Summer Things To Do in Dorset

Discover the best music festivals in Dorset, from family favourites and boutique indie weekends to waterfront concerts and lively reggae celebrations. Whether you're planning a summer staycation or looking for unforgettable live music events, our guide highlights the Dorset festivals worth adding to your calendar, including Camp Bestival, End of the Road, Poole Harbour Festival, Bournemouth Reggae Weekender, Christchurch Music Festival and more. Find your next festival adventure right here.

Discover five of the best things to do in Dorset this summer, from exploring Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove to spotting red squirrels on Brownsea Island. Travel through Purbeck on the Swanage Railway, enjoy peaceful art and gardens at Sculpture by the Lakes, or watch fireworks illuminate the Dorset coast. Whether we are planning family days out, romantic escapes or unforgettable coastal adventures, these summer experiences showcase some of the very best places to visit in Dorset.