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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Wimbledon Live at Martin’s Bar
Game, set, Match. Wimbledon Live at Martin's Bar
Tuesday 7th July - All day and 5 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
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 7th July - 4:00pm and 20 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Tikka Trak Indian Takeaway at Golden Cap
Authentic Indian Street Food at Golden Cap
Tuesday 7th July - 4:00pm and 11 future dates
Hard-Base Pitch Facilities
FIFA World Cup 2026 Live at Martin’s Bar!
Get ready for the ultimate summer of football!
Tuesday 7th July - 5:00pm and 5 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Dorchester Market
Held on Wednesdays throughout the year
Wednesday 8th July - 7:00am and 24 future dates
Dorchester
Bridport Street Market
A thriving market held every Wednesday and Saturday
Wednesday 8th July - 8:00am and 48 future dates
Bridport
Pizza Wednesday at Martin’s Bar
Enjoy a tasty selection of Pizzas every Wednesday
Wednesday 8th July - 4:00pm and 12 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Axminster Market
A popular weekly market every Thursday
Thursday 9th July - 8:30am and 23 future dates
Alpaca Meet & Greet
Meet, greet and feed our alpacas! Booking required.
Thursday 9th July - 10:00am and 27 future dates
Farm Animal Pen
West Bay Guided Walk
Weekly Guided Walks around West Bay every Thursday.
Thursday 9th July - 11:00am and 15 future dates
West Bay Discovery Centre
Dark Bear Cocktails
Elevate your summer evenings with award-winning mixology at Martin's Bar!
Thursday 9th July - 4:00pm and 22 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
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
Bourne Free
Bournemouth's Pride festival celebrating love and inclusivity
Friday 10th July - All day and 2 future dates
Bournemouth
Firehouse Pizzeria at Sandyholme
We are delighted to welcome Firehouse Pizzeria to Sandyholme Holiday Park for a series of summer evening pop-ups.
Friday 10th July - 5:00pm and 1 future dates
Feral Systems: Entangled Wildness Exhibition
Ecology, sound and the environment explored through installation, sculpture, and moving image
Friday 10th July - 6:00pm and 2 future dates
Eype Centre For The Arts
Wareham Quay Market
Another weekly Dorset market, held every Saturday
Saturday 11th July - 8:00am and 23 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
Pool Fun Session
Pool Fun Session
Saturday 11th July - 4:00pm and 54 future dates
Highlands End Leisure Club
Dorchester Car Boot Sale
An early morning car boot sale
Sunday 12th July - 7:00am and 23 future dates
Dorchester
Roast On The Coast Carvery at Martin’s Bar
Our popular weekly carvery - booking recommended!
Sunday 12th July - 12:00pm and 18 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Live Music from The IOUs
A rock and pop band from nearby Somerset
Thursday 16th July - 7:00pm and 1 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
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
Art @ Eype
The annual three-day summer exhibition by the ‘ART@EYPE’ collective returns.
Friday 17th July - 10:00am and 2 future dates
Eype Centre For The Arts
Regal Leisure Homes 2027 Model Preview
Take a look at all the latest models!
Friday 17th July - 10:00am
Dorset Pizza Co. Takeaway at Graston Copse
A taste of Naples at Graston Copse!
Friday 17th July - 5:00pm and 3 future dates
Facilities Block
Swanage Wild Swimming Festival
Wild swimming in some scenic locations
Saturday 18th July - All day and 1 future dates
Swanage
Party In The Park
Fun, music and entertainment while raising money for a local school
Saturday 18th July - 1:00pm
Burton Bradstock
Cattistock Countryside Show & The Dorset Knob Throwing Festival
One of Dorset's more famous quirky events...
Sunday 19th July - All day
Children’s Storytime Party
An interactive story-party for the whole family
Monday 20th July - 5:00pm and 6 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Traditional Fish & Chips at Graston Copse
Monday 20th July - 5:00pm and 6 future dates
Facilities Block
Kaleidoscope – Art Exhibition
A fantastic collection of local artists
Thursday 23rd July - 10:30am and 10 future dates
Eype Centre For The Arts
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
Sunflower Saunter at Coppet Hill
A wholesome and beautiful walk through a field of sunflowers!
Friday 24th July - 9:30am and 31 future dates
The Marshwood Vale
Live music from Nina Garcia
Fiery Fiddle Driven Celtic, Pop & Party!
