbed Hall, Weymouth DT3 4AJ

Sat 20 Jul 24

Cilla & The Swinging 60's Show

Cilla & The Swinging 60s is a highly entertaining show, stylishly celebrating the life and music of the legendary Cilla Black as well as a... more >

Barrington Arts Centre, Ferndown, Bournemouth BH23 7LU

Fri 19 Jul 24

Art@Eype

ART@EYPE is an annual summer exhibition showcasing some of Dorset's finest artists and makers, this year featuring: • David Brooke... more >

Eype Centre for the Arts, St Peter’s Church, Mount Lane, Eype, nr Bridport DT6 6AR

Fri 19 Jul 24

Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt - Dorchester

Mediumship Demonstration with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her... more >

Dorchester Corn Exchange High East Street Dorchester DT1 1HF

Wed 17 Jul 24

Mediumship Evening with Bernie Scott in Weymouth

Join us for a wonderful Evening of Mediumship with renowned Psychic Medium Bernie Scott. The night will be filled with joy and upliftment as..... more >

Wellworthy Sports & Social Club Dumbarton Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 9BY

Wed 17 Jul 24

Broomhill - Open Garden for NGS

A former farmyard transformed into a delightful, tranquil garden set in 2 acres. Clipped box, island beds and borders planted with shrubs, roses,..... more >

Broomhill, Dorchester DT2 0PT

Sun 14 Jul 24

Hogchester Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Hogchester Farm is a collaboration between those seeking connection with nature and themselves through conservation therapy and the arts... more >

Hogchester Farm, Bridport DT6 6BY

Sun 14 Jul 24

An Evening with Bublé @ The Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel

On the 13th of July, come join us for a night of smooth tunes and good vibes with @Tommy Ryan as he pays tribute to the legendary Michael Bublé!... more >

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel, 7 Durley Chine Rd, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH2 5JS

Sat 13 Jul 24

Grange Choral Society performs two new Requiems by Dorset composers

Grange Choral Society is excited to perform two of the UK's most popular new choral works, both by Dorset composers, Matthew Coleridge's... more >

Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch BH23 1BU

Sat 13 Jul 24

Clue: On Stage

Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a light they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs... more >

Poole High School Theatre, Wimborne Road, Poole BH15 2BW

Fri 12 Jul 24

Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt - Shaftesbury

Mediumship Demonstration with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her... more >

Best Western Royal Chase Hotel Christy’s Lane Shaftesbury SP7 8DB

Fri 12 Jul 24

A Literary Lunch with Author Rosanna Ley @ The Bournemouth West Cliff

On Thursday the 11th of July, come and join us for a delightful afternoon at the Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel for a literary lunch with the... more >

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel, 7 Durley Chine Rd, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH2 5JS

Thu 11 Jul 24

Lulworth Castle House - Open Garden for NGS

Large coastal garden next to Lulworth Castle with views to the sea. Pleasure grounds surround a walled garden filled with roses and perennials,..... more >

Lulworth Castle House, Wareham BH20 5QS

Wed 10 Jul 24

The Old Rectory, Litton Cheney - Open Garden for NGS

Steep paths lead to beguiling 4 acres of natural woodland with many springs, streams, 2 pools one a natural swimming pool planted with native plants... more >

The Old Rectory, Litton Cheney, Dorchester DT2 9AH

Sun 7 Jul 24

Cranborne Manor Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Beautiful and historic garden laid out in C17 by John Tradescant and enlarged in C20, featuring several gardens surrounded by walls and yew hedges:... more >

Cranborne Manor Garden, Cranborne BH21 5PP

Sat 6 Jul 24

Stafford House - Open Garden for NGS

The gardens at Stafford House include a river walk and tree planting in the style of early C19 Picturesque... more >

Stafford House, Dorchester DT2 8AD

Fri 5 Jul 24

Museum of East Dorset - Open Garden for NGS

This year the National Garden Scheme are working with the Museum of East Dorset on a garden lecture series which will run throughout the spring and... more >

Museum of East Dorset, Wimborne Minster BH21 1HR

Fri 5 Jul 24

FREE taster session with the Poole Rock Choir

If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Poole Rock Choir... more >

St Edwards RC/CE VA School, Dale Valley Road, Poole BH15 3HY

Thu 4 Jul 24

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Poole Rock Choir

If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Poole Rock Choir... more >

St Edwards RC/CE VA School, Dale Valley Road, Poole BH15 3HY

Thu 4 Jul 24

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Poole Rock Choir

If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Poole Rock Choir... more >

St Edwards RC/CE VA School, Dale Valley Road, Poole BH15 3HY

Thu 4 Jul 24

More Rock Choirs

Lunchtime Recital

Enjoy a variety of classical/opera/musical theatre favourites and lesser-known discoveries in this lunchtime recital with soprano Mehreen Shah... more >

St. Peter’s Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth BH1 2EE

Wed 3 Jul 24

Horn Park - Open Garden for NGS

Large plantsman's garden with magnificent views over Dorset countryside towards the sea. Many rare and mature plants and shrubs in terrraced,..... more >

Horn Park, Beaminster DT8 3HB

Wed 3 Jul 24

FREE taster session with the Shaftesbury Rock Choir

If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!... more >

Shaftesbury Arts Centre, 13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury SP7 8AR

Tue 2 Jul 24

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Bournemouth / Southbourne / Christchurch Rock Choir

Do you want to learn to sing near you? The Bournemouth Rock Choir is led by local singing teacher Chris Mutch-Jones... more >

Bournemouth School for Girls, Castle Gate Close, Bournemouth BH8 9UJ

Mon 1 Jul 24

More Rock Choirs

Summer at Monkey World!

