Culture Quest is a Dorset-wide initiative designed to inspire children & families to engage with a range of creative & cultural opportunities on their doorstep.
Culture Quest was created by Arts Development Company and developed in collaboration with the Creative Learning Forum run by Arts Development Company. The forum consists of cultural organisations, freelancers, schools & statutory bodies across Dorset.
about the Project
Culture Quest will bring together Dorset cultural organisations and freelancers to deliver inspiring arts and cultural activity for children aged 5 – 11 in Summer 2026.
Ready for an adventure this summer? Here’s how you can join in the fun:
At the start of the summer holidays, visit your local library and pick up your special Culture Passport.
Take part in exciting activities happening all across Dorset. You could try:
Every time you join an activity, you’ll get a stamp in your passport. How many can you collect?
If you’d like to try an activity at home check out our resource page with creative prompts.
Collect 5 stamps to complete your Culture Quest!
Take your completed passport back to the library to:
Arts Development Company are experts in using culture to make positive change, enabling people and places to flourish. We lead strategic projects in Creative Health, collaborate with town councils and cultural organisations on placemaking initiatives and develop programmes that bring exciting cultural experiences to young people across Dorset.
The team consists of Sophie and Lucy, both 1990 babies with creative hearts.
