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What's on in Dorset in June

June is a fantastic time to enjoy Dorset, with long sunny days, vibrant gardens and lively coastal towns at their best. Summer is beginning in earnest, bringing festivals, outdoor events, open gardens and plenty of opportunities to explore Dorset’s beaches, historic villages and scenic walking trails. The weather is generally warm and pleasant, perfect for coastal adventures, countryside walks and alfresco dining, though light rain is still possible.

What's on in June in dorset

Purbeck Art Weeks

Dates: 23rd May – 7th June

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival is a two-week arts celebration with open studios, exhibitions, concerts and workshops showcasing local and visiting artists.

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Upton House Food & Music Festival

Date: 12th – 13th June

Upton House Food and Music Festival is a lively June event in Upton Country Park featuring international street food, drinks, live music and family fun.

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Lyme Regis Fossil Festival

Date: 13th – 14th June

Lyme Regis Fossil Festival features walks, talks, theatre, music, exhibits, hands-on science activities, and exciting fossil hunting for all ages.

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Dorset Bike Festival

Dates: 19th – 21st June

Dorset Bike Festival is a family-friendly June event celebrating the biking community with ride-outs, demonstrations, live music, food, stalls and camping.

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TANKFEST

Dates: 27th – 29th June

TANKFEST at The Tank Museum is a three‑day June event of live historic armour displays, tank demonstrations, expert talks and living history encampments.

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Roads To Rail Steam Rally

Date: 26th – 28th June

Swanage Railway’s Roads to Rail Steam Rally is a family-friendly June event of steam engines, vintage vehicles, live music, food, stalls and train rides.

