Events and what's on in West Bay
West Bay (or Broadchurch as many may recognise it) is an astonishing seaside location with a beautiful landscape of cliffsides and a harbour that is full of great cafes and ice cream parlours.
A regular location for bikers and day-visitors, West Bay is home to some unique events, particularly in summertime.
No events were found in West Bay, but please check out these other events nearby.
09 March 2025
Anton Du Beke at the Musicals
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
5pm - Theatre
All tickets £51.50 & £47.50
Strictly Come Dancing legend and judge, Anton Du Beke, takes to the stage in 2025.
With his live band, guest singer and dancers, expect a fab-u-lous evening of song, dance and laughter.
Anton will be performing songs and dances from some of his favourite musicals.
Expect a glamorous evening from classic West End and Broadway shows.
Plus, behind the scenes stories from his time on Strictly Come Dancing that will have you laughing out ...
08 Mar 2025 to 09 Mar 2025
Science Weekend at Nothe Fort
Nothe Fort,
Weymouth, Dorset
Explore Science and Inventions at the Nothe Fort in celebration of British Science Week!
Join us in celebrating British Science Week as Nothe Fort will be hosting a fun and immersive Science Weekend, full of activities and demonstrations for all the family to enjoy.
Saturday 8th March
“Fantastic Forces at the Fort” – by Fun Science Dorset
Demonstrations at 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm & 2:30pm
Featuring fun science activity tables and outdoor demonstrations.
Bookable at the Shop Desk on ...
13 March 2025
Money For Nothing - A Dire Straits Tribute
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £29
Early Bird Offer! Book before 10 November 2024 to get £3 off tickets!
Members Pre-Sale: Friday 11 October, 10am
General Sale: Monday 14 October, 10am
Money for Nothing are back after their success last year. Celebrating 25 years of performing their tribute to legendary rockers Dire Straits.
Having toured the world with their fully-live two-hour show and tipped as the world’s number one Dire Straits tribute, join them for a night of classic Dire Straits hits ...
14 March 2025
That'll Be The Day
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets: Standard £32 & £29, Child £21.50 (Under 16's only)
Immerse yourself in the ultimate fusion of rock 'n' roll, pop, and comedy with That'll Be The Day, the UK's longest-running theatre show. Experience a captivating journey through music history from the 50s to the 80s, filled with electrifying performances and iconic tunes.
This unforgettable show combines talent, energy, passion, and nostalgia, allowing you to sing, laugh, and dance along to the greatest hits of the past. ...
15 March 2025
Key West Presents… Comedy on Bournemouth Pier
Key West,
Bournemouth, Dorset
Key West Presents… Comedy on Bournemouth Pier with Jongleurs
Jongleurs Comedy is bringing a hilarious line-up to Key West on Bournemouth Pier on St. Patrick’s Day Weekend, Saturday 15th March 2025!
This is your chance to enjoy a night full of laughs with some of the top comedians!
Here’s the knockout line-up for the night:
Comedian & Impressionist Joseph Wilson – MC
Joseph Wilson is a dynamic and multifaceted entertainer who has established himself as a powerhouse in the world ...
14 Mar 2025 to 15 Mar 2025
Theatre: Pot Licker
Dorchester, Dorset
When teachers Rich, Kris and Zara discover a bag of drugs in school lost property, they should report this straight away. But as the school faces imminent closure, is there another way to deal with the bag?
This brilliant new dark comedy looks at what happens when worlds collide, and lines of responsibility get blurred.
Writer/director Ed Viney has worked with theatres across the South West and nationally, including the RSC, Bath Theatre Royal and Bristol Old Vic. He recently received ...
07 Mar 2025 to 16 Mar 2025
Dorchester Science Festival
Dorchester, Dorset
Dorchester Science Festival returns with an exciting programme of events to celebrate British Science Week from the 7th to 16th of March!
Check out the full programme below.
