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Shaftesbury Fringe

Shaftesbury

For three days,  performers of all stripes will be taking over Shaftesbury - with music, comedy, theatre, dance, cabaret, magicians and more, the town will come alive as a record-breaking 300 acts squeeze into venues that range from the typical (Shaftesbury Arts Centre and the Shaston Club) to the unusual (The Lido or the Nun's […]

Yewstock School Summer Fair

yewstock school Honeymead lane, Sturminster Newton

Come and join us whilst we raise money for  Friends of Yewstock. We are holding our annual summer fair at the school. There will be a Tombola, Raffle, throw a wet sponge (back by popular demand) Refreshments plus stalls run by our pupils and Enterprise along with some local small businesses.

Free

Milton Abbas Art Group Exhibition

The Reading Rooms, Milton Abbas The Reading Rooms, The Street, Milton Abbas

Our annual exhibition is held in the Reading Rooms, directly opposite St James' Church, at the centre of The Street. The iconic cottages and beautiful surroundings add to the quintessential village charm and create an inspirational setting. There are lots of unique styles and mediums to suit plenty of different tastes, and exhibiting artists will […]

Free

Charlton Marshall Church Fete

St Mary's Parish Church Bournemouth Road, Charlton Marshall

Taking place in the Village Garden at the rear of the Charlton Marshall Church beside the river with Classic Cars, BBQ, Pimms, Tea and Cakes, Plants, Tombola, Raffle and so much more both outside and in the church.  £1 entry, children free.

£1

Open Garden Pond Farm Henstridge

Pond Farm Opposite the Bird IN Hand pub, Henstridge, Dorset, United Kingdom

🌸 Experience the charm of Pond Farm’s beautiful gardens 🌸 Wander through tranquil surroundings and enjoy a peaceful afternoon in nature. Delicious tea, cake, and light refreshments will be available. ☀️ It’s set to be a very warm day — feel free to bring a rug and relax in the shade. Please note: Due to […]

Free

Gurston Ascent – AP Automotive Events

Gurston Down Broad chalke, Salisbury, wiltshire, United Kingdom

Join us on 20 July 2025 for a show of automotive finery, all built around The Ascent. Watch a stunning array of variety power their way up the hill, all set in the scenic Wiltshire countryside. What to expect: Ascent runs: Drivers will be pushing their cars to the limit, with displays of speed and […]

£22.38

ESCAPE THE MATRIX

The Allendale Centre Hanham Road, Wimborne, United Kingdom

In this lively interactive presentation – ESCAPE THE MATRIX – Alex Retrov reveals how you are unknowingly controlled by a system the very day the State created a ‘legal fiction’ from your Birth Certificate, effectively separating you from a valuable trust account set up by the government on the very day you were born – […]

£10

The North Dorset A Capella Choir free concert

St Eustace Church, Ibberton DT11 0EN Ibberton, Ibberton, United Kingdom

Come and enjoy a Summer Concert by The North Dorset A Capella Choir Including music by Handel, Purcell, Morley and Rachmaninov directed by James Crawshaw on Wednesday 23rd July in St Eustace Church, Ibberton DT11 0EN @ 7 pm Free entry but a donation to the fabric fund would be gratefully received Drinks and food […]

Free

Summer Season of Plays

Marine Theatre Church Street, Lyme Regis

A second Summer Season of Plays, bringing rep theatre to the beautiful Marine Theatre, on the sea front at stunning Lyme Regis, again. Following the successful performances last year, this year we bring you five popular plays from 23rd July to 27th August. For five weeks, you can enjoy a company of professional actors bringing […]

£5 – £18

Ballet Under the Stars 2025

Hatch House West Hatch, Tisbury, United Kingdom

Ballet Under the Stars, held from July 25th to 27th 2025 at Hatch House in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, is a truly unforgettable event. This annual ballet gathering has captivated many audiences, offering a blend of classical, neo-classical, and contemporary ballet in an extraordinary setting. The performances take place in a stunning 17th-century two tier walled […]

£185