Friday 24th July - 7:00pm and 2 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Swanage Carnival Week
A week of entertainment and events!
Saturday 25th July - All day and 7 future dates
Swanage
Poundbury Farmer’s Market
Quality produce can be found at this monthly Farmer's Market
Saturday 25th July - 10:00am and 3 future dates
Blue Pool Fairy Day
A magical day held at a beautiful nature reserve
Sunday 26th July - 9:30am
The Blue Pool Nature Reserve & Tearooms
Dorchester Artisan Market
A fabulous collection of artisan traders
Sunday 26th July - 10:00am and 3 future dates
Dorchester
Live Artillary Firing Display
Live firing demonstrations by the Nothe Fort Garrison
Sunday 26th July - 12:00pm and 3 future dates
Nothe Fort
Family Disco at Martin’s Bar
A fun disco for families of all ages
Wednesday 29th July - 6:00pm and 5 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
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
The Great Dorset Chilli Festival
The hottest day out in Dorset...
Saturday 1st August - 10:00am and 1 future dates
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
Wareham Wednesdays
Live music, entertainment, street food and fireworks!
Wednesday 5th August - 6:00pm and 3 future dates
Wareham
Swanage Lifeboat Week
A week of fundraising activities and events for the RNLI
Saturday 8th August - All day and 7 future dates
Swanage
The Dorchester Vegan Megamarket
Free entry to this fantastic event
Sunday 9th August - 10:00am
Dorchester
RNLI Fundraising BBQ
A community BBQ to raise funds for the RNLI
Wednesday 12th August - All day
Seatown Beach
Jurassic Fields Music Festival
A growing, family friendly music festival in Bridport
Friday 14th August - All day and 2 future dates
Christchurch Carnival
A weekend of traditional carnival and festival activities
Friday 14th August - All day and 2 future dates
Live Music from Twofold
Upbeat acoustic & electric duo
Friday 14th August - 7:00pm
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
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
Imagination Unlocked Exhibition
An exhibition of artwork by Bridport-based artists, David Brooke, Caroline Ireland and Elaine Dixon
Wednesday 19th August - 10:00am and 11 future dates
Eype Centre For The Arts
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
Live Music from Naomi Willmott
Pop, Swing, Motown & Rock 'n' Roll
Friday 28th August - 7:00pm
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Symondsbury Summer Dog Fete
A free summer fete for your four-legged friends!
Monday 31st August - 10:00am
Symondsbury Estate
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
Live Music from Anna Charlotte
Acoustic vocals
Friday 4th September - 7:00pm
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Bridport Hat Festival
The only hat festival in the world (that we know of)
Saturday 5th September - All day
Bridport
Dorset County Show
A fun day out for all the family
Saturday 5th September - All day and 1 future dates
Dorchester
Holiday Home Ownership Open Day – Golden Cap
Explore our brand new development and see what pitches are available
Sunday 6th September - 10:00am
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
Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival
An award-winning festival with cheeses from across the country
Saturday 12th September - 10:00am and 1 future dates
Weymouth Family Science Festival
An exciting, interactive and educational day out!
Sunday 13th September - 10:00am
Nothe Fort
Dorset WALX Festival
Walks and workshops in this Purbeck-based festival
Thursday 17th September - All day and 3 future dates
Wareham
Arts By The Sea Festival
The South West’s biggest celebration of art, culture, people and place
Friday 25th September - All day and 1 future dates
Bournemouth
Dusk ’til Dark
An immersive audio-visual experience!
Friday 25th September - All day and 1 future dates
Weymouth
Live Music from Luke Potter
The ultimate singalong session.
Friday 25th September - 7:00pm
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Tiger Day
See the world's only running Tiger I tank in action!
Saturday 26th September - 8:30am
The Tank Museum
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
Holiday Home Ownership Open Day – Surf Bay Leisure
Look around holiday homes from leading manufacturers
Friday 2nd October - 10:00am and 1 future dates
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
Spooky Storytime Party
A halloween-themed spooky story party
Monday 26th October - 5:00pm and 1 future dates
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
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
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
Weymouth Elf Parade & Light Switch On
A world record attempt is taking place in Weymouth!
Saturday 28th November - All day
Weymouth
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
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
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
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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