Dorset Events Calendar - Festivals, Exhibitions & Things to Do

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Our Dorset events calendar lets you easily browse and filter upcoming events in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wareham, Swanage, Studland, The Purbecks, Dorchester, Bridport, and across the county.

From major annual festivals to smaller local exhibitions, live shows, and community events, we’ve got all the inspiration you need for your visit, or to enjoy what’s happening near you if you live here.

Stay up to date with the best events in Dorset by checking our calendar regularly, and never miss out on what’s happening in and around the county.

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Sep 26

Live Music at The White Hart Lymington

Location: The White Hart Lymington

At: The White Hart Lymington

Is it even Friday if you aren’t at The White Hart?

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Sep 26

Kids' Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They offer lots of dance classes suitable for kids, from Mini Movers, pop, lyrical, ballroom and latin, freestyle, Acro, competition ...

Daily Event

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Sep 26

Adult Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They teach a range of adult classes including Heels, Commercial, Beginner & Intermediate Ballroom & Latin, One-to-One Tuition & Wedding ...

Daily Event

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Sep 26

Runtribe

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

RunTribe Mudeford is a welcoming, social running group for all abilities — whether you're just getting started or already love ...

Daily Event

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Sep 26

BABYBALLET at Noisy Lobster

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

Award-winning babyballet holds classes on a Friday morning at the Noisy Lobster for little girls and boys aged between 18 ...

Daily Event

Interactive Brambly Hedge Trail at Abbotsbury

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Sep 26

Interactive Brambly Hedge Trail at Abbotsbury

At: Abbotsbury Swannery

The wonderful Brambly Hedge are back for a final season at Abbotsbury Swannery.

Open daily

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Sep 26

Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks throughout Summer and Winter.

Daily Event

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Sep 26

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 26

Afternoon Tea at The Priory

At: The Priory Hotel Wareham

As the afternoon arrives, why not indulge in our exquisite and ever popular Afternoon Tea.

Daily Event

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Sep 26

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 26

Room on the Broom Trail

Time: From 9:00

At: Moors Valley Country Park & Forest – A Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventure

Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure at Moors Valley Country Park.

Daily Event

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Sep 26

Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise

Time: From 11:45

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

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

Daily Event

Thu 1 Oct

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Oct 26

BABYBALLET at Noisy Lobster

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

Award-winning babyballet holds classes on a Friday morning at the Noisy Lobster for little girls and boys aged between 18 ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Runtribe

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

RunTribe Mudeford is a welcoming, social running group for all abilities — whether you're just getting started or already love ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Adult Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They teach a range of adult classes including Heels, Commercial, Beginner & Intermediate Ballroom & Latin, One-to-One Tuition & Wedding ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Kids' Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They offer lots of dance classes suitable for kids, from Mini Movers, pop, lyrical, ballroom and latin, freestyle, Acro, competition ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Live Music at The White Hart Lymington

Location: The White Hart Lymington

At: The White Hart Lymington

Is it even Friday if you aren’t at The White Hart?

Daily Event

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Oct 26

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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Oct 26

Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks throughout Summer and Winter.

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Interactive Brambly Hedge Trail at Abbotsbury

At: Abbotsbury Swannery

The wonderful Brambly Hedge are back for a final season at Abbotsbury Swannery.

Open daily

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Oct 26

Afternoon Tea at The Priory

At: The Priory Hotel Wareham

As the afternoon arrives, why not indulge in our exquisite and ever popular Afternoon Tea.

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Rock Stars After School Club

At: The Bournemouth Pier

Get ready for 12 weeks of climbing, confidence-building, and teamwork with the RockReef Rockstars!

Weekly Event

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Oct 26

Room on the Broom Trail

Time: From 9:00

At: Moors Valley Country Park & Forest – A Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventure

Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure at Moors Valley Country Park.

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise

Time: From 11:45

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

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

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Yacht Lounge at Guildhall Tavern

Time: From 15:00

At: Guildhall Tavern

Relax and enjoy masterfully created cocktails, specially selected wines by the glass or bottle, prestige spirits, bougie bar snacks and ...

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Oct 26

Freddie Mercury Tribute at Isabel's Brasserie

Time: From 7:00pm

At: Isabel's Brasserie

Join Isabel’s Brasserie, Penn Hill for a night of soulful music and wonderful food as they pay tribute to the ...

Fri 2 Oct

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Oct 26

BABYBALLET at Noisy Lobster

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

Award-winning babyballet holds classes on a Friday morning at the Noisy Lobster for little girls and boys aged between 18 ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Live Music at The White Hart Lymington

Location: The White Hart Lymington

At: The White Hart Lymington

Is it even Friday if you aren’t at The White Hart?

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Kids' Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They offer lots of dance classes suitable for kids, from Mini Movers, pop, lyrical, ballroom and latin, freestyle, Acro, competition ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Adult Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They teach a range of adult classes including Heels, Commercial, Beginner & Intermediate Ballroom & Latin, One-to-One Tuition & Wedding ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Runtribe

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

RunTribe Mudeford is a welcoming, social running group for all abilities — whether you're just getting started or already love ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Live music at The Britannia Parkstone

At: The Britannia

Is it even Friday if you aren’t at The Britannia?

