Need ideas for things to do with the family in June? You'll find lots of fun events and shows listed below.

 

ABBOTSBURY SWANNERY BRAMLEY HEDGE STORY TRAIL

Info: The trail takes visitors around the Swannery grounds, to discover more about the swans and the adventurous mice. Designed for families to enjoy, the trail includes interactive activities, stamp points and questions to answer, all alongside the swans and discovering more about the unique Swannery.

Dates: Saturday 14th March – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Abbotsbury Swannery, New Barn Road, Abbotsbury, Dorset, DT3 4JG
Website: Abbotsbury Swannery

 

THORNCOMBE WOODS LEAF TRAIL

Info: Follow the Thorncombe Loop to discover hand-painted discs scattered around the reserve, highlighting the variety of leaves found on the Thorncombe trees. Free pocket maps are available in the car park or visitor centre, to help navigate you around the trail.

Dates: Friday 22nd May – Sunday 28th June 2026
Address: Thorncombe Woods Visitor Centre, Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8QH
Facebook: Hardy’s Birthplace

   

KINGSTON LACY POKEMON TCG MEGA EVOLUTION TRAIL

Info: Get active outdoors on the Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search the woodlands for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers and complete your own challenges.

Dates: Saturday 23rd May – Sunday 6th September 2026
Address: Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EA
Website: National Trust Kingston Lacy

 

CORFE CASTLE INTERACTIVE QUEST

Info: Get ready for a fun adventure at Corfe Castle based on The New Famous Five by Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton. The interactive quest invites families to explore the castle like true detectives. Solve clues, crack puzzles and uncover hidden secrets as you explore the ruins. During half term, families can also plant your own nasturtium seeds in an eco pot and join the Keeper of the Castle on a lively, interactive storytelling tour that brings the past to life.

Dates: Saturday 23rd May – Sunday 6th September 2026
Address: Corfe Castle, The Square, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5EZ
Website: Corfe Castle

  

HALF PRICE DAY TICKET OFFER AT SANDWORLD

Date: Monday 8th – Tuesday 30th June 2026
Address: Sandworld, Preston Beach Road, Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX
Website: Sandworld

  

THE PALM HOUSE JUNGLE WEEK

Dates: Tuesday 23rd – Sunday 28th June 2026
Address: The Palm House, Swannery Lake, Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TZ
Facebook: The Palm House

 

SHREK THE MUSICAL

Dates: Thursday 25th – Saturday 27th June 2026
Address: The Tivoli Theatre, 19 West Borough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1LT
Website: The Tivoli Theatre

 

DORSETFEST

Info: The 2 day event offers a fabulous range of music, entertainment and food. It is run and organised by volunteers with all money going to local charities.

Dates: Friday 26th & Saturday 27th June 2026
Address: Warren Farm, Bulbarrow, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0HQ
Website: DorsetFest

 

ROADS TO RAIL STEAM RALLY

Info: Roads to Rail brings together historic vehicles, heritage trains and family-friendly entertainment, offering something for enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. Highlights include A stunning display of full-size and miniature steam engines, tractors, stationary engines and commercial vehicles, classic cars, motorcycles and military vehicles, train rides on the Swanage Railway, traditional funfair, food stalls and a real ale bar, live music, and family activities.

Dates: Friday 26th - Sunday 28th June 2026
Address: Norden Station Event Field, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5DW
Website: Swanage Railway

 

MOORS VALLEY TRACTOR DAY

Info: There’s lots of tractors, demonstrations, trailer rides, and activities for you to have the best day out.

Date: Saturday 27th June 2026
Address: Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, BH24 2ET
Website: Moors Valley Country Park

 

SPETISBURY CHURCH & VILLAGE FETE

Date: Saturday 27th June 2026
Address: Spetisbury Manor, Spetisbury, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9EB

 

CHILD OKEFORD HEY DAY

Date: Saturday 27th June 2026
Address: Child Okeford Recreation Field

 

HANDMADE CRAFT FAIR

Date: Saturday 27th June 2026
Address: Southill Community Centre, 137 Radipole Lane, Southill, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9SS

 

SHERBORNE SUMMER FESTIVAL

Date: Saturday 27th June 2026
Address: Pageant Gardens, Station Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3LP
Facebook: Sherborne Summer Festival

