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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 25

Summer DJ Nights at Brasserie Blanc

Time: From 19:30

At: Brasserie Blanc

Join Brasserie Blanc throughout Summer and enjoy their DJ Nights!

Every Friday

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Jul 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 22 Jul

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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 25

Summer DJ Nights at Brasserie Blanc

Time: From 19:30

At: Brasserie Blanc

Join Brasserie Blanc throughout Summer and enjoy their DJ Nights!

Every Friday

Wed 23 Jul

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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 25

Summer DJ Nights at Brasserie Blanc

Time: From 19:30

At: Brasserie Blanc

Join Brasserie Blanc throughout Summer and enjoy their DJ Nights!

Every Friday

Thu 24 Jul

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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 25

Sam’s Supper Club - The Sitwell Menu

At: Guildhall Tavern

William Sitwell Daily Telegraph restaurant critic and MasterChef the Professionals judge has invited Sam to be the guest chef on ...

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Jul 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 ...

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Jul 25

Summer DJ Nights at Brasserie Blanc

Time: From 19:30

At: Brasserie Blanc

Join Brasserie Blanc throughout Summer and enjoy their DJ Nights!

Every Friday

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Jul 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

Fri 25 Jul

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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 25

Poole Harbour Festival 2025

Location: Catalina Drive, Baiter Harbourside Park Poole, BH15 1UY

Time: From Various Times

Get ready to experience the ultimate music extravaganza as Poole and Bournemouth's biggest and best family live music festival makes ...

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Jul 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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Jul 25

Summer BBQ Cruise

Time: From 19:30

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Are you ready for an unforgettable experience on the sea?

Weekly Event

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Jul 25

Summer DJ Nights at Brasserie Blanc

Time: From 19:30

At: Brasserie Blanc

Join Brasserie Blanc throughout Summer and enjoy their DJ Nights!

Every Friday

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Jul 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

Sat 26 Jul

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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 25

Poole Harbour Festival 2025

Location: Catalina Drive, Baiter Harbourside Park Poole, BH15 1UY

Time: From Various Times

Get ready to experience the ultimate music extravaganza as Poole and Bournemouth's biggest and best family live music festival makes ...

Daily Event

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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 25

Yoga and Sound Meditation Retreats

Time: From 12:00

At: Rhinefield House Hotel

Join Rhinefield House for one of their Yoga and Sound Meditation Retreats!

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Jul 25

Poole Quay For My Car

Location: Poole Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1BW

Time: From 18:00PM

The event offers free entry onto the quayside for the car owners who fit the theme for that particular evening. ...

Every Friday from 4th July to 29th August

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Jul 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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Jul 25

Summer DJ Nights at Brasserie Blanc

Time: From 19:30

At: Brasserie Blanc

Join Brasserie Blanc throughout Summer and enjoy their DJ Nights!

Every Friday

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Jul 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!

Weekly Event

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Jul 25

Live Music at The Goods Yard

Time: From 21:00

At: The Goods Yard

The Goods Yard have invited a variety of live music acts to perform to bring people together and create an ...

Recurring Event

Sun 27 Jul

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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 25

Poole Harbour Festival 2025

Location: Catalina Drive, Baiter Harbourside Park Poole, BH15 1UY

Time: From Various Times

Get ready to experience the ultimate music extravaganza as Poole and Bournemouth's biggest and best family live music festival makes ...

Daily Event

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Jul 25

UK Dog Surfing Championships

Location: Branksome Dene Chine Beach

Brainchild of Shaka Surf's own Mark Reeves, this wacky surf competition and beach festival is now in its 5th year!

Daily Event

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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 25

Bridport Farmers Market

Location: Barrack Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3LX

Time: From 09:00

Bridport Vintage Market will be open on the last Sunday of every month throughout 2025.

Recurring Event

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Jul 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.

Weekly Event

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Jul 25

Blandford Forum Farmers and Makers Markets

Location: Market Place, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AD

Time: From 10:00

Blandford Forum Farmers Market will be running monthly throughout 2025.

Recurring Event

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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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!

Weekly Event

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Jul 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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Jul 25

Summer DJ Nights at Brasserie Blanc

Time: From 19:30

At: Brasserie Blanc

Join Brasserie Blanc throughout Summer and enjoy their DJ Nights!

Every Friday

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