19 March 2025
MJB – Earthrise
Bridport Historic Street Market,
Bridport, Dorset
Part of
BRIDPORT - Birth of the Cool
A curated celebration of jazz
7.30pm
Clocktower Records
St. Michael's Estate, Bridport
DT6 3RR
£10 from Bridport Tourist Information Centre or click below.
19 March 2025
The Mersey Beatles
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £29
Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four.
The Mersey Beatles have been rocking sold-out shows around the globe since 1999 with their truly authentic and widely acclaimed celebration of John, Paul, George and Ringo.
The band – who clocked up more than 600 appearances in a 10-year residency at Liverpool’s legendary Cavern Club – brilliantly exude the inner and outer spirit of the original Fab Four.
From ...
20 March 2025
Killer Couples - Featuring Emma Kenny
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £30.50
Emma Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror. After her triumphant 'The Serial Killer Next Door' tour, Emma captivates yet again, solidifying her status as one of the UK's foremost crime presenters. This time, she invites you to delve into the dark world of "Killer Couples."
"Killer Couples" is not just another true crime show; it's a riveting exploration of romance gone horrifically awry. ...
20 March 2025
Les Misérables: The Staged Concert Live!
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
(40th Anniversary) (Musical Film)
Thursday 20 March, 7pm - In the theatre (Age rating: 12A)
All tickets £15
To mark the 40th anniversary of the world’s most popular musical, a unique opportunity to experience the spectacular staged concert version on the big screen featuring an all-star cast including Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Matt Lucas and John Owen Jones.
With a cast and orchestra of over 65 and including the songs I Dreamed A Dream, Bring Him Home, One Day ...
21 March 2025
Supreme Queen
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £29.50
Surely one of the most recognisable Tribute Bands in the world, the incomparable SUPREME QUEEN pay homage to the halcyon days of one of the greatest rock bands ever.
Musically brilliant, the production features some of the finest and most recognisable Queen tribute performers in the world, and is of course complimented by the stunning production values: Authentic stage settings and specialist sound and lighting effects, that are all designed to provide the most ...
22 March 2025
Jim Davidson - The Next Chapter (18+)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £30.50
In the ever-evolving book of British comedy, Jim Davidson OBE remains a best-seller, writing new chapters of hilarity that captivate capacity audiences year after year. Despite the relentless attempts of a woke minority to pen his comedic demise, Davidson's narrative continues to thrive, his fans- the silenced majority - turning every show into a page-turning success.
As we turn to this brand-new chapter for 2025, Jim invites you to join him for ...
22 March 2025
Kanekt
Bridport Historic Street Market,
Bridport, Dorset
As part of Bridport - Birth of the Cool, Clocktower records presents
Kanekt
A special panel event with Jon Newey (Jazzwise), Kevin Long + others discussing some of the most
critical jazz albums ever made and telling the stories behind them.
Followed by live Indo Jazz Fusion by Kanekt
Clocktower Records, St Michaels Estate, Bridport, DT6 3RR
£10.00 from Bridport Tourist Information Centre or click below to book.
23 March 2025
Bournemouth Bay Run
Bournemouth, Dorset
The Vitality Bournemouth Bay Run will take place on 23rd March 2025 . Whatever your running ability – fun or competitive, there’s a race for you. Set against the backdrop of Bournemouth’s famous seven-mile stretch of golden sand choose from a variety of distances and enjoy the fantastic views as you walk, jog or run along the South’s premier coastline!
There's a kids' fun run, 5k and 10k chip-timed, and a half marathon to choose from. Check out the website for more details and to sign up.
19 Mar 2025 to 23 Mar 2025
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Bournemouth, Dorset
A brand-new production of this much-loved family favourite stars Charlie Brooks(EastEnders) as The Childcatcher, Ore Oduba (Pretty Woman, Strictly Come Dancing winner, The Rocky Horror Show) as Caractacus Potts and Liam Fox (Emmerdale) as Grandpa Potts. Directed by Thom Southerland (Titanic, Parade), choreographed by Karen Bruce (BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, The Bodyguard) and designed by Morgan Large (Newsies, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat), this ravishing award-winning ...
