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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Learn a song and dance from the hit musical Matilda with Charlie from Shaftesbury Arts Centre on Saturday 29 July 11:00am - 12:00noon. For further information please call Shaftesbury Library 01747 852256. Booking advised through the library to guarantee your space. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer.
Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends - 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th July 2023. Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends at Hatch House in Wiltshire over four nights this July, will feature present and future stars of The Paris Opera Ballet joined by friends and Royal Ballet Principals, Francesca Hayward and Cesar Corrales […]
Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends - 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th July 2023. Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends at Hatch House in Wiltshire over four nights this July, will feature present and future stars of The Paris Opera Ballet joined by friends and Royal Ballet Principals, Francesca Hayward and Cesar Corrales […]
A talk by Bruce Upton at Bridport Museum, South Street, Bridport. £5 from museum shop
Cup and Ball Game Making Craft Activity! Create and decorate your own ball game. Shaftesbury Library Saturday 5 August 11:00am - 12:00 noon. For further information please call Shaftesbury Library on 01747 852256. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer.
A Traditional Villages Church Fete and Dog Show organised by the Parishes of Ibberton, Belchalwell & Woolland located at the Village Hall, in Ibberton DT11 0EL https://www.ibbertonvillagehall.co.uk/Hillside-Parishes-Fete-Dog-Show-2023/ . The villages, located in rural North Dorset, all nestle in the lee of Bulbarrow Hill, a magnificent view mostly unchanged since when it was recorded in the […]
Safe by the Sea with Karen Towner from the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service. Fire safety story, craft and dressing up activities. Shaftesbury Library Monday 7 August 11:00am - 12:00noon. For further information please call Shaftesbury Library on 01747 852256. Booking advised through the library to guarantee your space. Children under 8 must […]
A talk by Bruce Upton at Bridport Museum, South Street, Bridport. £5 from museum shop
Jez Hellard is a singer of potent songs, teller of gripping tales, fine guitarist and simply stunning harmonica player who has spent the past 20 years travelling the world performing. His band, The Djukella Orchestra, play traditional and contemporary folk music, from jigs, reels and rebel ballads to tango, rhumba, reggae and pretty much anything […]
Make and fly a kite ! Join us to make and fly your own paper kite. Saturday 12 August 11:00am - 12:00noon. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer. For further information please call Shaftesbury library on 01747 852256. Booking advised through the library to guarantee your space.
Bring an empty cereal box and your imagination to create your own colourful creature. Monday 14 August 11:00am - 12:00noon. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Booking advised through the library to guarantee your space. For more information please call Shaftesbury Library 01747 852256
A talk by Bruce Upton at Bridport Museum, South Street, Bridport. £5 from museum shop
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