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A Folk Song Walk

John's Pond nr. Hangman's Cottage, Dorchester

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 […]

£10

Hawaii Boogie Bingo

The Udder Farm Shop Manor Farm, Back Street, East Stour

ALOHA. 🌺 The Udder Farm Shop’s ever-popular Old Skool Boogie Bingo is going on holiday to Hawaii. Join us for a night of disco and bingo with a flavour of […]

£20

Semley Music Festival

Church Green, Semley, SP7 9AS Church Green, Semley

Bringing you the very best music, arts, crafts, food and drink from around the world to your doorstep.From dubstep and DJ sets to ceilidh and blues rock, we have it […]

Semley Music Festival

Church Green, Semley, SP7 9AS Church Green, Semley

A not-for-profit community music festival in rural Dorset, bringing together talented and innovative musicians from a range of genres. We have musicians - both local and global, emerging and established. […]

Semley Music Festival

Church Green, Semley, SP7 9AS Church Green, Semley

Semley Music Festival returns for its 4th year and the small festival with big ideas just got even bigger! We've extended the event on to an additional day, Sunday July […]

£10 – £25

Yewstock Summer Bingo

yewstock school Honeymead lane, Sturminster Newton

Join us at Yewstock School for a night of numbers. Doors open at 6pm eyes down at 7pm.  We are cash only. Plus raffle and refreshments. Raising money for Friends […]

£10.00

An evening at Elsie’s Bistro Milborne Port

Welcome to Something Else Fishy 1 The High Street, Milborne Port, Dorset

Enjoy a fantastic evening of great food and laughter, A delicious three-course meal • Choose from fish and non-fish options A complimentary glass of I Prosecco on arrival Sit with […]

£45

Swanage Jazz Festival

The Mowlem Shore Road, Swanage

The 34th Swanage Jazz Festival with 35 top quality bands in the ticketed programme from New Orleans to Contemporary Jazz plus a FREE Festival Fringe. Headline acts this year include […]

£45 – £145

Spetisbury Station Project Summer Tea Party

Spetisbury Spetisbury Station Project, off A350, Spetisbury, United Kingdom

‘Railway 200’ Summer Tea Party Sunday 13th July 2025 Join us at the old railway station in Spetisbury, Dorset, from 10am to 2pm to help celebrate the 200th anniversary of […]

Spetisbury Station Project Summer Tea Party

Spetisbury Station Project off A350, Spetisbury, United Kingdom

Join us at the old railway station in Spetisbury, Dorset, from 10am to 2pm to help celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of modern railways. Explore this beautifully-kept station […]