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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Get ready for an unforgettable coastal challenge at the Seaside Scramble 2026, a 5km charity obstacle course run set against the stunning Dorset seaside. Perfect for runners, families, friends, and […]
Get ready for an unforgettable coastal challenge at the Seaside Scramble 2026, a 5km charity obstacle course run set against the stunning Dorset seaside. Perfect for runners, families, friends, and […]
Our monthly trading card collectors show in Bournemouth takes place on 9th May 2026. Meet fellow TGC collectors interested in Pokémon and other popular card ranges. We are at The […]
Community groups, voluntary organisations and businesses showcase what is on offer in this great village!
JOIN US AT MESSUMS WEST TO ENGAGE IN THE DEBATE - RURAL FUTURES: LOCAL SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL PROBLEMS Rural Futures: Local Solutions to Global Problems is a weekend of talks and […]
You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 10th May at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: William Harris’s ‘Holy is the […]
Milton Abbey School is the the only truly full boarding school in England offering the broadest possible selection of academic, vocational and sporting qualifications for children aged 13-18. Our next […]
Milton Abbey School is proud to offer scholarships in 'Sport', 'Dorset', and 'Academic'. Our next scholarship assessment day is Saturday 16 May, and you can register your interest here. As […]
Rally for a CauseSherborne Tennis Club 24 Hour TennisathonNoon Sat 16th to Noon Sun 17th May 2026at The Terraces, Sherborne, DorsetAll funds raised will go to the Motor Neurone Disease […]
Join us at St Peter's Church Dorchester on Saturday 16th May between 12.30pm and 1.00pm for our monthly lunchtime concert. Natalie Burton (clarinet) and Rob Taylor (piano) perform the Copland […]
Plant Sale in aid of The Valley Gardening Club Entrance Free Raffle • Refreshments
Quartet by Ronald Harwood, performed by Castle Players Theatre Company A Heartwarming Tale of Second Chances Cecily, Reggie, and Wilfred are living out their days in a beautiful English country […]
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