If you want a pancake, we are your ladies! No-one is more passionate than we are about serving...
Food & drinkEnjoy scrummy pancakes from the Flippin' Delicious team...
The Christchurch Music Festival is coming to town. Taking place at The Quomps on Christchurch Quay this summer,...
MusicPrepare to be immersed in artistic wonder as painters, sculptors, textile artists, metalworkers, glass artists, woodworkers, ceramicists and...
Arts and CraftsPrepare to be immersed in artistic wonder as painters, sculptors, textile artists, metalworkers, glass artists, woodworkers, ceramicists and more eagerly...
Join the Easter treasure hunt on Saturday and Sunday! It’s a game called “Crack the Code“. Follow the trail,...
FamilyJoin in the fun this Easter
Just a short stroll from our award-winning campsite to the Courtyard Craft Centre, you’ll find Be Creative Jewellery. Not...
Arts and CraftsFamilyTry your hand at Jewellery making at one Be Creative Workshops
The Upton House Food and Music Festival is BACK on 14th – 16th June 2024 set in the...
FestivalsFood & drinkFeaturing a vast array of quality street food traders, celebrating food from around the world. Local real ales and ciders...
The beautiful, historic town of Wimborne Minster plays host to music, dancing and so much more. Visit the website for...
FestivalsMusicThe beautiful, historic town of Wimborne Minster plays host to music, dancing and so much more.
The Lifeboat Festival will feature an open-house event at the Support Centre site, with behind-the-scenes tours of the...
FamilyPoole Lifeboat Festival - 200 years of RNLI
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Harbourside Park is brought...
DanceFamilyA family friendly event set to take flight on 4th & 5th May at Dorchester Showground! Featuring plenty of...
FamilyA family friendly event set to take flight on 4th & 5th May at Dorchester Showground!
Hop along and get involved with the Upton Country Park Easter Egg Hunt, a family activity trail with...
FamilyHop along and get involved with the Upton Country Park Easter Egg Hunt, a family activity trail with an Easter...
Can you help the Easter Bunny hunt for eggs? Come to Swanage railway for a fun filled family...
FamilyCome to Swanage railway for a fun filled family trip and as you travel look out of the windows to...
SANDFEST IS BACK!! On Sunday 14th July 2024 Sandfest returns for it’s 7th instalment with it’s headliner – Dizzee...
DanceNew for 2024 – Dexter’s Catering Co will be visiting South Lytchett Manor offering a wide selection of menus...
Food & drinkDexter's Catering will be visiting the park offering a wide selection of menus celebrating local and fresh ingredients, catering for...
Brewers Fayre – The Lodmoor is running a Cadbury’s Easter Egg Hunt for the little ones, alongside offering...
FamilyFestivalsBrewers Fayre - The Lodmoor is running a Cadbury's Easter Egg Hunt for the little ones, alongside offering an...
Presented by the team behind the Dorset County Show, the Dorset Spring Show blooms to life at Kingston...
Country fairFamilyA fusion of Food, Farming, Flowers, and more!
Ahoy me harties! Tis time for land lubbers to dig out yer eye patch, earing and cutlass for...
FamilyFestivalsA fantastic day of pirate shenanigans
Free outdoor Park Yoga sessions every Sunday throughout the summer, 9.30-10.30am. Suitable for people of all ages and abilities,...
SportRoll out your mat and join in for a weekly fix of health & wellbeing.
Bratwurst UK will be on site serving up tasty bratwurst to take away. Please note: dates are subject to...
Food & drinkEnjoy some tasty Bratwurst from Bratwurst UK.
Across four days, We Out Here will showcase over 200 artists, celebrating genre pioneers alongside the best in...
FestivalsMusicA four-day festival celebrating music from multiple genres.
The Weymouth Food & Family Festival is a fantastic family event celebrating local and regional foods whilst entertaining...
FamilyFestivalsA fantastic family event celebrating local and regional foods.
A three-day festival showcasing jazz music at the beautiful seaside town of Swanage....
FestivalsMusicEnjoy jazz by the sea in this 3-day festival.
A free, 2-day festival featuring talks and lectures, guided fossil walks, educational activities and much more....
FamilyFestivalsA free, family-friendly festival for fossil enthusiasts.
This popular arts festival sees artists from across Dorset open up their studios to exhibit their art works....
A popular open-studio event held across Dorset....
Between mid-May to the end of June, cygnets will begin to hatch from their eggs on the nests...
