Things to do in Dorset, events & lifestyle

National Afternoon Tea Week will take place from 12 to 18 August! Photo Credit: EmmaIsabelle, Getty Images/iStockphoto

You'll find fantastic seafood at Crustacean

Volunteers needed to rechalk the Cerne Abbas Giant

Fri, 14:35

The Romano-British Cerne Giant, thought to be Hercules, carved in chalk in the hillside at Cerne Abbas in Dorset © National Trust Images

The National Trust is celebrating a landmark 100 years since they first came into ownership of this iconic BFG…and now they're calling on volunteers to give him a face-lift later this month

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Dunshay Manor: the latest addition to the Landmark Trust portfolio

Fri, 12:23 Words: Steve Harris, PHOTOS: John Miller

How do you fancy staying in the former family home of legendary Dorset sculptor Mary Spencer Watson? Well, as Steve Harris finds out, now you can…

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24 reasons Dorset is probably the best place on earth

Mon, 16:57 Harry Maddock

Blackmore Vale from Bell Hill, Dorset by Jack Pease Photography (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/) via flic.kr/p/wnJT83

We all love Dorset, right? And some of us probably think there's no place better. Here's why...

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WATCH: 12 retro videos showcasing Dorset in times gone by

Mon, 16:39

West Cliff, Bournemouth, Dorset, J Valentine's

Take a step back in time with these short clips showcasing the glory days of Dorset. How much has changed over the past 85 years?

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A visitor's guide to Highcliffe-on-Sea

Monday, August 5, 2019

Looking out over Highcliffe Beach, Photo Credit: Ian Woolcock/Getty Images/iStockphoto

This glorious seaside town is steeped in history, famed for its spectacular castle which was once home to the founder of retail giant Selfridges

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Ad Feature Back To S-cool Style with Quedam Shopping Centre

Tue, 10:31

The 'Roar-some Uniform range' available at Marks and Spencer

The words 'Back To School' may bring your thoughts straight to basic essentials such as stationery, uniforms, shoes, bags and lunchboxes but not at the Quedam Shopping Centre...

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13 of the best afternoon teas and cream teas in Dorset

Mon, 12:34 Sue Quinn

This week (12-18 August) marks National Afternoon Tea Week! From farmhouse to country house, tea room to hotel, Sue Quinn leaves no crumb untested as she seeks out some of the finest cakes, bakes and brews in the county

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10 of the best places to eat in Weymouth

Tuesday, August 6, 2019 Ellie Fells

The seaside town of Weymouth is rapidly acquiring a reputation for its fantastic culinary offering - from fine Italian dining to freshly caught seafood, there's something here to tantalise all taste buds

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Coastal cafes in Dorset: 8 of the best places to go

Friday, August 2, 2019

Treat yourself to a coffee and cake on the beach. Photo Credit: Rawpixel/Getty Images/iStockphoto

What could be more relaxing than sitting with a cup of coffee and a slice of cake as you look out to sea? We think it's hard to top, so we've picked eight of the best beach cafés to visit in Dorset

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Vote for your local heroes in the Dorset Magazine Food, Drink & Farming Awards

Monday, July 22, 2019

Dorset Magazine Food, Drink & Farming Awards champion and promote our county's outstanding food and drink heroes and they will be celebrated at the gala dinner in September

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Dorset pubs with pretty beer gardens

Monday, July 22, 2019 Hayley Cooper

A pint at sunset on the clifftop garden of the Anchor Inn at Seatown. Copyright: Barney Moss, Flickr, (CC BY 2.0)

Summer is fast approaching and warm weekends are perfect for sitting in a pub garden with good beer and even better company. In no particular order, we pick ten of the best Dorset pubs with beer gardens

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Food & Drink Awards

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Walk: Around Corfe Castle with Ninebarrow

Friday, August 9, 2019 Jon Whitley and Jay LaBouchardiere

Corfe Castle Village, phoro credit: Greg Funnell Photography

This 5 mile walk has been devised by local folk music duo Ninebarrow, and it makes the most of the area's breathtaking views

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Meet Steven Spurrier - the owner of an award-winning Dorset vineyard

Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Words: Steve Harris

Steven Spurrier in Bride Valley Vineyard in Dorset

Meet Steven Spurrier, the owner of an award-winning Dorset vineyard, who four decades ago hosted a legendary event that would revolutionise the world's wine scene

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Local sailors share their favourite haunts to anchor up in Dorset

Thursday, May 2, 2019 Words: Kate Shaw

We asked four keen local sailors to share some favourite haunts in Dorset where they like to anchor up

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Strictly's Kevin Clifton will be performing in Poole in May

Friday, April 26, 2019 Words: Jeremy Miles

Burn the Floor has been dazzling audiences around the world

Dancing is in Kevin Clifton's DNA but the Strictly star, whose show Burn the Floor comes to Poole this month, very nearly walked away from the career that made him

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12 of the best Dorset butchers

Monday, March 11, 2019

Rob Owen and Ben Black from Brace of Butchers in Poundbury

From hidden gems to award-winners, Sue Quinn seeks out some of the county's finest meat masters who are passionate about animal welfare, quality and service

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Homes & Gardens

Open gardens you can visit in Dorset this month

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Make the most of the sunny weather (or grab an umbrella) and take a stroll through one of these glorious NGS venues this August - you'll find wildlife ponds, waterfalls and cottage garden flowers in abundance

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A series of garden talks are taking place at Sculpture by the Lakes this month

Thursday, June 13, 2019

Sculpture by the Lakes is delighted to announce dates for their horticultural extravaganza - All Around the Garden taking place 28 - 29 June

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Unique incentives available on Platinum Skies' last remaining homes in Christchurch

Monday, April 1, 2019

Platinum Skies is offering a 'Move for Free' incentive on the final two apartments at Monterey, an over 55s development in Christchurch

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The history of Branksome Gardens

Monday, November 12, 2018

Architects drawings for St John's Vicarage and Church

When Charles Merrett set about renovating his listed Arts & Crafts house he decided to find out about the man who had built it

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Ad Feature Armed forces finding a home with help from heylo housing

Sunday, July 1, 2018

Residential property company heylo recently signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging its commitment to fair treatment and support to the Armed Forces community, including regulars, reserves, veterans and their families. The signing took place in a ceremony held at Wellington Barracks

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