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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  • Vintage and Preloved Clothing Sale

    Hazelbury Bryan Pidney Hill, Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Vintage and Preloved clothing sale at Hazelbury Bryan Village Hall. Shop, eat and drink! Refreshments and cake also being served. Come and join friends and family at this shopping event..

  • Ceilidh with Tim Laycock and Friends Caller Angela Laycock

    Ibberton, Belchalwell & Woolland Village Hall Ibberton, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

    27.7.2024 @ 7.00 pm Ceilidh with Tim Laycock Village Hall, Ibberton DT110EJ, Funds Ibberton Church £10 pp What 3 words ///deaf.champions.thinkers

    £10

  • Treat the family to an unforgettable underwater adventure, this summer!

    Oceanarium Bournemouth Oceanarium, Bournemouth

    Looking for somewhere to visit with the family, during the summer holidays? Visit the Oceanarium and take an awe-inspiring underwater voyage, above and below the waves!   Super summer savings are here! Prebook online 48 hours in advance and SAVE up to 25% off! Ticket’s allow unlimited same day entry!   Immerse in an engaging […]

  • Lunchtime Concert

    St Peter's Church Dorchester 26 High East Street, Dorchester

    Join us at St Peter's Church, Dorchester on Wednesday 31st July between 12.30 and 1pm for a weekday lunchtime concert given by our outstanding choral scholar, Helena Dougherty. Helena has […]

    Free

  • River Stour nature walk

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    The ideal activity to keep the kids entertained during the holidays: come and enjoy a free guided nature walk at beautiful Bere Marsh Farm and see how we carry out riverfly monitoring. Led by Nick Dobbs (CRT Community Engagement Officer and wildlife enthusiast), we'll enjoy seeing a range of wildlife along our walk; birds, butterflies, […]

    Free

  • Treat the family to an unforgettable underwater adventure, this summer!

    Oceanarium Bournemouth Oceanarium, Bournemouth

    Looking for somewhere to visit with the family, during the summer holidays? Visit the Oceanarium and take an awe-inspiring underwater voyage, above and below the waves!   Super summer savings are here! Prebook online 48 hours in advance and SAVE up to 25% off! Ticket’s allow unlimited same day entry!   Immerse in an engaging […]

  • Treat the family to an unforgettable underwater adventure, this summer!

    Oceanarium Bournemouth Oceanarium, Bournemouth

    Looking for somewhere to visit with the family, during the summer holidays? Visit the Oceanarium and take an awe-inspiring underwater voyage, above and below the waves!   Super summer savings are here! Prebook online 48 hours in advance and SAVE up to 25% off! Ticket’s allow unlimited same day entry!   Immerse in an engaging […]

  • Tarrant Gunville Horse and Comic Dog Show

    Eastbury Park, Tarrant Gunville, Nr Blandford, Dorset DT11 8JQ Eastbury Park, Tarrant Gunville

    This years show, the 77th Tarrant Gunville Horse Show and Gymkhana, is taking place on Saturday 17th August. Lots for everyone: Showing Classes, Best Veteran, Family Pony, Mountain and Moorland, […]

    £7.

  • RIVERSIDE FEST

    Riverside Meadows, The Bridge Sturminster Newton The Bridge, Sturminster Newton

    A fun family music festival with live bands, bar, food, fair, circus workshop, bouncy castle, stalls, mad4animals reptile show, fire display, belly dancers, Tug O War and much more! Tickets adults £7.50 Kids Under 16 go free! available before or on the gate

    £7.50

  • Riverside Fest

    Riverside Meadows, The Bridge Sturminster Newton The Bridge, Sturminster Newton

    A music festival in the beautiful countryside in the heart of North Dorset.  Raising money for Children With Cancer UK, The Vale Pantry and The Big Yellow Bus Garden Project.  […]

    £7.50

  • Okeford Fitzpaine Festival of Fun proudly presents Happy’s Circus

    Okeford Fitzpaine Recreation Ground Castle Lane, Okeford Fitzpaine

    Happy's Circus is an amazing stand-alone magical community event with a fast mix of fabulous international artists and UK comedy that provides a wonderful,  memorable  day for all age groups.  […]

    £10

  • Treat the family to an unforgettable underwater adventure, this summer!

    Oceanarium Bournemouth Oceanarium, Bournemouth

    Looking for somewhere to visit with the family, during the summer holidays? Visit the Oceanarium and take an awe-inspiring underwater voyage, above and below the waves!   Super summer savings are here! Prebook online 48 hours in advance and SAVE up to 25% off! Ticket’s allow unlimited same day entry!   Immerse in an engaging […]

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