The Blackmore Vale logo
Get The BV free - straight to your inbox monthly
Search

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

William Fox-Pitt to Appear at Kingston Maurward for Exclusive Evening Event

On Tuesday, 25 February, Kingston Maurward will host an evening in conversation with one of Britain’s most successful event riders, William Fox-Pitt. The renowned...
Editorial team
Blackmore Vale What's on

February quiz night | FCN

January and February really know how to drag, but I always look forward to spring: new growth, new hope and the joy of seeing...
Editorial team
Blackmore Vale What's on

A whirlwind tour of all that’s coming up in Sturminster Newton this month

Pauline Batstone shares her monthly round up of what’s happening among the town’s collection of community enterprises and events Calling all photographers – from keen...
Editorial team
Blackmore Vale What's on

Cinema at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton

NOT TO MISS!! The Critic (15) Thursday 27th February, 7pm Academy Award Nominee Sir Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings, The Good Liar) stars as...
Editorial team
Blackmore Vale What's on

Feel the Heat: Great Dorset Chilli Festival Returns This August!

Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August 2025 Mark your calendars and spice up your summer! The Great Dorset Chilli Festival returns for its 14th year...
Editorial team
Blackmore Vale What's on

Child of the 90s? Your Tamagotchis and Furbies are in a museum …

Within the 200 items on display as part of the MED’s I Grew Up 90’s exhibition, curator Rob Gray says that two items stand...
Editorial team
1...111213...85Page 12 of 85

Popular

Equestrian Dorset

Seeing the flip side – Toots the groom

0
After a last-minute change of plans, eventer Toots Bartlett swapped boots this month – and found herself watching helplessly from the sidelines March turned out...
Read more
Equestrian Dorset

W is for Winter…

0
Jess Rimmer leans into winter training, a new horse and an alphabet game that somehow ends in Tenerife sunshine and bacon turnovers OK. It’s officially...
Read more

Latest comments

Peter Starr on Sturminster Newton High School | Then and Now
Mark Vine on George Hosford’s had enough – and so has the Grumbler
Sheila Wareham on George Hosford’s had enough – and so has the Grumbler
Marinda Edwards on Win a 55″ Smart TV worth £400 for Christmas!
Katie Glaze on Win a 55″ Smart TV worth £400 for Christmas!

© tagDiv. All rights reserved. Momentum is a fresh multipurpose Prebuilt Website with a wide range of usability.