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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At a literary lunch, special guest Minette Walters will talk about The Swift and the Harrier, her historical novel on the horrors of the Civil War in Dorset, and will be in conversation with Donald Nordberg. The Swift and the Harrier is a sweeping tale of adventure and loss, sacrifice and love, with a unique […]
Karen Dickson discusses her bestselling books and historical romance writing. Karen Dickson lives in Dorset and used to work at her local branch of WHSmith, where she was fondly known as The Book Lady. Karen is the author of three novels and the third, A Songbird in Wartime, was shortlisted for an award by the […]
Do you help to look after someone? Join Carer Support Dorset this Carers Week for free events to celebrate Dorset's unpaid carers. A session to help you to enjoy movement and dance, led by dance workshop leader Anna Golding who specialises in working with people who are new to dance and movement, as well as […]
Do you help to look after someone? Join Carer Support Dorset this Carers Week for free events to celebrate Dorset's unpaid carers. Come and have a sing- a long, taught by singing teacher Sammy Hurden.
As in the Bard’s day, Festival Players tour as an all-male troupe of skilled professional actors. Supported by their patron, Dame Judi Dench, the company has a growing international reputation for presenting the very best in open-air Shakespeare and are committed to providing accessible and enjoyable performances for all. This summer, Festival Players invites you […]
Best-selling novelist and screenwriter Natasha Solomons will be discussing her dazzling new novel, I, Mona Lisa, with Sherborne novelist Lulu Taylor. This is a great opportunity to hear Natasha reveal how she came to write this wonderful book and the research she carried out to bring the Mona Lisa to life. “You’ve seen my smile, […]
Sale of delicious cakes, biscuits and delicacies along with teas, coffee and soft drinks. All money raised is going towards the upkeep of Oborne Playing Field.
FERNE PARK GARDENS Berwick St John Nr Shaftesbury Dorset Will be open on Saturday 11th June 10am – 4pm To celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday In memory of Julia Hall and The Hon Alastair Campbell By kind permission of The Viscount and Viscountess Rothermere Entry via North Lodge Admission £5.00 Children Free All proceeds […]
It's 1929. Morris has been planting, harvesting, basket making and drinking tea on his Somerset willow farm since before he can remember. Every year the same pattern repeats itself. Plant, harvest, weave. Plant, harvest, weave... One day he pulls up a particularly large piece of willow with a girl clinging to the end of it! […]
It's 1929. Morris has been planting, harvesting, basket making and drinking tea on his Somerset willow farm since before he can remember. Every year the same pattern repeats itself. Plant, harvest, weave. Plant, harvest, weave... One day he pulls up a particularly large piece of willow with a girl clinging to the end of it! […]
Rachel McLean is an award-winning crime author who writes UK- based police procedurals. She is best known for the DI Zoe Finch series set in her home city of Birmingham, as well as the Dorset Crime series. Book 1 in the Dorset Crime series, The Corfe Castle Murders, won the Kindle Storyteller Award 2021 As […]
All Saints Primary School are hosting the Wurzels and support acts. Gates open at 4pm with main act at 7pm. Children's activities in afternoon, food and licenced bar.
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