Category: Blackmore Vale What's on

The Blackmore Vale what’s on section, showcasing our wonderful array of events throughout Dorset.

From live shows and plays, to village fetes, country shows and fairs.

Showcasing some of the worlds best events like the famous Great Dorset Steam fair. Not to mention the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show and the fabulous Stock Gaylard Oak fair

All the news and dates of what is on where and when right across North Dorset, and beyond!

North Dorset or the Blackmore Vale is steeped in history, mystery and magic. Along with this history comes an array of fascinating, quirky and sometimes outright eccentric events that take place throughout the year that are sure to surprise and delight. Whether you fancy a go at a Nettle eating competition, or take part in a famous down hill cheese race, there is sure to be something for everyone in this fascinating and beautiful county.

Blackmore Vale What's on

King Lear with Oddbodies

Armed with only a drum, a guitar, a knife and a chair, the trajectory of Lear’s demise is presented to you from the point...

Editorial team - 8 November 2023

Blackmore Vale What's on

Michael Partington, classical guitarist, returns to his roots

Sherborne and its surrounds have a rich tradition of nurturing highly talented musicians and singers, counting luminaries like Ruth Rogers (violin), Dame Emma Kirkby...

Editorial team - 8 November 2023

Blackmore Vale What's on

Sherborne secondhand book, postcard, map and ephemera fair

Saturday 18th November 9.30am to 4pm FREE ENTRY Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne Dorset DT9 3NL For more information email lsbookfairs@gmail.com or call Ed Bailey...

Editorial team - 30 October 2023

Blackmore Vale What's on

Ten years of music in the Land of Bone and Stone

The Ridgeway Singers and Band celebrate their tenth anniversary with two concerts of music from Dorset villages and church archives Ten years ago a project...

Editorial team - 21 October 2023

Blackmore Vale What's on

Rabbit in Stur

For SNADS’ autumn production, award-winning director Toby Greenfield has chosen the hit West End play Rabbit, written by Nina Raine.The story follows 29-year-old Bella...

Editorial team - 10 October 2023

Blackmore Vale What's on

Winter Ball at Kingston Maurward

This year sees the launch of the inaugural Winter Ball at Kingston Maurward’s prestigious Georgian manor house on Friday 17th November.The event is set...

Editorial team - 9 October 2023

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The girl, the giraffe and the koala

Editorial team - 12 April 20240

A lifelong love of animals, a natural gift for drawing and chronic fatigue syndrome have combined to help Lucy Kendall launch her art business Many...

Dorset community news

Motcombe Community Shop sails on

Editorial team - 18 April 20240

A long-time supporter (and judge) of Dorset’s village shops, North Dorset CPRE chairman Rupert Hardy visits Motcombe’s thriving community store COVID was kind to village...