JOURNAL → CULTURE + CREATIVITY

Step into Dorset’s buzzing arts scene– think open-air theatre, live music by the sea, pop-up galleries and indie cinemas. From ancient history to modern creativity, explore local legends, artists and makers shaping the county’s cultural landscape. Whether it's a poetry reading in a cosy café or a festival lighting up the coastline, there's always something to inspire.

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Loving Our Lost Legacies

English Heritage’s youth engagement programme ‘Shout Out Loud’ enables young people across the country to explore and unearth lesser-known heritage spaces and untold narratives, breathing life back into places lost to time. Words by Bethany Piper.

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Wild World

Inspired by literature and nature, Danni Pollock’s photography goes beyond simple documentation, creating stories that honour the beauty of our world.

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Lee Cooper

Have you ever felt the calm of a forest at sunrise or the presence of an ancient tree? Meet Lee Cooper, who captures these moments in stunning photographs and offers a New Forest photography guide to help you do the same.

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Jake Baggaley

From immersing himself in the action to framing striking compositions, you can guarantee photographer Jake Baggaley will capture the genuine emotion of the moment. A commercial outdoor, lifestyle and adventure photographer based in Bournemouth, Baggaley's work is a true reflection of his wild heart and free spirit.

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Pure Shores

Dorset-based photographer Jasmine Evans shares how her deep connection with nature and passion for photography inspires her to capture the ever-changing beauty of the sea.

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Camera Obscura

Photographing strangers creates a brief, intimate exchange where both the subject and photographer share a moment of vulnerability, revealing hidden emotions and stories. Words by Oliver Roberts.

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