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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Stampede By The Sea
A herd of colourful elephants have invaded West Dorset!
Thursday 15th May - All day and 12 future dates
West Bay
Brushstrokes & Coastal Vision Exhibition
An exciting exhibition by local artists Sally Davies and Dan J Pedler.
Thursday 15th May - 10:00am and 11 future dates
Eype Centre For The Arts
Exhibition – Myth & Reality, Smuggling in the 18th Century
Looking back to a time when smuggling was widespread along the Dorset Coast.
Thursday 15th May - 11:00am and 28 future dates
West Bay Discovery Centre
West Bay Guided Walk
Weekly Guided Walks around West Bay every Thursday.
Thursday 15th May - 11:00am and 22 future dates
West Bay Discovery Centre
Christchurch Cheese and Chilli Festival
The award winning Cheese and Chilli Festival is the only show in the UK which celebrates both Cheese and Chilli within a festival setting.
Saturday 17th May - All day and 1 future dates
West Bay Beach of Dreams
Creative writing, flag-making and beach windmills.
Saturday 17th May - 12:00pm
West Bay Discovery Centre
Blessing Of The Boats
Remembering those who lost their lives at sea
Sunday 25th May - All day
Lyme Regis
Sherborne Castle Country Fair
A lakeside event in the grounds of Sherborne Castle
Monday 26th May - All day
Sherborne Castle & Gardens
Alpaca Meet & Greet
A chance to ask questions, take photos and even feed them!
Monday 26th May - 10:00am and 3 future dates
Children’s Storytime Party
An exciting themed party with stories, games and entertainment
Monday 26th May - 5:00pm and 5 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Family Disco at Martin’s Bar
A fun disco for families of all ages
Wednesday 28th May - 6:00pm and 5 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Live Music from Anna Charlotte
Live music from Dorset-based singer Anna Charlotte
Friday 30th May - 7:00pm and 1 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Wimbourne Folk Festival
An internationally recognized festival, famous for traditional English folk music and dance
Friday 6th June - All day and 2 future dates
Summerfest Weymouth
A family friendly festival, raising money for local charities
Saturday 7th June - All day
Holiday Home Ownership Open Day – Larkfield
Explore new and pre-owned holiday homes for sale
Saturday 7th June - 10:00am
Choral Classics for a Summer Evening
From Mozart to musicals, a choral performance at Eype Centre For The Arts
Saturday 7th June - 6:30pm
Eype Centre For The Arts
Bridport Food & Beer Festival
A food festival in the day becomes a lively event at night
Friday 13th June - All day and 1 future dates
Bridport
Lyme Regis Fossil Festival
An educational and exciting weekend
Saturday 14th 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 14th June - All day and 1 future dates
West Bay
Live Music from The Rum Blossoms
Local band The Rum Blossoms perform at Martin's Bar
Friday 20th June - 7:00pm
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
The Axe Vale Show
Arts and crafts, live music and entertainment
Saturday 21st June - All day and 1 future dates
Tankfest
An explosive and exciting event full of opportunities to learn
Friday 27th June - All day and 2 future dates
The Tank Museum
Roads To Rail Steam Rally
A 3-day event for families and enthusiasts
Friday 27th June - All day and 2 future dates
Swanage Railway
Holiday Home Ownership Open Weekend – Golden Cap
Explore our brand new development and see what pitches are available
Saturday 28th June - 10:00am and 3 future dates
Live Music from Guilty Pleasure
This South-West-based duo aim to get you on the dancefloor!
Friday 25th July - 7:00pm
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Camp Bestival
A family friendly music festival held in Lulworth
Thursday 31st July - All day and 3 future dates
Lulworth Castle & Park
Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival Week
A week packed full of excitement and events
Friday 1st August - All day and 8 future dates
Lyme Regis
Live music from Nina Garcia
Fiery Fiddle Driven Celtic, Pop & Party!
Friday 1st August - 7:00pm and 1 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Live music from KOAST
A fun and friendly acoustic duo
Friday 8th August - 7:00pm
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Live Music from Stevie Nicole Brown
A fantastic performer and vocalist
Friday 15th August - 7:00pm
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Bridport Carnival
Join the excitement at one of Bridport's best family-friendly events of the Summer
Saturday 16th August - All day
Bridport
Mad4Animals Show
An exciting show with live animals!
Saturday 16th August - 2:00pm
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Bridport Torchlight Procession
A truly fantastic spectacle, not to be missed
Sunday 17th August - All day
Bridport
The Melplash Agricultural Show
An exciting agricultural day out for families or serious show enthusiasts
Thursday 21st August - All day
West Bay
Candles on the Cobb
A unique and spectacular event with thousands of candles lighting up the cobb harbour wall in Lyme Regis
Sunday 24th August - All day
Lyme Regis
Live Music from The IOUs
A rock and pop band from nearby Somerset
Friday 5th September - 7:00pm
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Dorset County Show
A fun day out for all the family
Saturday 6th September - All day and 1 future dates
Dorchester
Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival
An award-winning festival with cheeses from across the country
Saturday 13th September - 10:00am and 1 future dates
Holiday Home Ownership Open Day – Surf Bay Leisure
A chance to look around holiday homes from leading manufacturers
Thursday 2nd October - All day and 2 future dates
Spooky Storytime Party
A halloween-themed spooky story party
Monday 27th October - 5:00pm
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Family Halloween Disco
A spooky disco, fun for all the family
Friday 31st October - 6:00pm
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Highland’s Maker’s Market
The annual Highland's Maker's Market takes place at Martin's Bar & Restaurant
Saturday 15th November - All day
Martin's Bar & Restaurant
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