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Summer in Dorset

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Schools out which means lots of summer fun can finally commence! From picnics in the park and summer BBQ's, to traveling around Dorset to explore it's fascinating attractions, shopping in the town centre's, and enjoying Dorset's breath taking beaches, our Summer in Dorset guide should be your first port of call when looking for something to do when the temperature begins to rise!

During the school summer holidays, Dorset hosts lots of summer activities, festivals, school holiday camps, beautiful beaches and an array of delicious places to eat, just check out our summer in Dorset guide below...

Searching for places that offer free meals for children during the summer holidays in Dorset? We've compiled a list of all the places offering free meals for kids this summer. Explore the locations here!

Venture out further on your Summer Holiday adventures with MoreBus! With single tickets available at £3, this is the perfect cost-effective family travel! And take advantage of their routes, spanning Lulworth Cove, to Studland, to Bournemouth, to Christchurch.

There is so many things to see and do this summer in Dorset, so start planning your summer adventures with the help from our Dorset guide below...

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May 25

The Dorset Mud Run

Time: From 9.00am

At: Diverse Abilities

Get ready for some Muddy Good Fun!

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Jun 25

Race For life Bournemouth

Time: From 11.00am

Everyone is invited to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Bournemouth!

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Jun 25

Upton House Food & Music Festival 2025

Location: Upton House, Poole Road, Upton, Poole, BH17 7BJ

Time: From 11.00am

The Upton House Food & Music Festival is back for 2025 and brings you an array of top-quality food, delicious ...

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Jun 25

Grooves On The Green

Location: Ashley Cross Green, Poole, BH14 8UF

Time: From 11.00am

Grooves on the Green is one of the best community festivals in Dorset and it's back for 2025!

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Jun 25

Dorset Street Food Festival 2025

Location: Baiter Park, Poole, BH15 1TQ

Time: From 11:00am

Get ready to tantalise your taste buds with the much-awaited Dorset Street Food Festival, returning to Baiter Park for three ...

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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?

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Jul 25

Poole Goes Vintage

Location: Poole Quay, Hennings Wharf, Poole BH15 1HJ

Time: From 11.00am

Do you love all things retro? This great summer event is the perfect opportunity to celebrate all things vintage here ...

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Jul 25

SandFest 2025

Location: Sandbanks Beach, 1A Banks Road, Poole, BH13 7PS

Time: From 12.00pm

Sandfest returns in 2025, promising an even bigger dose of excitement than ever before! Get ready to groove with headliner ...

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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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Aug 25

Family Sleepover at Monkey World

Time: From 7:00

At: Monkey World

Monkey World Ape Rescue are hosting their Sleepover event this Summer!

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Aug 25

Adult Sleepover at Monkey World

Location: Wareham, BH20 6JG

At: Monkey World

In 2025, Monkey World are bringing back their Adult Sleepover event!

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Aug 25

Diverse Abilities Fireworks Cruise

Location: Poole Quay, Poole, BH15 1HJ

Time: From 7.00pm

Diverse Abilities are hosting a cruise around Europe’s largest natural harbour on Thursday 24th August at 7pm!

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