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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Mar 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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Mar 25

Easter at Farmer Palmer’s 2025

At: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

The Easter Bunny is bouncing back to Farmer Palmer's this April for some EGGCITING fun on the farm!

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Mar 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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Mar 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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Mar 25

The Magic of Middle-Earth

Time: From 10:00

At: Shire Hall Museum

Journey to Middle Earth at the Shire Hall Museum. Go beyond the books to explore J. R. R. Tolkien's artistic ...

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Mar 25

March Table D’hôte Menu at Isabel's Brasserie

Time: From 11:45

At: Isabel's Brasserie

Isabel's Brasserie will be serving up their March Table D’hôte menu on Tuesday to Thursday from 11:45-14:00.

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Mar 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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Mar 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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Mar 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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Mar 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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Tue 1 Apr

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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 25

Easter at Farmer Palmer’s 2025

At: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

The Easter Bunny is bouncing back to Farmer Palmer's this April for some EGGCITING fun on the farm!

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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 25

The Magic of Middle-Earth

Time: From 10:00

At: Shire Hall Museum

Journey to Middle Earth at the Shire Hall Museum. Go beyond the books to explore J. R. R. Tolkien's artistic ...

Daily Event

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Apr 25

March Table D’hôte Menu at Isabel's Brasserie

Time: From 11:45

At: Isabel's Brasserie

Isabel's Brasserie will be serving up their March Table D’hôte menu on Tuesday to Thursday from 11:45-14:00.

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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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 2 Apr

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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 25

Easter at Farmer Palmer’s 2025

At: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

The Easter Bunny is bouncing back to Farmer Palmer's this April for some EGGCITING fun on the farm!

Daily Event

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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 25

The Magic of Middle-Earth

Time: From 10:00

At: Shire Hall Museum

Journey to Middle Earth at the Shire Hall Museum. Go beyond the books to explore J. R. R. Tolkien's artistic ...

Daily Event

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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 25

Create With Katie at La Mia's

Time: From 19:00

At: La Mia's

Unwind through the meditative art of mandala making at La Mia's on the 5th March!

Recurring Event

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Apr 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 3 Apr

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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 25

Easter at Farmer Palmer’s 2025

At: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

The Easter Bunny is bouncing back to Farmer Palmer's this April for some EGGCITING fun on the farm!

Daily Event

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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 25

Things Connected Event at The Foundry

Time: From 8:00

At: Foundry

For all those interested in Connected devices - LPWAN, 5G, RFID and IOT technologies - this free seminar will dive ...

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Apr 25

TBN Bath & Wiltshire April Brunch

Location: Bath Racecourse, Lansdown, Bath BA1 9BU

Time: From 9.00am

Total Business Network are delighted to announce that Bath & Wiltshire TBN Networking brunch will be held at the iconic ...

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Apr 25

The Magic of Middle-Earth

Time: From 10:00

At: Shire Hall Museum

Journey to Middle Earth at the Shire Hall Museum. Go beyond the books to explore J. R. R. Tolkien's artistic ...

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Apr 25

Dorchester Business Awards 2025

Location: The Corn Exchange

Time: From 12:00

At: Bournemouth Business Awards

Join the Dorchester Business Awards for this event celebrating excellence in Dorset businesses on the 3rd April.

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Apr 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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Apr 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 4 Apr

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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 25

Taster Driving Experiences with Swanage Railway

At: Swanage Railway

Experience the amazing thrill, excitement and discovery of driving and firing your very own steam train on the Swanage Railway ...

Daily Event

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Apr 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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Apr 25

Easter at Farmer Palmer’s 2025

At: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

The Easter Bunny is bouncing back to Farmer Palmer's this April for some EGGCITING fun on the farm!

Daily Event

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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 25

The Magic of Middle-Earth

Time: From 10:00

At: Shire Hall Museum

Journey to Middle Earth at the Shire Hall Museum. Go beyond the books to explore J. R. R. Tolkien's artistic ...

Daily Event

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Apr 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 5 Apr

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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 25

Easter at Farmer Palmer’s 2025

At: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

The Easter Bunny is bouncing back to Farmer Palmer's this April for some EGGCITING fun on the farm!

Daily Event

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Apr 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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Apr 25

"WACKADOO! BLUEY IS VISITING SWANAGE RAILWAY!

At: Swanage Railway

Come and meet everyone’s favourite Blue Heeler at Harmans Cross on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April.

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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 25

Easter Fun at Monkey World

Location: Tout Hill, Longthorns, Wareham, BH20 6HH

Time: From 10:00

Enjoy Monkey World this Easter- where families matter!

Daily Event

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Apr 25

The Magic of Middle-Earth

Time: From 10:00

At: Shire Hall Museum

Journey to Middle Earth at the Shire Hall Museum. Go beyond the books to explore J. R. R. Tolkien's artistic ...

Daily Event

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Apr 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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Apr 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 6 Apr

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Apr 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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Apr 25

"WACKADOO! BLUEY IS VISITING SWANAGE RAILWAY!

At: Swanage Railway

Come and meet everyone’s favourite Blue Heeler at Harmans Cross on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April.

Daily Event

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Apr 25

Easter at Farmer Palmer’s 2025

At: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

The Easter Bunny is bouncing back to Farmer Palmer's this April for some EGGCITING fun on the farm!

Daily Event

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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 25

The Magic of Middle-Earth

Time: From 10:00

At: Shire Hall Museum

Journey to Middle Earth at the Shire Hall Museum. Go beyond the books to explore J. R. R. Tolkien's artistic ...

Daily Event

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Apr 25

Easter Fun at Monkey World

Location: Tout Hill, Longthorns, Wareham, BH20 6HH

Time: From 10:00

Enjoy Monkey World this Easter- where families matter!

Daily Event

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Apr 25

Dorset Wed Fest

Location: Longthorns, Wareham, BH20 6HH

Time: From 11:00

Engaged? Dorset Wed Fest on the 6th April is the event for you!

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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 25

Quiz Night at The Britannia Parkstone

Time: From 18:30

At: The Britannia

The Britannia Parkstone will be hosting a weekly pub quiz,, every Sunday!

Weekly Event

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Apr 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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