15 Feb 2025 to 23 Mar 2025
February Half Term at RockReef
RockReef,
Bournemouth, Dorset
Exciting things to do in Bournemouth whatever the weather!
Family Fun Awaits This February!
Are you a Bournemouth local searching for ways to keep the kids entertained, rain or shine? Or perhaps you’re visiting and looking for thrilling activities along the Bournemouth seafront?
Look no further! Book your adventure online today and enjoy discounted ticket prices. Experience the perfect blend of fun and excitement with activities that will challenge and inspire you this February half ...
22 Mar 2025 to 23 Mar 2025
Victorian Children Weekend
Nothe Fort,
Weymouth, Dorset
Step back in time for Victorian Children Week!
Had enough of screen time? Bring your family to the Fort for some good old fashioned fun!
Journey back in time and experience life as a Victorian child with games & discipline activities! Punch & Judy, storytelling, and more.
This event is covered by your Annual Pass/General Admission ticket price. Bring the whole family!
26 March 2025
Macbeth
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £19 - £26, Schools £12
A full-scale production set in the murky Dark Ages where love, politics and witchcraft collide.
A warworn Macbeth is told by three sisters that he is fated to become King of Scotland so beginning a series of events that lead to the destruction of Kings, friends and souls as he, and his Lady, try to cling to the tainted crown. Enjoy this classic tale as portrayed by William Shakespeare with sorcery, ghostly apparitions and spectacular sword ...
27 March 2025
An Evening with Jimmy White, Ken Doherty & John Vi
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm - Theatre
VIP £73, standard £35.50
Join us for An Evening With ‘’The Whirlwind’’ Jimmy White! Hosted by none other than the voice of world snooker, Mr John Virgo, plus an exclusive trick shot masterclass from the man himself. Also joined by special guest snooker commentator and 1997 world champion Ken Doherty, this is a night snooker fans don’t want to miss!
On the night Jimmy & Ken will play a few frames and talk us through their illustrious career both on and off the table ...
27 March 2025
Theatre: Far From The Madding Crowd
Lyme Regis, Dorset
Thomas Hardy’s masterpiece about love, class and gender roles is set against the rural landscape of Victorian England and is thrillingly brought to life in a new adaptation by the acclaimed Conn Artists Theatre Company, performed by an ensemble cast accompanied by music and songs of the period.
Venue: Marine Theatre
28 March 2025
The Story of Guitar Heroes
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £29.50
Hailed as the UK’s leading guitar-fest, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to the most iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music.
Featuring world-class musicianship and state-of-the-art video projection, this epic concert journeys through five decades, from 1950s Rock & Roll to the most influential guitar heroes of the modern era.
Renowned for recreating the ...
29 March 2025
Mother's Day Weekend: Take That Tribute
Key West,
Bournemouth, Dorset
Let It Shine: Take That Tribute comes to Bournemouth Pier!
On Saturday 29th March 2025, We welcome Let It Shine as Take That!
TICKET ON SALE NOW!
The South West’s finest tribute to Take That, Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams!
Let it Shine is the number 1 Take That Tribute act in the South West and they are coming to Key West at Bournemouth Pier for Mother’s Day Weekend. You will hear all of Take That’s biggest hits including Greatest Day, Back For Good, Shine and Rule the ...
29 March 2025
Re-Take That
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Take That's Greatest Hits Live on Stage
All tickets £30 & £35
Members Pre-Sale: Friday 1 November, 10am
General Sale: Monday 4 November, 10am
Jason Orange calls the show “brilliant”. Dec of Ant and Dec says it’s “the best Take That tribute act you’ll ever see”...
Re-Take That is the ultimate Take That party night, bringing the world’s biggest boy band’s greatest hits to life – live on stage.
The stars are coming out tonight, and lighting up the sky tonight for you as, for one ...
30 March 2025
50% off for Mums on Mother's Day at Monkey World!
