Our local events calendar...
Not only will you find many of Hampshire and Dorset’s top attractions & places to visit right on your doorstep during your next short break or holiday with us, but every month there are a whole host of fantastic local events for you to discover.
There is something to suit the whole family whether you're here for a just a weekend escape or staying longer. Hampshire and Dorset are bursting with exciting local events, from delicious food festivals and sporting spectacles, to art attractions and magical music festivals.
Enjoy everything from the various regattas taking place along our coastal towns - each bringing its own celebrations and a bucket load of traditional seaside fun for the whole family to enjoy - to world famous air shows, and country fairs where our rural life is showcased. Add to the mix fantastic beaches, beautiful countryside and great attractions and you can see why there are always plenty of reasons to visit our parks.
The local area surrounding all of our holiday parks has a fantastic year round events calendar. If you want to find out about exciting things to do and places to visit, we have listed below just some of our favourite things to do each month. So what are you waiting for! Start planning your visit to the south today...

Discover just some of the local events & activities that are on each month surrounding our holiday parks...
Please note details of the events listed below may be subject to change and we are not responsible for the details and content listed on other websites or listings.
March
1st-4th | Swanage Blues Festival 2018
11th | Exbury Gardens opens for 2018
23rd-25th | Swanage Railway Spring Steam Gala 2018
April
8th | Bournemouth Bay Run 2018
29th | Tiger Day at Tank Museum 2018
30th | Hampshire County Fair 2018
May
12th–13th | Christchurch Food & Wine Festival 2018
25th-27th | Bournemouth 7’s Festival 2018
26th–10th June | Purbeck Arts Week 2018
June
8th–10th | Wimborne Minster Folk Festival 2018
17th | Hot Rod & Custom Drive-in day at Beaulieu 2018
24th–7th July | Bournemouth Jazz By The Sea 2018
July
4th–8th | New Forest Folk Festival 2018
5th–6th | Great Dorset Chilli Festival 2018
15th | Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim 2018
16th–22nd | Milford Art & Music Week 2018
24th-26th | New Forest & Hampshire County Show 2018
28th–4th Aug | Swanage Carnival & Regatta 2018
August
4th–5th | Beaulieu Supercar Weekend 2018
11th -12th Lymington Seafood Festival
16th–19th | Purbeck Valley Folk festival 2018
23rd–27th | Great Dorset Steam Fair 2018
30th–2nd Sept | Bournemouth Air Festival 2018
September
7th–9th | Swanage Folk Festival 2018
9th | New Forest Marathon 2018
28th–30th | Beaulieu Holiday Park & Homes Show 2018
October
November
3rd-4th | Organised Firework Displays, Various TBC
11th | Beaulieu Simply Smart Rally 2018
TBC | Bournemouth Christmas lights switch & Beach Fireworks 2018