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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Alpaca Meet & Greet
A chance to ask questions and even feed them!
Monday 17th February - 10:00am and 18 future dates
Children’s Storytime Party
An exciting themed party with stories, games and entertainment
Monday 17th February - 5:00pm and 8 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Family Disco at Martin’s Bar
A fun disco for families of all ages
Wednesday 19th February - 6:00pm and 8 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Live music from Nina Garcia
Fiery Fiddle Driven Celtic, Pop & Party!
Friday 21st February - 7:00pm and 3 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Curry Lunch for Cancer Research
A fundraising curry lunch for Cancer Research - open to all
Thursday 27th February - 1:00pm
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Live Music from The Rum Blossoms
Local band The Rum Blossoms perform at Martin's Bar
Friday 14th March - 7:00pm and 1 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Holiday Home Ownership Open Day – Sandyholme
Explore new and pre-owned holiday homes for sale
Saturday 29th March - 10:00am
Live music from KOAST
A fun and friendly acoustic duo
Friday 4th April - 7:00pm and 1 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Holiday Home Ownership Open Weekend – Golden Cap
Explore our brand new development and see what pitches are available
Saturday 5th April - 10:00am and 5 future dates
Holiday Home Ownership Open Day – Surf Bay Leisure
A chance to look around holiday homes from leading manufacturers
Friday 11th April - All day and 4 future dates
Live Music from Stevie Nicole Brown
A fantastic performer and vocalist
Friday 18th April - 7:00pm and 1 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Abbotsbury Food Fair
Celebrating local produce and small businesses
Saturday 19th April - All day
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Live Music from Guilty Pleasure
This South-West-based duo aim to get you on the dancefloor!
Monday 21st April - 7:00pm and 1 future dates
Martin's Bar and Restaurant
Dorset Spring Show
Celebrate all things Spring!
Saturday 3rd May - All day and 1 future dates
Kingston Maurward Animal Park & Gardens
Holiday Home Ownership Open Day – Graston Copse
Explore new and pre-owned holiday homes for sale
Saturday 10th May - 10:00am
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bridport Carnival
Join the excitement at one of Bridport's best family-friendly events of the Summer
Saturday 16th August - All day
Bridport
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
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
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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