Spring isn’t officially with us until the 20th March, but we know it’s on the way because, despite the unusually cold winter, the crocuses and daffodil buds are beginning to show their heads in the garden. We hope you’ve had a good January, and a good start to the new year.
There’s plenty to do in Dorset in February and here’s a small selection of some of the many activities and events available.Shipwrecks Of Lyme Bay – on the 9th February, at Lyme Regis Museum, diver Nigel Clarke talks about the 200 shipwrecks in Lyme Bay. These wrecks range from war ships to cargo vessels and each has its own unique story to tell.
The much acclaimed film The Kings Speech is showing at The Electric Palace in Bridport, from the 11th to 17th February.
Maritime Lyme celebrates the maritime life, culture and heritage of Lyme Regis and one of their talks at Lyme Regis Museum is that of Imogen Thomas who talks about a shipwreck believed to have inspired Shakespeare's The Tempest, and about 'Lyme's Greatest Sailor - Admiral Sir George Somers' the 17th century naval hero, founder of the colony of Bermuda. Wednesday 16th February 2.30pm.
The current exhibition at Dorset County Museum is Georgian Faces: Portrait of a County – “A major exhibition of portraits showing the people who lived in and influenced Dorset during the eighteenth-century. Most of the important portrait artists of the eighteenth century, including Sir Joshua Reynolds, George Romney, Thomas Gainsborough and Allan Ramsay are represented. Three of the painters featured in the exhibition, Sir James Thornhill, Giles Hussey and Thomas Beach were all born in Dorset.” This exhibition runs from 15th January to 30th April.Saturday 19th February, 8pm, at Bridport Arts Centre - a musical performance from the quirky 3 Daft Monkeys. “3 Daft Monkeys weave world music influences around classic folk melodies. With a line-up consisting of Fiddle, 12 String Guitar, and Bass; the band create a stunning blend of upbeat, danceable music, which, despite all its world influences, remains undeniably British”.
Throughout February and March we’re offering three nights’ accommodation for the price of two so there’s no better time for a short break. To book accommodation in Dorset, please contact us. We look forward to seeing you.Oh, and if you’re planning a romantic break for Valentine’s Day, here’s the West Dorset District Council's top five places to propose J And of course our cosy luxurious self-catering apartments are also just perfect for your romantic gettaway.
