Dorset Events
Plan your next holiday in Dorset to coincide with some of the biggest and best events taking place across the county! As well as events taking place at our flagship park, Highlands End, at Martin’s Bar & Restaurant, which are open to holidaymakers staying at any of our parks, plus local residents. We look forward to seeing you!
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Artists of The Jurassic Coast
A collective exhibition by a group of local artists
Tuesday 29th September - 10:00am and 5 future dates
Eype Centre For The Arts
Curry Night at Martin’s Bar
Join us every Tuesday for our famous Curry Night. An aromatic feast of home-cooked flavours at Martin's Bar.
Tuesday 29th September - 4:00pm and 8 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Tikka Trak Indian Takeaway at Golden Cap
Authentic Indian Street Food at Golden Cap
Tuesday 29th September - 4:00pm
Hard-Base Pitch Facilities
Dorchester Market
Held on Wednesdays throughout the year
Wednesday 30th September - 7:00am and 12 future dates
Dorchester
Bridport Street Market
A thriving market held every Wednesday and Saturday
Wednesday 30th September - 8:00am and 24 future dates
Bridport
Pizza Wednesday at Martin’s Bar
Enjoy a tasty selection of Pizzas every Wednesday
Wednesday 30th September - 4:00pm and 8 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Axminster Market
A popular weekly market every Thursday
Thursday 1st October - 8:30am and 11 future dates
Swanage Blues Festival
One of the best blues festivals in the UK!
Thursday 1st October - All day and 3 future dates
Swanage
West Bay Guided Walk
Weekly Guided Walks around West Bay every Thursday.
Thursday 1st October - 11:00am and 3 future dates
West Bay Discovery Centre
A Poor Man’s Friend – Informative Talk
An informative talk about one of Bridport's most fasicating historical characters
Thursday 1st October - 2:30pm
West Bay
Weymouth Pirate Fest
A long weekend of pirate-themed mayhem
Friday 2nd October - All day and 2 future dates
Weymouth
Holiday Home Ownership Open Day – Surf Bay Leisure
Look around holiday homes from leading manufacturers
Friday 2nd October - 10:00am and 1 future dates
Live Rugby at Martin’s Bar
Catch all the live rugby action on TNT Sports - from Gallagher Premiership clashes to the European Champions Cup - at Martin’s Bar.
Friday 2nd October - 7:45pm and 14 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Wareham Quay Market
Another weekly Dorset market, held every Saturday
Saturday 3rd October - 8:00am and 11 future dates
Wareham
The Home Of Halloween
A spooky experience in spectacular caves!
Saturday 3rd October - All day and 14 future dates
Wookey Hole Caves
Dorset Team Market
Full of independent makers, artists and creative small businesses
Saturday 3rd October - 10:00am and 2 future dates
Pool Fun Session
Pool Fun Session
Saturday 3rd October - 4:00pm and 16 future dates
Highlands End Leisure Club
Dorchester Car Boot Sale
An early morning car boot sale
Sunday 4th October - 7:00am and 11 future dates
Dorchester
Roast On The Coast Carvery at Martin’s Bar
Our popular weekly carvery - booking recommended!
Sunday 4th October - 12:00pm and 6 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Live Football
Catch all the live football action on TNT Sport - from the Premier League to the UEFA Champions League and Europa League - at Martin's Bar.
Saturday 10th October - 12:30pm and 13 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Live Artillary Firing Display
Live firing demonstrations by the Nothe Fort Garrison
Sunday 11th October - 12:00pm
Nothe Fort
Winsford Weekend Renaissance Performance
A traditional renaissance instrumental performace
Sunday 11th October - 12:30pm
Eype Centre For The Arts
Weymouth Beach Motocross Racing
Watch the riders race right on the beach
Sunday 11th October - 1:00pm
Weymouth
Pack Monday Fair
Sherborne's annual fair features over 250 stalls, plus a traditional fairground
Monday 12th October - All day
The Purbeck Film Festival
A film festival with events across Dorset
Friday 16th October - All day and 15 future dates
Weymouth Octoberfest
A celebration of real ale, craft beer and cider
Friday 16th October - 11:00am and 3 future dates
Weymouth Pavilion
Dorchester Literary Festival
Inspiring talks and stories at this local literary festival
Saturday 17th October - All day and 7 future dates
Dorchester
Seasonal Market
Spring, Summer and Autumn markets held in a historic setting
Saturday 17th October - 10:00am
Athelhampton House & Gardens
Illuminate at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
A beautiful outdoor light display
Saturday 24th October - All day and 29 future dates
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Haunted Woodland Trail
Explore a spooky trail through the forest
Saturday 24th October - 9:30am and 6 future dates
The Blue Pool Nature Reserve & Tearooms
Poundbury Farmer’s Market
Quality produce can be found at this monthly Farmer's Market
Saturday 24th October - 10:00am
Mapperton Pumpkin Trail
Help solve the mystery of the missing pumpkin!
