Dorset

Finalists announced for 11th Dorset Tourism Awards

The Finalists have been announced for this year’s Dorset Tourism Awards which will be presented in Weymouth Pavilion on 1 February 2024.

Butcombe’s Festival Of Laughs returns this autumn

Following the success of its Festival of Laughs back in May, the fun is set to make a return – Butcombe Pubs & Inns is delighted to announce the Festival of Laughs – The Tall Tales Tour!

Christchurch Food Festival is back for the May Bank Holiday weekend!

Following the success of last year’s festival over the Jubilee weekend, it’s back for another Bank Holiday bonanza with more food, drink, chefs, entertainment and family fun for 2023!

Parkdean Resorts launches trial to cut CO2 emissions by 25%

The UK’s largest holiday park operator, Parkdean Resorts, has started trialling initiatives across its parks to reduce energy usage and carbon emissions.

South West Tourism Awards open for entry

The 2023/24 Tourism Awards are now open and tourism and hospitality businesses from the South West are invited to enter.

Butcombe launches 12-day Comedy Festival

Butcombe Pubs & Inns is delighted to announce the launch of a 12-day comedy festival, in association with Pop Up Comedy.

Easter Food Fair at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens is hosting the perfect Easter day out for foodies when the Food Fair returns on Saturday 8 April.

Step into spring with the National Trust across the South West

All across the South West, National Trust properties are sparkling after their winter cleans and gardens are bursting into life.

90 South West Finalists named for Tourism Awards at Eden Project

Tourism businesses from across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall have been named as Finalists in this year’s South West Tourism Excellence Awards.

Great Taste 2023 accreditation scheme opens for entries

Entries to the ‘Oscars’ of the food and drink world now open until till 7 February 2023 or until capacity is met.

Top Dorset tourism businesses celebrate at Tank Museum

Dorset tourism businesses were celebrating in style last night as the winners of the 10th Dorset Tourism Awards were presented at the Tank Museum.

South West restaurants well represented in UK’s Top 100

The South West can boast 20 restaurants named in UK’s Top 100 Restaurants by SquareMeal.

Celebrate the South West Coast Path’s 50th anniversary ‘Trailblazing Walk’ as an official Coast Path Food and Drink Product

The charity that looks after the 630 miles of iconic South West Coast Path marks its 50th Anniversary this year and it’s looking for iconic food producers from along the Trail to join it in its celebrations during the official Year of the Coast.