Wareham, Dorset
Mum’s get 50% off entry at Monkey World on Mother’s day, Sunday 30th March 2025! Book online at www.monkeyworld.org for the best prices! Monkey World is the place where families matter, and so Mums get 50% off entry this Mother’s Day! Along with 230 monkeys & apes, your families can see our primate mums- Cherri the chimpanzee, whose daughter is the mischievous Thelma, our woolly monkey mums, and our adopted mums, such as orangutan Oshine.
Combining fun with conservation, half-hourly keeper ...
30 March 2025
A Rocking Mother's Day
Nothe Fort,
Weymouth, Dorset
Spend the day with your nearest and dearest at Nothe Fort for A Rocking Mother’s Day!
Treat your loved ones to a day out at the Fort:
We will be joined again this year by Weymouth Rock Choir, led by Stacey at 11am and 12pm- an uplifting performance not to be missed!
Children can take part in making Mother’s Day crafts.
The Fort View Café will be putting on some delicious Mother’s Day specials 🍰
Bring the whole family!
This event is covered by your Annual Pass/General Admission ticket ...
30 March 2025
Mother's Day - Tulips & Cactus at Sticks & Bones
Sticks & Bones,
Weymouth, Dorset
Celebrate Mother's Day with us! Sunday 30th March 💗
We are teaming up with the talented Tulip & Cactus🌷🌵💐
You will receive a beautiful bouquet of British grown flowers to take home with you!
£15 includes 1 x bouquet, hot drinks and cake 🍰
£25 includes 1 x bouquet and a bottle of house wine 🍷
The kitchen is open 10am-8.30pm
Pop us a message to book, see you soon!
29 Mar 2025 to 30 Mar 2025
Mother's Day at Farmer Palmer's
Farmer Palmer's,
Poole, Dorset
It’s Mum’s turn to shine! Parenthood is a wild ride (with plenty of ups and downs), but you’ve done an amazing job. So, why not take a breather, soak in the love, and celebrate all those milestone moments? This Mother’s Day weekend, we’re here to treat YOU!
Mums Get 1/2 Price Tickets!
Yes, you read that right. On Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March, all mums get half-price tickets! Spend some quality family time surrounded by farmyard fun, tuck into a homemade meal (cooked for you this ...
30 March 2025
Mother's Day at the Wishing Well
Upwey Wishing Well and Tea Rooms,
Weymouth, Dorset
One of Dorset's best tearooms knows a thing or two about tea and cake! Join us for lunch or a special Afternoon Tea this Mother's Day.
29 Mar 2025 to 30 Mar 2025
Mums go Free
Abbotsbury Swannery,
Abbotsbury, Dorset
** MUMS GO FREE **
Come visit the Abbotsbury Swannery over Mothering Weekend 29th & 30th March and we are offering FREE entry for Mums if you book online in advance. For other family members please book normal Day Tickets. Treat your Mums to a lovely day out, with daily mass swan feeds at midday and 4pm, our beautiful Gift Shop and Café for lunch or tea and cakes.
30 March 2025
Mum's Zip for Free
Bournemouth, Dorset
Something a little different from the usual flowers and chocolate, the PierZip is a Mother’s Day gift she won’t forget. Zip surf 250 metres from the end of the pier onto Bournemouth Beach and experience fantastic views all the way down.
To get the deal simply enter the code: RRMUM25 when booking two single PierZip rides to receive the discount.
Only valid for sessions on Sunday 30th March 2025 so get booked in quick!
Be in with the chance to win a family ticket to RockReef indoor climbing ...
29 Mar 2025 to 02 Apr 2025
Easter Bunny's Egg Hunt
Museum of East Dorset,
Wimborne, Dorset
The Easter Bunny is visiting The Museum of East Dorset this spring! He’s left a score of Easter eggs to find throughout our house and beautiful garden.
On our family activity trail, you’ll be searching for eggs of all sizes and colours and find the magic word needed to collect your seasonal prize.
You can also enjoy a range of Easter-themed crafts, dressing up and photo opportunities around the museum. Don’t forget to return to the Front Desk to collect your prize! (A free-from ...
