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  • 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 […]

    £4.00

  • Rudolph’s Advent Trail at the Fleet Air Arm Museum

    The Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester

    Follow Rudolph’s trail. Explore the Fleet Air Arm Museum this Christmas with our popular children's Advent Trail! From 3 December, explore the tinsel-wrapped museum with our new children's Advent Trail, free […]

  • Luna the Globetrotter at the Fleet Air Arm Museum

    The Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester

    Luna’s Technology Trail Through Time This February Half Term, step into a world where imagination takes flight! Join Luna the Globetrotter as she embarks on a thrilling Technology Trail Through […]

    Free

  • All Aboard Future Tech

    The Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester

    Code. Create. Navigate. Step into a hands-on adventure where curiosity takes the helm and future technology comes to life. Across a series of playful, interactive stations, families can explore the […]

    free

  • Flight Path Future Tech

    The Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester

    Code. Create. Navigate. Take the controls and step into the skies of tomorrow. Families explore the fascinating world of drone technology together - through hands-on coding, creative problem solving and […]

    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 […]

    All activities are included within your museum ticket.

  • 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

  • Quiet Afternoon at the Fleet Air Arm Museum

    The Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester

    The perfect low-sensory environment for a calmer, quieter museum experience. During our quiet afternoon sessions, sounds, lights and interactive elements will be lowered or turned-off to create a low-sensory environment. […]

  • 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

  • Seaside Scramble 2026 – Dorset Charity 5K Obstacle Run

    Baiter Park Catalina Drive, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Get ready for an unforgettable coastal challenge at the Seaside Scramble 2026, a 5km charity obstacle course run set against the stunning Dorset seaside. Perfect for runners, families, friends, and outdoor enthusiasts, this fun and inclusive event combines running with a series of exciting obstacles designed to test your teamwork, determination, and sense of adventure. […]

    £20

  • Seaside Scramble 2026 – Dorset Charity 5K Obstacle Run

    Baiter Park Baiter Park, Poole, Dorset

    Get ready for an unforgettable coastal challenge at the Seaside Scramble 2026, a 5km charity obstacle course run set against the stunning Dorset seaside. Perfect for runners, families, friends, and outdoor enthusiasts, this fun and inclusive event combines running with a series of exciting obstacles designed to test your teamwork, determination, and sense of adventure. […]

    £20

  • Milton Abbey School Scholarships

    Milton Abbey School Blandford Forum, dorset, United Kingdom

    Milton Abbey School is proud to offer scholarships in 'Sport', 'Dorset', and 'Academic'. Our next scholarship assessment day is Saturday 16 May, and you can register your interest here. As […]

    Free

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