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Local Events

Top events to go to whilst on holiday

Discover the fantastic range of local events just waiting to be explored on your next Shorefield holiday...

Not only will you find many of Hampshire and Dorset’s top attractions right on your doorstep during your break with us, but every month there are always a sensational range of seasonal events and shows to discover.

Whether you're here for a just a weekend escape or staying longer, there's something to suit every member of the family. Hampshire and Dorset are bursting with exciting 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 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 guests love revisiting our parks.

The local area surrounding our holiday parks has a fantastic year-round events calendar. We've listed just some of our favourite monthly events below,so you can start planning your next getaway. So what are you waiting for?

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  • Delicious food festivals
  • Sporting spectacles
  • Seasonal experiences and activities
  • Fantastic family-friendly events
  • Pannage in the autumn throughout the New Forest
  • Local fireworks extravaganzas
  • Traditional seaside piers
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Upcoming Local Events in Dorset and Hampshire

Just a flavour of what's going on locally, let us know your favourites.
July 2025
Jurassic Furzey

Jurassic Furzey

This summer, get ready for an exciting adventure as Furzey Gardens transforms into Jurassic Furzey! This thrilling trail will bring dinosaurs to life, spark imaginations and create a prehistoric paradise for visitors.
Monkey World Dorset

Summer at Monkey World

Monkey World opens an hour early at 9am, exclusively for visitors with autism and their families. Sensory trails, a calm room, and drop-In room for support all ensure that Monkey World is a great day out – for all.
Box 8 summer school holidays

School Summer Holidays at Hurst Castle

Visit Hurst Castle throughout the summer holiday and join in family friendly activities, with a touch of history! Our Nautical trail will be running for the summer holidays – complete the trail and win a reward!
Easter At Beaulieu

Summer Holiday Fun at Beaulieu

Experience colourful characters, living history, thrilling rides, and displays throughout the attraction including Sculpture at Beaulieu, Icons of F1 the National Motor Museum and new rooms to explore in Palace House.
Summer Hols Highcliffe Castle

Summer Holidays at Highcliffe Castle

Visit Highcliffe Castle this summer holidays for themed activities and crafts.
Circus Extrem

Circus Extreme

Circus Extreme Presents: Rock It Out! - A groundbreaking new show fusing live rock music and death defying stunts!
Swanage-Carnival

Swanage Carnival

One of Purbeck's most highly anticipated events of the year, Swanage Carnival provides a spectacle of family fun and laughter and features fantastic firework displays, stunning stunt shows and more!
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New Forest Show

The New Forest Show is one of the largest and most prestigious agricultural events in the UK. Join us this year for a unique and immersive experience that celebrates the best of rural life.
Monkey World Dorset

Summer at Monkey World

Monkey World opens an hour early at 9am, exclusively for visitors with autism and their families. Sensory trails, a calm room, and drop-In room for support all ensure that Monkey World is a great day out – for all.
Jurassic Furzey

Jurassic Furzey

This summer, get ready for an exciting adventure as Furzey Gardens transforms into Jurassic Furzey! This thrilling trail will bring dinosaurs to life, spark imaginations and create a prehistoric paradise for visitors.
Box 8 summer school holidays

School Summer Holidays at Hurst Castle

Visit Hurst Castle throughout the summer holiday and join in family friendly activities, with a touch of history! Our Nautical trail will be running for the summer holidays – complete the trail and win a reward!
Easter At Beaulieu

Summer Holiday Fun at Beaulieu

Experience colourful characters, living history, thrilling rides, and displays throughout the attraction including Sculpture at Beaulieu, Icons of F1 the National Motor Museum and new rooms to explore in Palace House.
Summer Hols Highcliffe Castle

Summer Holidays at Highcliffe Castle

Visit Highcliffe Castle this summer holidays for themed activities and crafts.
Fireworks

Bournemouth Summer Fireworks

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Be prepared to be dazzled by these much loved Summer Bournemouth Firework displays! The seafront will light the skies up. Pull up a chair at your favourite spot across our beautiful coastline and watch.
Beaulieu Supercar

Beaulieu Supercar Weekend

This must-see family spectacular brings some of the world’s most exclusive and desirable motors to Beaulieu.
Stompin on Quomps

Stompin on the Quomps

Stompin on The Quomps is back in Christchurch in Dorset, on Saturday 2 August from noon until 10pm, presenting a whole day and night of live smooth jazz entertainment for old and young.
Fireworks

Bournemouth Summer Fireworks

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Be prepared to be dazzled by these much loved Summer Bournemouth Firework displays! The seafront will light the skies up. Pull up a chair at your favourite spot across our beautiful coastline and watch.
RNLI Swanage

Swanage Lifeboat Week

This is always a hugely entertaining week, culminating in the raft race on Saturday. The event raises vital funds for the RNLI, the charity that saves lives at sea.
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New Forest Fairy Festival

The largest event of its kind returns at Burley Park. This enchanting festival brings together fairy fans from around the world for a weekend of magic and wonder in the beautiful New Forest National park.
Purbeck Folk Festival

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

Purbeck Folk Festival is a small festival set on a farm on the beautiful Jurassic Coastline. A festival that's loved by everyone because there's loads for kids to do, loads for parents, and loads for the old folkies!
Christchurch Carnival

Christchurch Carnival

Christchurch Carnival is returning for another wonderful event in the summer. Join us for some carnival fun on the Quay, 15, 16 and 17 August 2025.
Fireworks

Bournemouth Summer Fireworks

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Be prepared to be dazzled by these much loved Summer Bournemouth Firework displays! The seafront will light the skies up. Pull up a chair at your favourite spot across our beautiful coastline and watch.
New Forest Food Festival

New Forest Food Festival

An event for all the family. Rich in local produce, artisan foodies and makers, internationally-renowned chefs and restaurants, unique skills and intricate crafts, showcasing the best of the New Forest.
Fireworks

Bournemouth Summer Fireworks

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Be prepared to be dazzled by these much loved Summer Bournemouth Firework displays! The seafront will light the skies up. Pull up a chair at your favourite spot across our beautiful coastline and watch.
Fireworks

Bournemouth Summer Fireworks

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Be prepared to be dazzled by these much loved Summer Bournemouth Firework displays! The seafront will light the skies up. Pull up a chair at your favourite spot across our beautiful coastline and watch.
Classic and Steam

Classic and Steam Vehicle Show Vehicle Show

Get to see vintage, modern and custom motorbikes, classic cars, tractors, vintage campervans, commercial vehicles, stationary engines as well as trade stalls and displays.
Swanage Folk Festival

Swanage Folk Festival

Our small seaside town on the beautiful Jurassic coast of Dorset will fill up with hundreds of colourful dancers and the town will resonate to the sound of bells jingling, sticks thwacking and excellent music.
Box 10 October half term school holidays

Halloween at Hurst Castle

This fearsome fortress was built by King Henry VIII – are you brave enough to descend deep into our basement and escape our Maze!
Swanage Blues Festival Blog

Swanage Blues Festival

The annual Swanage Blues Festival brings the distinctive sounds of blues, roots and soul to Swanage’s pubs, bars and music venues each autumn.
Sample Monkey World

Halloween at Monkey World

The activity centre will be open throughout the holidays with extra fun crafts, competitions and trails for children to get involved in! Check the website for all details
Monkey World Dorset

Santa Experience at Monkey World

Santa lands at Monkey World! Kids enjoy making presents for the primate and meeting and receiving a present from Santa.

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