Weekly Event

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Oct 26

Steak Night at Guildhall Tavern

At: Guildhall Tavern

Guildhall Tavern will be hosting their Steak Night every Friday!

Every Friday

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Oct 26

Interactive Brambly Hedge Trail at Abbotsbury

At: Abbotsbury Swannery

The wonderful Brambly Hedge are back for a final season at Abbotsbury Swannery.

Open daily

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Oct 26

Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks throughout Summer and Winter.

Daily Event

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Oct 26

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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Oct 26

Afternoon Tea at The Priory

At: The Priory Hotel Wareham

As the afternoon arrives, why not indulge in our exquisite and ever popular Afternoon Tea.

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Room on the Broom Trail

Time: From 9:00

At: Moors Valley Country Park & Forest – A Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventure

Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure at Moors Valley Country Park.

Daily Event

Postnatal Pilates with Shauni at Vagabond Pilates

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Oct 26

Postnatal Pilates with Shauni at Vagabond Pilates

Time: From 10:30am

At: Vagabond Pilates – Blandford & Lytchett

A supportive 5-week postnatal Pilates course designed to help new mums rebuild strength and reconnect with their bodies.

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Oct 26

Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise

Time: From 11:45

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

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

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Yacht Lounge at Guildhall Tavern

Time: From 15:00

At: Guildhall Tavern

Relax and enjoy masterfully created cocktails, specially selected wines by the glass or bottle, prestige spirits, bougie bar snacks and ...

Weekly Event

Sat 3 Oct

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Oct 26

Grandparents Day at Farmer Palmer’s

Location: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Time: From 12.00am

At: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Grandparents Day at Farmer Palmer’s offers an all-day family weekend with a half-price entry offer for grandparents, alongside the farm ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

BABYBALLET at Noisy Lobster

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

Award-winning babyballet holds classes on a Friday morning at the Noisy Lobster for little girls and boys aged between 18 ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Runtribe

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

RunTribe Mudeford is a welcoming, social running group for all abilities — whether you're just getting started or already love ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Adult Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They teach a range of adult classes including Heels, Commercial, Beginner & Intermediate Ballroom & Latin, One-to-One Tuition & Wedding ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Kids' Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They offer lots of dance classes suitable for kids, from Mini Movers, pop, lyrical, ballroom and latin, freestyle, Acro, competition ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Live Music at The White Hart Lymington

Location: The White Hart Lymington

At: The White Hart Lymington

Is it even Friday if you aren’t at The White Hart?

Daily Event

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Oct 26

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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Oct 26

Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks throughout Summer and Winter.

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Interactive Brambly Hedge Trail at Abbotsbury

At: Abbotsbury Swannery

The wonderful Brambly Hedge are back for a final season at Abbotsbury Swannery.

Open daily

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Oct 26

Afternoon Tea at The Priory

At: The Priory Hotel Wareham

As the afternoon arrives, why not indulge in our exquisite and ever popular Afternoon Tea.

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Room on the Broom Trail

Time: From 9:00

At: Moors Valley Country Park & Forest – A Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventure

Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure at Moors Valley Country Park.

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise

Time: From 11:45

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

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

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Yacht Lounge at Guildhall Tavern

Time: From 15:00

At: Guildhall Tavern

Relax and enjoy masterfully created cocktails, specially selected wines by the glass or bottle, prestige spirits, bougie bar snacks and ...

Weekly Event

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Oct 26

Murder Mystery Dinner – The Homecoming

Time: From 18:30

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Step aboard for an evening of intrigue, suspense and murder! You will become part of a captivating whodunit all whilst ...

Sun 4 Oct

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Oct 26

BABYBALLET at Noisy Lobster

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

Award-winning babyballet holds classes on a Friday morning at the Noisy Lobster for little girls and boys aged between 18 ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Grandparents Day at Farmer Palmer’s

Location: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Time: From 12.00am

At: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Grandparents Day at Farmer Palmer’s offers an all-day family weekend with a half-price entry offer for grandparents, alongside the farm ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Live Music at The White Hart Lymington

Location: The White Hart Lymington

At: The White Hart Lymington

Is it even Friday if you aren’t at The White Hart?

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Kids' Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They offer lots of dance classes suitable for kids, from Mini Movers, pop, lyrical, ballroom and latin, freestyle, Acro, competition ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Adult Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They teach a range of adult classes including Heels, Commercial, Beginner & Intermediate Ballroom & Latin, One-to-One Tuition & Wedding ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Runtribe

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

RunTribe Mudeford is a welcoming, social running group for all abilities — whether you're just getting started or already love ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Interactive Brambly Hedge Trail at Abbotsbury

At: Abbotsbury Swannery

The wonderful Brambly Hedge are back for a final season at Abbotsbury Swannery.

Open daily

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Oct 26

Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks throughout Summer and Winter.

Daily Event

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Oct 26

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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Oct 26

Sunday Lunch at The Priory

At: The Priory Hotel Wareham

The Priory's traditional Sunday lunch with all the trimmings as you would expect, is one of your favourites.