03 April 2025
One Night in Dublin
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £26
Members presale: Wednesday 16 October, 10am
General sale: Friday 18 October, 10am
The ultimate feel-good Irish music tribute show!
Receiving rave reviews for its incredible musicians and great song choices, Middi and
his award winning tribute band cover all of your favourite sing-along Irish classics including
Galway Girl, Tell me ma, The Irish rover, Dirty old town, Whiskey in the jar, The Wild Rover, Black velvet band and many many more.
Performed by "The best ...
04 April 2025
Arsenal Legends in Conversation
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Starring Ray Parlour, Paul Merson & Perry Groves
Friday 4 April 2025 ,7:30pm - Theatre
Standard £40, VIP Meet & Greet £72.50
Amassing more than 900 appearances in the red and white of The Gunners between them, three Arsenal legends are coming to town to talk about their action-packed football careers.
Ray Parlour, Paul Merson & Perry Groves will discuss the games, dressing room and training ground stories, managers, fall outs and everything you wanted to know about playing for a ...
05 April 2025
Wimborne Model Town Re-Opens!
Wimborne Model Town,
Wimborne, Dorset
The Wimborne Model Town and Gardens re-opens for the 2025 season on 5th April.
We look forward to welcoming visitors, and will have face painters, balloon modeling and music to entertain, not forgetting the model town, gardens and bears!
05 Apr 2025 to 06 Apr 2025
WACKADOO! Bluey is visiting Swanage Railway!
Swanage Railway,
Swanage, Dorset
Come and meet everyone’s favourite Blue Heeler at Harmans Cross on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April.
You must purchase a timed event ticket to meet Bluey - so why not have a family fun filled day out on the Railway. Our railway attraction operates full- size steam and diesel passenger trains along the five and a half miles of line from Norden to Corfe Castle and down to the Victorian seaside town of Swanage. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a great family day out on Dorset’s Jurassic ...
12 Apr 2025 to 13 Apr 2025
Dorchester Roman Festival
Dorchester, Dorset
Experience Roman life (and death?!) in a real Roman Amphitheatre!
Imagine sitting in a real Roman amphitheatre, hearing the roar of the crowd around you, and witnessing Roman gladiators fighting in the area.
You can experience this for free this Easter at Dorchester’s spectacular Roman Festival on Saturday 12th and 13th April 2025 from 10:30 am to 4 pm each day.
This amazing, unmissable new festival will be hosted in the iconic Roman amphitheatre of Maumbury Rings, visitors of all ages ...
16 April 2025
Rude Science
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Adults £20, Children £18, Family of Four (2 adults & 2 children) £72. Groups 1 in 10 go free!
MEMBERS PRESALE: Friday 1 November, 10am
GENERAL SALE: Monday 4 November, 10am
The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world.
Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. On the surface it’s a riot of disgusting experiments built to delight young audiences but under the ...
17 April 2025
The Mumford and Sons Story
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £28
The Mumford & Sons Story recreates the incredible tale of the floor-stomping folk-rock band that in 2009, took the world by storm. Four musicians come together in tweed waistcoats, skinny jeans and bushy beards to celebrate the best of Mumford & Sons' iconic music and their explosive rise to fame.
“SOUNDED JUST LIKE THEM!” - Hereford
After a debut hit tour in 2024, This spectacular 4 piece band is back bigger and better than ever. With beautiful vocal harmonies, and ...
18 Apr 2025 to 19 Apr 2025
Abbotsbury Food Fair
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens,
Abbotsbury, Dorset
In association with Dorset Food & Drink come along to the Abbotsbury Food Fair 2025.
Producers, growers and artisans from around the glorious Dorset county, transform the West Lawn into a foodie delight.
Celebrate Easter with a day out at the Gardens and enjoy food and drinks from over 40 Dorset businesses. Includes access to the Gardens, free car parking.
