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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.
February 2025
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February Half Term at Rock Reef

RockReef is an all year, all-weather attraction based on adventure sports and includes clip ’n climb fun indoor climbing walls, vertical, a high ropes obstacle course and you can even zip line down Bournemouth Peir!
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Hands on History at Bealieu

Explore the attraction and keep an eye out for living history characters who might need your assistance with engaging hands-on activities, including the mechanic, palace house cook and lord montagu's valet experiences.
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February Half Term: Camouflage in Combat

This February Half Term, the Tank Museum are exploring Camouflage in Combat. Enjoy family activities investigating how tanks kept themselves hidden on the battlefield, from WWI to the present day.
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Half Term at Paultons Park

The award-winning Paultons Park will be reopening for February Half Term in 2025, with more than 70 rides and attractions for all the family to enjoy.
1 Stunning Views Across The Purbeck Coast From Our Grass Pitches At Swanage

Purbeck Wellfest - Wellbeing Fair

Purbeck's wellbeing fair in an idyllic location with local practitioners, stalls, workshops, treatments and refreshments, come along and see what it's all about.
Comic Con Bournemouth

Bournemouth Comic Con

Join in the fun of Comic Con at Bournemouth International Centre for an epic day filled with sci-fi displays, collectibles, and celebrity meet-and-greets. Don’t miss the chance to dress up as your favourite character!
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Tiger Day at the Tank Museum

Don't miss the only running Tiger I tank in action! Experience a stunning display from the Tiger 131, plus all the museum has to offer at this unmissable event.
Classic Car Swanage

Swanage Carnival Classic Car Show

The annual Carnival Classic Motor Show is a great, family-friendly spring day out and charitable event run by the Swanage Carnival committee.
Gardeners World Spring

BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair

What better way to inspire your gardening year ahead than by joining us for this much-loved show, in the beautiful grounds of Beaulieu, this will be packed with planting ideas and stunning floral displays.
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Swanage Railway Diesel Gala

A three day feast of diesel as the Swanage Railway home fleet is joined by a host of visitors, giving visitors the opportunity to ride behind as many of the engines as possible.
Chilli And Cheese Festival

The Cheese and Chilli Festival

The Cheese and Chilli Festival is a vibrant annual event that celebrates the delightful pairing of two beloved culinary ingredients: cheese and chilli peppers.
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Christchurch Food Festival

From live cooking demos and tastings to street food, live music and kids’ activities, Christchurch Food Festival is a vibrant celebration of the South Coast’s rich culinary heritage. There's something for all the family.
Swanage Pirate Festival

Swanage Pirate Festival

A free festival for pirates, mermaids and anyone else who wants to join in! Stalls, living history, re-enactments, pirate parade, pub crawl and a children's area.
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Purbeck Arts Week Festival

Prepare to be immersed in artistic wonder as painters, sculptors, textile artists, metalworkers, glass artists, woodworkers, ceramicists and more eagerly throw open their studio doors to welcome you.
Christchurch Food Festival

Christchurch Food Festival

Come try and buy from the best local producers, delicious street food, craft drinks and bars and a host of great entertainment including the chef demo stage with some of the country's top names.
Swanage Fairy Festival

Swanage Fairy Festival

Swanage Fairy Festival will be making a huge splash in the stunning seaside town of Swanage in Dorset. You will be mesmerized with the spectacular live mermaid show and spellbound by the enchanting fairies.
Family Fest

Family Fest Wimborne

Set within 12 acres of working farmland, in the stunning countryside of Wimborne, Dorset, 2025 welcomes you to unforgettable moments for the whole family taking place at The Meadow.
Dogstival

Dogstival

It’s a day out dedicated to our four-legged friends and packed full of canine approved entertainment. With paw-dropping arena displays, heaps of ‘have a go’ activities for your pooch, live music and treats for everyone.
Wimborne Folk Festival

Wimbourne Folk Festival

​We'll bring you some of the finest musicians on the scene at Wimborne Minster Folk Festival 2025, with something for everyone.
Harry Paye Day

Harry Paye Day - Pirate Fun!

Poole honours its famous pirate son, Harry Paye, with a day filled with pirate-themed family fun. Festivities include a Parade of Pirates, muskets and cannon displays, children’s rides, face painting, and shanty singing.
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Highcliffe food & Arts Festival

Set along Highcliffe high street and recreation ground, this family friendly festival is a celebration of the finest local produce, crafts and cookery. Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival is like no other.
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Isle of Wight Festival

A legendary music event that brings together top international artists and music lovers for a weekend of unforgettable performances. A must-visit destination for festival-goers each summer.
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Swanage Fish & Food Festival

Sandpit Field overlooks the beautiful Swanage Bay and is the stage for cooking demonstrations by top notch chefs. Find out how to cook exciting recipes and how to prepare wet and shell fish.
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TANKFEST 2025

TANKFEST offers three action-packed days of arena displays featuring historic and modern armour, with tank demonstrations, expert lectures, and the world’s finest tank collection at The Tank Museum.
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Roads To Rail Steam Rally

Experience road steam and rail steam together in the Isle of Purbeck. Step back in time for 3 days of steam powered demonstrations, vintage fairground fun, Traction Engines, Road Rollers, Showman's Engines and more.
Folk Festival

New Forest Folk Festival

What started as a small gathering of people with a passion for folk music, turned into a large yearly festival celebrating folk music with a weekend of brilliant bands, workshops, dancing and singarounds.
Milford on Sea Music Fstival

Milford-on-Sea Music Festival

The Milford on Sea Music Festival showcases a host of local talent across all genres of music. This exciting community event is volunteer run and free to all.
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Swanage Jazz Festival

The 34th Swanage Jazz Festival, jazz by the sea with 40+ bands in 4 main venues. Discounts for Swanage residents and under 16's.
Lymington Seafood Festival

Lymingotn Seafood Festival

This boutique festival is crammed full of epic street food and pretty much every fishy delight to sample across the three days.
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Sandfest 2025

SandFest is a one day boutique beach festival, headlined by some of the best global artists, playing to 5000 party goers on the world famous Sandbanks Beach in Dorset.
Wild Swimming Festival

The Wild Swimming Festival

The Wild Swimming Festival is the event beside the sea that you've all been asking for. Featuring live music, swim races, seminars with experts in water safety sessions, as well as local food and drink.
Wilkswood Reggae Festival

Wilkswood Reggae Festival

Summer brings the sweet, sweet sounds of Wilkswood Reggae Festival to Swanage.
Poole Harbour Festival

Poole Harbour Festival

Poole and Bournemouth's biggest music weekend is back with a bang this summer with a vibrant celebration of live music, food, and family-friendly entertainment set against the stunning backdrop of Poole harbour.
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Poole Harbour Festival

Get ready to experience the ultimate music extravaganza as Poole and Bournemouth's biggest and best family live music festival makes its highly anticipated return this Summer for 2025.
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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Swanage Carnival Regatta

This ‘must do’ attraction in Swanage has so much to offer everyone, from the magnificent two mile carnival procession, vibrant with dance, sound and colour, to the beat of live bands playing in the carnival marquee.
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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.
Beaulieu Supercar

Beaulieu Supercar Weekend

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

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!
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.
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.

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