Calendar of Events in Dorset

Looking for events in and around Dorset? You've come to the right place! On our Dorset events calendar, you will find and be able to filter through event listings in Poole, Bournemouth and the surrounding areas from all the big annual events to smaller festivals, exhibitions and more...

If you're looking for some inspiration for your visit to Dorset or if you live here and are keen to find all the hot events near you in Dorset then keep checking our events calendar to keep up to speed with what's on in and around Dorset.

Here we list events from around the county including; Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wareham, Swanage, Studland and The Purbecks across to Dorchester and Bridport.

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Sep 25

Summer Story Brambly Hedge Trail

At: Abbotsbury Swannery

Back for 2025 is the wonderful Brambly Hedge. Many visitors enjoyed Abbotsbury Swannery's 2024 collaboration which brought to life Sea ...

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Sep 25

Jurassic Adventurer Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Enjoy a full day of exploring the Jurassic Coast with Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd this Spring and Summer.

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Sep 25

Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise from the 30th March, in which you will ...

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Sep 25

Primate Enrichment Workshops 2025

At: Monkey World

Monkey World's Primate Enrichment workshops are incredibly popular. Join them and spend a couple of days with like-minded people.

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Sep 25

Dorset County Show 2025

Location: Second Floor, Agriculture house, Acland Rd, Dorchester DT1 1EF

Dorset County Show 2025 will be taking place in September at the Dorchester Showground, Cokers Frome.

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Sep 25

Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks across the 10th ...

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Sep 25

Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 1st April ...

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Sep 25

Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 1st ...

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Sep 25

Cliff Top Music Festival 2025

Location: Highcliffe

Time: From 11:00am

Get ready to kick off the Cliff Top Music Festival on Saturday 6th September 2025!

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Sep 25

Street Theatre 2025

Location: Kingland, Poole High Street

Time: From 12:00

Enjoy FREE live performances from local musicians and artists this summer in KINGLAND.

Weds and Sats

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Sep 25

Harbour Lights Cruise

Time: From 19:30

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Harbour Lights Cruise for patrons to take in the sunset views across Europe's ...

From 29th March-12th April and 28th May-7th September

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Sep 25

Fish and Chips Cruise

Time: From 19:30

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Fish and Chips Cruise around Poole Harbour across the Easter holidays!

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Sep 25

LOL Comedy Club

Time: From 20:00

At: Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

Bringing the best in live stand-up to Bournemouth. Every show comprises a different line up of four top professional comedians ...

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Sun 7 Sep

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Sep 25

Summer Story Brambly Hedge Trail

At: Abbotsbury Swannery

Back for 2025 is the wonderful Brambly Hedge. Many visitors enjoyed Abbotsbury Swannery's 2024 collaboration which brought to life Sea ...

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Sep 25

Social Sundays at La Mia's

At: La Mia's

Wrap up your weekend in the best way possible at La-Mias with Social Sundays!

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Sep 25

Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise from the 30th March, in which you will ...

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Sep 25

Jurassic Adventurer Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Enjoy a full day of exploring the Jurassic Coast with Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd this Spring and Summer.

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Sep 25

Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 1st ...

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Sep 25

Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 1st April ...

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Sep 25

Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks across the 10th ...

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Sep 25

Dorset County Show 2025

Location: Second Floor, Agriculture house, Acland Rd, Dorchester DT1 1EF

Dorset County Show 2025 will be taking place in September at the Dorchester Showground, Cokers Frome.

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Sep 25

Primate Enrichment Workshops 2025

At: Monkey World

Monkey World's Primate Enrichment workshops are incredibly popular. Join them and spend a couple of days with like-minded people.

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Sep 25

Ashley Heath Car Boot Sale

Location: Homeland Farm, Wimborne

Time: From 6:30

The Ashley Heath Car Boot Sale will be running every Sunday until the 14th December 2025!

Every Sunday

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Sep 25

Dorchester Car Boot Sale 2025

Location: Dorchester Market, Dorchester, DT2 1QS

Time: From 7:00

Whether you're selling or buying, head down to Dorchester Market for their Car Boot Sale on Sundays.

