Things to do in Dorset, events & lifestyle

A place setting in the Italian Villa ready for the awards night dinner.

How to celebrate English Wine Week in Dorset. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto

A ramble around Broadwindsor, Lewesdon Hill and Burstock

Thu, 16:22 Words & Photos: Edward Griffiths

Golden Capp viewed from Lewesdon Hill settlement

On this scenic walk in Dorset we meet the Monarch's Way, take in a Roman signal station and enjoy some fabulous hilltop views

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Exploring the Jurassic Coast by water

Thu, 14:04 Words & Photos: Steve Belasco

Broadchurch fans will recognise East Cliff and West Bay

Discover Dorset's remarkable geological treasure trove, covering 185 million years, by exploring this famous stretch of coastline from the water

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A new indie market is heading to Sherborne

Thu, 12:22

A new indie market for Sherborne. Photo credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Sherborne Independent Market, which has its first outing on Sunday 16 June, aims to provide the first curated "destination" market for the town

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Celebrate Dorset Wildflower Week

Thu, 12:01

Dorset Wildlife Trust's Catherine Bolado and wildflower expert and DWT trustee Jim White reveal some lesser known wildflowers to look for

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Village walks in Dorset: 7 lovely routes to try

Friday, May 10, 2019 Words: Edward Griffiths

The edge of the Blackmore Vale in North Dorset. Photo credit: Joe Dunckley, Getty Images/iStockphoto

Winding country lanes, rolling countryside and cosy cottages galore - Edward Griffiths shares 7 lovely walking routes around just some of our most beautiful Dorset villages

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

Thu, 13:19

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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Fish and chip shops in Dorset you need to try

Friday, May 10, 2019

Fish and chips. Photo credit: John-Kelly, Getty Images/iStockphoto

When Friday night arrives you can't beat a traditional fish supper from the local chippy. With some help from our readers and in no particular order, we pick eight great 'plaices' for fish and chips in Dorset

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How to celebrate English Wine Week in Dorset

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Words: Kiera Diment and Katharine Wright from Dorset Food & Drink

Celebrate English Wine Week (25 May - 2 June) with a glass of wine from one of these award winning Dorset vineyards

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Nyetimber Dorset Seafood Festival is back for 2019

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Photo supplied by Nyetimber Dorset Seafood Festival

The Nyetimber Dorset Seafood Festival is heading to Weymouth's historic harbour on the weekend of the 13th and 14th July

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A new comedy afternoon tea experience to launch in Bournemouth this summer

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Join Lord and Lady Right in A Right Royale Tea - a hilarious immersive and participatory comedy afternoon tea performance set in the grandeur of the British aristocracy

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Food & Drink Awards

Click here to find out about the 2018 Dorset Magazine Food and Drink Awards

People

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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US comedian Rich Hall's Hoedown tour will come to Poole in April

Monday, March 4, 2019

US comedian Rich Hall. Photo credit: John Zumpano

American comedian Rich Hall and his Hoedown band are continuing their epic UK tour with more dates announced for spring 2019, including a night in Poole in April

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Priest's House Museum needs your help!

Friday, February 15, 2019

Soldiers and nurses outside Newton House Hospital, 1914. Image credit line: Courtesy of the Priest’s House Museum Collections Trust

Did your ancestors live in Sturminster Marshall or the surrounding area during the first world war? Priest's House Museum wants to hear from you!

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Homes & Gardens

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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