News & Events

From corsets to kaftans the Blandford Fashion Museum reveals the ‘must see’ couture from the 1740s to the 1970s, it also uses Instagram to tell some of the stories behind its collection

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

The backbeat of this award-winning smooth jazz festival started in a Victorian bandstand in Christchurch. A quarter of a century later Stompin’ On The Quomps is one of the region’s most popular events

Skinner’s Brewery has teamed up with Stay In Cornwall to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a stay in a luxury Cornish cottage worth £500

The hotel is a short ride to famous attractions including The Piece Hall, and Shibden Hall where the BBC’s Gentleman Jack was filmed.

We are offering one lucky winner the chance to win a Wool Duvet & Pillow Collection worth £225

From Galactic Classics to a Symphonic 80s Spectacular, join the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in Meyrick Park for an outdoor extravaganza of music and fireworks

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

From its miles of golden sands to award-winning festivals, Bournemouth is one of the UK’s favourite seaside towns

This challenging coastal walk rewards your efforts with sensational sea and countryside views

Over four weekends, thousands of people will enjoy a magical lunar experience at the Museum of the Moon without leaving Dorset

From dandy highwayman to Norse hero, naughty dragons to beastly boggarts, step into Wimborne Minster’s world of imagination at Sting in the Tale

Enjoy Overnight Indulgence at The Parsonage Hotel & Spa.

Just up the road from Bridport, Beaminster has grown around the bubbling streams and springs that abound in this area. We pick the best things to see and do whilst you’re visiting

Enjoy the widest variety of flowers in bloom at these NGS venues in July, book a group garden viewing or a bee walk

The Samling is a small, discreetly luxurious Lake District Hotel; elevated above Windermere with long lake views south and west, set in its own secluded 67 acres of grounds.

We’re offering a chance to win an afternoon tea for two people at Laura Ashley The Tea Room at the Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa.

Steakhouse Bar & Grill by Marco Pierre White is now open and welcoming dinners to the unique new venue situated in Double Tree by Hilton, Sheffield Park, Hotel.

Get yourself immersed amongst Dorset’s wildlife this summer with one of these guided walks

As well as the usual suspects, keep an eye out for some new species on the Dorset coast this summer, says Sally Welbourn of Dorset Wildlife Trust

Now in its fourth year, Shaftesbury Fringe is attracting performers keen to try out their new material on an appreciative audience before taking it to Edinburgh

16 June marks the start of National Picnic Week so grab a blanket, pack a picnic and enjoy these wildlife-rich landscapes, with magnificent views suggested by Dorset Wildlife Trust

A new award has been launched in the South West which aims to recognise the region’s most dog friendly pubs

This From River plains walk takes in a 14th century castle, a working quarry and a perfect example of a Victorian church makeover

Sculpture by the Lakes is delighted to announce dates for their horticultural extravaganza - All Around the Garden taking place 28 - 29 June