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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Dorchester Market
Held on Wednesdays throughout the year
Wednesday 21st January - 7:00am and 48 future dates
Dorchester
Bridport Street Market
A thriving market held every Wednesday and Saturday
Wednesday 21st January - 8:00am and 96 future dates
Bridport
Axminster Market
A popular weekly market every Thursday
Thursday 22nd January - 8:30am and 47 future dates
Illuminate at the Blue Pool
A spectacular illuminated trail with a rope bridge
Friday 23rd January - 4:30pm and 18 future dates
The Blue Pool Nature Reserve & Tearooms
Wareham Quay Market
Another weekly Dorset market, held every Saturday
Saturday 24th January - 8:00am and 47 future dates
Wareham
Poundbury Farmer’s Market
Quality produce can be found at this monthly Farmer's Market
Saturday 24th January - 10:00am and 9 future dates
Dorchester Car Boot Sale
An early morning car boot sale
Sunday 25th January - 7:00am and 47 future dates
Dorchester
Burns Sunday Banquet
A Scottish twist on our Sunday Carvery
Sunday 25th January - 12:00pm
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Roast On The Coast Carvery at Martin’s Bar
Our popular weekly carvery - booking recommended!
Sunday 1st February - 12:00pm and 41 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Dorchester Beerex
A beer festival to liven up your February!
Friday 6th February - 11:00am and 3 future dates
Dorchester
Curry Night at Martin’s Bar
A selection of curries and sides available at the Martin's weekly Curry Night
Tuesday 10th February - 4:00pm and 41 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Valentines Day at Martin’s Bar & Restaurant
Join us for a relaxed dining experience catering to couples, friends & families alike.
Friday 13th February - 4:00pm and 1 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Alpaca Meet & Greet
Meet, greet and feed our alpacas! Booking required.
Monday 16th February - 10:00am and 51 future dates
Farm Animal Pen
Children’s Storytime Party
An interactive story-party for the whole family
Monday 16th February - 5:00pm and 12 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Family Disco at Martin’s Bar
A fun disco for families of all ages
Wednesday 18th February - 6:00pm and 8 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Live Music with Benny Wain & Glen Smith
Guitar, vocals & fiddle! A fun setlist with hits you know & love.
Friday 20th February - 7:00pm
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Curry Lunch for Cancer Research
A fundraising curry lunch for Cancer Research - open to all
Thursday 5th March - 12:30pm
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Dorchester Science Festival
An exciting programme of events over 10 days
Friday 6th March - All day and 9 future dates
Dorchester
Holiday Home Ownership Open Day – Highlands End
Explore new and pre-owned holiday homes for sale
Sunday 8th March - 10:00am
Holiday Home Ownership Open Day – Larkfield
Explore new and pre-owned holiday homes for sale
Sunday 22nd March - 10:00am
Dorchester Artisan Market
A fabulous collection of artisan traders
Sunday 22nd March - 10:00am and 7 future dates
Dorchester
Abbotsbury Food Fair
Celebrating local produce and small businesses
Friday 3rd April - 10:00am and 1 future dates
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Lyme Regis Easter Bonnet Parade
A parade of creating and colourful Easter hats, with prizes available!
Sunday 5th April - 2:15pm
Lyme Regis
Holiday Home Ownership Open Day – Surf Bay Leisure
Look around holiday homes from leading manufacturers
Thursday 9th April - 10:00am and 3 future dates
Tiger Day
See the world's only running Tiger I tank in action!
