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Poyntington May Fair 2025

Poyntington Manor House Poyntington, Sherborne, United Kingdom

Held in the Courtyard and Gardens (open to the public) of the lovely 15th C Manor in Poyntington, a small village just north of Sherborne, we have over 30 stalls […]

Free

‘Bands For Bravery Music & Family Festival 2025’

Longthorns Farm Longthorns, Wareham

Mark your calendars for an incredible three days of live music, delicious food, traders and exhibitions including military displays and special guest appearances, all held within the award winning fields […]

Semley Music Festival

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

Bringing you the very best music, arts, crafts, food and drink from around the world to your doorstep.From dubstep and DJ sets to ceilidh and blues rock, we have it […]

Semley Music Festival

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

A not-for-profit community music festival in rural Dorset, bringing together talented and innovative musicians from a range of genres. We have musicians - both local and global, emerging and established. […]

Semley Music Festival

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

Semley Music Festival returns for its 4th year and the small festival with big ideas just got even bigger! We've extended the event on to an additional day, Sunday July […]

£10 – £25

An evening at Elsie’s Bistro Milborne Port

Welcome to Something Else Fishy 1 The High Street, Milborne Port, Dorset

Enjoy a fantastic evening of great food and laughter, A delicious three-course meal • Choose from fish and non-fish options A complimentary glass of I Prosecco on arrival Sit with […]

£45

Spetisbury Station Project Summer Tea Party

Spetisbury Spetisbury Station Project, off A350, Spetisbury, United Kingdom

‘Railway 200’ Summer Tea Party Sunday 13th July 2025 Join us at the old railway station in Spetisbury, Dorset, from 10am to 2pm to help celebrate the 200th anniversary of […]

Spetisbury Station Project Summer Tea Party

Spetisbury Station Project off A350, Spetisbury, United Kingdom

Join us at the old railway station in Spetisbury, Dorset, from 10am to 2pm to help celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of modern railways. Explore this beautifully-kept station […]

Great Dorset Chilli Festival

Stock Gaylard Deer Park Stock Gaylard Deer Park, Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom

This is a real foodies festival, with over 110 artisan food producers from around the region and beyond, with some added HEAT! This is a great day out for chilli […]

Charity Auction & Cat Walk show

The Tithe Barn, Hinton St Mary Hinton St Mary Estate, Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom

On Saturday 2nd August I am hosting a Charity Auction and Preloved Fashions Cat Walk show, with a Wedding feature, at The Tithe Barn, Hinton St Mary The evening is […]

£35.00

eat:Shaftesbury

Park Walk, Shaftesbury Park Walk, Shaftesbury

eat:Shaftesbury will take place on Sunday 3rd August 10am-4pm - on Park Walk by kind permission of Shaftesbury Town Council. Join us for a one day celebration of local and […]

Free