With an English ash writing desk inspired by Monty Don’s potting bench, shelves for well-thumbed garden books and an armchair for that all-important afternoon nap, the latest design from Dorset hutmakers Plankbridge evokes the heady, bucolic atmosphere of the Victorian bothy but with all the comforts of the modern age. Created in collaboration with the […]
Celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and The Queen Consort with live screenings, music and street parties on the second May Bank Holiday and soak up the vibrant atmosphere across three towns. On Saturday 6 May, The Coronation Ceremony conducted by The Archbishop of Canterbury from Westminster Abbey, will be broadcast on big screens […]
BBC TV gardening presenter, Frances Tophill, has presented awards to design teams and horticulture students behind some show-stopping gardens and displays at the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair at Beaulieu. The Spring Fair’s first ever inter-horticultural college competition was won by students from Kingston Maurward College in Dorset. The college team won Best College Garden […]
With headline acts spanning from the iconic Grace Jones to chart-topping Craig David Presents TS5 and indie favourites The Kooks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Arguably one of the hottest acts of the year, Confidence Man will bring their uniquely feel-good party anthems to Dorset, whilst pop icons Melanie C and Sophie Ellis-Bextor also […]
Laser Garden, by Mandylights, and Crystal Garden by Output Arts, are the latest installations to be revealed for the Dorset trail, which will open from 2 December until Christmas Eve.
Poole Town Centre and Quay are set to be lit up in style for six weeks this Christmas as part of the brand-new Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival. From 19 November – 2 January 2023, residents and visitors to Poole can walk through an enchanting light trail that includes sparkling Christmas Trees with maritime-themed decorations, […]
Camp Bestival Dorset has today broken the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Largest Disco Dance with help from popstar and Kitchen Disco queen Sophie Ellis-Bextor
For the first time ever, Chalke Valley History Festival will have a replica of an Iron Age roundhouse on site. It’s been built by the team at the Ancient Technology Centre in Cranborne, with help from local scout groups who got hands-on with the daubing. It’s secured to the ground with hazel stakes. Hazel also […]
A star object from the Victoria and Albert Museums collection is due to go on display in a new exhibition being held at Dorset Museum.
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity is inviting people of all ages, abilities andgenders to shine a spotlight on men’s health this March by challenging themselves to asponsored run or walk to raise vital funds for men’s health services across Dorset. The annual event, previously hosted by Bournemouth Hospital Charity, will take place atBournemouth Pier Approach […]
