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There are some interesting links from our "Places of Interest" page that will give you some great ideas for things to do in the area. We have provided you with a few more below:-
Wander around the monthly Farmers Market in Dorchester
Held on the last Saturday in the month
Locally produced cheeses, bread and cakes, fresh fish, crab,
lobster, wines, chutney, honey etc.
Organic meats, sausages, pies and smoked foods
Sample some of the best local produce available
On
most days of the week a stall in the high street 
offers local fresh fish + shellfish.
Poundbury, the new village near Dorchester inspired by
HRH Prince of Wales holds a large Farmers Market on the first Saturday of the month.
see this link for all Dorset Markets and dates
There are many pubs and restaurants in the area ranging from bar snacks to fine dining, most offer a wide range of ales and wines some locally produced.
Just a few minutes drive, a village pub and restaurant serving
good food and local ales.
or try ..........The Martyrs Inn at Tolpuddle or Fine Dining at Yalbury Cottage Restaurant 5 minutes drive along the lane
A comprehensive list of events in Dorset
Guided fossil walks and Rock Pool Rambles from Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre...all year
The National Trust has a programme of events that will interest all ages.
English Heritage Event Planner
Easter Eggstravavganza at The Dinosaur Museum Dorchester 6-9 April
Jurassic Coast Earth Festival 4 May - 9 Sept.
Weymouth Kite Festival 4 - 9 May
Baby Swans at Abbotsbury Swannery 15 May-30 June
Spirit of the Sea-Weymouth + Portland Maritime Festival 30 June - 15 July
Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival 13 - 15 July
The Great Dorset Steam Fair Wed 29 Aug to Sun 2 Sept 2012
Dorset County Show 1and 2 Sept 2012 ......... premier country show, interest for all ages
Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival Sept 8/9
Abbotsbury sub Tropical Garden.........Floodlights in the Garden 17 October-4 November 2012
Wimborne Food Festival 20/21 October
For delivery of groceries to your cottage Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsburys online ordering are available