After ten days of sensational performances and installations that brought together thousands of people from all over the county and beyond, Inside Out Dorset has been hailed as ‘extraordinary’ by organisers.

Paultons Park, home of the world-famous Peppa Pig World, is celebrating a record-breaking day after winning 10 awardsat the UK Theme Park Awards 2025, held at Wicksteed Park on 18th September 2025.

As a long-valued partner of Activate Performing Arts, Lighthouse Poole is supporting a weekend of performances by Catalan artists in Corfe Castle as part of Inside Out Dorset, the biennial festival of outdoor arts, on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September 2025.

With a positive message about friendship and community at its heart, Girlhood On T has found theatre makers Eryn McDonald and Aish Humphreys exploring their own experiences of gender dysphoria as they hone the show at Lighthouse.

Inside Out Dorset, the biennial international outdoor arts festival, returns this autumn with a series of free-to-see installations and performances in five extraordinary locations.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s ambitions to deliver even more improved, and better connected green space for everyone have seen the area recognised as the UK’s first official Nature Towns.

BCP Council is celebrating after being awarded ‘Green Flag’ status for Poole Park and Upton Country Park – an accreditation which recognises the outstanding management and maintenance of these green spaces.

We recently visited Cosy Club to try their limited-time Graduation Menu. The seasonal offering looked too good to miss, featuring a tempting selection of dishes perfect for marking the special occasion.

Exciting news for families and thrill-seekers across the South Coast! The nominations for the UK Theme Park Awards 2025 have been revealed, and two of the region’s most beloved attractions – Paultons Park in Hampshire and Blackgang Chine on the Isle of Wight – have earned multiple well-deserved nominations.

Excitement is building for the highly anticipated Bourne Free Pride Festival 2025, set to take place on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th July at Meyrick Park, Bournemouth. This vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ culture promises two days of music, performances, and community spirit, featuring a mix of big-name headliners, local talent, and family-friendly entertainment.

Dorset-based artist Lorna Rees, of Gobbledegook Theatre, is creating her latest immersive sound-work, Canopy, for this year’s Inside Out Dorset festival of outdoor arts, which runs in various locations across the county from 12 to 21 September 2025.

A joyful celebration of Boscombe’s vibrant and diverse community, self-taught artist Adilson Naueji’s first solo exhibition at Lighthouse Poole can be seen for free in the Main Gallery until Wednesday 30 July.

Nine beaches across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) have been awarded Blue Flag status for another year – cementing our position as the UK’s leading coastal destination.

One of the UK’s most distinctive wine events is set to make a bold return  this summer, as the South Coast Wine Festival reclaims its place at the spectacular Highcliffe Castle from 8th to 10th August 2025.

With sweeping sea views, centuries-old walls, and a  celebration of over 300 wines from around the world, the festival promises a rich and immersive  experience that transcends the traditional tasting event. This isn’t just another wine festival. It’s a  cultural showcase framed by a Gothic revival castle, perched dramatically on the cliffs of Dorset’s  southern coastline. 

Summer’s here and for family party goers who like their eats as big as their beats, there’s only one place to be – Upton House Food and Music Festival, a three-day feast of top tastes and toe-tapping tunes in the beautiful surroundings of Upton Country Park.

AFC Bournemouth, in partnership with Black Knight Football Club, has completed the acquisition of Vitality Stadium, the club’s historic home since 1910. The purchase represents a significant step forward for the club, both on and off the pitch, as it continues to build toward a future of long-term stability and ambitious growth. The transaction was completed through Black Knight Stadium Limited, a newly formed entity that will now officially own the stadium.

Now in its second year, Poole Pride was started in order to make a real and lasting impact on the town and the fact that it is back for a second year means if even just one LGBTQ+ person feels more seen, more valid, more welcomed, and more supported, it will be a success. You are invited to come as you are and embrace a full day and night of inclusive entertainment.

Bournemouth’s brand-new soft play facility has officially opened in Boscombe’s Kings Park Leisure and Learning Centre – with hundreds of children on hand to put it through its paces.

You can now book a visit to Highcliffe Castle for 2025 and enjoy an entirely new visitor experience which includes a stained-glass display of international importance.

Four public paddling pools will reopen this summer, thanks to continued collaboration with community partners.

Lighthouse Poole is delighted to announce the return of The Amy Winehouse Band to play the Concert Hall on Saturday 15 November 2025.

Registrations for Vitality Bay Run are now open – sign up today and join the Spring challenge which promises fun, fitness and community spirit.

The Isle of Wight Festival returns from 19-22 June 2025 with Sting, Stereophonics and Justin Timberlake headlining. Whole Weekend Tickets

Enjoy Valentine’s Night at the Museum!

Millions of people enjoyed all that Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole had to offer this Christmas - with all three town centres reporting a year-on-year increase in visitors.