Top Festivals in Dorset for Summer 2015
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Beaminster Festival of Music and Arts
When: 27 June to 5 July
Where: Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3DR
In a nutshell: Music, Art and Literature
Cost: Free to £25 depending on event
Website: www.beaminsterfestival.com/
Distance from Newlands: 24 Minutes
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UK Boogie Woogie Music Festival
When: 3rd to 5th July
Where: Sturminster Newton, Dorset
In a nutshell: Music from the Boogie Woogie era (1930/40s)
Cost: £10 to £65
Website:
www.ukboogiewoogiefestival.co.uk
Distance from Newlands: 1 hr
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Big Mix Music Festival
When: 4 July
Where: The Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis
In a nutshell: Charity, brining musical opportunities to young people Regis
Cost: Free
Website: www.ubsharp.uk.com
Distance from Newlands: 7 minutes
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Cerne Abbas Music Festival
When: 9th to 12th July
Where: Cerne Abbas, Dorset
In a nutshell: Saint-Saëns’; Carnival of the Animals; and classical works
Cost: £4 to £14
Website:
www.cerneabbasmusicfestival.co.uk/
Distance from Newlands: 43 minutes
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Jurassic Fields Music Festival
When: 11th July
Where: Bridport, Dorset
In a nutshell: Music, comedy, food and entertainment
Cost: £10 to £23
Website: www.jurassicfields.com
Distance from Newlands: 13 minutes
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Grooves on the Green
When: 11th to 12 July
Where: Bridport, Dorset
In a nutshell: Community festival offers 2 days of family-friendly events
Cost: £3 to £5
Website: www.groovesonthegreen.co.uk
Distance from Newlands: 13 minutes
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Festival of British Archaeology
When: 11th to 26th July
Where: Corfe Castle, Dorset
In a nutshell: Norman maritime themed living histor
Cost: TBC
Website: www.archaeologyfestival.org.uk
Distance from Newlands: 1hr
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Larmer Tree Festival
When: 15th to 19th July
Where: Larmer Tree Garden, Cranborne Chase, Dorset
In a nutshell: Tom Jones, The Levellers, Russel Kane and more
Cost: £63 to £260
Website:
www.larmertreefestival.co.uk
Distance from Newlands:1hr
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Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival
When: 17th to 19th July
Where: Tolpuddle Dorset
In a nutshell: Festival commemorating the famous Dorset martyrs
Cost: £5 to £30
Website:
www.tolpuddlemartyrs.org.uk
Distance from Newlands: 1 hr 17 minutes
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Beer & Bluegrass Festival
When: 24th to 25th July
Where: Branksome Hall, Poole
In a nutshell: Foot-tapping Bluegrass and Americana music
Cost: £12 to £25
Website:
www.poolerhythmroots.co.uk/
Distance from Newlands: 1 hr 9 minutes
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Spirit of Portland Festival
When: 25th July to 2nd August
Where: Portland Dorset
In a nutshell: Community festival celebrating Portland’s heritage. Walks, talks and live music.
Cost: Free
Website: spiritofportlandfestival2015.wordpress.com/
Distance from Newlands: 50 minutes
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Milton Abbey International Music Festival
When: 26th July to 2nd August
Where: Milton Abbey School, Dorset
In a nutshell: Hosted by VOCES8, courses to develop vocal, musical and performance skills.
Cost: TBC
Website: www.eventsatmiltonabbey.co.uk/milton-abbey-international-music-festival/
Distance from Newlands: 50 minutes
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Camp Bestival
When: 30th July to 2nd August
Where: East Lulworth, Dorset
In a nutshell: Underworld - Kaiser Chiefs - Professor Green - Bob Geldof - Soul to Soul
Cost: £20 - £195
Website:
www.campbestival.net
Distance from Newlands: 55 minutes
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Mudeford Arts Festival
When: 1st to 2nd August
Where: Mudeford Quay Green, Dorset
In a nutshell: Community based art made accessible to all.
Cost: Free
Website:
www.mudefordartsfestival.net
Distance from Newlands: 1 hr 38 minutes
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Burton Bradstock Festival of Music & Art
When: 15th to 22nd August
Where: Burton Bradstock, Dorset
In a nutshell: Music by Saint-Saëns, Paganini, Giuliana, Sibelius,
Spoor and Hasselman.
Cost: £10
Website:
www.burtonbradstockfestival.com
Distance from Newlands: 17 minutes
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Bournemouth Air Festival
When: 20th to 23rd August
Where: Bournemouth, Dorset
In a nutshell: Award winning event with jets and display teams.
Cost: Hospitality from £75 to £115
Website:
www.bournemouthair.co.uk
Distance from Newlands: 1 hr 13 minutes
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Lyme Folk Festival
When: 21st to 23rd August
Where: Lyme Regis, Dorset
In a nutshell: A weekend of folk from local and national musicians.
Cost: Free to £22
Website:
www.lymefolk.com/
Distance from Newlands: 7 minutes
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Woofstock UK
When: 22nd August
Where: Sturminster Newton, Dorset
In a nutshell: Festivals for dogs by dogs.
Cost: Free to £13
Website:
www.woofstockuk.co.uk
Distance from Newlands: 1 hr
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Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
When: 27th to 30th August
Where: Purbeck Valley, Dorset
In a nutshell: Small festival for kids, parents and loads for the old folkies!
Cost: £25 to £60
Website:
www.purbeckvalleyfolkfestival.co.uk/
Distance from Newlands:
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End of the Road Festival
When: 4th to 6 September
Where: Larmer Tree Gardens, Dorset
In a nutshell: Music and comedy including Saint Etienne, Surjan Stevens, Django Django.
Cost: £6 to £195
Website:
www.endoftheroadfestival.com
Distance from Newlands: 1 hr 5 minutes
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Bridport Hat Festival
When: 5th September
Where: Bridport, Dorset
In a nutshell: Hats and family fun.
Cost: Free
Website:
www.bridporthatfest.org
Distance from Newlands: 13 minutes
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Swanage Folk Festival
When: 11th to 13th September
Where: Swanage, Dorset
In a nutshell: Folk, Dance and Children’s Events.
Cost: Free to £130
Website:
www.swanagefolkfestival.com
Distance from Newlands: 1 hr 10 minutes
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Swanage & Purbeck Walking Festival
When: 19th to 26th September
Where: Swanage, Dorset
In a nutshell: Walks and Guided tours of the local area.
Cost: Free
Website:
www.swanagefolkfestival.com
Distance from Newlands:1 hr 10 minutes
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Lyme Regis Arts Festival
When: 19th to 27th September
Where: Lyme Regis, Dorset
In a nutshell: Art Festival by artists and the community in Lyme Regis.
Cost: Free to £60
Website:
www.lymeregisartsfest.com
Distance from Newlands: 7 minutes
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Eggardon Kite Festival
When: 20th September
Where: Eggardon Hill, Bridport - Dorset
In a nutshell: Bring a Kite.
Cost: Free
Website:
www.westbay.co.uk/events/eggardon-kite-festival.php
Distance from Newlands: 25 minutes