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National Marine Week: Rockpool Ramble at Kimmeridge

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

This National Marine Week, join us for a guided walk along the beach at low tide to discover what fascinating seashore wildlife can be spotted in Kimmeridge Bay, the best […]

£6.00

Ballet Under the Stars 2025

Hatch House West Hatch, Tisbury, United Kingdom

Ballet Under the Stars, held from July 25th to 27th 2025 at Hatch House in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, is a truly unforgettable event. This annual ballet gathering has captivated many […]

£185

National Marine Week: Kimmeridge Seashore Challenge

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

Are you a crab or a starfish? This National Marine Week come along to Kimmeridge Bay and complete a series of seashore challenges to achieve your starfish, octopus or crab […]

£6.00

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 […]

£6.00

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 […]

£10

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 […]

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 […]

£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 […]

£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 […]

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 […]

Free