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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From Today to Sun 22 Jun

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Today's Events

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Jun 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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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

Father's Day at Isabel's Brasserie

Time: From 12:00

At: Isabel's Brasserie

Treat someone special in your life with a taste of Isabel's this Father’s Day!

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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 25

Sun Records - The Concert

Time: From 19:30

At: Tivoli Theatre Wimborne

Where Rock’n’Roll Was Born – the Official Sun Records Concert Show.

Tomorrow's Events

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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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 17 Jun

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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 25

TBN West Dorset Launch Brunch

Time: From 09:00

At: Total Business Network

Join Total Business Networking for the exciting launch of TBN West Dorset at the beautiful Fox Inn on Tuesday 17th ...

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Jun 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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Jun 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 spring/summer!

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Jun 25

Fashion Show at Cliffhanger

Location: Cliffhanger, Waterford Rd, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5JA

Time: From 16:30

At: Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

Join Lewis Manning Hospice Care at Cliffhanger for a fabulous evening filled with fashion, fun and community spirit!

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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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 ...

Weekly Event

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Jun 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

Wed 18 Jun

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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 25

Mock Employment Tribunal

Time: From 09:00

At: Frettens

The Employment and HR Services Team are delighted to invite you to attend a live mock Employment Tribunal hearing held ...

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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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 ...

Weekly Event

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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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

Thu 19 Jun

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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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.

Recurring Event

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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 25

Total Business Network (TBN) Online

Location: Online Event

Time: From 9.00am

At: Total Business Network

Maintaining and improving your business network can feel more challenging at the moment.

Recurring Event

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Jun 25

Bristol Business Expo 2025

Time: From 10:00

At: B2B Expos

Join hundreds of local businesses at the Bristol Business Expo which is taking place on Thursday 19th June 2025 at ...

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Jun 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

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Jun 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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Jun 25

A Country Music Songbook

Time: From 19:30

At: Tivoli Theatre Wimborne

Welcome to A Country Music Songbook, a captivating and brand-new country music theatre show. This exceptional production immerses audiences in ...

Fri 20 Jun

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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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.

Recurring Event

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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 25

Poole Bird Watching Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole Bird Watching Cruise across May-July this year, during Puffin nesting season!

Recurring Event

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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 ...

Daily Event

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Jun 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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Jun 25

Calling Planet Earth

Time: From 19:30

At: Tivoli Theatre Wimborne

Recreating the electrifying 80s taking you on a musical memory right back to the nightclub dance floor!

Sat 21 Jun

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Jun 25

Weymouth Armed Forces Day

Location: Weymouth Town Centre

Weymouth Armed Forces celebrations take place between 21 and 23 June 2025.

Daily Event

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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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Jun 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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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 ...

Daily Event

Saturday Socials with Little Pickle at the Mill

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Jun 25

Saturday Socials with Little Pickle at the Mill

Time: From 18:00

At: Little Pickle at The Mill

Little Pickle at the Mill will be hosting a BBQ and Saturday Social all throughout June!

Recurring Event

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Jun 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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Jun 25

Stapehill Sessions at The Old Thatch

Time: From 20:00

At: The Old Thatch

Gathering the best musical talent around in the Bear Island woodland!

Recurring Event

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