The beautiful outdoor spaces of Weymouth and Portland are being celebrated this summer with lots of events for all the family.

From music to art and teddy bear picnics, there is something for everyone, and with many events free to attend, families can have a fun and affordable day out.

There are 10 parks and gardens across Weymouth and Portland and the borough council says the events are a great way to discover these beautiful spaces.

Councillor Kate Wheller, Briefholder for Community Facilities at Weymouth and Portland Borough Council, said: “It will be lovely to see people of all ages getting outdoors and enjoying our beautiful parks and gardens. With such a fantastic range of events, people of Weymouth and Portland will be spoilt for choice.

"The wide and cultured programme of activities that includes art exhibitions, park runs, charity events and musical entertainment will give people the opportunity to enjoy some outdoor fun as well as the chance to get involved in something new.”

For more information about the area's parks and gardens, visit www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/weymouthandportlandgardens

See the event list below:

JUNE

30 Macmillan Mighty Hike Jurassic Coast, Lodmoor Country Park

JULY

1 Talking Newspapers, Greenhill Gardens (2pm)

8 Music in the gardens with the Weymouth Ukuleleans, Greenhill Gardens (2pm)

14 Art in the Park, Easton Gardens, (10am-4pm)

15 Art in the Park, Easton Gardens, (10am-4pm)

15 Music in the gardens with the Silhouettes, Greenhill Gardens (2pm)

22 Weymouth Concert Brass, Radipole Park Gardens (12pm-2pm)

22 Music in the gardens with Tony Lowe, Greenhill Gardens (2pm)

23 RNLI Fundraising Event, Nothe Gardens (6pm-10.45pm)

AUGUST

3 Teddy Bears Picnic, Victoria Gardens (11am-1pm)

5 Party in the Park, Lodmoor Country Park (12-7pm)

5 Music in the gardens with Tony Lowe, Greenhill Gardens (2pm)

11 Easton Community Group Summer Fete, Easton Gardens (10am-4pm)

12 Summer Fayre with The Silhouettes and Twirl Academy, Greenhill Gardens (2pm)

19 The Mayor’s Concert, Dorset Wrecks on the Bandstand , Greenhill Gardens (2pm)

18 Coffee Morning, Easton Methodist Church (10am-11.30am)

25 Annual Big Event, Radipole Park Gardens (12pm-5pm)

26 Music in the gardens with Tony Lowe, Greenhill Gardens (2pm)

27 Talking Newspapers, Greenhill Gardens (2pm)

SEPTEMBER

2 Music in the gardens with Grand Re-Union, Greenhill Gardens (2pm)

9 Music in the gardens with The Decadettes, Greenhill Gardens (2pm)

23 Ironman 70.3 Weymouth