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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Jun 24

Steak Night at Guildhall Tavern

At: Guildhall Tavern

Starting from February 21st, Guildhall Tavern will be hosting their Steak Night every Wednesday!

Every Wednesday

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Jun 24

Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks across the 10th February to ...

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Jun 24

Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 30th March to the ...

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Jun 24

Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 30th March to ...

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Jun 24

Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise from the 30th March, in which you will enjoy a ...

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Jun 24

Jurassic Adventurer Cruise

At: City Cruises

Enjoy a full day of exploring the Jurassic Coast with City Cruises this Spring and Summer.

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Jun 24

LOL Comedy Club

At: Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

Bringing the best in live stand-up to Bournemouth. Every show comprises a different line up of four top professional comedians ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise

Time: From 11:45

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise around Poole and The Jurassic Coast across the 30th March to ...

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Jun 24

Steak Night at The Oaks

Time: From 17:00

At: Brasserie Blanc

Every Wednesday, at The Oaks Highcliffe, you can get a free wine and sauces with your steaks.

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Jun 24

Steak Night at Brasserie Blanc

Time: From 17:00

At: Brasserie Blanc

Every Wednesday, at Brasserie Blanc Bournemouth, you can get a free wine and sauces with your steaks.

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Jun 24

Steak Night at The Britannia

Time: From 5:00pm

At: The Britannia

Every Wednesday, at The Britannia Pub & Dining, you can get a free wine and sauces with your steaks.

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Jun 24

Burger Nights at Thirsty Bird

Time: From 18:00

At: The Thirsty Bird

Thirsty Bird are hosting Burger Nights every Thursday 18:00-20:30 with Flaming Peaches!

Every Thursday

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Jun 24

Fish and Chips Cruise

Time: From 19:30

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Fish and Chips Cruise around Poole Harbour across the Easter holidays!

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Jun 24

Harbour Lights Cruise

Time: From 19:30

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Harbour Lights Cruise for patrons to take in the sunset views across Europe's largest natural harbour!

From 29th March-12th April and 28th May-7th September

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Jun 24

Ruby Wax: I'm Not as Well as I Thought I Was

Time: From 7:30pm

At: Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

See I'm Not as Well as I Thought I Was at Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre, on Wednesday 5th June 2024, by Ruby Wax.

Thu 6 Jun

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Jun 24

Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise from the 30th March, in which you will enjoy a ...

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Jun 24

LOL Comedy Club

At: Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

Bringing the best in live stand-up to Bournemouth. Every show comprises a different line up of four top professional comedians ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Jurassic Adventurer Cruise

At: City Cruises

Enjoy a full day of exploring the Jurassic Coast with City Cruises this Spring and Summer.

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Jun 24

Steak Night at The Kings Head

At: The Kings Head

The Kings Head, situated in the heart of the beautiful Poole Quay, are hosting Steak Nights every Thursday.

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Jun 24

Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks across the 10th February to ...

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Jun 24

Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 30th March to ...

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Jun 24

Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 30th March to the ...

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Jun 24

Dinosaur Adventures at Swanage Railway

Time: From 10:45

At: Swanage Railway

Swanage Railway are going Jurassic on the Jurassic Line across the 6th-7th July! Take your little one to try and ...

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Jun 24

Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise

Time: From 11:45

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise around Poole and The Jurassic Coast across the 30th March to ...

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Jun 24

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 24

Thursday Party Nights at The Coconut Tree

Time: From 17:00

At: The Coconut Tree

Every Thursday, The Coconut Tree will be turning up the music, dishing out their tastiest food and discounting their drinks!

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Jun 24

Harbour Lights Cruise

Time: From 19:30

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Harbour Lights Cruise for patrons to take in the sunset views across Europe's largest natural harbour!

From 29th March-12th April and 28th May-7th September

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Jun 24

Paul Zerdin: Puppetman

Time: From 19:30

At: Tivoli Theatre Wimborne

The America’s Got Talent winner is back with a brand-new comedy show for 2024 at Wimborne's Tivoli Theatre.

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Jun 24

Live Music at The Britannia Parkstone

Time: From 20:00

At: The Britannia

The Britannia are hosting live musicians every Thursday for you to enjoy whilst dining!

Every Thursday

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Jun 24

Open Mic Night at The Kings Head

Time: From 20:30

At: The Kings Head

Every fortnight The Kings Head allows all the secret talent to be revealed with open mic nights!

Fortnightly Event

Fri 7 Jun

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Jun 24

Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 30th March to the ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 30th March to ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks across the 10th February to ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise from the 30th March, in which you will enjoy a ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Poole Bird Watching Cruise

At: City Cruises

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

Weekly Event

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Jun 24

Jurassic Adventurer Cruise

At: City Cruises

Enjoy a full day of exploring the Jurassic Coast with City Cruises this Spring and Summer.

