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| 12 - 20 |
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EASTER FESTIVAL OF CHOCOLATE
Brewers Quay |
| 14 - 25 |
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SUNSPORT YOUTH SPORTS ACTIVITIES
Weymouth Sports Club |
| 18 - 21 |
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21 EASTER HOCKEY FESTIVAL
Weymouth Sports Club |
| 18 - 21 |
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EASTER SQUASH FESTIVAL
Weymouth Squash & Fitness Club |
| 19 |
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THE GREAT RADIPOLE EASTER BUNNY HUNT
RSPB Nature Reserve |
| 20 - 22 |
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CHILDRENS EASTER QUIZ
Portland Castle |
| 21 |
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WESSEX VINTAGE & CLASSIC VEHICLE
EASTER RALLY
Weymouth Pavilion Forecourt |
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| 4 - 5 |
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WEYMOUTH INTERNATIONAL BEACH KITE FESTIVAL
Kite flying enthusiasts bring together
the latest designs and technology in kite flying. Everyone from
young to old will be amazed as the array of kites brighten up
the sky around Weymouth Beach. Giant Parafoils, competitions,
fighting kites; stalls, musical displays, fun fair and free
workshops. PLUS fireworks & Night flying 4 April. |
| 9 - 11 |
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FOLK FESTIVAL
Weymouth Pavilion
Enjoy Weymouth's 2nd Folk Festival featuring Workshops, Pub
session, Morris and Appalachian dancing and fantastic visiting
artists including The Oyster Band & Martin Simpson. |
| 11 |
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HMS WARSPITE
Cenotaph Seafront
Wreath laying Ceremony |
| 17 |
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HARLEY DAVIDSON DISPLAY & RALLY
Lodmoor Country Park |
| 18 |
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VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE DISPLAY & RALLY
Weymouth Seafront |
| 24 |
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WEYMOUTH MODEL RAILWAY ASSOCIATION OPEN
DAY
Memorial Hall, Victoria Road, Broadwey |
| 25 |
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WEYMOUTH OLD HARBOUR OYSTER FESTIVAL
Brewers Quay, Old Harbour
Fun filled festival with unique oyster theme, live musical entertainment,
competitions and side shows, plus oysters galore!! |
| 25 |
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WEYMOUTH GIG RACING REGATTA
Weymouth Bay |
| 26 |
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US MEMORIAL DAY
US Memorial, Weymouth Seafront
Wreath Laying Ceremony |
| 26 |
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WEYMOUTH TRAWLER RACE
Weymouth Harbour
Colourful Harbourside Festival, Decorated Boats, Live Music
and Displays. |
| 26 - 31 |
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WEYMOUTH ART GROUP EXHIBITION
Weymouth Arts Centre |
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TRANSPORT OF YESTERYEAR, HARDY COUNTRY
RUN
Weymouth Pavilion Forecourt |
| 5 - 8 |
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PATCHWORK EXHIBITION
Brewers Quay |
| 8 |
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WELLS to WEYMOUTH VINTAGE VEHICLE RUN
Weymouth Pavilion Forecourt |
| 8 |
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HALF IRON MAN TRIATHLON
Weymouth Seafront |
| 10 - 13 |
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WEYMOUTH MINI JAZZ FESTIVAL
Hotel Rembrandt |
| 12 - 22 |
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THE MATCHSTICK FLEET
The Nothe Fort |
| 14 - 20 |
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INTERNATIONAL MILITARY AND VETERANS FESTIVAL
Weymouth Seafront
Major military festival highlights include full scale Remembrance
Service and Parade, over 2,500 veterans, marching bands, military
vehicle convoy with over 90 military and historic vehicles and
free band performances. The Festival also includes Aerial Displays,
Old Time Music Hall and Veterans Rendezvous. |
| 21 |
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DORCHESTER CARNIVAL |
| 21 |
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THE GREAT WEYMOUTH CHARITY BIKE RIDE
Rodwell Trail |
| 28 - 29 |
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WEYMOUTH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Weymouth Pavilion
Entertainment of Live Country Music and Line Dancing |
| 28 - 29 |
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NATIONAL BEACH HANDBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Weymouth Beach |
| 28 - 4 July |
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SQUIB NATIONAL SAILING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Weymouth Sailing Club |
| 29 |
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WEYMOUTH FISH FESTIVAL
Olde Harbour |
| 29 |
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OPEN WATER SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Preston Beach/Weymouth Bay |
| 29 |
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PORTLAND 10 MILE ROAD RACE |
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ROCK & JAZZ MUSIC FESTIVAL
Nothe Fort
Festival of Music in the courtyard |
| 5 |
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BORSTAL BASH - (Portland Fete) |
| 6 |
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BEACH 'TAG RUGBY' RFU
Weymouth Beach |
| 6 |
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DORSET TOUR VINTAGE & CLASSIC VEHICLE
RALLY & DISPLAY
Lodmoor Country Park
Over 100 vintage & classic vehicles tour into Weymouth |
| 7 - 20 |
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TOWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Weymouth Tennis Clubs |
| 12 - 13 |
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BIRTHDAY SK8FEST
Weymouth Sk8 Park |
| 12 - 13 |
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INTERNATIONAL MARITIME MODELLING FESTIVAL
