Back by popular demand in the attractive grounds of 15th Century Athelhampton House. This large Spring Plant Fair will offer a very wide range of..... more >

Athelhampton House, Near Puddletown DT2 7LG

Sun 12 May 24

Falconers - Open Garden for NGS

Behind the gate of 150yr old Falconers Cottage lies a ¼ acre mature garden with some interesting plants... more >

Falconers, Poole BH16 6BJ

Sat 11 May 24

27A Forest Road - Open Garden for NGS

This unusual plantsman's garden comprises of a courtyard style front garden and jungle themed back packed full with vibrant unusual plants,... more >

27A Forest Road, Poole BH13 6DQ

Sat 11 May 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Dorset

Knowle Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

Knowle Cottage is a large 1½ acre garden with 35 metre long south facing herbaceous border with year-round colour... more >

Knowle Cottage, Beaminster DT8 3BD

Sat 11 May 24

Abba Tribute Night at Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel

On Saturday the 11th of May, Abba’s Angels (as seen on TV!) will be joining us for a night filled with all things Abba, in celebration of the 50th..... more >

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

Sat 11 May 24

24 Carlton Road North - Open Garden for NGS

Town garden near the sea. Long garden on several levels. Steps and narrow sloping paths lead to beds and borders filled with trees, shrubs and..... more >

24 Carlton Road North, Weymouth DT4 7PY

Fri 10 May 24

Early morning yoga & breakfast on Brownsea Island

Early morning on Brownsea Island is the perfect time to gather your thoughts and find inner calm. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this beautiful..... more >

Brownsea Island Poole Harbour Poole BH13 7EE

Wed 8 May 24

FREE taster session with the Sherborne Rock Choir

Do you want to find a local choir to join near you? The Sherborne Rock Choir is led by local singing teacher Andrew Hollick... more >

Sherborne Westend Community Hall, Littlefield, Sherborne DT9 6AU

Mon 6 May 24

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Sherborne Rock Choir

Do you want to find a local choir to join near you? The Sherborne Rock Choir is led by local singing teacher Andrew Hollick... more >

Sherborne Westend Community Hall, Littlefield, Sherborne DT9 6AU

Mon 6 May 24

More Rock Choirs

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 5 May 24

PBFA Book Fair - Sherborne

The PBFA Sherborne Bookfair returns to the Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road DT9 3NL from 10-4pm on Saturday 4th May... more >

Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3NL

Sat 4 May 24

Go NUTS at Monkey World!

Every child who brings an unopened bag of nuts for the primates receives a free Monkey World badge over the bank holiday weekend. more >

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

Sat 4 May 24

Grow How

Dobbies is encouraging gardeners to brighten up their garden with summer bedding plants at its free Grow How session, taking place on Saturday 4 May... more >

24 Wareham Road, Owermoigne DT2 8BY

Sat 4 May 24

Watersports Open Day

Event details: • Date: Saturday May 4th • Time: 10:00-15:30 • Location: Andrew Simpson Centre Portland, WPNSA, Osprey Quays... more >

Andrew Simpson Centre Portland, Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quays, Portland, DT51SA DT5 1SA

Sat 4 May 24

Studio Imagination Unlocked open studio day

Artists David Brooke and Caroline Ireland welcome you to their studio gallery and workplace, which they will be opening on the first Saturday of... more >

Unit 11b, Riverside Studios, St Michael’s Trading Estate, Bridport DT6 3RR

Sat 4 May 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 3 May 24

FREE taster session with the Sherborne Rock Choir

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! Your friendly local Sherborne choir is run by choir leader Andrew Hollick... more >

Cheap Street Church, 54 Cheap Street, Sherborne DT9 3BJ

Wed 1 May 24

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Sherborne Rock Choir

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! Your friendly local Sherborne choir is run by choir leader Andrew Hollick... more >

Cheap Street Church, 54 Cheap Street, Sherborne DT9 3BJ

Wed 1 May 24

More Rock Choirs

Big Bike Revival for oldies - over 18!

An easy pace hour's cycle ride for adults: just 8 miles with coffee stop halfway, aimed at returners to cycling or recent learners... more >

09:45 at Augustan Avenue (by Shillingstone Primary School), Blandford Rd, Shillingstone (carparking on public highway) OR 10:00 at Trailway entrance to BigYellowBus Project (NO CAR PARKING allowed here) DT11 0TW

Mon 29 Apr 24

Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt - Shaftesbury

Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt ROYAL CHASE HOTEL - SHAFTESBURY Monday 29th April - 7.30pm Tickets £12... more >

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

Mon 29 Apr 24

Western Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Created over 40 yrs it offers enormous variety with rose, Mediterranean courtyard and woodland gardens, herbaceous borders and cherry tree and... more >

Western Gardens, Poole BH13 7AN

Sun 28 Apr 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 28 Apr 24

Colour Fest 2 Mile Fun Run

Get your colourful outfits at the ready, limber up, and join us for a two mile fun run in the spectacular setting of St. Giles House... more >

St. Giles House, Wimborne BH21 5NA

Sun 28 Apr 24

Music For Daisy

Join us for a night of music in memory of Daisy Smith and raising vital funds for Julia's House children’s hospice, who provide care for... more >

Dorchester Community Church POUNDBURY DT1 2DF

Sat 27 Apr 24

Seven Wonders Suite

Another world premiere! Despite having been in the Classic FM Hall of Fame since 2005, Stuart Mitchell's work has never been performed in its..... more >

