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Flavours - Practical information for group leaders

Welcome to the Flavours resource library.

We have included a variety of resources and pages of useful information to help group leaders organise a trip out to the Dorset countryside.

Bright flags waving at Corfe Castle ruins for a festival with a large crowd of people in the foreground — Rang Barse Festival 2023 © Sue Dampney

Resources for Flavours

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Flavours - Top Tips

Here’s some useful tips we learned from organising Flavours trips. We hope they help you plan a great countryside day out for your group:

Bluebells in woodland with patches of sunlight and shade.

Flavours - Contacts for Flavours Sites

Explore venues offering group-friendly spaces and accommodation options. Use this list to connect directly with sites that welcome larger bookings.

Wooden fingerpost post in a field with hills in the background and blue sky

Flavours - Transport

This section will help with planning a countryside visit, with information on local bus companies and also reliable public transport options to some sites. You’ll also find top tips for…

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Flavours - Health and Safety

Health and safety matters for everyone — whether you're leading a group or just heading out with friends and family. It’s not about stopping the fun, it’s about making sure…

Feet in circle from Christmas stomp

Flavours - What to bring on a visit to the countryside

Heading to the countryside? The Flavours Companion has you covered with a helpful checklist of what to bring to help ensure you're well-prepared for a comfortable and enjoyable visit.

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Flavours - Food and farming experiences

Good food is at the heart of any Flavours trips!

Group of people posing at the Blue Pool under a tunnel of colourful streamers.

Flavours - Wider support for your group

Find advice and resources about other local community groups, funding, volunteering, and community-focussed initiatives in Dorset, Poole & Bournemouth area.

Group of school children at Durlston Country Park sitting on the steps outside the Castle.

Flavours - Group activities

Flavours Group activities are a great way to explore Dorset’s outdoor spaces together. This guide offers simple steps to help you start your visit, choose fun activities such as nature…

Group of women standing on a cliff at Durlston Country Park

Flavours - Places To Explore

If you are new to Dorset or exploring for the first time, we have picked out some great places to go to get a taste of the Dorset landscape. Many…