Dorset wildlife, local walks & events

Events

Video Stage shows, musicals and concerts you can watch online now for free

Monday, March 23, 2020 Hesham Abdelhamid

The Wind in the Willows Musical is free to watch online

Social distancing doesn’t mean you can’t get your much needed Arts fix. You can now enjoy the magic of theatre from the small screen!

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Things to do in Dorset this weekend

Monday, February 17, 2020 Hesham Abdelhamid

Join in with the festivities at Corfe Castle this weekend. Photo credit: Matt_Gibson/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Here’s our pick of some of the best events that are happening in the county this weekend

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Christmas markets and events in Dorset

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Hayley Cooper

There are so many Christmas markets taking place in Dorset this month. Photo credit: RomanBabakin/Getty Images/iStockphoto

There’s no better way to get into the festive spirit than by heading to one of Dorset’s many Christmas markets, which are complete with everything from mulled wine to carol singing to visits from the man in red himself. Ho, ho, ho….

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Walks

History Walks: Portland in the stone age

Thursday, February 20, 2020 Words & Photos: Edward Griffiths

This coastal walk takes you past archaeological sites where evidence of human occupation around 8,500 years ago has been discovered

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Dorset walk with Edward Griffiths around Symondsbury and North Chideock

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Langdon Hill and Golden Cap from Quarry Hill

Edward Griffiths enjoys wild daffodils and fabulous views towards Golden Cap and Colmer’s Hill as he explores the ancient tracks surrounding Quarry Hill

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VIDEO: A walk around Portland’s Quarry Tramways

Monday, January 13, 2020 words& Photos: Edward Griffiths/ Video: Steve Shearn

Verne Hill showing the two levels of tramway track

Discover some of this area’s fascinating social and economic history on this easy coastal walk

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The ultimate Dorset walking guide

Friday, January 3, 2020 Hesham Abdelhamid

Ruins of Corfe Castle by Kosala Bandara (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) via flic.kr/p/satoae

With Durdle Door, Brownsea Island, Jurassic Coast and a whole host of other stunning sights, Dorset is an amazing place for a stroll

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Walk: Wareham Town at Christmas

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Edward Griffiths

Edward Griffiths guides us on a leisurely stroll around this lovely Dorset town, which is the perfect way to soak up the festive spirit

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Holidays

There is a B&B in Dorset where you can take your horse on holiday

Tuesday, July 3, 2018 Anne Brunner-Ellis

Four riders and their mounts ready for a Dorset adventure

Anne Brunner-Ellis takes her horse on holiday to a B&B in Ashmore where they both enjoy three glorious days of exploring the local countryside as well as a spot of pampering

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Ad Feature Join the Strictly stars on a Prosecco trail along the Danube

Monday, January 22, 2018 Mark Kebble

Join Arlene Phillips and Strictly Come Dancing favourites Aljaz and Janette on this exclusive 8-day river cruise along the Danube

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Places

7 of the best farm shops in Dorset

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Want to keep your food miles low and your taste experience high? Alice Cooke reveals some of the county’s best farm shops

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Live animal webcams you can watch from home

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Samuel Mathewson

We've selected UK zoos and wildlife enclosures with live animal webcams including koalas! (Photo: manonvanos, Getty Images)

Animals are always a source of joy so we have gathered some zoos and wildlife parks across the country (and beyond) that are livestreaming animal enclosures

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Join In 6 ways to keep dancing at home to stay fit

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Full length portrait of charming blond woman spending time with her adorable kid. They dancing and laughing in kitchen

We may be stuck indoors and the clubs and gyms may be shut for now, but we can all still stay active and healthy.

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5 books on the theme of wellbeing

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

The book is there to fulfill your free time. Senior woman reading book at home. Close up.

The current climate means that all of us may be looking for a whole new perspective on life.

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Video Stage shows, musicals and concerts you can watch online now for free

Monday, March 23, 2020 Hesham Abdelhamid

Social distancing doesn’t mean you can’t get your much needed Arts fix. You can now enjoy the magic of theatre from the small screen!

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Wildlife

Live animal webcams you can watch from home

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Samuel Mathewson

Animals are always a source of joy so we have gathered some zoos and wildlife parks across the country (and beyond) that are livestreaming animal enclosures

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Dorset Wildlife: which species are thriving this year?

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

White-tailed bumblebee in the Wildlife Garden at Kingcombe, photo credit: Cat Bolado

The State of Nature Report has set alarm bells ringing across the land. Sally Welbourn of Dorset Wildlife Trust looks at some of the local winners and losers in the fight for survival

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