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  • River Stour nature walk

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    The ideal activity to keep the kids entertained during the holidays: come and enjoy a free guided nature walk at beautiful Bere Marsh Farm and see how we carry out […]

    Free
  • Riverside Fest

    Riverside Meadows, The Bridge Sturminster Newton The Bridge, Sturminster Newton

    A music festival in the beautiful countryside in the heart of North Dorset.  Raising money for Children With Cancer UK, The Vale Pantry and The Big Yellow Bus Garden Project.  […]

    £7.50
  • Family Fun Day

    the Dorchester Youth and Community Centre Kings Road, Dorchester, United Kingdom

    Come and join the fun. Family Fun F Day at The Dorchester Youth and Community Centre in aid of The Dorchester Community Play Association. With a disco, children’s games, craft […]

    Free
  • Wessex Heavy Horse Show & Country Fair

    SP7 9PL Turnpike Showground, Motcombe Road, Shaftesbury

    Incorporating the West of England Heavy Horse In-hand and Harness Championship. Lots of horses to see, craft stalls, trade stands, classic vehicles and stationery engines, fun dog show - starting […]

    £10
  • Fungi foray

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    ed by expert Andy Knott, we'll explore a variety of habitats as we search for the many species of fungi on the farm. Andy will help identify what we find […]

    £10
  • Sturminster Newton Christmas Tree Light Switch On

    Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom

    The annual Christmas Tree Light Switch On is the most popular Sturminster Newton event of the year and Saturday 30th November 2024 is going to be the best ever to […]

  • Sturminster Newton Wedding Dress Exhibition

    St Mary's Church, Sturminster Newton Church Lane, Sturminster Newton

    This annual exhibition of wedding dresses at St Mary's Church in Sturminster Newton is in collaboration with the Sturminster Newton Wedding Fair held in The Exchange on Saturday 25th January […]

  • Love is in the water. Visit the Oceanarium this February half term!

    Oceanarium Bournemouth Oceanarium, Bournemouth

    This February Half Term, bring your loved ones for a day full of discovery, fun, and unforgettable moments! Whether you're planning a family adventure, a day out with friends, or […]

  • Family Spring Fair

    Marnhull Village Hall Burton St, Marnhull

    Over 20 wonderful craft stalls including; Wood Crafts Knitted & Crochet Items Textiles & Fabric Crafts Ceramics Leather Crafts Greetings Cards & Prints Trinkets & Jewellery Gift Hampers Baby Gifts […]

  • Tower Princesses’ Spring Children’s Party

    Village Hall, Lytchett Matravers High Street, Lytchett Matravers

    Spend the morning with Summer's Princess Parties' Rapunzel inspired Princess at her first ever event! Our Ice Queen and Mermaid Princess had so much fun at their previous events the […]

    £12.95
  • Poyntington May Fair 2025

    Poyntington Manor House Poyntington, Sherborne, United Kingdom

    Held in the Courtyard and Gardens (open to the public) of the lovely 15th C Manor in Poyntington, a small village just north of Sherborne, we have over 30 stalls […]

    Free
  • A Few Crusted Characters

    Abbotsbury Swannery New Barn Road, Abbotsbury

    To celebrate their 20th year, the New Hardy Players bring Thomas Hardy’s famous series of short stories to Abbotsbury Swannery. Dorset's most celebrated author’s answer to ‘The Canterbury Tales’, this […]

    £10 – £15