Find events in Dorset, from village fêtes and jumble sales to the county’s biggest shows, alongside theatre, live music, exhibitions, markets, talks, walks and family days out. The Dorset Life What’s On calendar brings together things to do across the county, with dates, locations and details to help you plan.
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The first of our 2024 Artisan Makers Markets will be held from 10am till 3pm on Saturday 23rd March 2024 here at Wimborne Community Centre, King Street car park, Wimborne. We will have an array of talented artists and crafts people here to share their work with you so why not come along to browse […]
Community policing drop-in surgery Thursday 18th April 10.00am to 11.00am PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer crime prevention advice and leaflets, and to hear any local concerns. For more information please call 01747 852256 or email [email protected]
Come along and enjoy our April Artisan Makers Market here at Wimborne Community Centre. We will have beautiful pieces from many talented, local artists and crafts people to browse and […]
Let's see how many bat species we can discover on this exciting bat walk at Bere Marsh Farm. Led by guest expert Mariko Whyte from the Dorset Bat Group, you'll get to use heterodyne bat detectors and learn lots of fascinating facts along the way from Mariko. We have been monitoring bats at Bere Marsh […]
Dorset artist Deb Chisman is back for another art based creative workshop 'Collage in nature', set in the beautiful surroundings of Bere Marsh Farm in Shillingstone, Dorset. Join us on Thursday 6th June from 10.30am-4pm for this fun and relaxed workshop. We will start the morning with a wildlife walk around the farm and then […]
The Somerset Guild of Spinners, Weavers, and Dyers is thrilled to announce the upcoming Fleece Fair, a celebration of local wool, scheduled to take place on June 15th, 9.30 am […]
Join us for a morning of floral creativity with Melanie Ward in the beautiful surroundings of Bere Marsh Farm in Shillingstone, Dorset. Learn how to print onto fabric, using pre-mixed fabric paints and bespoke daisy and meadow flower stencils. Perfect for beginners, the session will guide you through the essential methods for achieving great stencilling […]
Come along to our Artisan Makers Market, here at Wimborne Community Centre on Saturday 27th July from 10am till 3pm. Enjoy something from the café and browse through all of […]
Come along to our November Artisan Makers Market and enjoy the opportunity to browse and buy some amazing pieces created by local arts and crafts people. Why not have a […]
Christmas Open Studio Art, cosy cushions, beautiful bunting, small stockings and many more creative gifts by Louise Freir and Annabelle Narey. Please pop in; we'd love to see you!
Don’t miss Sonnaz, upholstery expert on BBC’s The Repair Shop, speaking about her work, interior business, and the importance of creativity. Join us at Walford Mill, Wimborne for an inspiring […]
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