Saturday 18th April - 8:30am and 1 future dates
The Tank Museum
From Page To Screen Festival
The UK's only festival celebrating films adapted from books
Wednesday 22nd April - All day and 4 future dates
Bridport
Holiday Home Ownership Open Day – Golden Cap
Explore our brand new development and see what pitches are available
Sunday 26th April - 10:00am and 1 future dates
Dorchester Walking Festival
Explore the countryside on one of these guided walks
Saturday 2nd May - All day and 6 future dates
Dorchester
Blessing Of The Boats
Remembering those who lost their lives at sea
Sunday 10th May - All day
Lyme Regis
Holiday Home Ownership Open Day – Graston Copse
Explore new and pre-owned holiday homes for sale
Sunday 10th May - 10:00am
Christchurch Cheese and Chilli Festival
A must go to event for foodies
Saturday 16th May - 10:00am and 1 future dates
The Dorchester Vegan Megamarket
Free entry to this fantastic event
Saturday 16th May - 10:00am and 2 future dates
Dorchester
Holiday Home Ownership Open Day – Sandyholme
Explore new and pre-owned holiday homes for sale
Sunday 17th May - 10:00am
Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival
A fantastic festival for music fans and food lovers
Friday 22nd May - All day and 3 future dates
Sidmouth
Pirates Weekend
A themed family-friendly weekend at West Bay
Saturday 23rd May - All day and 1 future dates
West Bay
Dorset Art Weeks
Visit open studios, workshops and galleries across the county
Saturday 23rd May - All day and 15 future dates
Swanage Pirate Festival
A fantastic pirate-themed weekend
Saturday 23rd May - All day and 1 future dates
Swanage
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival
A two week arts festival
Saturday 23rd May - All day and 15 future dates
Swanage
Abbotsbury Food & Craft Fair
Spring vibes, local flavours, and fluffy cygnets!
Saturday 23rd May - 10:00am and 1 future dates
Abbotsbury Swannery
Sherborne Castle Country Fair
A lakeside event in the grounds of Sherborne Castle
Monday 25th May - 9:00am
Sherborne Castle & Gardens
Wessex Folk Festival
Live music, dancing, celebration, street food, craft stalls and more!
Saturday 30th May - All day and 1 future dates
Weymouth
Abbotsbury Plant Fair
A gardener's dream event!
Sunday 7th June - 10:00am
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Wimbourne Folk Festival
An internationally recognized festival, famous for traditional English folk music and dance
Friday 12th June - All day and 2 future dates
Bridport Food & Beer Festival
A food festival in the day becomes a lively event at night
Friday 12th June - All day and 1 future dates
Bridport
Lyme Regis Fossil Festival
An educational and exciting weekend
Saturday 13th 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 13th June - 9:00am and 1 future dates
West Bay
Swanage Fish & Food Festival
A food festival with lots for fish lovers!
Saturday 13th June - All day and 1 future dates
Swanage
Tankfest
An explosive and exciting event full of opportunities to learn
Friday 26th June - 8:30am and 2 future dates
The Tank Museum
Roads To Rail Steam Rally
A 3-day event for families and enthusiasts
Friday 26th June - All day and 2 future dates
Swanage Railway
Beaminster Festival
A festival of traditional music performances
Saturday 27th June - All day and 8 future dates
Beaminster
B Sharp Busking Festival
A chance for young musicians to perform
Saturday 27th June - All day
Lyme Regis
Dorset Seafood Festival
Fresh, local seafood from street food stalls, music and entertainment
Saturday 4th July - All day and 1 future dates
Weymouth
Lyme Regis Sausage & Cider Festival
What more could you want in a festival?!?!
Saturday 4th July - 2:00pm
Lyme Regis
Swanage Jazz Festival
Jazz music fans simply must attend this festival!
Friday 10th July - All day and 2 future dates
Swanage
Dorset Volksfest
A festival celebrating modern and classic VWs!
Friday 10th July - All day and 2 future dates
Wareham
Lyme Morris Day of Dance
A fantastic display of Morris Dancing
Saturday 11th July - All day
Lyme Regis
Corfe Castle Food & Drink Festival
A food festival in iconic surroundings
Saturday 11th July - All day and 1 future dates
Corfe Castle
Wareham Carnival
A carnival weekend of family fun
Friday 17th July - All day and 2 future dates
Wareham
Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival
A celebration of history, community and social justice
Friday 17th July - All day and 2 future dates
Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum
Swanage Wild Swimming Festival
Wild swimming in some scenic locations
Saturday 18th July - All day and 1 future dates
Swanage
Power Boat Circuit Racing
Watch this exciting watersport from the shore at West Bay
Friday 24th July - All day and 2 future dates
West Bay
Bridport Folk Festival
A long weekend of music and dance
Friday 24th July - All day and 2 future dates
Bridport
Swanage Carnival Week
A week of entertainment and events!
