Dorset Visitor Guide 2019

Camp Bestival TAKE IN A SHOW Theatres and Art Centres throughout the region provide a year round programme of shows, concerts and exhibitions and attract A-list entertainers to centre stage. STAR ATTRACTIONS Stimulate the mind with a step back in time. There are historic castles and exciting fortresses to explore, sumptuous grand houses to tour and fascinating museums to visit. FUN AND GAMES Whatever the weather, sports centres across Dorset offer activities of all sorts and swimming pools for hours of fun. Full details are listed on our website, visit-dorset.com . See pages 40 to 49 for Dorset Attractions. “ O ur ch i ldren were almost speechless w i th exc i tement when i t was t i me t o feed and - joy of joys - walk the goat s ” visit-dorset.com #visitdorset 19 FETES, FAIRS AND FESTIVALS Dorset has a diary bursting with events. Blandford annually hosts the world’s largest heritage and cultural event - the Great Dorset Steam Fair. The Bournemouth Air Festival and Sherborne Abbey Music Festival are known country-wide and country life is showcased throughout the year at county shows and bunting clad fairs. See page 49 for a small taster.