Daily Event

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Jun 24

LOL Comedy Club

At: Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

Bringing the best in live stand-up to Bournemouth. Every show comprises a different line up of four top professional comedians ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Artisan Crafts – National Trust

Location: National Trust Corfe Castle, Corfe Castle

Time: From 10:00

Enjoy a free Atisan Crafts demonstration at Corfe Castle on Fridays throughout 2024!

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Jun 24

Dinosaur Adventures at Swanage Railway

Time: From 10:45

At: Swanage Railway

Swanage Railway are going Jurassic on the Jurassic Line across the 6th-7th July! Take your little one to try and ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise

Time: From 11:45

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise around Poole and The Jurassic Coast across the 30th March to ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

DJ in the Garden at The Britannia

Time: From 18:00

At: The Britannia

The Britannia, Parkstone will be opening their outside bar every Friday to Monday!

Every Friday to Monday

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Jun 24

Harbour Lights Cruise

Time: From 19:30

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Harbour Lights Cruise for patrons to take in the sunset views across Europe's largest natural harbour!

From 29th March-12th April and 28th May-7th September

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Jun 24

Ed Byrne Tragedy Plus Time Tour

Time: From 19:30

At: Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

Ed Byrne is bringing his 2024 tour to Bournemouth's the Pavilion!

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Jun 24

Wimborne Minster Folk Festival 2024

Location: Allendale Centre, Wimborne, BH21 1AS

Time: From 7.30pm

The Wimborne Minster Folk Festival is the largest in Dorset and a town festival like no other!

Daily Event

Sat 8 Jun

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Jun 24

Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival

Location: Highcliffe High Street, BH23

Highcliffe High Street will be transformed into a fabulous street festival this 8th and 9th June!

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks across the 10th February to ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 30th March to ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 30th March to the ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

LOL Comedy Club

At: Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

Bringing the best in live stand-up to Bournemouth. Every show comprises a different line up of four top professional comedians ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Jurassic Adventurer Cruise

At: City Cruises

Enjoy a full day of exploring the Jurassic Coast with City Cruises this Spring and Summer.

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise from the 30th March, in which you will enjoy a ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Bournemouth Parkrun

Location: Kings Park Athletics Stadium, BH7 7AF

Time: From 09:00

Bournemouth Parkrun is a free, 5km weekly running event that takes place every Saturday morning at Kings Park Athletics Stadium.

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Jun 24

Poole Parkrun

Location: Poole Park, Poole BH15 2NE

Time: From 9.00am

Poole Parkrun is a free, 5km weekly running event that takes place every Saturday morning at Poole Park.

Every Saturday Morning

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Jun 24

Upton House Parkrun

Location: Upton Country Park, Poole Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BJ

Time: From 9.00am

Upton House parkrun is a weekly FREE 5km Timed Run!

Every Saturday Morning

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Jun 24

Bridport Farmers Market

Location: Barrack Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3LX

Time: From 09:00

Bridport Farmers Market will be open on the second Saturday of every month throughout 2024.

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Jun 24

Saturdays at Itsy Bitsy

Time: From 9.15am

At: Itsy Bitsy Dance

Can’t make a class in the week? Don’t worry Itsy Bitsy has got you covered!

Every Saturday

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Jun 24

Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise

Time: From 11:45

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise around Poole and The Jurassic Coast across the 30th March to ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Glanvilles Wootton Fete

Location: The Old Rectory, Glanvilles Wootton, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5QR

Time: From 13:00

Glanvilles Wootton Fête will be taking place on the 8th June, with fun activities taking place all day.

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Jun 24

DJ in the Garden at The Britannia

Time: From 18:00

At: The Britannia

The Britannia, Parkstone will be opening their outside bar every Friday to Monday!

Every Friday to Monday

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Jun 24

Harbour Lights Cruise

Time: From 19:30

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Harbour Lights Cruise for patrons to take in the sunset views across Europe's largest natural harbour!

From 29th March-12th April and 28th May-7th September

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Jun 24

Fish and Chips Cruise

Time: From 19:30

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Fish and Chips Cruise around Poole Harbour across the Easter holidays!

Weekly Event

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Jun 24

Wimborne Minster Folk Festival 2024

Location: Allendale Centre, Wimborne, BH21 1AS

Time: From 7.30pm

The Wimborne Minster Folk Festival is the largest in Dorset and a town festival like no other!

Daily Event

Sun 9 Jun

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Jun 24

Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival

Location: Highcliffe High Street, BH23

Highcliffe High Street will be transformed into a fabulous street festival this 8th and 9th June!

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 30th March to the ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 30th March to ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks across the 10th February to ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise from the 30th March, in which you will enjoy a ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Jurassic Adventurer Cruise

At: City Cruises

Enjoy a full day of exploring the Jurassic Coast with City Cruises this Spring and Summer.

