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  • Hatch House Open Garden 2023

    Hatch House West Hatch, Tisbury, United Kingdom

    The annual Open Garden at Hatch House in aid of Salisbury Hospice Charity is on Saturday 2nd September. Traditional cream teas and a wide variety of stalls to browse with cakes, books, plants, gifts, homewares and collectables will be open for visitors. Lady Rumbold & Mrs Vernon's‎ famous clothes stall is always packed with amazing […]

  • Artsreach Basset

    Ibberton, Belchalwell & Woolland Village Hall Ibberton, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

    Toronto-based indie-folk duo, Basset, are full of timeless heart Based in Toronto, indie-folk duo Basset bring a deep love of the natural world to their gorgeously meditative performances, exploring themes of life in change, their travels around Northern Ontario, the Canadian and American prairies and the many characters who have crossed their paths. Acoustic songwriters […]

    £5 – £30
  • Father Christmas at 1855 Sturminster Newton

    1855 Building Old Market Cross, Sturminster Newton

    Experience the enchantment of a Winter Wonderland with a personal visit to Father Christmas at 1855 Sturminster Newton. This festive season, create a memorable adventure for your child, children, or the whole family. Join us at this magical location each Saturday, from the 25th of November to the 16th December, for a unique opportunity to […]

    Free
  • Woodlands Warm Welcome

    Woodlands Village Hall Verwood Road, Woodlands

    A community start to the New Year for all the family. - Crafts and games - Skittle alley - Cooking for children - Light lunch included - Free WiFi All welcome, including accompanied children of all ages To book your free places email us: [email protected] or phone on +44 7462 570117

  • All about UK reptiles

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    Come to Bere Marsh Farm and learn all about the 6 species of native reptile found in the UK, with the CRT's in-house reptile expert - Nick Dobbs. Nick will begin with a presentation talk in the barn before leading the group on a guided nature walk of Bere Marsh Farm, including an opportunity to […]

    £5 – £10
  • Dawn chorus with breakfast

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    Set your alarm early and get ready to enjoy the dawn chorus at Bere Marsh Farm, on our guided tour led by birding expert John Lockwood. Immerse yourself in the dawn chorus at the height of the bird breeding season, whilst John helps you identify birdsong unique to each species. Our tour includes areas not […]

    £10
  • Love your aquarium? Visit the Oceanarium this May half term!

    Oceanarium Bournemouth Oceanarium, Bournemouth

    Looking for somewhere to visit with the family, this May half term? Visit the Oceanarium and take an awe-inspiring underwater voyage, above and below the waves! The Oceanarium is a proud member of BIAZA and this May half term, they will be supporting BIAZA’s ‘Love Your Aquarium’ campaign! Watch the waters come alive with regular […]

  • Discovering bats

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    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 […]

    £10
  • TURNWORTH DT11 0EE Sunday 26 May 11:00 – 16:30

    Turnworth DT11 0EE Turnworth, Blandford Forum

    Please join us in large Old Rectory garden to enjoy: Teas; Plants & Produce; Bric-a-brac; Craft; Live music & Activities for all the family. Free entry & parking. Funds raised for upkeep of St Mary's Church

    Free
  • Marvellous moths and beautiful butterflies

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    Discover an array of moths and butterflies in the beautiful surroundings of Bere Marsh Farm in Shillingstone, Dorset. Moth expert Jack Oughton, will open the moth traps set out around the farm the night before for everyone to see and discuss. Moths are mostly nocturnal and with over 2500 species in the UK alone, moths […]

    £10
  • Semley Music Festival

    Church Green, Semley, SP7 9AS Church Green, Semley

    Starts 7.00pm Friday 5th July & from noon - midnight Saturday 6th July A two day community festival in the heart of our village. Hours of live music, a wide range of stalls offering food, drink and crafts with lots of free activities for children.