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Great things to do in Dorset this weekend: art exhibitions, walks, concerts, theatre, places to visit and other events and ideas

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

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

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

Sherborne Abbey Festival offers world class musicians, a large percentage of free concerts, and supports the rising stars of its local music scene

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

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

With the summer holidays fast approaching, it’s important we’re aware of how to care for our ears throughout the hotter months

To celebrate the opening of the newly refurbished cottages, Middletons Hotel is offering the chance for up to five guests to come and experience for themselves the newly finished rooms.

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

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

From cool coastal resorts to bustling market hubs, Andy Greeves chooses ten towns whose history, ambience and busy events diary make them ‘must visit’ destinations

River Cottage have exciting birthday plans for the year ahead. Like their fantastic Food Fair on 25th and 26th May which is going to be bigger and better than ever, packed full of all the brilliant things River Cottage is known and loved for

This delightful walk takes you through a West Dorset village that was shaped by a thriving flax and hemp spinning industry

We asked four keen local sailors to share some favourite haunts in Dorset where they like to anchor up

To celebrate the launch of their new Beach Suites, Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate in Cornwall are offering one lucky reader and a friend the chance to win a luxury two-night stay overlooking the sea

Win dinner bed & Breakfast including a delicious afternoon tea for two.

Offer is for Sunday to Thursday

Enjoy sensational spring displays in these glorious Dorset gardens opening their gates for the National Gardens Scheme this May

We have teamed up with Wrea Head Hall to offer one lucky winner a two night break for two adults sharing including breakfast, and a complimentary dinner

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

Win an overnight stay in a suite with dinner in the Spa town of Harrogate.

Watch legends come to life in a thrilling tale told on an epic scale - 2,000 years in the making.

Spring saw the record-breaking ‘Flying Scotsman’ steam locomotive arrive at Swanage Railway where it was reunited with a rare Pullman observation carriage for the first time in almost 50 years

This waterside walk offers glorious views of the Jurassic Coast and countryside in Dorset

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