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

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

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

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

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

Bournemouth Business Expo

Location: AFC Bournemouth Vitality Stadium Dean Court Kings Park BH7 7AF

Time: From 10.00am

At: B2B Expos

Connect, Network and Grow at Bournemouth's Largest Business Expo!

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Sep 25

Dorchester Artisan Market

Location: Dorchester Centre

Time: From 10:00

Dorchester Artisan Market will be running monthly throughout 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

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 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

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

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

Cowboy Hat Workshop

Time: From 18:00

At: Diverse Abilities

Whether you’re heading to a country festival or looking for a good summer hat - this workshop will help you ...

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Sep 25

Eric Idle

Time: From 20:30

At: Bournemouth International Centre

Eric Idle, star of stage, screen and crossword puzzle, has often been compared to Noël Coward. But never favourably. A ...

Thu 25 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

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

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

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 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

TBN Networking Brunch at Broadstone Golf Club

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Sep 25

TBN Networking Brunch at Broadstone Golf Club

Location: Wentworth Drive, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8DQ

Time: From 9:30am

At: Total Business Network

TBN invite you to visit one of our popular Monthly Business Networking Brunch Events at Broadstone Golf Club!

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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 ...

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Sep 25

Gin and Jazz at West Cliff Hotel

Time: From 18:00

At: West Cliff Hotel & Spa

Join West Cliff Hotel in Bournemouth for a night of live Jazz with a side of Gin.

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Coles Miller Quiz Night with Forest Holme Hospice

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Sep 25

Coles Miller Quiz Night with Forest Holme Hospice

Location: The Hamworthy Club, Magna Road, Wimborne BH21 3AP

Time: From 18:00

At: Coles Miller Solicitors

Join Coles Miller Solicitors for their Quiz Night in aid of Forest Holme Hospice on Thursday 25th September at the ...

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Sep 25

A Taste of the Iberian Peninsula

Time: From 19:00

At: Guildhall Tavern

Join Guildhall Tavern on their camino from Spain to Portugal.

Fri 26 Sep

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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 ...

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

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

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

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

Directors' Dining Club

Location: Captains Club, Christchurch

Time: From 12:00

At: Frettens

The fine dining and business networking club for business owners and company directors in Dorset and Hampshire.

Sat 27 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.

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

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

Paddington at The Swanage Railway

At: Swanage Railway

Things are always happening to me. I’m that sort of bear

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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

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

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!

Sun 28 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

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

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 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

Paddington at The Swanage Railway

At: Swanage Railway

Things are always happening to me. I’m that sort of bear

Recurring 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

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

MUDDY DOG DASH

Location: Avon Heath Country Park, Brocks Pine, St. Leonards, Ringwood, BH24 2DH

Time: From 11:00am

At: Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

For the first time, Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s paws-itively popular MUDDY DOG DASH is coming to Avon Heath Country Park on ...

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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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Mon 29 Sep

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Sep 25

Music at Minterne

At: Minterne House

Minterne will be playing host to Stephen Johnson, classical music writer, composer & broadcaster who will give a pre-concert talk ...

Recurring 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

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 ...

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Sep 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.

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Sep 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.

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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 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 ...

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Tue 30 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 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

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

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

Networking in Full Gallop at Bath Racecourse

Location: Bath Racecourse, Paddock Pavilion Marquee

Time: From 12:00pm

Networking in Full Gallop with TBN & Total Guide To at Bath Racecourse.

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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 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 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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