19 April 2025
The Counterfeit Stones
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £29
Why pay a fortune to see ants in a stadium when for a fraction of the price you can get up close and smell the faking brilliance of the Counterfeit Stones - described as a Rolling Stones’ hooky masterpiece. Their latest fast shuffle promises yet another night of utter Copy-Rock. Now in their 33rd year, these fraud-stars continue to deliver the best “mock ‘n’ roll” show on the circuit. Packed with big hits, retro fashion, vintage guitars and a huge dollop of “Spinal Tap” ...
20 April 2025
Easter Bonnet Parade
Lyme Regis, Dorset
Lyme Regis will be aglow with colour and creativity as paradegoers gather to show off their fancy hats and beautiful bonnets in the Easter Bonnet Parade.
Come along and take part or just watch the wonderful and extravagant creations parade through the town.
The event is open to all ages with prizes awarded for the most creative bonnets in each age category (0-5, 6-10, 11-16 and adults).
Grab the glue and get your creative juices flowing. You have until 2.15pm on Easter Sunday to ...
05 Apr 2025 to 20 Apr 2025
Easter Holiday: Ink & Iron
Tank Museum,
Wareham, Dorset
Celebrate wartime storytelling at The Tank Museum with Easter Holiday fun for the whole family.
Tank displays, vehicle rides, kids’ activities, and more!
The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life. Experience the biggest day out in history with 300 tanks, explosive live displays, kids’ activities, and more at Dorset’s largest indoor attraction.
With The Tank Museum launching its very first kids' storybook, we’ll be exploring the use of tanks and armour in books, ...
05 Apr 2025 to 20 Apr 2025
Experience Easter at RockReef!
RockReef,
Bournemouth, Dorset
Exciting Things to Do in Bournemouth this Easter Half Term - Whatever the Weather!
Looking for fun activities to keep the kids entertained this Easter? Whether you’re a local living in Bournemouth or visiting the area for a seaside break, we’ve got you covered - rain or shine!
Head down to RockReef on Bournemouth Pier for an action-packed climbing adventure that’s perfect for the whole family.
From our indoor climbing walls to our adrenaline-pumping aerial activities, there’s ...
20 April 2025
Simon and Garfunkel: Through The Years
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £30 & £25,
Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years is the most authentic sounding concert to the unforgettable music of Simon & Garfunkel. Made up of Dan Haynes & Pete Richards, Bookends have toured the globe extensively with their concerts being described as ‘simply breath-taking’.
Performing the songs in a truly captivating way, against a backdrop of iconic imagery, their delicate recreation of the unmistakable sound of the American folk-rock duo is ...
18 Apr 2025 to 21 Apr 2025
Easter Bonnet Parade at Wimborne Model Town
Wimborne Model Town,
Wimborne, Dorset
Join us at Wimborne Model Town for an Easter Bonnet Parade, crafts, quiz and Easter activities!
18 Apr 2025 to 21 Apr 2025
Easter Egg Hunt at Swanage Railway
Swanage Railway,
Swanage, Dorset
Can you help the Easter Bunny hunt for eggs? Come to Swanage railway for a fun filled family trip and as you travel look out of the windows to spot the missing eggs.
This event is free for railway travellers. Start your egg-stravaganza by collecting a form with your tickets at any booking office. Then it’s over to you to spot the missing eggs during your journey. Take your completed form to the stalls at Swanage or Norden station to claim your free prize.
Our railway runs full-size ...
05 Apr 2025 to 21 Apr 2025
Easter Fun at Farmer Palmer's
Farmer Palmer's,
Poole, Dorset
Easter at Farmer Palmers is just the best! Are you ready for an EGG-CITING adventure? The Easter Bunny will hop back to Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park this April.
Get ready to join the fun and help thwart the mischievous ‘Bandit Bunnies’ who plan to steal all the chocolate Easter eggs!
Easter Egg Hunt – included in admission!
Easter weekend wouldn’t be complete without our famous Egg Hunts which take place on 4 consecutive days -Good Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank holiday ...
