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Kington Magnafest

Kington Magna Music Field Church Hill, Kington Magna, Gillingham, Dorset, United Kingdom

A proper Dorset event: cider bar, hay bales, three live bands, Pimm's & Ploughmans tent, hot food (day), BBQ (evening), cream teas, kidszone, 25 crafts and fayre stalls, garden produce competition + more - all starting at 10.30am with a steam, old tractor and vintage car rally through the village

£10

Kington Magnafest

Kington Magna Music Field Church Hill, Kington Magna, Gillingham, Dorset, United Kingdom

A proper Dorset event: cider bar, hay bales, three live bands, Pimm's & Ploughmans tent, hot food (day), BBQ (evening), cream teas, kidszone, 25 crafts and fayre stalls, garden produce competition + more - all starting at 10.30am with a steam, old tractor and vintage car rally through the village

£10

Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market

Wimborne Community Centre 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne

Come along to our Artisan Makers Market, here at Wimborne Community Centre on Saturday 27th July from 10am till 3pm.  Enjoy something from the café and browse through all of the great art, crafts and makes - jewellery, prints, wood crafts, handbags, scarves, candles, fabric and felt crafts, handmade soaps and much more!  Free entry […]

Free

Vintage and Preloved Clothing Sale

Hazelbury Bryan Pidney Hill, Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset, United Kingdom

Vintage and Preloved clothing sale at Hazelbury Bryan Village Hall. Shop, eat and drink! Refreshments and cake also being served. Come and join friends and family at this shopping event..

Ceilidh with Tim Laycock and Friends Caller Angela Laycock

Ibberton, Belchalwell & Woolland Village Hall Ibberton, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

27.7.2024 @ 7.00 pm Ceilidh with Tim Laycock Village Hall, Ibberton DT110EJ, Funds Ibberton Church £10 pp What 3 words ///deaf.champions.thinkers

£10

Treat the family to an unforgettable underwater adventure, this summer!

Oceanarium Bournemouth Oceanarium, Bournemouth

Looking for somewhere to visit with the family, during the summer holidays? Visit the Oceanarium and take an awe-inspiring underwater voyage, above and below the waves!   Super summer savings are here! Prebook online 48 hours in advance and SAVE up to 25% off! Ticket’s allow unlimited same day entry!   Immerse in an engaging […]

Lunchtime Concert

St Peter's Church Dorchester 26 High East Street, Dorchester

Join us at St Peter's Church, Dorchester on Wednesday 31st July between 12.30 and 1pm for a weekday lunchtime concert given by our outstanding choral scholar, Helena Dougherty. Helena has just graduated from Bournemouth University (where she is also a music scholar), receiving a first- class degree and her singing diploma in the same week! […]

Free

River Stour nature walk

Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

The ideal activity to keep the kids entertained during the holidays: come and enjoy a free guided nature walk at beautiful Bere Marsh Farm and see how we carry out riverfly monitoring. Led by Nick Dobbs (CRT Community Engagement Officer and wildlife enthusiast), we'll enjoy seeing a range of wildlife along our walk; birds, butterflies, […]

Free

Treat the family to an unforgettable underwater adventure, this summer!

Oceanarium Bournemouth Oceanarium, Bournemouth

Looking for somewhere to visit with the family, during the summer holidays? Visit the Oceanarium and take an awe-inspiring underwater voyage, above and below the waves!   Super summer savings are here! Prebook online 48 hours in advance and SAVE up to 25% off! Ticket’s allow unlimited same day entry!   Immerse in an engaging […]

Treat the family to an unforgettable underwater adventure, this summer!

Oceanarium Bournemouth Oceanarium, Bournemouth

Looking for somewhere to visit with the family, during the summer holidays? Visit the Oceanarium and take an awe-inspiring underwater voyage, above and below the waves!   Super summer savings are here! Prebook online 48 hours in advance and SAVE up to 25% off! Ticket’s allow unlimited same day entry!   Immerse in an engaging […]

Tarrant Gunville Horse and Comic Dog Show

Eastbury Park, Tarrant Gunville, Nr Blandford, Dorset DT11 8JQ Eastbury Park, Tarrant Gunville

This years show, the 77th Tarrant Gunville Horse Show and Gymkhana, is taking place on Saturday 17th August. Lots for everyone: Showing Classes, Best Veteran, Family Pony, Mountain and Moorland, Best Ridden, a Have a Go Cross Country Course, Working Hunter classes, Show Jumping, Fancy Dress, Gymkhana, Comic Dog Show, Dog Races, Stalls, Raffle, Bar and […]

£7.

RIVERSIDE FEST

Riverside Meadows, The Bridge Sturminster Newton The Bridge, Sturminster Newton

A fun family music festival with live bands, bar, food, fair, circus workshop, bouncy castle, stalls, mad4animals reptile show, fire display, belly dancers, Tug O War and much more! Tickets adults £7.50 Kids Under 16 go free! available before or on the gate

£7.50