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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  • A Supermarket Love Story by John Osborne

    The Gaggle of Geese Buckland Newton

    A story about supermarkets and the people who use them... Love will bloom, lives will continue as they always have, and you'll meet two paramedics by the crisps. As staff […]

    £5

  • Thomas Hardy and His Correspondents

    The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

    Professor Angelique Richardson and Dr Cath Sawyer discuss their work with the University of Exeter’s Hardy's Correspondents project. This presentation will introduce the University of Exeter’s Hardy's Correspondents project, a […]

    £10

  • Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s Rick Stein Coffee Morning

    Rick Stein 10-14 Banks Road, Poole

    Rick Stein in Sandbanks are hosting a coffee morning event in aid of Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and we would love you to join us for coffee, cake and a raffle! […]

    £12.50

  • Literary Lunch with Christopher Nicholson at Crown Inn, Marnhull

    Crown Inn, Marnhull Marnhull

    Christopher Nicholson is the author of several highly-praised works of fiction, including ‘The Elephant Keeper’, which was short-listed for the Costa Novel Prize, and ‘Winter’, a study of Thomas Hardy […]

    £25

  • School Open Morning

    St Gregory's CofE Primary School New Street, Marnhull, United Kingdom

    St Gregory’s CofE Primary School Open Morning - Friday 17th June 2022 9am until 11am Meet the staff, visit classes, tours by Young Governors Refreshments New / Existing Parents – […]

    Free

  • Great Expectations by Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

    Village Hall, Lytchett Matravers High Street, Lytchett Matravers

    From humble beginnings in the marshlands of Kent, young Pip is determined to make strides in the big city and get a leg-up in society. Pip is quickly caught up […]

    £8 – £32

  • William Barnes, Robert Young, and the Spirit of Stur

    The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

    “William Barnes, Robert Young and the Spirit of Stur” David Fox shares insights into the past of the town and Vale life as depicted in the poetry and writings of […]

    £8

  • Open Gardens – Pimperne

    Pimperne Dorset

    Pimperne Gardens Open Saturday 18th June and Sunday 19th June 11am To 5pm Tickets £5 From Pimperne Village

    £5

  • Zeals Open Gardens

    Zeals Village Hall, New Road, Zeals

    Visit 10 gardens with easy walking in Zeals plus 5 Country Gardens in Wolverton & Whitecross with parking on site Artists’ gardens with their work on display Small collection of […]

    £5

  • Zeals Open Gardens

    Zeals Village Hall, New Road, Zeals

    Sat 18TH - Sun 19TH JUNE Visit 10 gardens with easy walking in Zeals 5 Country Gardens with parking on site Artists’ gardens with their work on display Classic Cars to admire Refreshments & Cream teas Free Childrens Fun Trail Open 12 noon – 5pm Map directions & Garden descriptions provided Entry £5 at Zeals […]

  • Marston Magna Midsummer Fair 2022

    This annual event continues to add new attractions! As well as BBQ, bar, Pimms and Prosecco, tea and cakes we also have more than 20 stalls selling everything from plants […]

    Free

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