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 TRAIL

Info: Based on the Summer Story book, the trail includes fun facts, stamp points and an activity booklet. The trail runs alongside the daily mass swan feeds, willow swan maze and pedal go-karts.

Dates: Ongoing
Address: Abbotsbury Swannery, New Barn Road, Abbotsbury, Dorset, DT3 4JG
Website: Abbotsbury Swannery

 

SEA LIFE PIRATE TRESURE HUNT

Dates: Saturday 24th May – Sunday 31st August 2025
Address: SEA LIFE, Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX
Website: SEA LIFE Weymouth

 

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Date: Thursday 12th - Saturday 14th June 2025
Address: The Tivoli, 19 West Borough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1LT
Website: The Tivoli

 

ST MARK’S SCHOOL SUMMER FETE

Date: Friday 13th June 2025
Address: St Marks Primary School, Talbot Rise, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4JA

 

TARRANT GUNVILLE CHURCH FETE

Date: Saturday 14th June 2025
Address: Gunville Manor, Tarrant Gunville, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8JP

 

ALL SAINTS CHURCH FAMILY FUN DAY

Date: Saturday 14th June 2025
Address: All Saints, Church, Ulwell Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LZ
Website: All Saints Swanage

 

BRIDPORT FOOD FESTIVAL

Date: Saturday 14th June 2025
Address: Asker Meadows, East Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3LB
Website: Bridport Food Festival

 

HARRY PAYE DAY

Date: Saturday 14th June 2025
Location: Poole Quay
Facebook: Harry Paye Day

 

CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITAL SUMMER FETE

Date: Saturday 14th June 2025
Address: Christchurch Hospital, Fairmile Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2JX
Website: Macmillan Local

 

CIRKULAR FESTIVAL

Date: Saturday 14th June 2025
Address: The Quomps, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BU
Facebook: Cirkular Festival

 

CORFE CASTLE VILLAGE HALL SUMMER FAIR

Date: Saturday 14th June 2025
Address: Corfe Castle Village Hall, 67 East Street, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5EE
Facebook: Corfe Castle Summer Fair

 

CORFE MULLEN CARNIVAL

Info: Once again, it is free entry to the carnival.  Not only will you be entertained by the marching bands, the parade floats and walking groups during the street parade but you can also enjoy performances, live music, kids entertainment, stalls, games, competitions, food and drink.

Date: Saturday 14th June 2025
Address: Corfe Mullen Recreation Ground
Website: Corfe Mullen Carnival

 

SOPLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL SUMMER PICNIC

Date: Saturday 14th June 2025
Address: Sopley Primary School, Ripley, Bransgore, Dorset, BH23 8ET

 

MERLEY FAMILY FUN DAY

Date: Saturday 14th June 2025
Address: Merley First School, Merley, Oakley, Dorset, BH21 1SD

 

CORFE CASTLE CIRCUS SKILLS

Info: Try out some new circus skills with Fiery Jack in the grounds of the castle ruins. Experience new and different activities over the weekend to entertain the fools in your family.

Dates: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th June 2025
Address: Corfe Castle, The Square, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5EZ
Website: National Trust Corfe Castle

 

WEST BAY VINTAGE RALLY

Dates: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th June 2025
Address: Melsplash Showground, West Bay Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4EG
Facebook: WDVTSEC

 

WIPEOUT WORLD

Dates: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th June 2025
Address: Wimborne Showground, Wimborne Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1EF
Facebook: Wipeout World

 

THE GREAT TAIL TRAIL FAREWELL WEEKEND

Date: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th June 2025
Address: Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5BH
Website: Julia’s House

 

MOORS VALLEY RAILWAY SUMMER GALA

Date: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th June 2025
Address: Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET
Website: Moors Valley Railway

 

HIGHCLIFFE FOOD AND ARTS FESTIVAL

Dates: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th June 2025
Location: Highcliffe High Street & Village Green
Website: Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival

 

LYME REGIS FOSSIL FESTIVAL

Date: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th June 2025
Location: Across Lyme Regis
Website: Lyme Regis Fossil Festival

 

Need ideas for Father's Day?  Check out our list of Father's Day Attraction & Dining Offers.

