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.
Hosting an event in Dorset? Add it to the calendar for free and share it with Dorset Life readers.
Please note: inclusion in the online calendar does not guarantee inclusion in the magazine, though a selection of events is featured each month.
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 […]
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, […]
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), […]
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 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
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 […]
A talk by James Cross, Head Gardener at The Bishop's Palace and Gardens, Wells. Raffle * Refreshments Entrance £3, VGC Members Free
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 […]
at the Pamela Hambro Hall, Winterborne Stickland DT11 0NT Raffle • Refreshments All Welcome Entrance £3, VGC members Free https://sites.google.com/view/valleygardeningclub
ENTRANCE FREE – EVERYBODY WELCOME Gardening in a time of Climate Change A Talk by Ian Tribe Wednesday 18th March, 7.30pm at The Pamela Hambro Hall, Winterborne Stickland, DT11 0NT Raffle • Refreshments
Entrance 50p, Children Free Raffle • Refreshments
A talk by and about Carey's Secret Garden, near Wareham.
Don’t forget to sign up to receive the monthly Dorset Life here .
