Dorset is a county with something going on all year round, and the next couple of months are as packed as ever for visitors looking for fun and entertainment. Here are just a few of the upcoming local events to get excited about in the coming weeks... Bridport Hat Festival This weekend is the annual Bridport Hat Festival, surely one of the most unique and bizarre festivals anywhere in the country. As the name suggests, it’s a celebration of weird and wonderful headgear, with visitors ...

It’s finally arrived – August Bank Holiday weekend is upon us, and we’re really excited to meet the new guests who are heading down for the long weekend, plus some familiar faces who have stayed with us before and are returning to Newlands for a late Dorset camping holiday this year. The weather hasn’t been the best so far today, but it’s forecasted to clear up nicely on Saturday and Sunday, so we’re expecting some lovely sunshine which should please all our campers no end! As for ...

We’ve had a really busy week here at Newlands, and it’s been great to see everyone enjoying themselves in the beautiful sunshine. This week in the blog we thought we’d talk about what makes the Jurassic Coast such a special area, and why we think a Jurassic Coast Camping trip is one of the best ways to spend your summer holidays in the UK. What is the Jurassic Coast? The Jurassic Coast is a 95 mile stretch of Devon and Dorset coastline famed for its stunning natural landmarks, beautiful ...

Dorset has had the big screen treatment many times over the years, featuring in everything from British period dramas to big Hollywood blockbusters. This week in the blog we want to highlight some of the locations in the county which have appeared in tv and movies, and look at what it is about Dorset that has made it such an attractive destination for film-makers. Dorset on Film 1980 film The French Lieutenant’s Woman featured an iconic scene with Meryl Streep on the Cobb, the stunning 13th ...