 

QUEENS PARK COMMUNITY FUN DAY

Date: Sunday 15th June 2025
Address: Queens Park, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9BY
Facebook: Picnic in the Park

 

ELM ACADEMY SUMMER FAIR

Date: Friday 20th June 2025
Address: Elm Academy, Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JN

 

SHAFTESBURY ABBEY PRIMARY SCHOOL INFLATABLE EVENING

Date: Friday 20th June 2025
Address: Shaftesbury Abbey Primary School, St James's Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8HQ
Facebook: Shaftesbury Abbey Primary PTFA

 

LYME REGIS PARTY IN THE PARK

Dates: Friday 20th & Saturday 21st June 2025
Address: Lister Gardens, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3JH
Website: Lyme Regis Town Council

 

UPTON HOUSE FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Dates: Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd June 2025
Address: Upton Country Park, Poole Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BJ
Website: Upton House Food and Music Festival

 

BANDS FOR BRAVERY

Date: Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd June 2025
Address: Longthorns Farm , Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH
Booking: Bands for Bravery

 

POOLE QUAY FOLK FESTIVAL

Date: Saturday 21st June 2025
Location: Poole Quay
Facebook: Poole Quay Events

 

ALL SAINTS SUMMER FETE

Date: Saturday 21st June 2025
Address: All Saints Church, 28 Western Road, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7BP

 

WINTERBOURNE WHITECHURCH SUMMER FAIR

Date: Saturday 21st June 2025
Address: Dunbury Academy School Field, Winterbourne Whitechurch, Dorset

 

VE DAY AT CASTLETOWN D-DAY CENTRE

Date: Saturday 21st June 2025
Address: Castletown D-Day Centre, Admiralty Buildings, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1BD
Website: Castletown D-Day Centre

 

DORSET MELA

Date: Saturday 21st June 2025
Address: Poole Park, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2SF
Website: Dorset Mela

 

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS

Date: Saturday 21st June 2025
Address: Athelhampton House, Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7LG
Website: Athelhampton House

 

ST PAULS COMMUNITY FUN DAY

Date: Saturday 21st June 2025
Address: St Paul’s Church, St Pauls Close, Sherborne, DT9 4DU
Website: St Pauls Sherborne

 

SWANAGE FISH FESTIVAL

Info: The fish festival showcases Purbeck businesses with entertainment for the whole family, delicious food, drinks and crafts.

Dates: Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd June 2025
Location: Sandpit Field, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1NP
Website: Swanage Fish Fest

 

WIPEOUT WORLD

Dates: Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd June 2025
Address: Wimborne Showground, Wimborne Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1EF
Facebook: Wipeout World

 

NOTHE FORT WWII WEEKEND

Info: Commemorate Armed Forces Weekend by completing wartime activities as you find out all about WWII at the Fort!

Dates: Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd June 2025
Address: Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF
Website: Nothe Fort

 

SWANAGE RAILWAY PADDINGTON

Dates: Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd June 2025
Location: Swanage Railway
Website: Swanage Railway

 

WEYMOUTH ARMED FORCES WEEKEND

Info: On Saturday, you can expect to see a display and convoy of historic military vehicles along the promenade and enjoy music and entertainment throughout the day. Sunday's highlights include a Spitfire flypast along the seafront followed by an open-air service at the Weymouth Cenotaph and a parade along the seafront featuring marching bands and military vehicles. There will then be further entertainment and a display of historic vehicles on the Pavilion Forecourt.

Dates: Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd June 2025
Location: Weymouth Seafront
Website: Weymouth Town Council

 

MILLIE GOES WILD OPEN DAY

Date: Friday 27th June 2025
Address: Shaftesbury Millie’s College, Holten Lee, Holten Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JN
Website: Shaftesbury Millie’s College

 

DORSETFEST

Info: The two 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 27th & Saturday 28th June 2025
Address: Warren Farm, Bulbarrow, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0HQ
Website: DorsetFest

 

SWANAGE RAILWAY ROADS TO RAIL

Date: Friday 27th – Sunday 29th June 2025
Location: Swanage Railway
Website: Swanage Railway

 

TANKFEST

Info: The event features three full days of arena action, with explosive displays of unique historic and modern armour running throughout the weekend.

