A beautiful selection of red strawberries presented at a market stall in Christchurch

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Christchurch has a thriving community with an eventful calendar that both serves its residents and attracts many visitors.

The weekly market takes place every Monday on the Highstreet and Saxon Square which is closed to traffic. Many of the businesses are open on the Highstreet to accommodate shoppers and the market itself sells all sorts of items varying from artisan foods, fresh fruit and veg to household products, jewellery, clothes and more.

Christchurch’s eventful calendar has many festivals throughout the year. The Christchurch Food Festival is one of the busiest weekends of the year and every May bank holiday the Highstreet and Quay are transformed into foodie heaven. At this hugely popular event you can expect to see people out and about throughout the quay and town all weekend dipping in and out of tents and market stalls trying delicacies from independent sellers and local businesses who set up with specialist menus for the event.

Throughout the year Christchurch Quay or ‘The Quomps’ is host to several other festivals including; Stompin’ on the Quomps and the Christchurch Music Festival. These free music festivals are becoming more and more popular with the ever-growing music scene in Christchurch. Stompin’ on the Quomps contains an eclectic mix of Jazz Fusion and Latin Jazz through to Blues and Big Band. The Christchurch Music Festival is a more traditional music festival with rock and pop bands. Both events feature bar and food stalls and are suitable for all ages.

The Bournemouth Rugby 7’s which takes place out near Hurn Airport is another big summer event for Christchurch where thousands of people attend. The event has become more than just a sporting competition over the years and often attracts worldwide music acts. Entertainment includes but is never limited to; a multitude of sports tournaments, glamping and camping, festival like music arenas, DJ sets and more.

A little further out in Mudeford you can attend The Mudeford Seafood Festival, a community led event set against the picturesque backdrop of Mudeford Quay. The festival showcases local producers, suppliers, artisans and chefs and has live food demonstrations alongside fun for kids as well as the delicious locally caught seafood.

So whether it’s sport, music, food or a bit of all round fun in the sun, Christchurch is full of great entertainment throughout the calendar year.

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Murder Mystery Dining Experience at Highcliffe Castle

Christchurch

Join us at the Castle for a professional Murder Mystery evening, and a three course dining experience presented by Molecular Magic. Ticket price includes a glass of fizz on arrival.
Stompin' on the Quomps

Christchurch

Stompin on the Quomps is a music festival situated in the picturesque surroundings of Christchurch Quay.
Upton House Food & Drink Festival

Upton, Poole

A tasty alternative to Glastonbury, Upton House Food and Drink Festival is a sure fire feast for all the senses offering a family day out in beautiful surroundings with food and drink from around the world and a busy bill of live music.
Junior Rangers

Granby Road, Muscliff, Bournemouth

A day of cutting back scrub and burning on one of our north Bournemouth Nature Reserves, followed by cooked lunch on the bonfire.
Russell-Cotes Museum Late - Evening Sunset Celebration

Bournemouth

We're staying open until 8:30pm on Thursday 20 May for the first of our Summer Museum Late events.
There will be live background piano music in the house and we're extending our afternoon teas on the terrace with sittings available until 7pm…
Hennings Christmas Market

Poole

Come and visit the newest Christmas Market in Poole!
Christchurch Carnival

Christchurch

Come along and enjoy some long awaited carnival fun on the Quay!
Mudeford Seafood Festival

Christchurch

*CANCELLED for 2020*
A perfect celebration of Mudefords’ rich cultural heritage, its local produce and its historic links to the Solent, Christchurch Bay, Harbour and Quay.
Faulty Towers: The Original Dining Experience

Bournemouth

Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience makes a triumphant return to Bournemouth Pier!
Christchurch Record Fair

Christchurch

A shopping Mall of Vinyl Records, and CDs.
Family Fest

Wimborne

We are excited to invite you to our 2023 festival, Family Fest!
Boogie Bingo on Bournemouth Pier!

Bournemouth

Have the time of your life as you play bingo and dance 'All Night Long*' (*until 11:30pm) at the Key West Bar & Grill on Bournemouth Pier.
BBQ Cruise

Poole

Join us for a sizzling summer BBQ cruise.
A Summer Lifestyle Show

Bournemouth

Charity event with fashion show, buffet & auctions in aid of Dorset Cancer Care Foundation
Christchurch Priory Christmas and Craft Fayre

Christchurch

The historic priory church of Christchurch opens its doors to a day of fun, music and entertainment and a large craft and art fayre featuring locally made crafts and art works.
Pizza party Wednesdays at Key West!

Bournemouth

Half Price Pizza's at Key West every Wednesday in August!
Award-Winning Elvis Tribute Artist Garry Foley Comes to Bournemouth Pier

Bournemouth

Elvis comes to Bournemouth Pier – An outstanding, exciting tribute to one of the world's greatest and most iconic King of Rock n' Roll – Elvis is returning to Key West.
Bournemouth Air Festival

Bournemouth

Dates for the biggest free land air and sea festival have been confirmed for 2024, Thursday 29th – Saturday 31st August.

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Murder Mystery Dining Experience at Highcliffe Castle

Stompin' on the Quomps

Upton House Food & Drink Festival

Junior Rangers

Russell-Cotes Museum Late - Evening Sunset Celebration

Hennings Christmas Market

Christchurch Carnival

Mudeford Seafood Festival

Faulty Towers: The Original Dining Experience

Christchurch Record Fair

Family Fest

Boogie Bingo on Bournemouth Pier!

BBQ Cruise

A Summer Lifestyle Show

Christchurch Priory Christmas and Craft Fayre

Pizza party Wednesdays at Key West!

Award-Winning Elvis Tribute Artist Garry Foley Comes to Bournemouth Pier

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