05 Apr 2025 to 21 Apr 2025
Easter Fun at Monkey World
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre,
Wareham, Dorset
The activity centre will be open throughout the holidays with extra fun crafts, competitions and trails for children to get involved in!
From the 18th t0 21st FREE Easter Egg trail for kids over the bank holiday weekend with chocolate prizes!
Enjoy Monkey World this Easter- where families matter!
05 Apr 2025 to 21 Apr 2025
Easter Wonderland at Nothe Fort
Nothe Fort,
Weymouth, Dorset
Join us at Nothe Fort or an Easter celebration, inspired by the Victorian novel Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, written by Lewis Carroll.
We have plenty of fun for all the family:
Easter Egg Hunt
Wonderland croquet
Raven’s Riddle Competition
Easter Bonnet Dress up
Spot the White Rabbit trail
The Hatter’s Tea party games in the Family Room, and more!
Bring the whole family!
This event is covered by your Annual Pass/General Admission ticket price.
21 April 2025
Giovanni - The Last Dance
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm 2025
All standard tickets £46.50 & £49.50, VIP Meet & Greet £130
Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice returns in 2025 with his tour ‘The Last Dance’.
The 2021 Strictly champion and BAFTA winner will be taking to the stage once again with his company of world class performers.
Giovanni, the Italian maestro of dance, takes centre stage in ‘The Last Dance’, a mesmerising production that transcends the boundaries of live performance.
With a career rooted in ...
05 Apr 2025 to 21 Apr 2025
GLADI-EGG-TOR Trail
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery,
Dorchester, Dorset
Join us at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery this Easter for an exciting adventure on our “GLADI-EGG-TOR” Trail!
Available daily during museum opening hours (with ticket entry—kids go free!)
Explore the Museum as you search for hidden Roman and gladiator-themed eggs scattered throughout the exhibits. Can you find them all?
Perfect for families, this trail promises fun, and a chance to test your egg-hunting skills. Don’t miss out on this egg-citing challenge!
06 Apr 2025 to 21 Apr 2025
Spring Family Fun at Lulworth
Lulworth, Dorset
We have some extra family fun for you at Lulworth Castle this Spring Holiday.
Visit us from Sunday 6th April to Monday 21st April (Sundays – Thursdays only) and enjoy our trails, games, hunts & crafts all included in the usual admission price.
Spend the day exploring the Castle, climb the tower, visit our Peacock Park woodland playground and enjoy some tea and cake in the Castle Tearoom or why not book a lunch at the nearby Weld Arms Pub.
Well behaved dogs on leads welcome in the ...
24 April 2025
Al Murray Guv Island
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm - Theatre
Standard tickets £33, Splash Zone Tickets £58, VIP Meet & Greet (in addition to your ticket) £23
Extended into 2025 with New Extra Brew Material!
The people have spoken! The Pub Landlord is back for another round of Guv Island in 2025
“Country, the UK, lost its way, seeks life partner / mentor / inspiration. Good sense of humour essential. No timewasters, tedious show-offs or offend-o-trons need apply. HR free zone.”
Standing up so you don't have to take it ...
24 Apr 2025 to 26 Apr 2025
Musical Comedy: Sister Act
Christchurch, Dorset
Milton Musical Society are thrilled to be back at the Regent for Sister Act in April 2025!
It is the feel-good musical comedy smash hit based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put ...
26 April 2025
Only Fools and Horsez - An Evening with the Gang
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £28, VIP Meet & Greet £38
Come and join us at Weymouth Pavilion on the 26th April 2025 for the return of ‘Only Fools and Horsez’ with a new line-up and the return of ‘Mental Mickey’, played by Daniel Peacock. Mental Mickey will live up to his name, expect some live acting and audience participation.
We will also be joined by Jean Warren aka Sonia from the Christmas Special episode ‘Dates’. You may remember Sonia’s famous saying at Waterloo station, ‘That ...
