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  • National Marine Week: Seashore Safari along the Fleet Lagoon

    The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre Portland

    This National Marine Weeks join us for a guided walk along the edge of the Fleet Lagoon at low tide. We'll be searching for the marine wildlife which calls these shores their home, as well as looking for the tell-tale tracks and signs of species hidden from view. Learn why this area is so important […]

    £6.00
  • Nature Detectives at Kingcombe

    Kingcombe Visitor Centre Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester

    Join the Nature Detectives - a guided family walk on the surrounding nature reserve to explore the purple route and look for wildflowers on your spotter sheet, plus enjoying the […]

    £4.00
  • Arts by the Sea 2025

    Arts by the Sea Festival returns this September from Friday 26 - Sunday 28th as The South West's biggest celebration of art, culture, people and place. This year's theme, WE ARE HERE, is a bold celebration of community, creativity and the power of place as the festival amplifies homegrown talent and those who call Bournemouth, […]

    Free
  • Childrens Halloween Disco

    Stalbridge Village Hall Lower Road, Stalbridge

    disco up to age 7  Disco, tuck shop. £3 entry with free food bag and a drink. Under 3s free. Booking form via qr code. Or contact us.

    £3.00
  • Stormy Seashore Scavenger Hunt at Chesil

    The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre Portland

    Join us for a guided Seashore Scavenger Hunt at Chesil to search for natural treasures that have washed up on the beach after the stormier weather. This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to discover more about what lives in the deeper waters, usually hidden from view, from slow-growing corals to eggcases of sharks and […]

    £4.00
  • Free festive family show starring Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey the Dragon at the Corn Exchange, Blandford Forum.

    Blandford Corn Exchange 17 Market Place, Blandford Forum

    Free festive family show starring Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey the Dragon at the Corn Exchange, Blandford Forum, Dorset. DT11 7AG Book free tickets online for either 10:30am-11:15am OR 11:45am-12:30pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the 45min show. Refreshments will be available. All proceeds will go to the Mayor's […]

    Free
  • Free festive family show starring Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey the Dragon at the Corn Exchange, Blandford Forum.

    Blandford Corn Exchange 17 Market Place, Blandford Forum

    Free festive family show starring Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey the Dragon at the Corn Exchange, Market Place, Blandford Forum. Dorset. DT11 7AG. Book tickets online for either 10:30am-11:15am OR 11:45am-12:30pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the 45min show. Refreshments will be available. All proceeds will go to the […]

    Free
  • Free festive family show starring Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey the Dragon at the Corn Exchange, Blandford Forum.

    Blandford Corn Exchange 17 Market Place, Blandford Forum

    Free festive family show starring Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey the Dragon at the Corn Exchange, Market Place, Blandford Forum, Dorset. DT11 7AG Book tickets online for either 10:30am-11:15am OR 11:45am-12:30pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the 45min show. Refreshments will be available. All proceeds will go to the […]

    Free
  • Defying Gravity this Easter at the Fleet Air Arm Museum

    The Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester

    This Easter grab your wingman and take to the skies at the Fleet Air Arm Museum. Join us for a gravity-defying adventure as we explore the incredible stories that have helped us take to the skies. Follow our trail to discover the many ways we’ve dared to defy gravity throughout history and see if you’ve got what it takes to join […]

    All activities are included within your museum ticket.
  • Friday Farm Walks

    Bere Marsh Farm Shillingstone DT11 0QY Newmans Drove, Shillingstone, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines

    From Friday April 3, Friday Farm Walks will run weekly from 2pm to 3pm through to September at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone. Led by Hannah Bosence, members of the volunteer […]

    Free
  • Card Collectors Show

    The Bridge Access Dorset Chaseside, Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

    On Saturday 11th April we return to The Bridge following our sell-out event in February. There will be a large number of card sellers focussing mainly on Pokémon, but also […]

    £6
  • The Big Dorset May Day Family Ceilidh

    Hardye Theatre, Thomas Hardye School Queen's Avenue, Dorchester

    Come and celebrate May Day in traditional style with a modern twist with this popular ceilidh band and experienced caller. Join Tatterdemalion, the band of the New Hardy Players, who […]

    £5 – £13