With summer just behind us but the warmth of it still lingering you may want to enjoy an outdoor event in Dorset. There’s still lots of time to get out and enjoy events in the great outdoors. Furthermore nothing beats the back to school feeling that September brings. A time for new beginnings and opportunity to learn new skills or take up a hobby you’ve been thinking of trying for a while. This is the perfect time to get started…here’s our guide to what’s going on in Dorset this Autumn, so go, enjoy some downtime or kick start a new interest…
Adventure Outdoor Events Dorset:
Purbeck Running Festival:
With a choice of 5 outdoor runs, ranging from the Purbeck 3 (5km) right up to the Purbeck Ultra (54 miles) there’s something for everyone at this event – providing you like running!
14th -15th September
Entry ranges from £10 for the 5km run up to £50 for the Ultra.
Nordic Walking Festival:
This festival will combine innovative workshops, presentations and social events. Along with over 100, guided Nordic walks and the UK’s only dedicated Nordic walking Marathon (in fact its almost 27 miles due to the rugged terrain!) there will also be a 16 mile stunning challenge route and a host of walks at all levels.
13th-15th September
Tickets from £10.
Sea kayaking courses in Dorset
Whether you’ve sea kayaked before or not we have some great instructional courses to get you out on the sea in a kayak in no time. Additionally join us for a half day introduction of sea kayaking. Or a full day or book a block of lessons over a 6 week period to get yourself really confident sea kayaking around the stunning Dorset coast.
Prices from £60pp.
Art Outdoor Events Dorset
Cloudscapes at Knoll Beach
Cloudscapes is a contemplative artwork where you are invited to stop and cloudgaze and consider your place in the world. The piece is set outdoors — creating a natural cloud-gazing arena.
Next lie back on giant comfortable beanbags. And listen on headphones to the 45-minute piece narrated by Gobbledegook founder, artist and creator Lorna Rees. Where she soothes you with her personal musings on cloud formation. And then interspersed with stories about her relationship with the troposphere. Additionally on the journey of a lifetime she took, accompanied by her Father. An enjoyable, uplifting and reflective experience.
Saturday 15th September
Free event
Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival:
Arts by the Sea is focused on delivering a packed and fun filled festival celebration. While shining a light on mental health and breaking down some social barriers surrounding it. The weekend will consist of an explosion of art. With many fantastic events taking place throughout the town which everyone can be involved in. The festival is delivered by Bournemouth Borough Council with the support of the Arts Council England. It aims to provide inclusive and accessible events across a range of disciplines. Most of which will be free and unrestricted to attend so there definitely will be something for everyone to enjoy.
27th-29th September
Free
Food
Kayak, Fish, Forage & Feast in Studland:
Join us at Fore Adventure for one of our awesome Kayak, Fish, Forage and Feast events. Take to the water to learn how to fish from a kayak and learn about the marine life in Studland Bay- as well as the various seaweeds and coastal plants. Once you’re back on dry land we’ll take you on a foraging walk. And end the day with a three course meal made using ingredients you’ll have learnt about by our chef in a beautiful seaside location.
Click here for more details of the next available kayak, fish, forage and feast on 12th October, next years dates go live at the end of October
£120pp
Athelhampton House and Gardens Christmas Fayre:
Join Dorset Food and Drink for their annual festive foodie event. With over 50 amazing producers selling distinctively Dorset & seasonal produce. Set in the lovely grounds of Athelhampton House and Gardens. We go to this event every year and delight in finding new local producers and gorging on delicious festive treats. If you go on the Sunday your little ones get to meet Father Christmas with proceeds going to
November 23, 2019 – November 24, 2019 – 10AM – 4PM
£3.50 per adult, children free and includes the Food Fair and entry to Gardens and House
Family
Enchanted Illuminations at Abbotsbury Gardens:
Come and see the Gardens in a different light. A large section of the gardens will be lit with a wonderful array of colour.
Saturday 19th October – Sunday 3rd November
Normal admission price
Half term activities at Corfe Castle:
There will be plenty of fun activities on offer this half-term. Take part in the Great Escape (teddy bear zip wire) and watch missiles launch from the castle’s medieval siege engine. Celebrate the colours of autumn with the family castle quest and crafts in the Outer Bailey.
Price: normal national trust admission
26/10-3/11 10am-3pm
Old Harry Rocks Kayak tours
Join us to kayak out to world famous Old Harry Rocks. Explore the awesome cliffs and learn more about the local area, geology and history of studland and wild foods enroute. We run 2 hour and half day tours every day in Studland until the end of October, (aswell as Stand Up Paddleboarding and various other adventures!) so why not come along and take advantage of the last of the warmer weather, our 2 hour tour is perfect for families with younger children!
2 hour tour kayak tour £35pp (min age 8)
Furthermore…
Half day kayak tour £50pp (min age 12)
Nature Outdoor Events Dorset:
Knoll Gardens Festival of Grasses:
Nationally renowned for its naturalistic displays of ornamental grasses. 2019 sees the launch of the first Festival of Grasses at Knoll Gardens. The Festival marks the 25th anniversary of Neil Lucas’s arrival at Knoll and runs throughout the autumn, when the garden is at its peak. A full programme of special events will take place throughout the Festival of Grasses. Please check the website for details, www.knollgardens.co.uk 10am – 5pm Tues – Sat, normal garden admission charge. Please check prices for special events.
01/09/2019- 31/10/2019 10:30-17:00
Autumn Colours at Sherborne Castle:
Come and enjoy the spectacular display of autumn colours in the beautiful lakeside gardens. Open from 10am.
19th October-20th October.
Adults £4, children under 16 free
Foraging & Bushcraft in Dorset:
Join us on a foraging or bushcraft course this Autumn. To learn your wild plants and learn the tricks of our trade and let our top trained bushcraft buffs share their woodland skills with you. You can spend a day exploring what the seasons have to offer, foraging and learning tree and plant identification. Alongside this we will practice a whole host of bushcraft skills. From shelter building to water purification and woodwork to fire building. Before feasting on soup with foraged goodies by the seaside. An unbeatable experience.
Half day bushcraft course £50pp (age 12+)
In addition…
Half day Foraging course £40pp (age 12+)
Another equally as awesome…
Full day Bushcraft and Foraging course £90pp (age 12+)
Similarly…
*we also offer family sessions of the above min age 4+ for foraging 8+ for bushcraft from £10pp
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