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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FERNE PARK GARDENS Berwick St John Nr Shaftesbury Dorset Will be open on Saturday 11th June 10am – 4pm To celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday In memory of Julia Hall and The Hon Alastair Campbell By kind permission of The Viscount and Viscountess Rothermere Entry via North Lodge Admission £5.00 Children Free All proceeds […]
A traditional village fete will be held in the beautiful gardens of Cranborne Manor, by kind permission of Lord and Lady Cranborne. There is something for everyone in this delightful and historic Dorset setting. Admission to the amazing gardens is included in the entry fee. There will be traditional stalks, local produce, plenty of entertainment […]
About 25 Private Gardens open all within easy walking distance of free carpark (DT2 7GD)
Salisbury Hospice Charity are delighted that Sir Henry and Lady Rumbold will once again host the hugely popular annual Garden Open at Hatch House on Saturday 10th September, from 11.30 am - 5 pm. Visitors can enjoy tea, cake and delicious refreshments, whilst admiring the glorious views across the Vale of Wardour, as well as […]
Idyllic Hatch House in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside, by the kind permission of Sir Henry and Lady Rumbold, will once again hold its annual Open Garden on Saturday 10th September. This is a great event for all the family and a chance to see the 17th Century walled Dutch garden with amazing views […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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
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 […]
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