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Summer in Dorset

Schools out which means lots of summer fun can finally commence! From picnics in the park and summer BBQ's, to traveling around Dorset to explore it's fascinating attractions, shopping in the town centre's, and enjoying Dorset's breath taking beaches, our Summer in Dorset guide should be your first port of call when looking for something to do when the temperature begins to rise!

Al Fresco Drinks

Summer Camps

Al Fresco Dining Bmth

Staycations

Summer Festivals

BBQ & Picnic Spots

Watersports in Poole

Dorset's Best Beaches

What's On in Dorset

Family Days Out

Outdoor Activities

Summer Fireworks

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Midnight Walk with Salisbury Hospice Charity

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Apr 24

Midnight Walk with Salisbury Hospice Charity

Location: Hulse Rd, Salisbury SP1 3NR Five Rivers Leisure Centre

Time: From 8:30pm

Hold onto your glow sticks… Salisbury Hospice Charity’s Midnight Walk is back, and it’s going NEON!

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Jun 24

Upton House Food & Music Festival 2024

Location: Upton House, Poole Road, Upton, Poole, BH17 7BJ

Time: From 11.00am

The Upton House Food & Music Festival is back for 2024 and brings you an array of top-quality food, delicious ...

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Jun 24

Race For life Bournemouth

Time: From 11.00am

Everyone is invited to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Bournemouth!

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Jun 24

Grooves On The Green

Location: Ashley Cross Green, Poole, BH14 8UF

Time: From 11.00am

Grooves on the Green is one of the best community festivals in Dorset and it's back for 2024!

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Jul 24

SandFest 2024

Location: 1A Banks Road, Poole, BH13 7PS

Time: From 12.00pm

Sandfest is back for 2024 on the 14th July and it's bringing you even more fun than before!

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Jul 24

Camp Bestival 2024

Location: Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5QS

Camp Bestival is back for another amazing year!

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Jul 24

Poole Harbour Festival 2024

Location: Baiter Harbourside Park Poole, BH15 1UY

Time: From 5.00pm

Get ready to experience the ultimate music extravaganza as Poole and Bournemouth's biggest and best family live music festival makes ...

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Aug 24

Fireworks Cruise

Time: From 7.00pm

At: Diverse Abilities

Join Diverse Abilities cruising around Europe’s largest natural harbour!

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Aug 24

Diverse Abilities Fireworks Cruise

Location: Poole Quay, Poole, BH15 1HJ

Time: From 7.00pm

Diverse Abilities are hosting a cruise around Europe’s largest natural harbour on Thursday 24th August at 7pm!

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