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What’s New: A Winter Garden at the Museum of East Dorset

Christmas & New Year 2026

What’s New: A Winter Garden at the Museum of East Dorset

The Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne welcomes visitors to its new Winter Garden Marquee from 6 November to 19...

November in Dorset: 7 Brilliant Things to See, Do and Enjoy

11) What’s on in November

November in Dorset: 7 Brilliant Things to See, Do and Enjoy

Explore seven brilliant things to do in Dorset in November 2026, from Weymouth’s Bonfire Night celebrations an...

Make Something Worth Keeping: Six Dorset Workshops for Autumn

Art Classes & Workshops

Make Something Worth Keeping: Six Dorset Workshops for Autumn

Looking for something creative to do in Dorset this November? From pottery throwing in Christchurch and glass...

Independent Opticians Across Bournemouth and Poole

Opticians & Optometrists

Independent Opticians Across Bournemouth and Poole

Discover six independent opticians across Bournemouth and Poole, offering everything from comprehensive eye ex...

The Ultimate Reset? Trying EJ Resonance's New Hot Stone Treatments

Health & Beauty

The Ultimate Reset? Trying EJ Resonance's New Hot Stone Treatments

EJ Resonance's new hot stone and foot massage in Westbourne combines soothing heat, personalised massage and f...

Amelia’s Rainbow: Bringing Happiness to Dorset Children and Their Families

Local Charities

Amelia’s Rainbow: Bringing Happiness to Dorset Children and Their Families

Amelia’s Rainbow is a Dorset children’s charity helping families facing serious illness, life-limiting conditi...

Dinner Comes Home: Dorset Private Chefs for a Special Occasion

Private Chefs & Event Caterers

Dinner Comes Home: Dorset Private Chefs for a Special Occasion

Planning a birthday, anniversary or special dinner at home? Discover five private chef services in Dorset, cov...

Art and Culture in Dorset: What's On in November 2026

Culture & Arts

Art and Culture in Dorset: What's On in November 2026

Discover what's on in Dorset this November 2026, with art exhibitions, literary festivals, theatre, ballet, li...

Meet Dorset’s Travel Specialists: For Holidays Too Special to Book Online

Travel Agents

Meet Dorset’s Travel Specialists: For Holidays Too Special to Book Online

Planning a honeymoon, luxury escape, family celebration or once-in-a-lifetime adventure? Discover six travel s...

Illuminate Poole: A New Winter Light Trail Is Coming to Upton Country Park

Seasonal Activities

Illuminate Poole: A New Winter Light Trail Is Coming to Upton Country Park

Illuminate Poole is bringing a new winter light trail to Upton Country Park from 20 November 2026 to 3 January...

Meet Diverse Abilities: Supporting Families Across Dorset

Local Charities

Meet Diverse Abilities: Supporting Families Across Dorset

Discover Diverse Abilities, the Dorset charity supporting children and adults with complex physical and learni...

7 Art Galleries & Sculpture Spots in Dorset: Between Poole and Christchurch

Fine Art Supplies & Art Shops

7 Art Galleries & Sculpture Spots in Dorset: Between Poole and Christchurch

Discover seven art galleries, museums and sculpture spaces across Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch this aut...