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The International Napoleonic Fair at Kingston Maurward House
Event: The International Napoleonic Fair at Kingston Maurward House
Date: September 24th-26th
Visitors heading for a late summer break in Dorset during September will ... -
Feast of Dorset at Deans Court
Event: Celebration of local produce to take place in Dorset
Date: September 18th until 19th
There is an increasing emphasis at the moment on sourcing produce locally ... -
Heritage Open Days at the Portland Museum
Event: Heritage Open Days at the Portland Museum
Date: September 11th -12th
The idyllic countryside in Dorset is an ideal destination for the summer months, giving vis... -
The Dorset County Show at the Dorchester Showground
Event: The Dorset County Show at the Dorchester Showground
Date: September 4th and 5th
If ever an event exemplified idyllic British countryside life then the Dorset Co... -
150th Anniversary Victorian Festival at Nothe Fort, Weymouth
Event: 150th Anniversary Victorian Festival at Nothe Fort, Weymouth
Date: August 7th and 8th
Staying in Dorset means visitors will have some of England's most beautifu... -
Dorset Seafood Festival at Waterfront Weymouth
Event: Dorset Seafood Festival at Waterfront Weymouth
Date: July 10th - July 11th
A trip to Dorset would not be complete without sampling some local cuisine and those ... -
Jousting Shows & Medieval Village at Lulworth Castle
Event: Jousting Shows & Medieval Village at Lulworth Castle
Date: July 25th to 27th
Set in the rolling countryside of East Lulworth, Dorset, Lulworth Castle is the se... -
Apollo (or Hymen) crowning a Poet and giving him a Spouse at Kingston Lacy
Event: Apollo (or Hymen) crowning a Poet and giving him a Spouse at Kingston Lacy
Date: June 7th onwards
After languishing in storage for almost 30 years, a painting f... -
International Thomas Hardy Conference and Festival at various locations
Event: International Thomas Hardy Conference and Festival
Date: July 24th to August 1st
Thomas Hardy is one of the most celebrated writers of his time, having given th... -
Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival at Tolpuddle
Event: Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival
Date: July 16th to 18th
For two days in mid-July, the people of the village of Tolpuddle will pay tribute to the group of men who cre... -
Spirit of the Sea at Weymouth Harbour
Event: Spirit of the Sea – The Weymouth and Portland Maritime Festival
Date: July 3rd to the 16th
The Jurassic coast is home to some of the most stunning natural bea... -
Lyme Regis Jazz Festival in Lyme Regis
Event: Lyme Regis Jazz Festival
Date: July 2nd to 4th
The town of Lyme Regis will come to life in early July when local bands take to the streets and venues for the an... -
Beaminster Festival of Music and the Arts at Beaminster Festival Office
Event: Beaminster Festival of Music and the Arts
Date: June 25th to July 4th
Beaminster is a wonderful place to relax.
Nestled in the rolling hills of Wessex,... -
Bridport Flower Festival at the United Church
Bridport will be in bloom at the end of next month when the town celebrates its annual flower festival.
The brightest colours and the sweetest smells will fill the air as ... -
New attractions at the Abbotsbury Swannery
Event: Giant Swan Maze to open and baby swans hatching
Date: Mid-May to end of June
Visitors to the family-friendly Abbotsbury Swannery, which is located between Weym... -
Tall Ship Pelican at various locations
Event: Tall Ship Pelican
Date: Various
For many, the idea of hoisting the sails and enjoying some time on the open water is just about the best way to spend a glorious... -
ISSF Shotgun World Cup at Evershot
Event: ISSF Shotgun World Cup
Date: May 11th to 20th
People travel to Dorset for all sorts of reasons, whether it is to enjoy its luscious green countryside, its vario... -
Explore Dorset's many walking routes
Event: Explore Dorset's many walking routes
Date: All year
Dorset is a beautiful place to explore all year round, however, it takes on an extra sparkle during the summ... -
From Page to Screen at Bridport Arts Centre
Event: From Page to Screen: Bridport Film Festival
Date: April 3rd to 9th
Some of the best films ever made have been adaptations of new and classic books.
A C... -
Lyme Regis Fossil Festival
Event: Lyme Regis Fossil Festival
Date: April 30th until May 2nd
The Jurassic Coast is one of the best locations in the UK for exploring biodiversity and the history o... -
Book 'N Author Week at Eype Centre for the Arts
Event: Eype Spring 2010 Book 'N Author Week
Date: April 19th to 23rd
For some, sitting down to a good book and losing oneself in it is the perfect way to spend an afte... -
Easter Festival at Brewers Quay
Event: Easter Festival
Date: April 10th until the 13th
Finding something to keep the kids happy during the holidays can be a nightmare for parents, however, this year... -
Spring Bulbs and Daffodils Weekend at Sherborne Castle
Event: Spring Bulbs and Daffodils Weekend
Date: March 27th and 28th
Spring will really be here when Sherborne Castle holds its Spring Bulbs and Daffodils Weekend, whic... -
TG Collective with Ana Garcia The Little Keep
Event: TG Collective with Ana Garcia
Date: March 5th to the 7th
Birmingham may not be synonymous with flamenco and its graceful rhythms, but it is here that one of the... -
Jonty Fisher's Flyright Trio at The Little Keep
Event: Jonty Fisher's Flyright Trio
Date: March 4th to the 7th
Jonty Hall has lived a quite extraordinary life, with his childhood spent between Ghana, Zambia and the ... -
Spring lambing Weekend at Kingston Maurward College
Event: Spring lambing Weekend
Date: March 6th and 7th
Spring is a wonderful time of year.
The gloom of winter slowly disappears to be replaced by the sound of... -
Visit Dorset County Museum
Event: Visit Dorset County Museum
Date: All year
For a weekend break, there are few places in the world which can match the charm of England's green and pleasant land.... -
Spring is Here at Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens
Event: Spring is Here
Date: February 7th until April 30th
Spring is a fantastic time of year in the UK, with the flowers blooming and bathing the land in spectacular b...
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