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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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 […]
Community Connection, Stour View DT10 1JF. Grand re-opening of Charity Shop at 2.00pm followed by AGM at 4.30. more info 01258 471359.
For three days, performers of all stripes will be taking over Shaftesbury - with music, comedy, theatre, dance, cabaret, magicians and more, the town will come alive as a record-breaking […]
Come and join us whilst we raise money for Friends of Yewstock. We are holding our annual summer fair at the school. There will be a Tombola, Raffle, throw a wet sponge (back by popular demand) Refreshments plus stalls run by our pupils and Enterprise along with some local small businesses.
Our annual exhibition is held in the Reading Rooms, directly opposite St James' Church, at the centre of The Street. The iconic cottages and beautiful surroundings add to the quintessential village charm and create an inspirational setting. There are lots of unique styles and mediums to suit plenty of different tastes, and exhibiting artists will […]
Taking place in the Village Garden at the rear of the Charlton Marshall Church beside the river with Classic Cars, BBQ, Pimms, Tea and Cakes, Plants, Tombola, Raffle and so much more both outside and in the church. £1 entry, children free.
🌸 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. ☀️ It’s set to be a very warm day — feel free to bring a rug and relax in the shade. Please note: Due to […]
The Fifeheads’ Village Fete and Flower Festival Stalls, refreshments, children’s games, raffle, plants
Join us on 20 July 2025 for a show of automotive finery, all built around The Ascent. Watch a stunning array of variety power their way up the hill, all […]
In this lively interactive presentation – ESCAPE THE MATRIX – Alex Retrov reveals how you are unknowingly controlled by a system the very day the State created a ‘legal fiction’ […]
Come and enjoy a Summer Concert by The North Dorset A Capella Choir Including music by Handel, Purcell, Morley and Rachmaninov directed by James Crawshaw on Wednesday 23rd July in […]
Ballet Under the Stars, held from July 25th to 27th 2025 at Hatch House in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, is a truly unforgettable event. This annual ballet gathering has captivated many […]
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