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Jurassic Rocks and Fossils Weekend at the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
Event: Jurassic Rocks and Fossils Weekend at the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre Date: February 5th-6th 2011
Geology and palaeontology will be explored and explained as pa... -
A night of Romantic Opera at Brownsword Hall
Event: A night of Romantic Opera at Brownsword Hall Date: January 28th
A programme of opera favourites is on the cards for those heading to luxury Dorset hotel the Summer ... -
Beerex Annual Real Ale Festival at the Dorchester Corn Exchange
Event: Beerex Annual Real Ale Festival at the Dorchester Corn Exchange Date: February 4th and 5th 2011
Dorset is renowned for its wide range of locally-made produce and vi... -
Spring at the Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Event: Spring at the Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens Date: February 8th to April 30th
Although much of the country is currently held in an icy grip, it is not too soon to s... -
Mary Anning and the Men of Science at the Lyme Regis Museum
Event: Mary Anning and the Men of Science at the Lyme Regis Museum Date: Ongoing until spring 2011
A trip to the Lyme Regis Museum while enjoying a stay at luxury Dorset h... -
Georgian Faces: Portrait of a County at the Dorset County Museum
Event: Georgian Faces: Portrait of a County at the Dorset County Museum Date: January 15th to April 30th
The faces of the people who helped to shape Dorset's history a... -
Christmas Fun at the Lulworth Estate
Event: Christmas Fun at the Lulworth Estate Date: December 19th to 31st
Those planning on heading to the Dorset countryside to enjoy a relaxing Christmas and New Year will... -
Beauty and the Beast from Mars at the Bridport Arts Centre
Event: Beauty and the Beast from Mars at the Bridport Arts Centre Date: December 2nd and 3rd
The festive period would not be complete without taking the time to enjoy a se... -
Poetry and Blues at Dorchester Arts
Event: Poetry and Blues at Dorchester Arts Date: December 10th and 11th Those heading to Dorset for a relaxing pre-Christmas break will be able to enjoy both poetry and blues musi...
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Hamlet at the Electric Palace, Bridport
Event: Hamlet at the Electric Palace, Bridport Date: December 9th
Those planning a stay at luxury Dorset hotel the Summer Lodge this December may wish to make time for a o... -
Fossil Walks and Talks at the Lyme Regis Museum
Event: Fossil Walks and Talks at the Lyme Regis Museum Date: November 20th to 25th
A trip to Dorset would not be complete without spending some time exploring the area'... -
Sleeping Beauty by the Vienna Festival Ballet at the Tivoli Theatre
Event: Sleeping Beauty by the Vienna Festival Ballet at the Tivoli Theatre Date: December 2nd
A classic tale of the struggle between good and evil is to be performed at th... -
The Christmas Festival at the Brewers Quay, Weymouth
Event: The Christmas Festival at the Brewers Quay, Weymouth Date: November 22nd to December 24th
With Christmas just around the corner, many people will be turning their a... -
The Dorset Art and Craft Show in Lyme Regis
Event: The Dorset Art and Craft Show in Lyme Regis Date: November 20th and 21st
Visitors heading to Dorset for an autumn break in the countryside will have no shortage of ... -
Art @ Eype at the Eype Centre for the Arts
Event: Art @ Eype at the Eype Centre for the Arts Date: October 30th to 31st
A trip to Dorset would not be complete without exploring some of the small museums and art gal... -
The Eat Dorset Food Fair at Parnham House, Beaminster
Event: The Eat Dorset Food Fair at Parnham House, Beaminster Date: October 16th - 17th
Locally-made food and drink are two of the staples of the British countryside and tr... -
Poole Literary Festival
Event: Poole Literary Festival Date: October 29th to 31st
Literary enthusiasts heading to Dorset this October will have the chance to check out a fledgling festival focusi... -
The Wimborne Food Festival at various locations
Event: The Wimborne Food Festival at various locations Date: October 23rd and 24th
Those planning an autumn trip to Dorset will be able to sample some local culinary delig... -
Haunted Halloween at Portland Castle
Event: Haunted Halloween at Portland Castle Date: October 25th-31st
Portland Castle is one of the biggest attractions on the Dorset coastline, proving popular with visitor... -
The Enchanted Floodlit Garden at the Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Event: The Enchanted Floodlit Garden at the Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens Date: October 13th to 31st.
The Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens near Weymouth is a great attracti... -
Weymouth Octoberfest at Brewers Quay
Event: Weymouth Octoberfest at Brewers Quay Date: October 1st to 2nd
England is famed for being one of the world's leading beer producers and a stop at one of the countles... -
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 be a... -
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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