Weymouth Pavilion, Radipole
Lake, Pleasure Pier
Over 1000 model displays, tall ships, powerboat racing, trade
show, workshops and 'live warship battles' |
| 12 July to
7 Sept |
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DORSET MAIZE MAZE
Rodden Farm near Weymouth
Visit this unique maze made entirely from maize. |
| 13 |
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CANCER RESEARCH RACE FOR LIFE
Portland Bill |
| 18 |
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CEREMONY OF THE KEYS
Portland Castle
(Please contact Portland Castle to confirm (820539) |
| 20 |
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RNIB "IT'S A KNOCKOUT" CHALLENGE
Weymouth Beach |
| 21 July to
29 Aug |
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SUN SPORT YOUTH SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
Weymouth Sports Club |
| 21 July to
31 Aug |
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PIRATE FESTIVAL
Sea Life Park, Lodmoor Country
Park |
| 25 - 27 |
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NATIONAL BEACH VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC
Britain's biggest and most
successful beach tournament with over 100 men's and women's
2-aside teams from Britain and Europe. Show court, free grandstand
seating, nine beach courts, trade village, music and live commentary. |
| 26 |
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GOOSEBERRY FAYRE
Portland |
| 26 |
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SAND PIE CHALLENGE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
WOMENS SECTION
Weymouth Beach |
| 26 |
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GOOSEBERRY FAYRE
Portland |
| 26 |
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SCULPTURE INTERPRETATION WALKS - 9 &
23 August
Tout Quarry Portland |
| 27 July to
2 Aug |
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WEYMOUTH LIFEBOAT WEEK
Lifeboat Service starting
in the Cove on the 27th July. The annual BBQ at the Nothe and
Lifeboat display in Newton's Cove will take place on the evening
of Monday 28 July. Flag day will be Saturday 2nd August |
| 28 |
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WESSEX FM GREAT DAYS OF SUMMER
Weymouth Bay |
| 4, 11, 20 |
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Famous 'Highlights' of Weymouth's Summer
Season, Internationally 25th August themed fireworks, late night
shopping, live music, entertainment, competitions and prizes. |
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YOUTH COUNCIL BEACH BASH
Weymouth Beach |
| 3 |
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ARCHAEOLOGY PROJECT
Portland, Culverwell Mesolithic
Site |
| 4 - 16 |
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WEYMOUTH ART EXHIBITION
Weymouth Arts Centre |
| 5 - 6 |
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OLD WIVES TALES
Portland Castle |
| 6 |
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RADIPOLE FAMILY FUN DAYS
RSPB Nature Reserve
Join us at Radipole for a day filled with fun activities and
events for all the family. |
| 9 - 10 |
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VICTORIAN FESTIVAL
The Nothe Fort |
| 10 |
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24th CHILDREN'S STONE CARVING
Portland Sculpture & Quarry
Trust |
| 11 - 22 |
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THE MATCHSTICK FLEET
The Nothe Fort |
| 12, 13, 19 |
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TUDOR MUSIC
Portland Castle |
| 15 - 17 |
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WEYMOUTH SAILING REGATTA
Weymouth Bay |
| 16 - 17 |
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PORTLAND STEAM & VINTAGE SHOW
Southwell Business Park |
| 16 - 22 |
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CHARITY PRO-AM GOLF WEEK
Weymouth Golf Club |
| 17 - 22 |
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INTERNATIONAL CADET CLASS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS |
| 17 |
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Rotary Club Charity Bus Pull
Weymouth Sea Front |
| 19 - 21 |
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RAF TOWN SHOW
Weymouth Pavilion Forecourt |
| 20 |
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WEYMOUTH CARNIVAL DAY & INTERNATIONAL
FIREWORK DISPLAY
Weymouth Seafront
One of the biggest charity carnivals in the south of England
with the Red Arrows, Carnival Procession, Aerial displays, Fun
Fair and Competitions |
| 20 |
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RADIPOLE FAMILY FUN DAY
Join us at Radipole for a
day filled with fun activities and events for all the family |
| 24 - 30 |
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NATIONAL OPEN BOWLS TOURNAMENT
Weymouth & Portland Bowls
Clubs |
| 24 |
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DRAGON BOAT RACING
Weymouth Bay |
| 27 - 31 |
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GREAT DORSET STEAM FAIR
Tarrant Hinton, West Dorset |
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ENDUROMAN CHESIL
Chesil Beach
Run, Cycle, Swim Challenge for elite athletes. |
| 5 - 7 |
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ROCK'N'POP FESTIVAL
Weymouth Pavilion
Weekend of great live music featuring legends from the Countries
memorable Rock & Pop Idols |
| 6 |
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WEYMOUTH BIATHLE (WORLD SERIES)
Run, swim (sea) run race ages
10 up to vets |
| 6 - 7 |
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DORCHESTER COUNTY SHOW |
| 9 |
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DUMBLE BIMBLE FUN RUN - 2 & 5 MILE
RUN
Portland |
| 13 |
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WATERFEST 2003
Weymouth Harbour
Traditional Harbour Family Festival |
| 13 - 14 |
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MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION
Wey Valley School |
| 13 - 21 |