Date: Friday 27th – Sunday 29th June 2025
Address: The Tank Museum, Linsay Road, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG
Website: The Tank Museum

 

GROOVES ON THE GREEN

Date: Friday 27th – Sunday 29th June 2025
Address: Ashley Cross Green, Poole, Dorset
Website: Grooves on the Green

 

AFRICA COMES TO BOURNEMOUTH

Date: Friday 27th – Sunday 29th June 2025
Address: Bournemouth Square, Bournemouth, Dorset
Website: Africa Comes to Bournemouth

 

SHAKE & STIR VINTAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Dates: Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th June 2025
Address: Fishermans Walk, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 3SQ
Website: Events by Stir

 

NOTHE FORT FOSSIL FEST WEEKEND

Info: Enjoy a weekend of fossil-filled fun and dinosaur delights, including Emerald Ant’s Iguanodon Restaurant performance, ammonite painting, real fossil handling, dino themed games and more!

Date: Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th June 2025
Address: Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF
Website: Nothe Fort

 

Please always check an event is running before travelling as cancellations can occur.  If you know of any more family friendly events in June then please do Contact Us.

 

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Durlston Country Park and Nature Reserve is located on the outskirts of Swanage and covers a whopping 320 acres of beautiful countryside.  The parkland which is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site offers a variety of habitats and features, including woodlands, clifftops, meadows and an abundance of wildlife.

The coastal walks offer stunning sea views and we met friends there to walk from Durlston to Swanage town and back.  You can walk straight from the Castle which would be much shorter route but we went from the car park in the opposite direction so we could take the path which led us around Anvil Point Lighthouse, Tilly Whim Caves, and the steps to the caves which are closed to the public due to safety reasons.

As we came back up towards Durlston Castle, we briefly stopped for the toilet and to refill our water bottles.  Before continuing on we stopped at the Great Globe which is one of the largest stone spheres in the world.  It's constructed of Portland stone, weighs about 40 tonnes and is 3 metres in diameter – so pretty big!

Following the path to the right of the Castle we started our route to Swanage.  The wide path is set in the trees and on the left you will find a fab wooden play trail for the children to enjoy.  Being as it was a hot day, I enjoyed walking through the shaded woodland and further down we found a big rope swing for the children to enjoy.

We then followed the path up the hill and before too long we were on a grassy area with incredible views both out to sea and to Swanage itself.

We dropped down into town for a late lunch and ice cream before heading back via the road and alternative access into the woodland path.

Our total circular route was about 7K and walking time was around 2.5 hours because we stopped lots of times for things like toilet, snacks, rope swinging ect.  We even sat and watched a cute little lizard scurrying along a stone wall.

Dulston Country Park is free to enter and the car park prices are very reasonable.  Don’t miss going inside Durlston Castle which is a unique Victorian building, featuring a Visitor Centre with colourful interactive displays, live wildlife cameras, and family friendly exhibitions, along with a small gift shop, art gallery, toilets, baby changing facilities, Café and rooftop access with spectacular views of the coastline.

There are multiple events running through the year for both adults and children including workshops, exhibitions, crafts and themed trails.

For more information on walking routes, events and much more, please visit Durlston Country Park.

Good to know:

• The Castle has lift access to all 4 levels and accessible toilets on all levels.

• Well behaved dogs are welcome in the Castle, Visitor Centre, and Cafe, whilst on a lead.

• Cycling and BBQ’s are not permitted at Durlston Country Park.

• 5 waymarked trails start and finish at the Castle and more information can be found in the Visitor Centre or online.

Top tips:

• Don’t try and do everything in one day, there’s lots of trails to explore and you’ll have great fun discovering somewhere new each time you visit.

• Take plenty of water, snacks for the kids, plasters for blisters (we needed those), suncream if relevant and hand wipes.

Have fun!