Explore these stunning Grade 1 listed gardens featuring architectural ‘rooms’ seven ponds and fountains

From a sky-dragon to a Wine Moon, astonomer Bob Mizon rounds up this month’s starry sights

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?

Dorset Magazine editor and keen wild swimmer Helen Stiles shares some of her favourite coastal locations for a dip

The new release, shot at Dorset locations including Mapperton House and Cranborne Manor, stars Armie Hammer and Lily James

From Rebecca to Far From the Madding Crowd and On Chesil Beach to Ammonite – Dorset has played a starring role

From large scale fire and light installations and thought-provoking film screenings, to interactive community projects and immersive sound experiences, Arts by the Sea 2020 offers a unique exploration of arts and culture for all ages to enjoy

A ‘take-off’ of a different kind has been planned for what would have normally been Bournemouth’s summer highlight the much anticipated 13th air festival.

The Arts by the Sea Festival will be taking place this September with free pre-booked outdoor events in Bournemouth and livestreamed performances and workshops

From meteor showers to starry jewel boxes, astronomer Bob Mizon tells us what to look for in Dorset’s dark skies this month

The Dorset village of Cattistock has reinvented their countryside show to bring families a covid-sensitive day out with a treasure hunt style adventure

Grab your binoculars to see this spectacular comet before it disappears for another 6,000 years

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

Book your visit to these gorgeous Dorset gardens which are opening for the National Garden Scheme

Lighthouse, Poole’s centre for the arts, is to open again to the public on Tuesday 15 September, six months to the day after closing in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic

Steam trains resume on the award-winning Swanage Railway for the first time since mid-March with Norden station re-opening to the public

80 artists from across the county are involved in Dorset Art Weeks 2020 online auction, make your bid now!

The National Trust’s Kingston Lacy is opening its house to the public once more, here are 5 highlights not to be missed

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

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...