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  • Conservation In Action – Behind the Scenes Tour

    The Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester

    Are you passionate about aviation and the stories behind historic aircraft? Step behind the scenes at the Fleet Air Arm Museum and discover how conservation specialists preserve the legacy of […]

    £30.00
  • Handel’s Messiah

    St Peter’s Church Parkstone Church Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

    University Choir & Orchestra present Handel’s Messiah on Saturday 6th December, 7.30pm in St Peter’s Church Parkstone (BH14 0NN), featuring solo performances from University Music’s talented choral scholars. The fully […]

    £17.60
  • CANTUS AMICI sing festival

    Saint Nicholas church, Holton Holton, Wincanton, sonerset, United Kingdom

    ca NTUS AMICI Sing festival Sunday, the 7th of December 4:30 pm Saint Nicholas church, Holton £10 includes treats book (07773) 440147 Lisa Limited spaces

    £10.00
  • Universities’ Carol Service

    St Peter’s Church Bournemouth

    You are warmly invited to the Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on Thursday 11th December at 6pm in St Peter’s Church Bournemouth, BH1 […]

    Free
  • Christmas Concerts under Concorde 11th & 12th December

    The Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester

    The much-loved Christmas Concert beneath the wings of Concorde returns to the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton for 2025, taking place on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th December. Set […]

    £20.00
  • Christmas Lunchtime Concert – ‘A Ceremony of Carols’

    St Peter’s Church Dorchester

    Join us at St Peter's Church Dorchester on Saturday 13th December between 12.30pm and 1pm for our free Christmas lunchtime concert. This is a performance of Benjamin Britten's 'A Ceremony […]

    Free
  • Shitake Yule Logs: Plugging workshop at Happy River

    Happy River Retreat Bere road, Wareham, United Kingdom

    Join us (and escape the crazy Christmas crowds!) for a hands-on fungi workshop led by our brilliant and passionate mushroom expert, Andy Knott of Jurassic Coast Mushrooms!  You’ll learn the […]

  • Shaftesbury Christmas Market

    Shaftesbury High Street High Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset

    A fabulously festive market, full of local artists, food and drink and more. Come and find a gift for a loved one and treat yourself to the hustle and bustle […]

    Free
  • Festive forest wreath workshop & Shirin Yoku Experience

    Happy River Retreat Bere road, Wareham, United Kingdom

    Step into the magic of the season at Happy River and enjoy a day of creativity, connection and celebration of nature at this festive time of year. We’ll begin the […]

  • Choral Eucharist

    St Peter’s Church Dorchester

    You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 14th December at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Judith Weir's ‘Drop down ye […]

    Free
  • BSO Brass Ensemble ‘Winter Fanfare’

    Blandford Parish Church Market Place, Blandford Forum

    The BSO Brass Ensemble takes a festive frolic from days of old, through favourites from near and far, and over into contemporary cinema soundtracks. Settle into the seasonal spirit in […]

    £6.00 – £14.00
  • Nine Lessons & Carols

    St Peter’s Church Dorchester

    You are warmly invited to our service of Nine Lessons & Carols on Saturday 20th December at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. You can expect gorgeous choral settings, traditional […]

    Free