Dorset

Pretty as a picture: Modern Art Distillery sponsors arts award

West Dorset-based Modern Art Distillery (M.A.D) has expanded its links with the art world by sponsoring its first award in the South West Academy’s open competition.

Chickpea Group to open The King’s Arms in Shaftesbury, Dorset

The trio behind the Wiltshire based Chickpea Group are excited to have acquired the King’s Arms in Shaftesbury, in what will be their first pub in the county of Dorset.

Report celebrates upgrades to apprenticeships launching careers in catering and hospitality

A wide-ranging report into the future of skills training for the catering and hospitality industry has been unveiled today.

South West 660 and St Austell Brewery continue partnership

South West 660, the iconic road trip that showcases the beautiful coastline of south west England and its many hidden gems, has extended its successful partnership with St Austell Brewery for a third consecutive year.

Rockwater’s new Sandbanks venue to open spring 2025

Rockwater, leading hospitality and lifestyle group, has confirmed that its third venue will open in Sandbanks, Poole, next spring, creating more than 150 jobs.

Daish’s Holidays announce surge in bookings for Christmas breaks

Daish’s Holidays has announced a 10 per cent increase in bookings for four-day breaks over the main Christmas period.

Celebrate your culinary and drinks excellence: Enter the Taste of the West product awards 2025!

If you create exceptional food and drink in the South West of England, why not kick off 2025 with a bang by entering the Taste of the West product awards?

Langham Wine Estate introduces new release of Blanc de Blancs NV

Highly acclaimed Langham Wine Estate has launched its new release of Blanc de Blancs NV, produced entirely from Chardonnay grown on the chalk soils of its rural Dorset vineyard.

Langham Wine Estate partners with Liberty Wines to expand portfolio distribution

Renowned English wine producer, Langham Wine Estate is proud to announce its partnership with multi-award-winning wine distributor, Liberty Wines.

Langham Wine Estate wins four prestigious trophies at WineGB Awards 2024

Celebrations continue for highly acclaimed Dorset-based winery and vineyard, Langham Wine Estate, after being awarded an impressive four trophies at the WineGB Awards 2024.

Langham Wine Estate in Dorset has released more dates for their newly launched Winemaker’s Tour

The newly launched Winemaker’s Tour offers guests a journey through the vineyards and winery, guided by Head Winemaker Tommy Grimshaw.

Rockwater and AFC Bournemouth unveil new partnership

Rockwater and AFC Bournemouth (AFCB) have announced a new three-year partnership for matchday experiences at the Vitality Stadium.

Historic Crown Hotel in Weymouth awarded prestigious AA three-star rating

The Crown Hotel, a former Georgian Coaching Inn and one of Weymouth’s landmark hotels, has been awarded a three-star rating by the AA.

Old Harry Rocks Bar & Restaurant opens at THE NICI

The crew at Old Harry Rocks Bar & Restaurant were all hands-on deck, as they welcomed guests to the opening weekend of Bournemouth’s hottest new hangout.

Langham Wine Estate celebrates its 15th Anniversary

Langham Wine Estate recently marked fifteen years since planting its vineyard at Crawthorne Farm, near Dorchester.

Celebrations at National Tourism Awards

Tourism businesses from the South West were celebrating on the 5th of June as host Alex Polizzi presented the annual VisitEngland awards to the best in the country.

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