Dorchester Events
What's On Around Dorchester
Today to Tue 18 Aug, By Distance closest first.
Circus Cortex at Poundbury, Dorset13-17 August 2026
Thu 13 Aug to Mon 17 Aug
The Great Field, Peverell Avenue East, Poundbury, Dorchester/Dorset. DT1 3RH
Circus Cortex: BizZZar – Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset
Experience the spectacular Circus Cortex: BizZZar under the Big Top at The Great Field,...
Dorset Dollhouse and Miniature Fair 9th August 2026
Sun 9 Aug
Charminster Community Hall,
Weir View,
Charminster,
Dorset DT2 9QY
Dollhouse and Miniature Fair at
Charminster Community Hall, Weir View, Charminster, Dorset, DT2 9QY
Our fairs specialise in traders selling a...
Broomhill - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 6 Aug
Broomhill, Dorchester DT2 0PT
A former farmyard transformed into a delightful, tranquil garden set in 2 acres. Clipped box, island beds and borders planted with shrubs, roses,...
The Old Rectory, Pulham - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 2 Aug, Thu 6 Aug
The Old Rectory, Pulham, Dorchester DT2 7EA
4 acres of formal and informal gardens surrounding C18 rectory with splendid views. Yew pyramid alles and hedges, circular herbaceous borders with...
Tumblins - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Jul
Tumblins, Blandford Forum DT11 0ED
3 acre hilltop garden with extensive views. Swimming lake, orchards, kitchen garden, mixed borders and unusual trees inc, Wolemia nobolis,...
Mushroom Magic at Happy River: A Family fungi growing lab
Wed 22 Jul, Wed 5 Aug
Happy River Retreat, Bere Road BH20 7PA
Family mushroom growing lab
A fun and fascinating morning exploring the wonderful world of fungi and how to grow your very own!...
Great Dorset Chilli Festival
Sat 1 Aug and Sun 2 Aug
Stock Gaylard Deer Park, between Sherborne and Stur DT10 2BG
Hot Sauce Heaven!
Back at the stunning Stock Gaylard Deer Park, near Sturminster Newton, with around 130 tradestands, the Great Dorset Chilli...
The Blue Pool Fairy Day
Sun 26 Jul
The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Rd, Wareham BH20 5AR
We’re excited to announce the first Fairy Day at The Blue Pool, taking place on Sunday 26th July 2026...
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 9 Aug
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery, Bridport DT6 6HH
Set in heavenly Dorset countryside, the ½ acre garden is composed of an intricate web of gravel paths weaving between deep and colourful borders to...
Blandford Forum Indoor Market
Thu 23 Jul
The Corn Exchange, Market Place, Blandford Forum, Dorset. DT117AG DT11 7AG
Indoor Market with Cafe, Antiques, Jewellery, Greeting cards, Crafts, and Bric-a-Brac.
Church Knowle Fete
Sat 1 Aug
The Old Rectory, Church Knowle, Corfe Castle BH20 5NG
A truly traditional village fete in the lovely grounds of The Old Rectory, Church Knowle, near Corfe Castle, BH20 5NG...
Atkins Ferrie Classic & Supercars Show
Sun 26 Jul
Sherborne Castle DT9 5NR
21st Annual Charity Classic & Supercars Show. Set in the stunning grounds of Sherborne Castle, the Sherborne Classic & Supercar Show brings together...
Black Shed - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Jul
Black Shed, Sherborne DT9 4JX
Over 200 colourful and productive flower beds growing a sophisticated selection of cut flowers and foliage to supply florists and the public for...
Night Wildlife and Nightjar Guided Walk with Supper at RSPB Arne
Sat 25 Jul
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Experience RSPB Arne in the evening as the sun sets and twilight takes over.
An exclusive opportunity to see and listen for the iconic...
Sunrise Guided Walk at RSPB Arne - 26th July
Sun 26 Jul
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Immerse yourself in the peace and quiet of beautiful RSPB Arne, while watching the breath-taking spectacle of sunrise over Poole Harbour...
Night Wildlife and Nightjar Guided Walk with Supper at RSPB Arne
Sat 1 Aug
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Experience RSPB Arne in the evening as the sun sets and twilight takes over.
An exclusive opportunity to see and listen for the iconic...
Exclusive Lagoon Walk & New Viewing Screen at RSPB Arne
Sat 1 Aug
RSPB Arne
Arne Road
Wareham BH20 5BJ
This is an exclusive opportunity to visit our new seasonal trail and viewing screen on a part of the reserve that is usually accessible only to...
Exclusive Lagoon Walk & New Viewing Screen at RSPB Arne
Sun 2 Aug
RSPB Arne
Arne Road
Wareham BH20 5BJ
This is an exclusive opportunity to visit our new seasonal trail and viewing screen on a part of the reserve that is usually accessible only to...
Exclusive Lagoon Walk & New Viewing Screen at RSPB Arne
Mon 3 Aug
RSPB Arne
Arne Road
Wareham BH20 5BJ
This is an exclusive opportunity to visit our new seasonal trail and viewing screen on a part of the reserve that is usually accessible only to...
Osprey & Heathland Bird Guided Walk at RSPB Arne
Tue 4 Aug
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Explore the heathland and see stunning reserve views, while spotting Osprey, shore birds and heathland birds with our expert guides...
Nature at Night - Family Sunset Walk at RSPB Arne
Fri 7 Aug
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
An amazing opportunity for families to experience the reserve during the spectacle of a summer sunset and connect with our nocturnal nature...
Osprey & Heathland Bird guided Walk at RSPB Arne
Sat 8 Aug
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Explore the heathland and see stunning reserve views, while spotting Osprey, shore birds and heathland birds with our expert guides...
Osprey & Heathland Bird guided Walk at RSPB Arne
Tue 11 Aug
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Explore the heathland and see stunning reserve views, while spotting Osprey, shore birds and heathland birds with our expert guides...
Osprey & Heathland Bird guided Walk at RSPB Arne
Tue 18 Aug
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ
Explore the heathland and see stunning reserve views, while spotting Osprey, shore birds and heathland birds with our expert guides...
Glenholme Herbs - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 25 Jul and Sun 26 Jul
Glenholme Herbs, Sherborne DT9 4SE
Paths meander through large, colourful beds inspired by Piet Oudolf. Featuring a wide selection of herbs and salvias along with grasses, verbena and...
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