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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  • Open Garden Event

    pond house Henstridge, Dorset

    Open garden. Tea and cake available. Entrance by donation

  • Open Garden Pond Farm Henstridge

    Pond Farm Opposite the Bird IN Hand pub, Henstridge, Dorset, United Kingdom

    🌸 Experience the charm of Pond Farm’s beautiful gardens 🌸 Wander through tranquil surroundings and enjoy a peaceful afternoon in nature. Delicious tea, cake, and light refreshments will be available. […]

    Free

  • 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, […]

    £2

  • Open Gardens Motcombe

    St Mary’s Church, motcombe Motcombe, Shaftesbury, dorset, United Kingdom

    St Mary’s Church, Motcombe is organising an Open Gardens event on Saturday 6th June from 12.30-6pm as their latest fundraiser.  Villagers from Motcombe and North End have been encouraged to […]

    £10

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