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This annual exhibition of wedding dresses at St Mary's Church in Sturminster Newton is in collaboration with the Sturminster Newton Wedding Fair held in The Exchange on Saturday 25th January 2025. Each dress on display has a story and provides a fascinating insight from brides with a local connection.
The Matchstick Fleet by Philip Warren is making it's return to the Fleet Air Arm Museum! Come and see a hand-crafted fleet all made with matchsticks! The collection, built entirely from matches and matchboxes, spans 525 ships and 1000 aircraft. A culmination of a lifetime’s work, it includes the ships of the Royal Navy and […]
Under Concorde 002, the first British-made Concorde, the Fleet Air Arm Museum is joined by Brickideas for a creative construction challenge and trail, where visitors can unleash their inner inventor! Budding builders are encouraged to take inspiration as they explore the museum, seeing everything from the early fixed-wing aircraft, to iconic Second World War warbirds […]
There are more than 800 First World War graves in over 240 cemeteries and churchyards across Somerset. Each of the names on those gravestones has a story connected to it, a story of family and of tragedy, a story of life on the battlefield and of love on the home front. Richard will be uncovering […]
Murder At Upton Manor- A Regency Mystery Date: Thursday 15th May 2025 Time: 7pm-10.30pm Location: Upton House, Upton Country Park, Poole Rd, Upton, Poole BH17 7BJ, UK Join us on Thursday, 15th of May 2025, at Upton House, Poole, for a captivating Regency-themed murder mystery evening in support of Julia’s House, Dorset & Wiltshire Children’s Hospices. […]
Join Dorset folk singer Alastair Braidwood for a walk around fields and woods of the Blackmore Vale, accompanied by traditional folk songs from Dorset and further afield. Explore beautiful countryside, and hear songs relating to nature and rural ways from years before. Meet at Watercombe Dogs, Farthing Gate Farm, Holnest, DT9 5PX for 2pm. Refreshments, […]
One of the most important parts of Lorraine Gibson’s research for Elvis: The King of Fashion was staying in Memphis to soak up the atmosphere and visit the locations in the city where Elvis lived, worked, and first found fame. Come and hear more about this extraordinary research into Elvis Presley and his fashions.
Join local folk singer Alastair Braidwood for walks in the countryside close to Dorchester, accompanied by traditional folk songs from Dorset and further afield. Explore a beautiful part of the county, and hear songs relating to nature and rural ways from years before. Walks are about 3 miles and take roughly 2 hours. Bring your […]
Join local folk singer Alastair Braidwood for walks in the countryside close to Dorchester, accompanied by traditional folk songs from Dorset and further afield. Explore a beautiful part of the county, and hear songs relating to nature and rural ways from years before. Walks are about 3 miles and take roughly 2 hours. Bring your […]
Join Rebecca and Kitty, who are passionate about reviving this red-listed craft, and learn how to make your very own corn dolly - a wonderful and traditional way of celebrating the harvest. The workshop will be split into two hour-long sessions (11am-12pm and 12pm-1pm). Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. Admission: £5 to cover […]
Dorset folk singer Alastair Braidwood is joined by his friend and mentor, esteemed and respected folk musician Tim Laycock, for an evening of words and music relating to the turning of the year towards Autumn: the harvest, countryside ways and, most importantly, cider! Alastair and Tim are both actors and storytellers, as well as musicians […]
Need a bit of calm to enjoy your visit? Don't miss our Quiet Afternoon in October. Thursday 16 October 2pm until 4:30pm Included with a standard museum ticket. Our Quiet Afternoon Sessions offer a low-sensory environment where sounds, lights and interactives are softened or switched off, perfect for anyone who prefers a gentler museum experience. […]
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