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A Folk Song Walk

John's Pond and Watermeadow Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom

Join local folk singer Alastair Braidwood for walks in the countryside close to Dorchester, accompanied by traditional folk songs from Dorset and further afield. Explore a beautiful part of the county, and hear songs relating to nature and rural ways from years before. Walks are about 3 miles and take roughly 2 hours. Bring your […]

£10

National Marine Week: National Whale and Dolphin Watch at Portland Bill

Portland Bill Portland Bill Road

Join us at Portland Bill to look out for dolphins and other marine animals as part of the 2025 National Whale and Dolphin Watch. Help with our survey, learn what signs to look for, how to spot and identify them and find out more about the types of whale and dolphin that can be seen […]

Free

National Marine Week: National Whale and Dolphin Watch at Kimmeridge

The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre, Kimmeridge Kimmeridge Bay, Kimmeridge

Join us on the Kimmeridge cliffs to keep a look out for dolphins and other marine animals as part of the 2025 National Whale and Dolphin Watch survey. Learn what signs to look for, how to spot and identify them, and find out more about the types of whales and dolphins that can be seen […]

Free

Great Dorset Chilli Festival

Stock Gaylard Deer Park Stock Gaylard Deer Park, Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom

This is a real foodies festival, with over 110 artisan food producers from around the region and beyond, with some added HEAT! This is a great day out for chilli lovers and chilli haters, with enough chilli sauces to make steam come out of your ears (disclaimer: if this actually happens, please contact our onsite […]

Artsreach Event Twelfth Night Miracle Theatre

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

Artsreach Event Twelfth Night Miracle Theatre @ Ibberton, Belchalwell & Woolland Village Hall DT11 0EL Thursday 31st July, 2025 7:00pm Site open for Bar & BBQ from 5:30pm (cash/card). Bring a chair and a torch! Assistance dogs only Standard Ticket £16 Under 18s £8 Family ticket £40 Bar BBQ £6 each with a vegetarian option […]

£8 – £40

Charity Auction & Cat Walk show

The Tithe Barn, Hinton St Mary Hinton St Mary Estate, Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom

On Saturday 2nd August I am hosting a Charity Auction and Preloved Fashions Cat Walk show, with a Wedding feature, at The Tithe Barn, Hinton St Mary The evening is a ticketed event ( tickets available from 1855 , The Emporium and by email to me) and will include:- A Dorset Deluxe grazing supper from […]

£35.00

eat:Shaftesbury

Park Walk, Shaftesbury Park Walk, Shaftesbury

eat:Shaftesbury will take place on Sunday 3rd August 10am-4pm - on Park Walk by kind permission of Shaftesbury Town Council. Join us for a one day celebration of local and regional food and drink, free to attend, accessible for all (even the dog!) organised by multi-award winning eat:Festivals. You can expect to find over 70 […]

Free

National Marine Week: Wild Science!

The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre Portland

Have you ever wondered how marine creatures float or how some are able to dive deep underwater? In this interactive, hands-on session we’ll discover more about some of the amazing creatures that live in our oceans by carrying out fun and exciting scientific investigations. Suitable for the whole family. Children must be accompanied by an […]

Free

National Marine Week: Marine Protected Areas cruise on the Fleet Explorer

Fleet Explorer Jetty Ferrymans Way, Wyke Regis, Weymouth

Join us for a boat trip on the Fleet Explorer to find out about Marine Protected Areas in Dorset. Discover the incredible wildlife of the Fleet Lagoon and what we can do to help protect our seas. BOOKING ESSENTIAL, call 01305 206191. The Fleet Explorer also operates regular daytime sailings. For more information please visit: https://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/fleet-explorer or […]

£10.00

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 abundance of nature. Arriving back to Kingcombe Visitor Centre to make your own rustic pencil (materials provided). This event is suitable for families. Please be […]

£4.00

National Marine Week: Shells, Snails and Slime Trails

The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre Portland

Come along to the Wild Chesil Centre to discover the wonderful world of slugs and snails. Learn fascinating facts about the slimy world of our garden neighbours and coastal cousins. Take a close up view and hunt for evidence along the seashore before making your own colourful creation. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. £4 per child. Accompanying adults […]

£4.00

National Marine Week: Eco-crabbing at Kimmeridge

The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre, Kimmeridge Kimmeridge Bay, Kimmeridge

Join us for eco-crabbing on the seashore in Kimmeridge Bay. Find out how to catch seashore crabs without harming them or any of the other marine life they live alongside, and learn how to look after your catch. Discover the different types of crab to be found at Kimmeridge as well as lots of fun […]

£7.00