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  • 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 […]

    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 […]

    £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. […]

    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 […]

    £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’ […]

    £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 […]

    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 […]

    £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 […]

    £185

  • Introduction to Bats

    Kingcombe Visitor Centre Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester

    Join expert, Nick Tomlinson, to learn about our bat species and how to detect them. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Adults over 18 only please. £100 per person. All money raised helps to […]

    £100.00

  • Milton Abbas Street Fair

    Milton Abbas The Street, Milton Abbas, Dorset, United Kingdom

    The Villagers of Milton Abbas invite you to their 18th Century Street Fair Whatever the weather, we hope you join in the fun of our Street Fair. We have tried to recreate the flavour of a country occasion using costume, rural crafts, entertainment and craft demonstrations. We expect to have a large number of stalls, with […]

    £17

  • Strawberry Cottage Studio at Milton Abbas Street Fair

    Milton Abbas The Street, Milton Abbas, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Strawberry Cottage Studio is opening as part the Milton Abbas Street Fair on Saturday 26th July. Louise Freir will be displaying many creative pieces such as pen and watercolour paintings […]

    £7

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