FamilyA magical time of year at Abbotsbury Swannery.
A celebration of the best in local food and drink held at venues across Shaftesbury. There will be the...
FestivalsFood & drinkA celebration of the best in local food and drink.
A week-long festival showcasing world-class music and local musical talent held at Sherborne Abbey, Dorset....
FestivalsMusicShowcasing world-class music and local musical talent.
Head to Bournemouth seafront on selected evenings across the summer months for a free night of fireworks and...
FamilyFireworksFree firework displays held on Bournemouth seafront.
A 3-day celebration of African-Caribbean culture and heritage in Bournemouth. Held in Bournemouth’s King’s Park....
FestivalsMusicA 3-day celebration of African-Caribbean culture and heritage in Bournemouth.
A 2-day family-friendly music festival.
A free-to-attend festival celebrating local food held at Prince Albert Gardens, Swanage. Expect sumptuous food, drink, fishy crafts and...
FamilyFestivalsA free-to-attend festival held in Prince Albert Gardens, Swanage.
See a WWII tank display and explore The Tank Museum on a day dedicated to the world’s most...
FamilyRunning twice a year, join the Tank Museum for everything Tiger-related.
Held in the grounds of Sherborne Castle in Dorset, this lovely lakeside event highlights traditional rural skills, as...
Country fairFamilyA country fair and rare breeds show held in Sherborne.
Take part in the Dorset Mud Run, a 6km run through mud, waters and woodland in the heart...
FamilySportA 6km run with muddy obstacles....
Join Show of Hands for their grand finale at the Abbotsbury Festival Family Day on Saturday 6th July...
FamilyFestivalsJoin Show of Hands for their grand finale at the Abbotsbury Festival Family Day.
A 3-day family-friendly rock festival in aid of charity held near Blandford Forum, Dorset....
FamilyFestivalsAn annual fundraising festival held near Blandford Forum.
Back for a second year, this festival is the place to go for any aspiring writers. Full programme...
FestivalsA festival for aspiring writers.
Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out at Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre...
FamilyPeppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out!
A brand-new 90-minute dinosaur show heading to Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre in April 2024. Suitable for ages 2+....
Family90-minute dinosaur show, perfect for little ones.
Regular visiting caterer, Surf and Turf typically visits our park twice a week during the high season. Come...
Food & drinkVisiting caterer, Surf and Turf will be at our park.
Family friendly festival featuring folk music artists and dancers from around the UK....
FestivalsMusicEnjoy live music and colourful dance performances on the Jurassic Coast.
One of the world’s biggest tank parades returns – on offer will be 60 tanks on display, epic...
FamilyFestivalsThe world's best display of moving tanks will roll through this June!
Bournemouth Air Festival is a three-day event that showcases the best of British and international aviation from 31...
FamilyFestivalsThe ultimate aviation festival returns for 2024!
Enjoy a range of brilliant circus workshops, street performers, magicians, animal shows, street food, local ales and ciders,...
FestivalsA range of 50 brilliant live acts across 3 different stages!
The South West's biggest annual festival returns for 2024!
Cookery theatre with live demonstrations. Children’s craft workshops and treasure hunt....
Food & drinkFree food and drink festival with more than 120 artisan food and craft stalls.
Family friendly traditional event. Colourful procession through town. Lots of stalls to peruse....
FestivalsWeekend festival with Morris dancers, live music, workshops and delicious food.
A fun day out for all the family. Exciting demonstrations and displays across two days....
Country fairFamilyTraditional country fair showcasing the best agriculture and produce.
Learn more about safety at sea through lifeboat displays. Fun events for all the family....
FestivalsWatch the RNLI complete impressive exercises with their lifeboats.
Traditional sea side carnival with parade, races, competitions and impressive firework display....
FamilyFestivalsEnjoy an exciting programme of activities for all the family at Swanage Carnival.
Get an up close look at historic steam engines at the Swanage Railway....
Museums3 day festival with resident and visiting steam engines on display.
Sample a wide selection of cheese, cider and homemade local produce. Live bands and trade stands to explore....
Food & drinkTaste delicious cheese from across Dorset at the Sturminster Cheese Festival.
Sample a wide range of local produce at the Christchurch Food Festival. Taste some of the best meat,...
Food & drinkSample delicious local produce at this popular food and drink festival.
Visiting the Park regularly during peak season, cooking up delicious wood-fired pizzas. Experience the atmosphere created by cooking...
Food & drinkDelicious Wood Fired Pizza, available on our park!