Celebrate summer at Monkey World with activities, themed weeks & the Children’s Activity Centre open daily for crafts fun & learning! more >

Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, Longthorns, Nr Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH

Mon 1 Jul 24

Langebride House - Open Garden for NGS

Lovely herbaceous borders surround the house, inc peonies and roses in the summer. An old walled kitchen garden at the back, filled with fruit trees..... more >

Langebride House, Long Bredy DT2 9HU

Sun 30 Jun 24

Corner Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

of an acre of a structured cottage style garden inc a productive, attractive kitchen garden, small orchard and deep flower and shrub borders... more >

Corner Cottage, Dorchester DT2 9HU

Sun 30 Jun 24

Bembury Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Created and developed since 1996 this peaceful garden has lawns and large herbaceous borders informally planted with interesting perennials around... more >

Bembury Farm, Sherborne DT9 6QF

Sun 30 Jun 24

Slape Manor - Open Garden for NGS

River valley garden in a process of transformation. Spacious lawns, wildflower meadows, and primula fringed streams leading down to a lake... more >

Slape Manor, Bridport DT6 5LH

Sun 30 Jun 24

Every Mile Matters Fundraising Walk - SW Coast Path Association

Jurassic Coast Walk - Weymouth to Lodmoor/Osmington. A gentle walk that starts in Weymouth and passes through Lodmoor RSPB Reserve and Bowleaze..... more >

Weymouth Train Station, King Street, Weymouth DT4 7BN

Sat 29 Jun 24

Stewarts Grill Fest

Introducing Stewarts Grill Fest 2024 Join us for a fun filled weekend of sizzling food, BBQing, mouthwatering pizzas from the very best ovens,... more >

Stewarts Garden Centre, Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch BH23 4SA

Sat 29 Jun 24

Gin and Jazz Fridays with Jax Hall @ The Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel

Introducing our brand-new summer music event! On select Friday’s over the next few months, Jax Hall will be joining us for 3 evenings of live..... more >

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel, 7 Durley Chine Rd, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH2 5JS

Fri 28 Jun 24

Wytherston Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Johnnie and Sophie Boden bought Wytherston in 2005. Since then they and their fantastic team have tried to encourage wild flowers in both their..... more >

Wytherston Farm, Bridport DT6 3TQ

Thu 27 Jun 24

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Things to do around Dorset

Here's an extended summary of delightful activities for a day out in Dorset:

1. Eat Around Shaftesbury:
- Shaftesbury, a historic working town with roots dating back to Saxon times, offers a charming day out. Don't miss the iconic Gold Hill, made famous by an advertisement for 'Hovis' bread. Enjoy spectacular views over Blackmore Vale. Explore the town's markets – Thursdays for the charter market, regular farmer's markets, flea markets, and book fairs. Take a leisurely stroll along Park Walk for panoramic vistas. For wine enthusiasts, visit Melbury Vine Vineyard, where you can learn about English wines and their growing prominence.

2. Visit Castles & Coast on the Isle of Purbeck:
- Hop on the steam train to Corfe Castle, an iconic defensive fortress with a rich history. Explore the castle ruins and the historic village below. Guided walks and story trails are perfect for families. Venture further into the Isle of Purbeck, where cycling allows you to appreciate the stunning landscape sustainably. Don't forget to take the scenic Breezer Bus.

3. Learn the History of Dorchester:
- Dorchester, the county town of Dorset, is steeped in history. Visit the Dorset County Museum to delve into local heritage, including the famous Dorset Giant, Thomas Hardy, and Roman artifacts. Explore the charming streets, perhaps stopping for a traditional cream tea or browsing independent shops.

4. Hive Beach to Lyme Regis Coastal Walk:
- Embark on a coastal adventure from Hive Beach to Lyme Regis. The scenic walk offers breathtaking views of the Jurassic Coast, fossil-rich cliffs, and the dramatic coastline. Explore the charming town of Lyme Regis, known for its beaches, fossils, and literary connections (think Jane Austen and Mary Anning).

5. Sherborne Castles & Abbey:
- Discover the historic town of Sherborne. Visit the magnificent Sherborne Castle, built by Sir Walter Raleigh, and explore its beautiful gardens. Don't miss Sherborne Abbey, a stunning medieval church with intricate architecture. Wander through the town's quaint streets and enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local eatery.

6. Relax at a Day Spa in Dorset:
- Treat yourself to relaxation and rejuvenation at one of Dorset's day spas. Unwind with massages, facials, and soothing treatments amidst tranquil surroundings. Whether it's a coastal spa or a countryside retreat, pamper yourself and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Remember, Dorset offers a blend of natural beauty, history, and coastal charm – perfect for a memorable day out! 🌿🏰🌊¹³.