 

MOTCOMBE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Date: Saturday 27th June 2026
Address: Motcombe Memorial Hall, Shaftesbury, Dorset,SP7 9PE
Website: Motcombe Hall

 

PICNIC IN THE PARK

Date: Saturday 27th June 2026
Address: Upton Recreation Ground, Sea View Road, Upton, BH16 5NF
Facebook: Lytchett & Upton Town Council

 

SOUTHBOURNE ARMED FORCES WEEKENDER

Dates: Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June 2026
Address: Fisherman’s Walk, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 3SQ
Website: Stir Events

 

AFRICA COMES TO BOURNEMOUTH

Dates: Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June 2026
Location: Bournemouth Square, Bournemouth, Dorset
Facebook: Africa Comes to Bournemouth

 

FOLK ON THE QUAY

Info: A fun filled day of everything folk for all the family - featuring live music, dancing, children’s rides and arcades, face painters and much more.

Dates: Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June 2026
Address: Poole Quay, Poole, Dorset
Website: Poole Tourism

 

STRATTON SUMMER FAYRE

Date: Sunday 28th June 2026
Address: Stratton Village Green & Hall, Stratton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9WG

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Families can visit a variety of local farms on the 7th June for Open Farm Sunday. Find out about the story behind our food and how farming affects our everyday lives. Each Open Farm Sunday event is unique and activities can include machinery displays, tractor and trailer rides, demonstrations, nature walks and much more!

 

COOMBE HOUSE FARM

Info: Discover the therapeutic care farm, learn about the journey so far, meet the farm team and explore what makes this space so special for the school and community. Local businesses and organisations will set up stalls to showcase their products, services and community work. Enjoy a day filled with connection, learning, and celebration, with special activities planned.

Date: Sunday 7th June 2026
Address: Coombe House Farm, Dorset Centre of Excellence, Donhead St Mary, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9LP
Facebook: Coombe House Farm

 

COPPETT HILL

Info: This event at Coppet Hill is hosted in conjunction with the Melplash Agricultural Society and the Marshwood Vale Farmers Cluster. Discover the vital role farmers play in producing our food, caring for nature, and protecting our environment. Families can enjoy tractor and trailer rides around the farm, wheat to bread demonstrations, sheep shearing and the story of wool, meet the animals – sheep, cattle, pigs, calves and chickens, hands-on farm-to-food activities for kids, plus local experts will be there including Dorset Wildlife Trust and Wessex Water. Local food will also be available or bring a picnic and enjoy the family friendly picnic area.

Date: Sunday 7th June 2026
Address: Coppet Hill, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5NP
Facebook: Coppet Hill

 

KNIFE HILL FARM

Info: Visit and see the organic dairy farm to learn how the cows convert grass into milk. Meet the cows and other farm animals and take a tractor trailer ride to see the farm and cows grazing. Meet other local producers and learn how they make their products with a chance to try and buy. Free entry, small cash fee for trailer rides.

Date: Sunday 7th June 2026
Address: Knife Hill Farm, Knife Hill Farm, Winterborne Stickland, Dorset, DT11 0NA
Website: Farm Sunday

 

KINGSTON MAURWARD COLLEGE

Info: Kingston Maurward will have a display of farm machinery, a selection of livestock and other animals, talks from the farm staff, plus information boards and identification of the cereal crops. They request donations for charity and would appreciate booking to enable them to manage numbers.

Date: Sunday 7th June 2026
Address: Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY
Website: Farm Sunday

 

DOLLENS FARM

Info: Dollens Farm is an organic, 220 dairy herd, farmed over 720 acres, in a quiet Dorset valley. Visit the dairy farm and enjoy tractor and trailer rides around chalkland sites of Special Scientific Interest (S.S.I.), with outstanding views of the Sydling Valley. Tours are approximately 1 hour, all day until 4pm. View milking from 2pm. Arla will be in attendance, along with Dorset Wildlife Trust.

Date: Sunday 7th June 2026
Address: Dollens Farmhouse, Sydling St Nicholas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9PD
Website: Farm Sunday

 

For further information and more events near Dorset, please visit Farm Sunday.