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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A very special visitor is coming to Bere Marsh Farm! We’re thrilled to share that the Teddy20 Santa Sleigh will be joining us for our first-ever Christmas Farmers’ Market on Sunday, 7 December. The event opens at 11am in the Threshing Barn, where Santa will officially start the celebrations. You’ll be able to browse a wonderful […]
ca NTUS AMICI Sing festival Sunday, the 7th of December 4:30 pm Saint Nicholas church, Holton £10 includes treats book (07773) 440147 Lisa Limited spaces
You are warmly invited to the Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on Thursday 11th December at 6pm in St Peter’s Church Bournemouth, BH1 2EE. The singing will be led by University Music Chamber Choir, and you can expect glorious choral settings along with traditional readings and carols. This […]
A fun quiz evening with delicious supper. Proceeds to the winning team's chosen charity
The much-loved Christmas Concert beneath the wings of Concorde returns to the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton for 2025, taking place on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th December. Set in the iconic Hall Four beneath Concorde 002, guests will enjoy a festive evening of music performed by the HMS Heron Royal Navy Volunteer Band, featuring a […]
Soundwaves and stories come together as Wimborne u3a’s final talk of the season looks set to hit all the right notes. On Friday December 12th, presenters Jacqueline and Brian Sutton invite you on a nostalgic journey through the birth of British pop music, celebrating the genius of pioneering sound engineer and record producer Joe Meek. […]
Christmas Fair lots of stalls including handmade gifts, crafts, wreaths, Father Christmas with a present ( small fee) and optional photo, Wycked Wyvern Bar, Refreshments, pocket money stalls.
Join us at St Peter's Church Dorchester on Saturday 13th December between 12.30pm and 1pm for our free Christmas lunchtime concert. This is a performance of Benjamin Britten's 'A Ceremony of Carols' sung by vocal consort and accompanied by harpist, Marni Lai. Admission is free and all are very welcome. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org
Join us (and escape the crazy Christmas crowds!) for a hands-on fungi workshop led by our brilliant and passionate mushroom expert, Andy Knott of Jurassic Coast Mushrooms! You’ll learn the art of “log plugging” which is a simple and fascinating way to grow your very own shiitake mushrooms at home. Everyone will leave with their […]
A fabulously festive market, full of local artists, food and drink and more. Come and find a gift for a loved one and treat yourself to the hustle and bustle of the market!
Step into the magic of the season at Happy River and enjoy a day of creativity, connection and celebration of nature at this festive time of year. We’ll begin the morning with a warming drink before gently wandering into the forest, where you’ll gather extra materials for your wreath and immerse yourself in the calming […]
You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 14th December at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Judith Weir's ‘Drop down ye heavens’, Schubert’s ‘Mass in G’ and Stopford’s ‘There is no rose’. All are very welcome to this free service and for refreshments afterwards. More information […]
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