O2 Academy Bournemouth 570 Christchurch Road Boscombe BH1 4BH

Sat 27 Apr 24

Divine Union Soundbath

Lie down, relax, and allow the Pure Sounds of a crystal and Tibetan bowl soundbath plus sacred vocal overtoning take you into the deeper brainwave... more >

Bell St Church Shaftesbury SP7 8AL

Sat 27 Apr 24

Dorset – Earth, Sea & Sky in Silver, Glass, Card & Textiles

Four Local Artists, Stephanie Mogg, Caroline Lewis, Jenny Penney and Wendy Hermelin are delighted to exhibit their multi disciplinary collection of... more >

Eype Centre for the Arts, Mount Lane, Eype DT6 6AR

Sat 27 Apr 24

Bournemouth Writing Festival

A mix of 100+ free and paid-for events and activities, involving over 70 experienced writers and professionals, have been designed to foster... more >

Venues across Bournemouth Town Centre. BH1

Fri 26 Apr 24

The Old Vicarage - Open Garden for NGS

1.7 acre well established garden with new additional wildlife garden with hundreds of different snowdrops, crocus and many other bulbs and winter..... more >

The Old Vicarage, Shaftesbury SP7 0BA

Fri 26 Apr 24

An Evening of Burlesque

Roll up, roll up. . . a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment – the UK’s longest running burlesque show – is back touring the nation... more >

Bournemouth Pavilion Westover Road Bournemouth BH1 2BU

Fri 26 Apr 24

Crichel House - Open Garden for NGS

60 acre park, 40 acre lake and 3 acre walled garden surrounding Crichel House split into 3 distinctive parts... more >

Crichel House, Wimborne BH21 5DT

Thu 25 Apr 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 24 Apr 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 21 Apr 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 21 Apr 24

Grange Choral Society presents Haydn's Creation

Grange Choral Society presents Haydn's spectacular oratorio, The Creation with orchestra and soloists under the inspiring direction of Simon... more >

Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1BU

Sat 20 Apr 24

Cirque - The Greatest Show

It's time to step into the light. Escape with us for a night like no other, where we take you into a world where the very best of musical..... more >

Weymouth Pavilion The Esplanade Weymouth DT4 8ED

Sat 20 Apr 24

Early bird morning walk and breakfast

Dorset Wildlife Trust and the National Trust have partnered to offer you an opportunity to enjoy the island and its wildlife before the crowds... more >

Brownsea Island Poole Harbour Poole BH13 7EE

Sat 20 Apr 24

ABBA Tribute Band Sensation

After their last visit, we simply had to have them back !! Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts, they play to packed..... more >

The Barrington Centre Penny’s Walk, Ferndown BH22 9TH

Sat 13 Apr 24

Afternoon Tea and Planting Experience

Dobbies is inviting plant enthusiasts and foodies alike to a brand new Afternoon Tea and Planting Experience, giving each attendee a planter worth... more >

24 Wareham Road, Owermoigne DT2 8BY

Sat 13 Apr 24

Fundraising Quiz Night

Teams - Max of 6 per team Event - Family friendly - booking essential Booking - email hello@spaceyouthproject.co... more >

Flirt Cafe Bar, 21 The Triangle, Bournemouth , UK BH2 5RG

Sat 13 Apr 24

Celtic music concert featuring Dallahan

Dallahan is one of the most distinct forces in the international folk music scene. Forged in Scotland and Ireland’s traditional music community, but..... more >

Ferndown Village Hall Church Road Ferndown BH22 9ET

Sat 13 Apr 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 12 Apr 24

Sea-TACULAR at the Oceanarium!

We are excited to announce that storyteller Jodie Marsh-Hoffman will be joining us on Friday 12th April 2024 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm... more >

Oceanarium Pier Approach BH2 5AA

Fri 12 Apr 24

Evening of Mediumship with BERNIE SCOTT in Dorchester

Join us for an incredible evening of mediumship with renowned Psychic Medium Bernie Scott! Prepare to be amazed as Bernie connects with the spirit..... more >

Dorchester RFC Coburg Road Dorchester Dorset DT1 2HX

Wed 10 Apr 24

Sunset Café Stompers

On Monday 8th April, the Bournemouth Bluebird Jazz Club will be hosting the Sunset Café Stompers. The Stompers are one of the top UK jazz bands and..... more >

Bluebirds Social Club, 4 Ham Lane, Longham (opposite Haskins Garden Centre) BH22 9DP

Mon 8 Apr 24

Grow How - Lawn care makeover for Spring

Dobbies is inviting gardening enthusiasts to its free Grow How session, providing expert advice on how to care for your lawn as the weather warms up... more >

24 Wareham Road, Owermoigne DT2 8BY

Sat 6 Apr 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 5 Apr 24

Treasures: Scavenged Finds from Back Ven by Christine Allison

This up-coming exhibition at the Lyme Regis Museum’s Rotunda Gallery runs from 2 April to 23 May, is entitled “Treasures: Scavenged finds from Black... more >

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

Tue 2 Apr 24

Edmondsham House - Open Garden for NGS

6 acres of mature gardens and grounds with trees, rare shrubs, spring bulbs and shaped hedges surrounding C16/C18 house, giving much to explore inc... more >

Edmondsham House, Wimborne BH21 5RE

Mon 1 Apr 24

Easter Activity Trail

Our Easter Activity Trail is back for 2024! Join us on 31st March for just £10 per participating child with non-participating adults going..... more >

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

Sun 31 Mar 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.