Weekly Event

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Oct 26

Afternoon Tea at The Priory

At: The Priory Hotel Wareham

As the afternoon arrives, why not indulge in our exquisite and ever popular Afternoon Tea.

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Room on the Broom Trail

Time: From 9:00

At: Moors Valley Country Park & Forest – A Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventure

Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure at Moors Valley Country Park.

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise

Time: From 11:45

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

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

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Quiz Night at The Britannia Parkstone

Time: From 18:30

At: The Britannia

Get your thinking caps on and your pints at the ready for The Britannia’s bi-weekly pub quiz, as we’ll be ...

Weekly Event

Mon 5 Oct

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Oct 26

BABYBALLET at Noisy Lobster

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

Award-winning babyballet holds classes on a Friday morning at the Noisy Lobster for little girls and boys aged between 18 ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Runtribe

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

RunTribe Mudeford is a welcoming, social running group for all abilities — whether you're just getting started or already love ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Adult Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They teach a range of adult classes including Heels, Commercial, Beginner & Intermediate Ballroom & Latin, One-to-One Tuition & Wedding ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Kids' Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They offer lots of dance classes suitable for kids, from Mini Movers, pop, lyrical, ballroom and latin, freestyle, Acro, competition ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Live Music at The White Hart Lymington

Location: The White Hart Lymington

At: The White Hart Lymington

Is it even Friday if you aren’t at The White Hart?

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Get quizzical at The White Hart Lymington

At: The White Hart Lymington

Every Monday at 7.30pm they host their very own quiz at The White Hart.

Weekly Event

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Oct 26

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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Oct 26

Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks throughout Summer and Winter.

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Interactive Brambly Hedge Trail at Abbotsbury

At: Abbotsbury Swannery

The wonderful Brambly Hedge are back for a final season at Abbotsbury Swannery.

Open daily

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Oct 26

Music at Minterne

At: Minterne House

Minterne House are now looking forward to their third year of Concerts at Minterne and are delighted to welcome 2 ...

Recurring Event

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Oct 26

Afternoon Tea at The Priory

At: The Priory Hotel Wareham

As the afternoon arrives, why not indulge in our exquisite and ever popular Afternoon Tea.

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Room on the Broom Trail

Time: From 9:00

At: Moors Valley Country Park & Forest – A Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventure

Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure at Moors Valley Country Park.

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise

Time: From 11:45

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

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

Daily Event

Tue 6 Oct

14 results

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Oct 26

BABYBALLET at Noisy Lobster

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

Award-winning babyballet holds classes on a Friday morning at the Noisy Lobster for little girls and boys aged between 18 ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Live Music at The White Hart Lymington

Location: The White Hart Lymington

At: The White Hart Lymington

Is it even Friday if you aren’t at The White Hart?

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Kids' Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They offer lots of dance classes suitable for kids, from Mini Movers, pop, lyrical, ballroom and latin, freestyle, Acro, competition ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Adult Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They teach a range of adult classes including Heels, Commercial, Beginner & Intermediate Ballroom & Latin, One-to-One Tuition & Wedding ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Runtribe

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

RunTribe Mudeford is a welcoming, social running group for all abilities — whether you're just getting started or already love ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Interactive Brambly Hedge Trail at Abbotsbury

At: Abbotsbury Swannery

The wonderful Brambly Hedge are back for a final season at Abbotsbury Swannery.

Open daily

view event

Oct 26

Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks throughout Summer and Winter.

Daily Event

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Oct 26

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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Oct 26

Afternoon Tea at The Priory

At: The Priory Hotel Wareham

As the afternoon arrives, why not indulge in our exquisite and ever popular Afternoon Tea.

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Car Boot Sale at Farmers Palmers

At: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

One of Dorset’s favourite family-run car boot sales is back by popular demand! Whether you are buying or selling, you ...

Weekly Event

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Oct 26

Room on the Broom Trail

Time: From 9:00

At: Moors Valley Country Park & Forest – A Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventure

Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure at Moors Valley Country Park.

Daily Event

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Oct 26

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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Oct 26

Personal Tours at Minterne House

Time: From 10:00

At: Minterne House

Minterne House offers exclusive, owner-guided tours of this privately owned historic home.

Recurring Event

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Oct 26

Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise

Time: From 11:45

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

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

Daily Event

Wed 7 Oct

5 results

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Oct 26

BABYBALLET at Noisy Lobster

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

Award-winning babyballet holds classes on a Friday morning at the Noisy Lobster for little girls and boys aged between 18 ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Runtribe

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

RunTribe Mudeford is a welcoming, social running group for all abilities — whether you're just getting started or already love ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Adult Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They teach a range of adult classes including Heels, Commercial, Beginner & Intermediate Ballroom & Latin, One-to-One Tuition & Wedding ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Kids' Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They offer lots of dance classes suitable for kids, from Mini Movers, pop, lyrical, ballroom and latin, freestyle, Acro, competition ...

Daily Event

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Oct 26

Live Music at The White Hart Lymington

Location: The White Hart Lymington

At: The White Hart Lymington

Is it even Friday if you aren’t at The White Hart?

Daily Event

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