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Winspit View
Worth Matravers
4.8/5
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3
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3 Bedrooms. The bungalow is located on the edge of the village of Worth Matravers, in a rural idyll with fantastic views across open farmland to Winspit and the sea. A lovely holiday cottage to rent in Worth Matravers, an
Sea Views
Sea Views
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Allocated Parking
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Walk to places to eat
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Woodburner Provided
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Ground Floor Bathroom
Ground Floor Bedroom
Ground Floor Bedroom
Holiday prices from  £774
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West Lodge
Church Knowle, Nr Corfe Castle
4.9/5
10
5
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Tastefully presented and finished to a high standard, this fabulous holiday home in Church Knowle, will appeal to those of you visiting with extended family and friends. Located just a mile outside Corfe Castle, as the crow flies between Kimmeridge
Allocated Parking
Allocated Parking
Walk to places to eat
Walk to places to eat
Beach Under 5 Miles
Beach Under 5 Miles
Woodburner Provided
Woodburner Provided
Ground Floor Bathroom
Ground Floor Bathroom
Ground Floor Bedroom
Ground Floor Bedroom
Holiday prices from  £801
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3 Puddledock Cottage
Sutton Poyntz, Nr Weymouth
5/5
6
3
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Enjoy soaking up the Dorset sunshine in this newly renovated countryside cottage, tucked away in the quiet village of Sutton Poyntz.
Allocated Parking
Allocated Parking
Walk to the beach
Walk to the beach
Walk to places to eat
Walk to places to eat
Woodburner Provided
Woodburner Provided
Ground Floor Bathroom
Ground Floor Bathroom
Near Supermarket
Near Supermarket
Holiday prices from  £499
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Seacombe
Langton Matravers
4.9/5
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Nestled in the sleepy village of Langton Matravers proudly stands Seacombe, an exquisite 4 bedroom family home. This stunning link detached home could easily be the set to a photoshoot for Country Living magazine. Furnished with high quality new furniture,
Secure Garden (pets)
Secure Garden (pets)
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Secure Garden (Toddlers)
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Walk to places to eat
Beach Under 5 Miles
Beach Under 5 Miles
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Woodburner Provided
Ground Floor Bathroom
Ground Floor Bathroom
Holiday prices from  £801
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Malvern Apartment
Swanage
4.5/5
2
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A spacious Edwardian apartment for two, just a short walk from Swanage Beach, with period charm and a glimpse of the bay.
Allocated Parking
Allocated Parking
Walk to the beach
Walk to the beach
Walk to places to eat
Walk to places to eat
Town Centre
Town Centre
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Ground Floor Bathroom
Ground Floor Bedroom
Ground Floor Bedroom
Holiday prices from  £334
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Westport Cottage
Wareham
4.9/5
5
3
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3 bedrooms. A distinctive period holiday cottage to rent in Wareham, in a unique location with tastefully presented interior. This is one of only three cottages built on top of the old Saxon walls in Wareham.
Walk to places to eat
Walk to places to eat
Town Centre
Town Centre
Beach Under 5 Miles
Beach Under 5 Miles
Woodburner Provided
Woodburner Provided
Near Supermarket
Near Supermarket
Public transport travel
Public transport travel
Holiday prices from  £454
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Master bedroom in Jurassic Coast holiday flat with double bed
Sandy Shores Apartment
Swanage
5/5
5
2
1
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Just a two-minute stroll from the golden sands of Swanage Beach, Sandy Shores is a welcoming second floor apartment offering the perfect coastal base for couples, friends, or families.
Allocated Parking
Allocated Parking
Walk to the beach
Walk to the beach
Walk to places to eat
Walk to places to eat
Near Supermarket
Near Supermarket
Public transport travel
Public transport travel
Walk to Pub
Walk to Pub
Holiday prices from  £329
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Olive Cottage
Swanage
5/5
4
2
1
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A gorgeous two bedroom town centre cottage for small families and couples in Swanage.
Walk to the beach
Walk to the beach
Walk to places to eat
Walk to places to eat
Town Centre
Town Centre
Woodburner Provided
Woodburner Provided
Ground Floor Bathroom
Ground Floor Bathroom
Near Supermarket
Near Supermarket
Holiday prices from  £324
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Underhill large dog friendly holiday home in Purbeck Dorset
Underhill
Nr Corfe Castle
5/5
7
4
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Tucked away on a quiet lane just a short drive from Corfe Castle, Underhill offers the rare combination of seclusion, space, and true dog-friendliness near one of Dorset’s most iconic villages. Set entirely on one level and surrounded by greenery,
Allocated Parking
Allocated Parking
Beach Under 5 Miles
Beach Under 5 Miles
Woodburner Provided
Woodburner Provided
Wheelchair Friendly
Wheelchair Friendly
Ground Floor Bathroom
Ground Floor Bathroom
Ground Floor Bedroom
Ground Floor Bedroom
Holiday prices from  £745
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Cherry Lodge
Wareham
4.8/5
9
4
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2
Comfort and space to be enjoyed by friends and family in this large, modern home complete with bubbling hot tub. Its pet friendly and has plenty of parking. The quality of this home and the size of the garden are