Daily Event

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Jun 24

LOL Comedy Club

At: Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

Bringing the best in live stand-up to Bournemouth. Every show comprises a different line up of four top professional comedians ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

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 15th December 2024!

Every Sunday

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Jun 24

Dorchester Car Boot Sale 2024

Location: Wimborne Showground, Wimborne Minster

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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Jun 24

Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise

Time: From 11:45

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise around Poole and The Jurassic Coast across the 30th March to ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Sunday Lunch at Brasserie Blanc

Time: From 12:00

At: Brasserie Blanc

Dine with Brasserie Blanc on Sundays and enjoy BOTTOMLESS roasties and veg with your Sunday Lunch.

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Jun 24

Sunday Lunch at The Britannia

Time: From 12:00

At: The Britannia

Dine with The Britannia on Sundays and enjoy BOTTOMLESS roasties and veg with your Sunday Lunch.

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Jun 24

Sunday Lunch at The Oaks

Time: From 12:00

At: The Oaks Highcliffe

Dine with The Oaks on Sundays and enjoy BOTTOMLESS roasties and veg with your Sunday Lunch.

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Jun 24

Surf & Turf Sundays at Le Bateau

Time: From 12:00

At: Le Bateau

Le Bateau are hosting Surf and Turf Sundays weekly to replace their beloved Sunday Roasts throughout Spring and Summer.

Every Sunday

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Jun 24

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!

Weekly Event

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Jun 24

DJ in the Garden at The Britannia

Time: From 18:00

At: The Britannia

The Britannia, Parkstone will be opening their outside bar every Friday to Monday!

Every Friday to Monday

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Jun 24

Charity Quiz Night at The Britannia

Time: From 18:30

At: The Britannia

The Britannia are hosting charity quiz nights with Julia's House Children's Hospice every Sunday!

Every Sunday

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Jun 24

Wimborne Minster Folk Festival 2024

Location: Allendale Centre, Wimborne, BH21 1AS

Time: From 7.30pm

The Wimborne Minster Folk Festival is the largest in Dorset and a town festival like no other!

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Quiz Night at Jenkins & Sons

Time: From 19:30

At: Jenkins & Sons

Get down to Penn Hill and take part in the Jenkins & Sons quiz!

One Sunday a month!

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Jun 24

Harbour Lights Cruise

Time: From 19:30

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Harbour Lights Cruise for patrons to take in the sunset views across Europe's largest natural harbour!

From 29th March-12th April and 28th May-7th September

Mon 10 Jun

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Jun 24

Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise from the 30th March, in which you will enjoy a ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

LOL Comedy Club

At: Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

Bringing the best in live stand-up to Bournemouth. Every show comprises a different line up of four top professional comedians ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Jurassic Adventurer Cruise

At: City Cruises

Enjoy a full day of exploring the Jurassic Coast with City Cruises this Spring and Summer.

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks across the 10th February to ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 30th March to ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 30th March to the ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Christchurch Market

Location: High Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BN

Time: From 09:00

Christchurch's Farmers Market will be held every Monday from June 2024.

Weekly Event

Wriggle and Rhyme at southbourne library

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Jun 24

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 24

Medieval Tile Making Workshop at Corfe Castle

Location: National Trust Corfe Castle, Corfe Castle

Time: From 10:00

Enjoy a free Medieval Tile Making Workshop at Corfe Castle on Mondays throughout 2024!

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Jun 24

Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise

Time: From 11:45

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise around Poole and The Jurassic Coast across the 30th March to ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

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 24

Harbour Lights Cruise

Time: From 19:30

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Harbour Lights Cruise for patrons to take in the sunset views across Europe's largest natural harbour!

From 29th March-12th April and 28th May-7th September

Tue 11 Jun

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Jun 24

Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Poole Sea Train Adventure Cruise from the 30th March, in which you will enjoy a ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Jurassic Adventurer Cruise

At: City Cruises

Enjoy a full day of exploring the Jurassic Coast with City Cruises this Spring and Summer.

Daily Event

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Jun 24

LOL Comedy Club

At: Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

Bringing the best in live stand-up to Bournemouth. Every show comprises a different line up of four top professional comedians ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks across the 10th February to ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 30th March to the ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 30th March to ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Farmer Palmer's Car Boot Sales

Location: Wareham Rd, Organford

Time: From 7:00am

Find something for you at Farmer Palmer's Car Boot Sale.

Every Tuesday

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Jun 24

Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise

Time: From 11:45

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise around Poole and The Jurassic Coast across the 30th March to ...

Daily Event

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Jun 24

Harbour Lights Cruise

Time: From 19:30

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Harbour Lights Cruise for patrons to take in the sunset views across Europe's largest natural harbour!

From 29th March-12th April and 28th May-7th September

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Jun 24

Fish and Chips Cruise

Time: From 19:30

At: City Cruises

City Cruises are running their Fish and Chips Cruise around Poole Harbour across the Easter holidays!

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