Sunday 25th October - 11:00am and 5 future dates
Mapperton House & Gardens
Alpaca Meet & Greet
Meet, greet and feed our alpacas! Booking required.
Monday 26th October - 10:00am and 4 future dates
Farm Animal Pen
Spooky Storytime Party
A halloween-themed spooky story party
Monday 26th October - 5:00pm and 1 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Swanage Halloween Ghost Train
A family-friendly halloween experience!
Friday 30th October - All day and 1 future dates
Swanage Railway
Weymouth Halloween Parade
Get dressed up and join the scariest parade around!
Friday 30th October - All day
Weymouth
Coppet Hill Pumpkin Day
An afternoon of pumpkin picking, painting and carving!
Friday 30th October - 2:00pm
The Marshwood Vale
Family Disco at Martin’s Bar
A fun disco for families of all ages
Friday 30th October - 7:00pm
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Bonfire By The Beach
A fantastic location for a bonfire and fireworks
Saturday 31st October - 4:00pm
West Bay
Weymouth Beach Bonfire & Fireworks
Celebrate Bonfire Night with a trip to the beach!
Thursday 5th November - All day
Weymouth
Bridport Literary Festival
A celebration of local literary talent
Saturday 7th November - All day and 7 future dates
Bridport
Dorset Winter Cheer Food Fair
The perfect place to buy tasty treats ahead of the winter season
Saturday 7th November - 10:00am and 1 future dates
Athelhampton House & Gardens
Abbotsbury Firework Display
A firework display in a traditional Dorset village
Saturday 7th November - 6:00pm
Abbotsbury
Lyme Regis Fireworks Display
A spectacular firework display from The Cobb
Saturday 7th November - 6:30pm
Lyme Regis
Highland’s Maker’s Market
The annual Highland's Maker's Market takes place at Martin's Bar & Restaurant
Saturday 14th November - 9:30am
Martin's Bar & Restaurant
A Dorset Christmas Market
A festive day out at one of Dorset's top attractions
Saturday 14th November - 10:00am and 1 future dates
The Tank Museum
Wookey’s Winter Wonderland
A Christmas adventure for the whole family.
Saturday 21st November - All day and 13 future dates
Wookey Hole Caves
Artisans On The Beach
A Christmas market located in traditional beach huts!
Saturday 21st November - 10:00am and 13 future dates
Swanage
Lyme Regis Christmas Light Switch On
The start of the festive season in Lyme Regis
Saturday 21st November - 5:00pm
Lyme Regis
Dorchester Artisan Market
A fabulous collection of artisan traders
Sunday 22nd November - 10:00am
Dorchester
Turkey & Tinsel Carvery 2026
A festive twist on our classic carvery!
Sunday 22nd November - 12:00pm and 9 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Weymouth Elf Parade & Light Switch On
A world record attempt is taking place in Weymouth!
Saturday 28th November - All day
Weymouth
Father Christmas’s Yuletide Express
A joyful festive adventure from Swanage Station
Saturday 28th November - All day and 11 future dates
Swanage Railway
Swanage Christmas Light Switch On
Begin the countdown for Christmas
Saturday 28th November - All day
Swanage
Brewery Square Christmas Light Switch On
A festive evening on Dorchester's bustling Brewery Square
Saturday 28th November - All day
Brewery Square
Poundbury Christmas Market
Over 100 stalls at this outdoor Christmas market
Saturday 28th November - 10:00am
Abbey Farm Christmas Fair
A much-loved fair at the start of the festive season
Saturday 28th November - 10:00am and 1 future dates
Abbey Farm Abbotsbury
Mapperton Christmas Market
A weekend of festive shopping and seasonal treats
Saturday 28th November - 10:00am and 1 future dates
Mapperton House & Gardens
West Bay Christmas Tree Light Switch On
A festive light switch on at West Bay
Sunday 29th November - 3:00pm
West Bay
Symondsbury Christmas Market
A carefully curated market with handpicked local makers
Saturday 5th December - All day and 1 future dates
Symondsbury Estate
Swanage Christmas Market
One of Purbeck's top winter events!