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Sep 25

Christchurch Market

Location: High Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BN

Time: From 09:00

Christchurch's Farmers Market will be held every Monday from June 2025.

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Sep 25

Sunday Lunch at La Mia's

Time: From 12:00

At: La Mia's

La Mia's on Poole Quay serve up a delicious traditional Roast Dinner on Sundays from 12:00-16:00.

Every Sunday

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Sep 25

Sunday Lunch at Rhinefield House

Time: From 12:30

At: Rhinefield House Hotel

Rhinefield House offers a traditional Sunday lunch in Hampshire, served in the grand surroundings of this magnificent country house.

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Sep 25

Poole Stadium Car Boot Sale

Location: Poole Stadium, Wimborne Road, Poole, BH15 2BP

Time: From 13:00

For both buyers and sellers, Poole Stadium Car Boot Sale is taking place each Sunday throughout the year!

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Sep 25

Harbour Lights Cruise

Time: From 19:30

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Harbour Lights Cruise for patrons to take in the sunset views across Europe's ...

From 29th March-12th April and 28th May-7th September

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Sep 25

David Graham & The Eskimo Brothers with Special Guest Ben Waters

Time: From 19:30

At: Tivoli Theatre Wimborne

See David Graham & The Eskimo Brothers with Special Guest Ben Walters, at the Tivoli Theatre.

Mon 8 Sep

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Sep 25

Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks across the 10th ...

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Sep 25

Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 1st April ...

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Sep 25

Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 1st ...

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Sep 25

Jurassic Adventurer Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Enjoy a full day of exploring the Jurassic Coast with Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd this Spring and Summer.

Daily Event

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Sep 25

Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise from the 30th March, in which you will ...

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Sep 25

Summer Story Brambly Hedge Trail

At: Abbotsbury Swannery

Back for 2025 is the wonderful Brambly Hedge. Many visitors enjoyed Abbotsbury Swannery's 2024 collaboration which brought to life Sea ...

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Sep 25

Wriggle and Rhyme

Location: Pokesdown & Southbourne Library, 118 Seabourne Road

Time: From 10.00am

Enjoy Wriggle and Rhyme fun at Pokesdown and Southbourne library, with two fun sessions from 10-10:30 and 11-11:30.

Every Monday

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Sep 25

SPIRIT at David Lloyd

Time: From 13:00

At: David Lloyd

David Lloyd Poole have launched new SPIRIT programmes this January!

Every Monday

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Sep 25

Steak Night at The Oaks

Time: From 17:00

At: The Oaks Highcliffe

Available from Monday to Wednesday, The Oaks Steak Night is the perfect midweek treat, offering a complimentary bottle of wine ...

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Sep 25

Steak Night at Brasserie Blanc

Time: From 17:00

At: Brasserie Blanc

Available from Monday to Wednesday, Brasserie Blanc's Steak Night is the perfect midweek treat, offering a complimentary bottle of wine ...

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Sep 25

Steak Night at The Britannia

Time: From 5:00pm

At: The Britannia

Available from Monday to Wednesday, The Britannia Steak Night is the perfect midweek treat, offering a complimentary bottle of wine ...

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Sep 25

Harbour Lights Cruise

Time: From 19:30

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Harbour Lights Cruise for patrons to take in the sunset views across Europe's ...

From 29th March-12th April and 28th May-7th September

Tue 9 Sep

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Sep 25

Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise from the 30th March, in which you will ...

Daily Event

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Sep 25

Jurassic Adventurer Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Enjoy a full day of exploring the Jurassic Coast with Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd this Spring and Summer.

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Sep 25

Walk & Talk Through Pain Together

Location: Poole Park

Living with pain can feel isolating, but it doesn't have to be. I'm extremely passionate about the benefits of a ...

Every Tuesday and Wednesday

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Sep 25

Summer Story Brambly Hedge Trail

At: Abbotsbury Swannery

Back for 2025 is the wonderful Brambly Hedge. Many visitors enjoyed Abbotsbury Swannery's 2024 collaboration which brought to life Sea ...

Daily Event

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Sep 25

Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 1st ...

Daily Event

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Sep 25

Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 1st April ...

Daily Event

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Sep 25

Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks across the 10th ...

