Find events in Dorset, from village fêtes and jumble sales to the county’s biggest shows, alongside theatre, live music, exhibitions, markets, talks, walks and family days out. The Dorset Life What’s On calendar brings together things to do across the county, with dates, locations and details to help you plan.
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Please note: inclusion in the online calendar does not guarantee inclusion in the magazine, though a selection of events is featured each month.
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Visit the ‘Ocean-Scarium’ this Halloween, for some spook-splash-tic fun!
Ready for a Jaw-some Halloween? Visit the ‘Ocean-Scarium’ this October half term for some Halloween family friendly fun! Take a magical underwater voyage, above and below the waves, and spot some happy haunts along the way.
Explore the ‘Ocean-Scarium’ with our Spooky Trail and face your fears as our aquarists challenge you in a ‘What’s in the Box!’ educational activity. Dress to impress for your chance to WIN an enchanting feeding experience with Trick and Treat our Cownose rays! (T&Cs apply). Post a photo on social media of yourselves enjoying the ‘Ocean-Scarium’ in fancy dress and tag us @oceanariumbournemouth or email a photo over to [email protected].
Discover over 200 different species in an immersive adventure around the World. Learn jaw-dropping facts along the way about venomous creatures and come face to face with your favourite aquatic animals! From stunning sharks, jellyfish, clownfish to menacing piranha, venomous lionfish and spindly spider crabs, not forgetting our mischievous otters, and a happy colony of Humboldt penguins!
To complement your marine adventure, grab a bite to eat in the Offshore Café and visit The Cove Shop, which is home to a huge variety of plush toys and a good range of eco-friendly products!
Book online 24 hours in advance and SAVE! Ticket’s allow unlimited same day entry!
Are you brave enough to dive in?
T&Cs. Costumes must be family friendly. Minimum age 7yrs for feeding experience.
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