Saturday 25th July - All day and 7 future dates
Swanage
Camp Bestival
A family friendly music festival held in Lulworth
Thursday 30th July - All day and 3 future dates
Lulworth Castle & Park
Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival Week
A week packed full of excitement and events
Friday 31st July - All day and 8 future dates
Lyme Regis
Poole Harbour Festival
A fantastic music festival with over 60 live music acts
Friday 31st July - All day and 2 future dates
Lyme Regis Fireworks Display
A spectacular firework display from The Cobb
Friday 31st July - 9:30pm and 1 future dates
Lyme Regis
West Bay Weekend
Celebrate the rich heritage of West Bay
Saturday 1st August - All day and 1 future dates
West Bay
Dorset Food & Arts Festival
A festival market celebrating the best Dorset food and drink
Saturday 1st August - 10:00am
Lyme Regis Torchlight Procession
Ignite a ring of fire on the beach
Saturday 1st August - 9:00pm
Lyme Regis
Buckham Fair
A traditional countryside fair celebrating livestock, vehicles and rural life.
Sunday 2nd August - All day
Beaminster
Uplyme Summer Flower & Produce Show
A garden show with stalls, demonstrations and raffle
Sunday 2nd August - 2:00pm
Weymouth Seafront Fireworks
Firework displays along the seafront
Monday 3rd August - 9:30pm and 4 future dates
Weymouth
Swanage Lifeboat Week
A week of fundraising activities and events for the RNLI
Saturday 8th August - All day and 7 future dates
Swanage
Jurassic Fields Music Festival
A growing, family friendly music festival in Bridport
Friday 14th August - All day and 2 future dates
Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week
A week of events raising money for the RNLI
Saturday 15th August - All day and 7 future dates
Lyme Regis
Burton Bradstock Festival of Music & Art
A classical music and arts festival in Burton Bradstock
Saturday 15th August - All day and 8 future dates
Burton Bradstock
Dorchester Cider Festival
A family friendly event with a boozy twist!
Saturday 15th August - 2:00pm
Dorchester
Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
A family friendly event with that alternative festival vibe
Thursday 20th August - All day and 3 future dates
Bridport Carnival
Join the excitement at one of Bridport's best family-friendly events of the Summer
Saturday 22nd August - All day
Bridport
Bridport Torchlight Procession
A truly fantastic spectacle, not to be missed
Sunday 23rd August - 9:00pm
Bridport
The Melplash Agricultural Show
An exciting agricultural day out for families or serious show enthusiasts
Thursday 27th August - 8:30am
West Bay
Lyme Folk Weekend
Folk music, dance and culture at this long weekend festival
Friday 28th August - All day and 3 future dates
Lyme Regis
Anonymous Festival
Music, Workshops, Games, Inflatables, Food & Drink
Monday 31st August - 11:00am
Dorchester
Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival
Local and international talent on show
Thursday 3rd September - All day and 3 future dates
Dorset County Show
A fun day out for all the family
Saturday 5th September - All day and 1 future dates
Dorchester
Swanage Folk Festival
A Folk Festival right on the seafront
Friday 11th September - All day and 2 future dates
Swanage
Seafood & Sounds Festival
Poole's celebration of heritage, seafood, music and community
Saturday 12th September - All day and 1 future dates
Dorset WALX Festival
Walks and workshops in this Purbeck-based festival
Thursday 17th September - All day and 3 future dates
Wareham
Swanage Blues Festival
One of the best blues festivals in the UK!
Thursday 1st October - All day and 3 future dates
Swanage
Weymouth Pirate Fest
A long weekend of pirate-themed mayhem
Friday 2nd October - All day and 2 future dates
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
Dorchester Literary Festival
Inspiring talks and stories at this local literary festival
Saturday 17th October - All day and 7 future dates
Dorchester
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
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
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
Lyme Regis Christmas Light Switch On
The start of the festive season in Lyme Regis
Saturday 21st November - 5:00pm
Lyme Regis
Turkey & Tinsel Carvery
A festive twist on our classic carvery
Sunday 22nd November - 12:00pm and 4 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Swanage Christmas Light Switch On
Begin the countdown for Christmas
Saturday 28th November - All day
Swanage
Poundbury Christmas Market
Over 100 stalls at this outdoor Christmas market
Saturday 28th November - 10:00am
Swanage Christmas Market
One of Purbeck's top winter events!
Saturday 5th December - 10:00am
Swanage
Carols In The Gardens
A community carol service in Dorchester
Thursday 17th December - 6:30pm
Dorchester
Carols Round The Tree
Get in the Christmas spirit by singing carols
Wednesday 23rd December - 7:00pm
Lyme Regis
The West Bay Wallow
A charity swim in icy cold waters at West Bay
Saturday 26th December - 12:00pm
West Bay
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