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Sep 25

Farmer Palmer's Car Boot Sales

Time: From 7:00am

At: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Find something for you at Farmer Palmer's Car Boot Sale.

Every Tuesday

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Sep 25

Wriggle & Rhyme in Poole

Time: From 9:30

At: The Dolphin Shopping Centre Library

Wriggle and Rhyme are free 30-minute interactive sessions for babies, toddlers under 2 years old and their parents or carers, ...

Every Tuesday

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Sep 25

Steak Night at The Britannia

Time: From 5:00pm

At: The Britannia

Available from Monday to Wednesday, The Britannia Steak Night is the perfect midweek treat, offering a complimentary bottle of wine ...

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Sep 25

Steak Night at Brasserie Blanc

Time: From 17:00

At: Brasserie Blanc

Available from Monday to Wednesday, Brasserie Blanc's Steak Night is the perfect midweek treat, offering a complimentary bottle of wine ...

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Sep 25

Steak Night at The Oaks

Time: From 17:00

At: The Oaks Highcliffe

Available from Monday to Wednesday, The Oaks Steak Night is the perfect midweek treat, offering a complimentary bottle of wine ...

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Sep 25

Fish and Chips Cruise

Time: From 19:30

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Fish and Chips Cruise around Poole Harbour across the Easter holidays!

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Sep 25

Harbour Lights Cruise

Time: From 19:30

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Harbour Lights Cruise for patrons to take in the sunset views across Europe's ...

From 29th March-12th April and 28th May-7th September

Classic Albums Live: The Beatles White Album

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Sep 25

Classic Albums Live: The Beatles White Album

Time: From 19:30

At: Bournemouth International Centre

Do you remember listening to an entire album? The thrill of dropping the needle on the greatest music ever recorded? ...

Wed 10 Sep

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Sep 25

Jurassic Adventurer Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Enjoy a full day of exploring the Jurassic Coast with Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd this Spring and Summer.

Daily Event

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Sep 25

Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise from the 30th March, in which you will ...

Daily Event

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Sep 25

Walk & Talk Through Pain Together

Location: Poole Park

Living with pain can feel isolating, but it doesn't have to be. I'm extremely passionate about the benefits of a ...

Every Tuesday and Wednesday

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Sep 25

Summer Story Brambly Hedge Trail

At: Abbotsbury Swannery

Back for 2025 is the wonderful Brambly Hedge. Many visitors enjoyed Abbotsbury Swannery's 2024 collaboration which brought to life Sea ...

Daily Event

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Sep 25

Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks across the 10th ...

Daily Event

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Sep 25

Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 1st April ...

Daily Event

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Sep 25

Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 1st ...

Daily Event

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Sep 25

Poole Business Networking Breakfast at La Mia's

Time: From 9:00

At: La Mia's

La Mia's is inviting Poole business owners to a breakfast networking session for a chance to meet the community of ...

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Sep 25

Toddler Time at The Dolphin

Time: From 9:30

At: The Dolphin Shopping Centre Library

Toddler Time are fun and interactive drop-in sessions where parents and carers can share a mix of stories, rhymes and ...

Every Wednesday

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Sep 25

Street Theatre 2025

Location: Kingland, Poole High Street

Time: From 12:00

Enjoy FREE live performances from local musicians and artists this summer in KINGLAND.

Weds and Sats

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Sep 25

Board Games Club at Dolphin Centre

Time: From 14:00

At: The Dolphin Shopping Centre Library

Every Wednesday, The Dolphin will be running a fun and free Board Games event from 14:00-16:00.

Every Wednesday

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Sep 25

Steak Night at The Britannia

Time: From 5:00pm

At: The Britannia

Available from Monday to Wednesday, The Britannia Steak Night is the perfect midweek treat, offering a complimentary bottle of wine ...

Weekly Event

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Sep 25

Steak Night at Brasserie Blanc

Time: From 17:00

At: Brasserie Blanc

Available from Monday to Wednesday, Brasserie Blanc's Steak Night is the perfect midweek treat, offering a complimentary bottle of wine ...

