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  • Love your aquarium? Visit the Oceanarium this May half term!

    Oceanarium Bournemouth Oceanarium, Bournemouth

    Looking for somewhere to visit with the family, this May half term? Visit the Oceanarium and take an awe-inspiring underwater voyage, above and below the waves! The Oceanarium is a […]

  • Ceilidh with Tim Laycock and Friends Caller Angela Laycock

    Ibberton, Belchalwell & Woolland Village Hall Ibberton, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

    27.7.2024 @ 7.00 pm Ceilidh with Tim Laycock Village Hall, Ibberton DT110EJ, Funds Ibberton Church £10 pp What 3 words ///deaf.champions.thinkers

    £10

  • 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

  • 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 Tower Princess wanted her very own! Meet & Greet, Table Activities, Story Time, Theme Games, Singing, Dancing, Photo Opportunities and Lots of Fun! 10.30am - […]

    £12.95

  • Semley Music Festival

    Church Green, Semley, SP7 9AS Church Green, Semley

    A not-for-profit community music festival in rural Dorset, bringing together talented and innovative musicians from a range of genres. We have musicians - both local and global, emerging and established. From dubstep and DJ sets to ceilidh and blues rock, we have it all. In addition to the live music, we have always been determined […]

  • Kington Magnafest 2

    Kington Magna Music Field Church Hill, Kington Magna, Gillingham, Dorset, United Kingdom

    A village music festival with a sideshow of vintage tractors, three live bands, line dancing, cider and cocktail bars, pizza/fish and chips/BBQ, artisan coffee and cakes, ice cream and a circus skills workshop. All profits to #teamtorri

    £10 – £12

  • 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

  • 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 […]

    £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 […]

    £20

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