Saturday 5th December - 10:00am
Swanage
Dorchester Christmas Cracker
A festive market with local stalls
Sunday 13th December - 11:00am
Dorchester
Carols In The Gardens
A community carol service in Dorchester
Thursday 17th December - 6:30pm
Dorchester
Chase The Pudding 5k Beach Run
Guaranteed to be a race you'll remember!
Sunday 20th December - 11:00am
Weymouth
Festive Storytime Party
A festive interactive story-party for the whole family
Sunday 20th December - 4:00pm
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Carols Round The Tree
Get in the Christmas spirit by singing carols
Wednesday 23rd December - 7:00pm
Lyme Regis
Weymouth Christmas Day Swim
A charity swim on Christmas morning
Friday 25th December - All day
Weymouth
The West Bay Wallow
A charity swim in icy cold waters at West Bay
Saturday 26th December - 12:00pm
West Bay
Illuminate at the Blue Pool
A spectacular illuminated trail with a rope bridge
Friday 8th January - 4:30pm and 24 future dates
The Blue Pool Nature Reserve & Tearooms
Dorchester Beerex
A beer festival to liven up your February!
Saturday 6th February - 11:00am and 3 future dates
Dorchester
Everybody Chase The Dinosaur!
Dinosaurs are on the loose in Weymouth!
Saturday 13th February - All day
Weymouth
Holiday Home Ownership Open Day – Golden Cap
Explore our largest Park and see what's available
Saturday 6th March - 10:00am and 2 future dates
Holiday Home Sales Office
Holiday Home Ownership Open Day – Larkfield
Explore new and pre-owned holiday homes for sale
Saturday 20th March - 10:00am
Holiday Home Ownership Open Day – Graston Copse
Explore new and pre-owned holiday homes for sale
Saturday 17th April - 10:00am
Park Reception
Tiger Day
See the world's only running Tiger I tank in action!
Saturday 24th April - All day
The Tank Museum
Holiday Home Ownership Open Day – Highlands End
Explore new and pre-owned holiday homes for sale
Saturday 1st May - 10:00am
Holiday Home Sales Office
Holiday Home Ownership Open Day – Sandyholme
Explore new and pre-owned holiday homes for sale
Saturday 8th May - 10:00am
Park Reception
Dorset Art Weeks
Visit open studios, workshops and galleries across the county
Saturday 15th May - All day and 16 future dates
Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival
A fantastic festival for music fans and food lovers
Thursday 27th May - All day and 4 future dates
Sidmouth
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival
A two week arts festival
Saturday 29th May - All day and 15 future dates
Swanage
Swanage Fish & Food Festival
A food festival with lots for fish lovers!
Saturday 5th June - All day and 1 future dates
Swanage
Wimbourne Folk Festival
An internationally recognized festival, famous for traditional English folk music and dance
Friday 11th June - All day and 2 future dates
Lyme Regis Fossil Festival
An educational and exciting weekend
Saturday 12th June - All day and 1 future dates
Lyme Regis
The West Bay Vintage Rally
Anyone interested in old cars, tractors or steam engines must not miss this event.
Saturday 12th June - 9:00am and 1 future dates
West Bay
Tankfest
An explosive and exciting event full of opportunities to learn
Friday 25th June - All day and 2 future dates
The Tank Museum
Camp Bestival
A family friendly music festival held in Lulworth
Thursday 29th July - All day and 3 future dates
Lulworth Castle & Park
Jurassic Fields Music Festival
A growing, family friendly music festival in Bridport
Friday 13th August - All day and 2 future dates
Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week
A week of events raising money for the RNLI
Saturday 14th August - All day and 8 future dates
Lyme Regis
The Melplash Agricultural Show
An exciting agricultural day out for families or serious show enthusiasts
Thursday 26th August - 8:30am
West Bay
Lyme Folk Weekend
Folk music, dance and culture at this long weekend festival
Friday 27th August - All day and 3 future dates
Lyme Regis
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