Weekly Event

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Sep 25

Steak Night at The Oaks

Time: From 17:00

At: The Oaks Highcliffe

Available from Monday to Wednesday, The Oaks Steak Night is the perfect midweek treat, offering a complimentary bottle of wine ...

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Sep 25

Adult Beginners Commercial Class

Time: From 18:00

At: Dance Majic

Discover the joy of dance with Dance Majic's Adult Beginners Commercial Dance Class, held every Wednesday at 18:00.

Every Wednesday

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Sep 25

Harbour Lights Cruise

Time: From 19:30

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Harbour Lights Cruise for patrons to take in the sunset views across Europe's ...

From 29th March-12th April and 28th May-7th September

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Sep 25

Fish and Chips Cruise

Time: From 19:30

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Fish and Chips Cruise around Poole Harbour across the Easter holidays!

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Sep 25

Chris Jagger

Time: From 19:30

At: Tivoli Theatre Wimborne

Chris Jagger may be best known as being Mick Jaggers younger brother, but he has cemented his own place in ...

Thu 11 Sep

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Sep 25

Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks across the 10th ...

Daily Event

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Sep 25

Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 1st ...

Daily Event

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Sep 25

Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 1st April ...

Daily Event

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Sep 25

Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise from the 30th March, in which you will ...

Daily Event

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Sep 25

Jurassic Adventurer Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Enjoy a full day of exploring the Jurassic Coast with Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd this Spring and Summer.

Daily Event

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Sep 25

Summer Story Brambly Hedge Trail

At: Abbotsbury Swannery

Back for 2025 is the wonderful Brambly Hedge. Many visitors enjoyed Abbotsbury Swannery's 2024 collaboration which brought to life Sea ...

Daily Event

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Sep 25

Conversation Café at Isabel's Brasserie

At: Isabel's Brasserie

Isabel's Brasserie will be hosting their Conversation Café event bi-weekly on Thursdays.

Thursdays Bi-Weekly

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Sep 25

BCP Business Network at Village Hotel

Time: From 09:30

At: Village Hotel

Expect meaningful conversations, structured networking, and spotlight sessions in a relaxed and inclusive setting.

Recurring Event

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Sep 25

TBN Hampshire Lunch

Time: From 12:00pm

At: Total Business Network

This Total Business Network event is the perfect opportunity to expand your connections, share insights, and grow your business in ...

Recurring Event

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Sep 25

Compton Organ Shows at Bournemouth Pavilion

Time: From 12:30

At: Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

A host of talented organists and pianists are ready to entertain this Summer through until Winter!

Recurring Event

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Sep 25

RockReef’s SEND sessions

Time: From 14:30

At: RockReef

Join RockReef’s SEND sessions, specially designed to create a safe and supportive environment for individuals with special educational needs or ...

Weekly Event

Fri 12 Sep

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Sep 25

Champagne Afternoon Tea with Swanage Railway

At: Swanage Railway

Make yourself feel really special by enjoying a refreshing champagne afternoon tea in the rare 'Devon Belle' Pullman observation car ...

Recurring Event

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Sep 25

Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 1st April ...

Daily Event

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Sep 25

Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 1st ...

Daily Event

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Sep 25

Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks across the 10th ...

Daily Event

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Sep 25

Steak Night at Guildhall Tavern

At: Guildhall Tavern

Guildhall Tavern will be hosting their Steak Night every Friday!

Every Friday

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Sep 25

Rugby Lunch

At: Diverse Abilities

David Flatman returns to host Diverse Abilities' spectacular Rugby Lunch.

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Sep 25

Summer Story Brambly Hedge Trail

At: Abbotsbury Swannery

Back for 2025 is the wonderful Brambly Hedge. Many visitors enjoyed Abbotsbury Swannery's 2024 collaboration which brought to life Sea ...

Daily Event

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Sep 25

Jurassic Adventurer Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Enjoy a full day of exploring the Jurassic Coast with Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd this Spring and Summer.

Daily Event

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Sep 25

Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise from the 30th March, in which you will ...

Daily Event

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Sep 25

John Springett – Friday Night Wind Down

Time: From 19:00

At: La Mia's

John Springett will provide live music for a relaxed Friday evening at La-Mia’s, offering guests the ideal opportunity to wind ...

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