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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 £2, 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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Nov 24

Individuality Swimming Lessons

At: Individuality Swimming and Fitness

Individuality Swimming are starting their lessons at Hamworthy Park Junior School in September.

Every Mon, Fri and Sat

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Nov 24

Wreath Workshops with Diverse Abilities

At: Diverse Abilities

Diverse Abilities are hosting a variety of Wreath Making Workshops this November and December, across The Beehive and Langside School.

Recurring Event

Christmas Biscuits Workshop with Diverse Abilities

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Dec 24

Christmas Biscuits Workshop with Diverse Abilities

Time: From 11:30

At: Diverse Abilities

Join ‘Great British Bake Off’ contestant Maggie, the Seaside Baker, and decorate homemade Christmas biscuits!

Dorset Neon Run 5k with Diverse Abilities

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Apr 25

Dorset Neon Run 5k with Diverse Abilities

Time: From 7.30pm

At: Diverse Abilities

Join hundreds of Diverse Abilities supporters for a fun and colourful night of fundraising at our Dorset Neon Run at ...

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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

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

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

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 5.00pm

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

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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