Things to do in Dorset, events & lifestyle

We have chosen the winners of Landscapes for Life Photo Competition

The sensational sea views from the Alexandra Hotel's gardens Photo: Alexandra Hotel

Nominations for the Dorset Food, Drink & Farming Awards 2020 are now open! Headline sponsor: Dorset Food & Drink

Places

Video 11 Glorious Dorset gardens open now

Thursday, July 9, 2020 Helen Stiles

Looking toward Sherborne Castle from the Orangery and Gingko Lawn Photo: Paul Dibben

Meet Alice on The Wonderland Trail at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens and explore the Capability Brown landscape at Sherborne Castle

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10 photos of the Dorset AONB that will inspire you to visit

Thursday, July 9, 2020 Hesham Abdelhamid

Corfe Castle by Neil Howard (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/) via flic.kr/p/bforKa

Covering just under half of the county, the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a place you just have to pay a visit once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted...

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The winners of Landscapes for Life Photo Competition

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Over the next three months we will reveal the 12 photographs of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that a panel of judges chose for our 2021 calendar

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Video We interview Netherbury’s The Gravity Drive plus an exclusive performance

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Elijah and Ava Wolf of The Gravity Drive

Somewhere in deepest West Dorset STU LAMBERT discovers The Gravity Drive preparing their second album The Wildlight for lift off

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5 PYO farms open now in Dorset

Tuesday, June 16, 2020 Charlotte Smith-Jarvis

Pick your own farms in Dorset are now open Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Pick your own farms across the UK are re-opening - here are just a few spots in Dorset where you can get outdoors and pick your own bounty of summer fruits.

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Education

Nostalgia 5 free children’s audiobooks inspired by the British countryside

Sunday, April 5, 2020 Vijay Arogyasami

We’ve chosen some of our favourite books that were inspired by the that take your outside while staying in.

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Food & Drink

Video Recipe: Make the National Trust’s Honey Tea Bread

Friday, July 10, 2020

Kingston Lacy Honey Tea Bread Photo: ©National Trust Images/Ellie Byrne

The kitchen at Kingston Lacy in Dorset shares a classic teatime favourite

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Video Fast Sourdough Pizza

Friday, July 10, 2020 Luke Stuart

Fast sourdough pizza, topped with jalapeno pesto and pecorino yoghurt Photo: WhitePepper Cookery Academy

Luke Stuart, founder of the award-winning WhitePepper Chef Academy & Cookery School at Lytchett Matravers shows you how to make sourdough pizza with toppings

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10 award-winning restaurants reopening in Dorset

Monday, July 6, 2020 Helen Stiles

With the new one metre plus rule in place for social distancing how are our county restuarants planning their reopenings from Super Saturday and beyond

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Matt Budden’s best ever Gooseberry Crumble recipe

Friday, July 3, 2020 Helen Stiles

Chef Matt Budden shares his secret recipe for creating a mouth-watering gooseberry crumble

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Dorset

Two iconic brewers in Dorset reveal which pubs they are reopening this July

Friday, July 3, 2020 Helen Stiles

The Anchor Inn at Seatown, one of Palmers' award-winning pubs reopening this month Photo: Stephen Banks

With the new one metre plus rule in place for social distancing how are our some of our Dorset pubs planning their reopenings from Super Saturday and beyond

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People

Exclusive Tiggy Walker: ‘How I became my husband’s side-kick on his BBC Radio 2 show’

Friday, July 10, 2020 Tiggy Walker

Tiggy Walker reading out requests on air during Sounds of the 70S from their Dorset home Photo: Bella West

Our new columnist Tiggy Walker tells us how she ended up sharing the airwaves with her husband DJ Johnnie Walker on his BBC Radio show

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Dorset

The winners of Landscapes for Life Photo Competition

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Over the next three months we will reveal the 12 photographs of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that a panel of judges chose for our 2021 calendar

Read full story »

Video We interview Netherbury’s The Gravity Drive plus an exclusive performance

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Somewhere in deepest West Dorset STU LAMBERT discovers The Gravity Drive preparing their second album The Wildlight for lift off

Read full story »

How AFC Bournemouth got match ready during lockdown

Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Steve Fletcher

Simon Francis and Nathan Ake back at the club's training ground Photo AFC Bournemouth

AFC Bournemouth’s Club Ambassador and First Team Coach Steve ‘Fletch’ Fletcher discusses the return of Premier League football and training during lockdown for the Cherries

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Dorset

Pitching your new business to the Dorset Business Angels

Thursday, June 11, 2020 WORDS:Kate Shaw

Some of the Dorset Business Angels Photo: Kate Shaw

Dorset Business Angels bring investors and entrepreneurs together in an online Dragons’ Den style pitching event

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Homes & Gardens

new Time to design: here is everything you need to know about Neptune Home

Friday, May 22, 2020

It started with a hammock. Made around a kitchen table, their first-ever product was stitched with careful hands, a trusty sewing machine and a large dose of optimism.

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Ad Feature Share values down, dividends cancelled. Not for Acorn’s Property Bonds

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Property continues to defy the odds and remains an asset you can rely on

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new Top video chat apps to stay connected with friends and family during self-isolation

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Hesham Abdelhamid

The top video call apps to keep you connected with your loved ones

There are tons of apps to choose from, and it seems like we use different ones depending on the situation. Here are some of the best video calling apps.

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Things to do in the garden during self-isolation

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Hesham Abdelhamid

The best activities to keep your family busy and happy

It’s the perfect time to get out in the garden and get some motivation. Here is a roundup of all the fun and relaxing activities you can do in your garden.

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