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DORSET ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE WEEK
A unique opportunity to visit
sites and buildings of special interest which are not normally
open to the public |
| 15 - 19 |
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YYS INTERNATIONAL BOAT ANGLING CHALLENGE
Europe's largest cash &
prize angling competition of the year |
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WEYMOUTH SPEED SAILING WEEK |
| 2 - 4 |
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OCTOBER FEST
Brewers Quay
Sample a plethora of traditional ales and Bavarian Food. Tickets
available for afternoon and evening sessions. Live music on
Friday and Saturday Evening. |
| 11 - 12 |
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RYA 29ER / 49ER & 59ER GOLD SERIES
Weymouth & Portland Sailing
Academy |
| 12 |
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BEACH MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Weymouth Beach
With over 300 top motocross riders, past and present Champions.
A packed race programme of thrills and spills cheered on by
over 15,000 spectators. |
| 18 |
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WEYMOUTH 10 - 10 MILE ROAD RACE
Weymouth Seafront |
| 25 to 1 Nov |
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HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL
Brewers Quay
Halloween fun for all the family with activity workshops, comedy
entertainment, puzzles and competitions |
| 26 |
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EGDON EASY (10K ROAD/OFF ROAD RACE)
Lodmoor Country Park |
| 31 to 2 Nov |
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REAL SPOOKY STORIES
Portland Castle |
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GUY FAWKES CELEBRATIONS
Weymouth Beach
Giant Beach Bonfire, free firework display and fun fair |
| 7 - 8 |
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PORTLAND FAIR
Chiswell |
| 9 |
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REMEMBRANCE PARADE & CEREMONY
Weymouth Seafront |
| 10 to 24 Dec |
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CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Brewers Quay
Six-week festival celebrating the traditional sights and sounds
of Christmas, including Santa's Grotto, product tastings, craft
demonstrations, carol singing and much more |
| 15, 23 |
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CHILDRENS WORKSHOPS
RSPB Nature Reserve
Learn how to attract birds to your garden, what to feed them
and how to make them feel at home. Make your very own bird feeder
and take it home with you. Price includes materials and feeder |
| 22 |
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SWITCHING ON OF WEYMOUTH’S CHRISTMAS
LIGHTS |
| 27 |
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VICTORIAN SHOWNIGHT
Weymouth Town Centre
A Victorian Nostalgia of late night shopping. Christmas lights,
Brass Bands, Choirs, Musicians, Period Costume and Street Theatre,
Children's fun fair, 30ft Fairground Organ and a visit from
Santa Claus |
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Family Pantomime
Weymouth Pavilion |
| 4, 11, 18 |
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LATE NIGHT CHRISTMAS SHOPPING |
| 7, 14, 21 |
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SUNDAY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING |
| 25 |
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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DAY HARBOUR SWIM
Weymouth Harbour |
| 27, 28 |
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TUDOR CHRISTMAS
Portland Castle |
| 31 |
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NEW YEAR'S EVE FANCY DRESS REVELRY
Join over 20,000 revellers
in Britain’s Biggest New Year’s Eve Fancy Dress
Party throughout Weymouth Town Centre |
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March |
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1 Mar – 11 Apr SPRING IS HERE – Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical
Gardens |
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27 CAMELLIA WORKSHOP with Jennifer Trehane
Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens |
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April |
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18-21 GIANT EASTER EGG HUNT
Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens |
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May |
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8 May & 9 July TOUR OF GARDENS – with Head Gardener
Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens |
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24 -26 SMUGGLERS INVASION
Smugglers Barn, Abbotsbury |
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Costumed re-enactment of smuggling life |
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June |
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14-15 June 23-25 August FAMILY FUN WEEKEND
Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens |
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July |
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12 SHOW OF HANDS
Abbotsbury Gardens |
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Englands foremost acoustic roots duo in the glorious
setting of Abbotsbury Gardens |
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August |
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23 SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN “The Two Gentlemen
of Verona”
Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens |
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October |
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24 Oct
9 Nov AUTUMN IN THE GARDENS
Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens (with candles and floodlights) |
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Last updated 10 December 2002 |
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