The latest news from the city.
The English Youth Ballet brings The Nutcracker to the Lighthouse in Poole this November, with 100 young dancers and tickets from £15. The Friday evening show is sold out, so the Saturday matinee and evening are the ones to book.
Studio Poole combines a Poole Pottery outlet with a working ceramic studio at Dolphin Quays. This guide covers its collections, prices, painting activity, customer feedback and practical details.
The Ocean Film Festival returns for its 13th year with screenings in Christchurch and Poole across October and November 2026. A 12A programme of short films starts at 7:30pm, with ticket prices and booking details for both venues.
A guide to three traditional New Forest pubs for an autumn walk: The New Forest Inn, The Trusty Servant and The Royal Oak Hilltop, with their food, opening times and nearby trails like the Tall Trees Trail and Castleman's Corkscrew.
A look at The Larder House on Southbourne Grove, run by James Fowler, with its wood-fired oven, charcoal grill, Heston-style cocktails in The Library and a meal roughly £30 to £70. Includes opening hours, booking details and the nearby cheese shop Parlourmentary.
A guide to the 14-mile South West Coast Path run between Worth Matravers and South Haven Point, with landmarks, Durlston Country Park, transport from Bournemouth and post-run refreshments.
Purbeck brings together Corfe Castle, Swanage Railway, Jurassic Coast walks, beaches, wildlife and group-friendly accommodation. Here is how to shape a varied break from Bournemouth without packing too much into one day.
The Wareham and Purbeck Vintage Ploughing Match celebrates its 50th anniversary at the Smedmore Estate in Kimmeridge, with over 50 vintage tractors from the 1940s to the early 1970s. Entry and parking are free, and funds raised support Julia's House, a Dorset children's hospice.
A look at Westbourne Bookshop on Poole Road, including its book range, ordering service, family ownership and children’s section. The post also covers opening hours and the shop’s setting in Westbourne.
The PS Waverley, the world's only surviving ocean-going paddle steamer, is visiting Poole Quay as part of its South Coast season. A guide to its history, the next available sailing on 13 September, how to book, and the fuel surcharge.
