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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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 […]
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..
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
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
A music festival in the beautiful countryside in the heart of North Dorset. Raising money for Children With Cancer UK, The Vale Pantry and The Big Yellow Bus Garden Project. Lots to see and do other than music, food, bar stalls, dog show, mad4animals show, belly dancing, fire show!! Adults £7.50 kids under 16 FREE […]
Happy's Circus is an amazing stand-alone magical community event with a fast mix of fabulous international artists and UK comedy that provides a wonderful, memorable day for all age groups. Circus is very often the first time young children have the opportunity to experience interactive live entertainment away from the screens of today. Older members […]
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