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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A lovely new vibrant artisan arts and craft market will be starting in The Corn Exchange, Blandford on Saturday, 21st March. Opening times from 10am to 3pm. Organised by Liz Whittingham, organiser of Crafts at The Exchange in Sturminster Newton and Angie Adams, previous organiser of The Shambles crafts market in Blandford. We are looking […]
Saturday 28th March 2026 10am till 3pm. Come along to the first of our 2026 Artisan Makers Markets here at the Wimborne Community Centre in the King Street car park. There will be a wide array of art and craftwork, created by talented, local artists and crafts people. Come along to browse and buy and […]
A fantastic weekend of heritage courses Some for families, some for couples and some for individuals. All from the historic knowledge and experience of the expert tutors. - flintknapping - […]
Join me, Sharon, for a fun afternoon learning the art of gelli plate printing, on Sunday, 12th April, 1-4pm. In this workshop you’ll be using various leaves, grasses or flowers, […]
Join Castle Hill Heritage Skills CIC at the Ancient Technology Centre, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5RP for a whole weekend of heritage textile skills. Our experts are: Vanessa Bunton -Puku B Historic Experiences Sally Pointer - Sally Pointer Heritage Education Nicole De Rushie - Grounded History Jalea Ward - Slightly Warped Looms You will have 4 […]
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