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Pliosaur the Terrifying Sea Rex
1st-2nd January 2026
Venue: Museum of Jurassic Marine Life - The Etches Collection
See the amazing Pliosaur skull discovery and learn more aobut how it lived, hunted and died in the Jurassic seas of Kimmeridge
Giant Sea Monster
1st January 2026
Venue: The Etches Collection
See the Pliosaur skull discovery and learn more about how it lived, hunted and died
Gladiators of Britain
25th January-11th May 2025
Venue: Dorset Museum
A British Museum Partnership exhibition with Colchester and Ipswich Museums delving into the lesser-known history of gladiatorial contests in Roman Britain
Mothers Day at Farmer Palmers
29th-30th March 2025
Venue: Farmer Palmers Farm Park
See the website for details
Mums Go Free - Abbotsbury Swannery
29th-30th March 2025
Venue: Abbotsbury Swannery
Visit the Swannery over the Mothering Weekend with free entry for mums - see the website for terms and conditions
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