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  • Open Garden at the Springhead Trust, Saturday 18 March

    Springhead Trust Mill Lane, Fontmell Magna

    The garden will be open on Saturday 18 March between 11-4. This will be a great opportunity to wander round our lakeside gardens to view our lovely collection of spring bulbs. The café will be open for drinks and cakes. Locally and organically grown flowers will be on sale for Mother’s Day. Entry to the […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

  • Stonehenge – we need to talk

    Springhead Trust Mill Lane, Fontmell Magna

    Stonehenge is a world-famous monument, the greatest achievement of our prehistoric ancestors. It has been the subject of investigation and speculation for centuries and, while science has provided some answers, there is much that remains enigmatic. Following on from our very successful day in the Autumn, which concentrated on Stonehenge itself, we are now going […]

    £40
  • 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
  • River Stour nature walk

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    The ideal activity to keep the kids entertained during the holidays: come and enjoy a free guided nature walk at beautiful Bere Marsh Farm and see how we carry out riverfly monitoring. Led by Nick Dobbs (CRT Community Engagement Officer and wildlife enthusiast), we'll enjoy seeing a range of wildlife along our walk; birds, butterflies, […]

    Free
  • 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 from local artisans & villagers, including our renowned plant and cake stalls, and an Art Fair for you to browse.  Sharandy's Birds of Prey (11-2pm), […]

    Free
  • The Valley Gardening Club Summer Show

    The Pamela Hambro Memorial Hall West Street, Winterborne Stickland

    The Valley Gardening Club Summer Show Saturday 16th August 2.30 to 4.15 at the Pamela Hambro Hall, Winterborne Stickland, Blandford Forum, DT11 0NT Raffle ~ Refreshments Entrance 50p, Children Free Schedule and more information at https://sites.google.com/view/valleygardeningclub

  • The Valley Gardening Club Summer Show

    Pamela Hambro Hall West Street, Winterborne Stickland

    The Valley Gardening Club Summer Show Saturday 16th August 2.30 to 4.15 at the Pamela Hambro Hall, Winterborne Stickland, Blandford Forum, DT11 0NT Raffle ~ Refreshments Entrance 50p, Children Free Schedule and more information at https://sites.google.com/view/valleygardeningclub

  • Hatch House Open Garden 2025

    Hatch House West Hatch, Tisbury, United Kingdom

    Join us for the much-loved Annual Open Garden at Hatch House on Saturday 6th September, in support of Salisbury Hospice Charity. Set in the heart of the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, this special day is held with the kind permission of Sir Henry and Lady Rumbold and is generously sponsored by Bloomfield & Associates Ltd. and […]

    £2
  • “Winter Gardens” – A talk by James Cross

    The Pamela Hambro Memorial Hall West Street, Winterborne Stickland

    A talk by James Cross, Head Gardener at The Bishop's Palace and Gardens, Wells. Raffle * Refreshments Entrance £3, VGC Members Free

    £3.00
  • Springhead Open Gardens Day, Sunday 28th September 2025

    Springhead Gardens Mill Street, Fontmell Magna

    Explore the lakeside gardens at Springhead on Sunday 28th September from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm. Entry is free; donations towards the upkeep of the garden are welcome. Teas, coffees, soft drinks and cake will be available to purchase from our pop-up cafe. Assisted wheelchair access. Dogs on leads are welcome. For further information email [email protected] or […]