26 April 2025
Spring Market - Sat 26 April 2025
Athelhampton House & Gardens,
Dorchester, Dorset
We have invited a host of Dorset producers, growers and makers to sell their produce on Athelhampton's West lawn. The market is free to attend and is open to all to allow everyone the chance to purchase the finest products Dorset has to offer. Athelhampton House & Gardens will be open as well (normal admission charges apply).
It’s the perfect opportunity to shop for a wide selection of delicious products and artisan crafts. Grab a bite to eat and enjoy a tipple as you shop with local ...
26 April 2025
Spring Tiger Day
Tank Museum,
Wareham, Dorset
Tiger 131 only runs twice a year at Tiger Day – so you can’t afford to miss it!
See a WWII tank display and explore The Tank Museum on a day dedicated to the world’s most infamous tank. Live tanks in action, expert lectures, Living History and much, much more!
26 April 2025
Open 0830-1700
See Tiger 131 in action – the world’s only running Tiger I
WWII Tanks in Action
Living History around the site.
25 Apr 2025 to 27 Apr 2025
Bournemouth Writing Festival
Bournemouth, Dorset
Writing is hard, isn't it? It's also incredibly lonely.
Sometimes, you can sit for hours behind a blinking cursor on a blank page, or get lost in the myriad of editing, or just don't know where to turn for marketing help or finding the right agent. Procrastination is our enemy.
That's where the Bournemouth Writing Festival comes in. Through community-led events and activities, we help you on your journey, provide cheerleading and encouragement and access to writing professionals and ...
01 May 2025
John Partridge: Dancing Man
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm - Theatre
Adults £28, Concessions £26, Members get £2 off tickets
With a casting history to shame most actors on the UK circuit, this is a show not to miss. John Partridge has a career that spans over 4 decades. Making his professional debut at 16 in Andrew Lloyd Webbers ‘CATS’. He has gone on to appear in more than 20 West End Shows, countless number one tours, television, film, recording… he is even an award-winning published author and cook! He is the epitome of what we call in ...
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20 Nov 2024
You'll find the perfect present while Christmas shopping in Dorset, find unique gifts, local art, Dorset food and drink and much more. We've put together a few ideas to help get you started!
1 – Have you got a tank enthusiast in the family? Take a look at the Tank Museum online shop: from baubles to model kits and themed T-shirts, their shop has something for everyone.
2 – Cheeeeeese! A Christmas staple, get ... Read more...
8 Apr 2024
Dorset Coast Safety Messages
Stay safe on the Dorset Coast Dorset Beach Safety Information - Visit Dorset (visit-dorset.com)
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Walking
The Jurassic Coast is constantly eroding. This erosion has created the beautiful coastline that we see today, but it’s important to remember that rock falls and landslides are part of this process. Although they are more likely to occur after heavy rainfall or ... Read more...
17 Jul 2023
Top things to do in Dorset this Summer!
Here is a snapshot of some of the great things to do taken from Resort Dorset.
1. Hop on the Swanage Railway, sit back and let your senses take you back in time!
2. Take a break from the beach and visit one of Dorset’s delightful gardens, Sherborne Castle, Mapperton Estate, Athelhampton and Abbotsbury Gardens have some of the most beautiful grounds. Take a leisurely stroll and build up the appetite for tea and cake!
3. For ... Read more...
23 Jul 2019
Dorset is well-known for many reasons, and you’re probably visiting because you’ve heard many great things about the beautiful county (we’re guessing the 95-mile stretch of the Jurassic Coast has something to do with it). But, have you planned what you’re going to get up to during your stay?
Holidays in Dorset just aren’t complete without visiting these places. They’ll make your trip extra special…
Durdle Door
Let’s get ... Read more...
2 Jul 2019
When it comes to golden beaches, stunning coastlines and picturesque harboursides, Dorset is first on the list for many. Escaping the urban lifestyle, all of this makes for a dreamy getaway.
The 285km stretch of Jurassic coast is home to both vibrant and relaxing locations with offerings nothing short of spectacular. From world-famous landmarks including Durdle Door to hidden gems such as Eype Beach that sits next to West Bay, looking for special places to stay in Dorset by the ... Read more...
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