Hot Tub
Hot Tub
Allocated Parking
Allocated Parking
Secure Garden (pets)
Secure Garden (pets)
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Secure Garden (Toddlers)
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Walk to places to eat
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Beach Under 5 Miles
Holiday prices from  £603
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White Sands
Swanage
4.9/5
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4 Bedrooms. This stunning dog friendly accommodation is set on the cliff top in a secluded part of Swanage, boasting panoramic sea views over the bay toward Peveril Point, the Isle of Wight and Ballard Down. Situated just outside of
Sea Views
Sea Views
Allocated Parking
Allocated Parking
Secure Garden (pets)
Secure Garden (pets)
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Walk to places to eat
Town Centre
Town Centre
Ground Floor Bathroom
Ground Floor Bathroom
Holiday prices from  £1,172
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Hill View
Weymouth
4.9/5
4
2
1
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Set in the peaceful Weymouth suburb of Preston, Hill View offers a delightful retreat for couples or small families.
Allocated Parking
Allocated Parking
Secure Garden (pets)
Secure Garden (pets)
Secure Garden (Toddlers)
Secure Garden (Toddlers)
Walk to the beach
Walk to the beach
Walk to places to eat
Walk to places to eat
Town Centre
Town Centre
Holiday prices from  £360
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Cricket Cottage
Swanage
4.6/5
2
1
1
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This quaint seaside cottage is the perfect destination for two to enjoy a romantic getaway in the heart of Swanage. Just a 20-minute meander from the main beach, sparkling clear Swanage shores, shops, restaurants and attractions. Space is plentiful in
Walk to the beach
Walk to the beach
Walk to places to eat
Walk to places to eat
Town Centre
Town Centre
Woodburner Provided
Woodburner Provided
Near Supermarket
Near Supermarket
Public transport travel
Public transport travel
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Old Orchard House detached holiday bungalow with walled garden in Wareham Dorset
Old Orchard House
Wareham
5/5
10
4
2
2
A spacious, homely space is provided for extended families at this gorgeous, detached home. Ideally located within walking distance of the town of Wareham and Wareham Quay.
Allocated Parking
Allocated Parking
Walk to places to eat
Walk to places to eat
Town Centre
Town Centre
Beach Under 5 Miles
Beach Under 5 Miles
Ground Floor Bathroom
Ground Floor Bathroom
Ground Floor Bedroom
Ground Floor Bedroom
Holiday prices from  £682
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Holly Cottage Swanage traditional stone cottage near town centre
Holly Cottage
Swanage
4.5/5
4
2
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Set just moments away from Swanage’s characterful High Street, Holly Cottage is a charming two-bedroom retreat that blends traditional seaside character with modern comfort.
Walk to the beach
Walk to the beach
Walk to places to eat
Walk to places to eat
Town Centre
Town Centre
Near Supermarket
Near Supermarket
Public transport travel
Public transport travel
Walk to Pub
Walk to Pub
Holiday prices from  £392
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Piona
Swanage
4.9/5
6
3
2
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A seaside apartment to rent in Swanage where you can walk to the beach! Piona is set in a prime location in the heart of Swanage in Dorset.
Allocated Parking
Allocated Parking
Walk to the beach
Walk to the beach
Walk to places to eat
Walk to places to eat
Town Centre
Town Centre
Near Supermarket
Near Supermarket
Public transport travel
Public transport travel
Holiday prices from  £396
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Coastguard Cottage
Worth Matravers
4.6/5
8
4
3
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A lovely semi-detached cottage in the much sought after village of Worth Matravers, within walking distance of the Jurassic Coast.
Allocated Parking
Allocated Parking
Secure Garden (Toddlers)
Secure Garden (Toddlers)
Walk to places to eat
Walk to places to eat
Beach Under 5 Miles
Beach Under 5 Miles
Ground Floor Bathroom
Ground Floor Bathroom
BBQ
BBQ
Holiday prices from  £550
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Forest Edge
Sandford
4.8/5
4
2
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2
Forest Edge is a two bedroom semi-detached chalet bungalow offering luxury accommodation near Wareham. Mainly laid out on the ground floor, this delightful holiday home has been completely refurbished to a very high standard.
Allocated Parking
Allocated Parking
Secure Garden (pets)
Secure Garden (pets)
Secure Garden (Toddlers)
Secure Garden (Toddlers)
Walk to places to eat
Walk to places to eat
Beach Under 5 Miles
Beach Under 5 Miles
Woodburner Provided
Woodburner Provided
Holiday prices from  £664
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Ash Cottage
Weymouth
5/5
2
1
1
1
Cosy single-storey retreat for two with vaulted ceilings, a log burner and sunny courtyard, perfect for romantic escapes.
Allocated Parking
Allocated Parking
Secure Garden (pets)
Secure Garden (pets)
Woodburner Provided
Woodburner Provided
Ground Floor Bathroom
Ground Floor Bathroom
Ground Floor Bedroom
Ground Floor Bedroom
Coffee Machine
Coffee Machine
Holiday prices from  £358
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Elizabeth Cottage
Lulworth Cove,
5/5
4
2
2
1
2 bed chocolate box thatched cottage. Ideal for a romantic break by the sea. Just a short walk to Lulworth Cove.
Allocated Parking
Allocated Parking
Walk to the beach
Walk to the beach
Walk to places to eat
Walk to places to eat
Town Centre
Town Centre
Ground Floor Bathroom
Ground Floor Bathroom
BBQ
BBQ
Holiday prices from  £569
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