July is set to be a bumper month for events across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and the New Forest.

From the Pedal Car Grand Prix and Beach Polo this weekend to Camp Bestival and Swanage Carnival, there is a jam-packed schedule for every weekend.

This weekend, July 8 and 9, includes

Bournemouth Echo: The New Milton Pedal Car Grand Prix 2011

Swanage Jazz Festival starts on Friday July 14 for three days, along with the Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival which also starts on Friday.

Also taking place that weekend is

  • Sopley Festival at Moorlands College on July 15
  • Upton and Lytchett Minster Carnival on July 15
  • Grooves on the Green on Saturday July 15 and Sunday July 16
  • Pier to Pier Swim from Bournemouth on July 16
  • Poole Goes Vintage at Poole Quay on July 16

Bournemouth Echo: Poole Goes Vintage 2016

The weekend of July 22 and 23 includes the...

Bournemouth Echo: photograph by Hattie Miles ... 23/07.2016 ... HM23072016pESD ... Emergency Services Day at Poole Park ... Taylor Scott, 12, and his brother Marshall, five, from Parkstone, have fun on the police motor bikes with PCs Leonard and Cartridge ... (they request

The New Forest Show starts on Tuesday, July 25 for three days until Thursday July 27.

Bournemouth Echo: Crowds flock to New Forest Show

And Camp Bestival begins on Thursday, July 27, with a top line up of music planned for the weekend.

Bournemouth Echo: Party at the castle: Camp Bestival is here!

Other events happening that weekend, include

  • Poole Harbour Festival from Friday July 28 until Sunday July 30
  • Littledown Family fun day on Sunday July 30
  • Mudeford RNLI Fun Day on Sunday July 30
  • Swanage Carnival on Sunday July 30
  • Yellowbrick Festival in Wimborne on July 28 and 29

We know there is lots happening across Dorset this month. Let us know if we've missed something. Email digital@bournemouthecho.co.uk