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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  • Life Drawing Sessions

    Marnhull Village Hall Burton St, Marnhull

    Friendly life drawing sessions, all abilities welcome. At Marnhull Village Hall 10.30am - 12.30pm Last Friday of each month. £8 per session Contact Katie on 07766 311 810

    £8
  • Murder at Checkmate Manor

    Murder at Checkmate Manor returns Quotes from the audience: Absolutely hilarious – loved every minute of this very professional production. The Group never fail to provide a totally entertaining event. Wow wow wow we absolutely laughed out loud from beginning to end. It was so funny. The acting was brilliant the timings with the jokes […]

    £7 – £10
  • Spring Craft Fair

    The Corn Exchange 17 Market Place, Blandford Forum

    Blandford & District Lions Spring Craft Fair - Saturday 30th April 9.30am - 2.30pm At the Corn Exchange Blandford Forum Entry via donation to: PTSD Resolution We look forward to your support

    Free
  • Manston and Hammoon Village Hall

    Village hall Manston Manston, Sturminster Newton

    Our coffee mornings are now going to be the last Saturday in every month. So for April it’s 30 April - 10.30-12.00. Lovely cakes along with tea, coffee and great company. All welcome!

    Free
  • Wincanton Tennis Club Open Day

    Wincanton Tennis Club Wincanton Sports Ground, Moor Lane, Wincanton

    Come along to find out more about our friendly club. Have a hit on a Spring Day; come along to hit with a member or join in with a free session with the coach! 2 of our 4 courts will have the following sessions: 11am - 12 noon : Junior Tennis Taster 12 noon - […]

    Free
  • Murder at Checkmate Manor

    Murder at Checkmate Manor returns Quotes from the audience: Absolutely hilarious – loved every minute of this very professional production. The Group never fail to provide a totally entertaining event. Wow wow wow we absolutely laughed out loud from beginning to end. It was so funny. The acting was brilliant the timings with the jokes […]

    £7 – £10
  • Pop Up Cafe

    Stourton Memorial Hall Spreadeagle Courtyard, Stourton

    Pop up cafe offering delicious food and hot and cold drinks. Everyone welcome. Stourton Memorial Hall is a perfect place to visit before or after a stroll around the estate and gardens at Stourhead. All proceeds in aid of Whitesheet Primary Academy, Zeals

  • Pop Up Cafe

    Stourton Memorial Hall Spreadeagle Courtyard, Stourton

    Pop up cafe offering delicious food and hot and cold drinks. Everyone welcome. Stourton Memorial Hall is a perfect place to visit before or after a stroll around the estate and gardens at Stourhead. All proceeds in aid of Whitesheet Primary Academy, Zeals

  • Free Taster Lectures

    Interested in The Arts? This Spring, The Arts Society Blackmore Vale has some free taster places for its Thursday lectures: 5th May: Peggy Guggenheim 9th June: Georgia O'Keefe in New Mexico 7th July: The Artworks Top 20 Coffee from 10.30am, lecture 11.30am - 12.30pm Details on our website : www.theartssocietyblackmorevale.org.uk or email: [email protected] or telephone […]

    Free
  • Fabric Sale

    Digby Hall Hound Street, Sherborne

    Returning to Sherborne for one of their famous travelling fabric sales, Stitch Fabrics by M Rosenberg & son are back with a bang! Visit their website http://www.stitchfabrics.co.uk for more details and to subscribe to their newsletter to be kept up to date on all future events. FREE ENTRY AND GOOD PARKING See you there!

    Free
  • Fabric Sale

    Digby Hall Hound Street, Sherborne

    Returning to Sherborne for one of their famous travelling fabric sales, Stitch Fabrics by M Rosenberg & son are back with a bang! Visit their website http://www.stitchfabrics.co.uk for more details and to subscribe to their newsletter to be kept up to date on all future events. FREE ENTRY AND GOOD PARKING See you there!

    Free
  • Sturminster Newton Wedding Festival

    Sturminster Newton is holding a unique, town-based Wedding Festival and everyone is invited. As well as a Wedding Fair featuring wedding specialists in the Stour Hall at The Exchange (10.a.m. To 2.00 p.m.) a stroll around town will reveal that our shops and businesses are providing wedding themed offers too. An exhibition entitled “Wedding Attire […]

    Free