Dorchester Events
Portway Blues Band - Live @ The Swan Hotel
Fri 25 Sep
11 Sadler St, Wells BA5 2RX
We are exited to be playing again at the Wells Jazz and Blues festival - Join us for a hot set of the very best Blues music!
The Choral Pilgrimage 2026: Wells
Today
Wells Cathedral BA5 2UE
A programme exploring majestic music from the Spanish Renaissance alongside spellbinding works from James MacMillan and Kerensa...
Fabulous fungi on Brownsea Island
Sat 3 Oct, Sat 10 Oct, Sat 17 Oct
Brownsea Island
Poole Harbour
Poole BH13 7EE
Join experts from the Dorset Fungus Group for a fungi walk on Brownsea Island. Discover and identify fascinating fungi and learning more about the...
Purbeck Folk Club
Thu 1 Oct
Village Hall, High Street, Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
FOLK, BLUES & BEYOND … An evening of music featuring local (and maybe not so local) musicians playing a variety of traditional music and their own...
Stoberry Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Stoberry Garden, Wells BA5 3LD
With breathtaking views over Wells Cathedral, this 5 acre family garden is planted sympathetically within its landscape providing stunning...
Everyday Histories at Somerset Heritage Centre
Today
Somerset Heritage Centre, Brunel Way, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton TA2 6SF
Heritage Open Day: Celebrate the Everyday Histories of Somerset – the ordinary people whose daily lives have left behind extraordinary stories and...
Knoll Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 18 Sep
Knoll Gardens, Wimborne BH21 7ND
A wonderfully calming garden with naturalistic plantings of ornamental grasses interspersed with an array of flowering perennials...
Dried Flower Garlands
Tue 29 Sep
Brother Farm Flowers, Stapehill Road, Wimborne BH21 7ND
Come and join Becca in the Flower Barn workshop to learn how to create a beautiful hand-tied dried straw flower garland...
Bridgwater Historical Tapestry display
Sat 12 Sep
St. Marys Church, St. Mary Street, Bridgwater TA6 3EQ
Heritage Open Day: The Bridgwater Historical Tapestry tells the story of the town through beautifully embroidered panels, showcasing key moments and...
Branksome Masonic Hall
Sat 19 Sep
57 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole BH14 9BT
Heritage Open Day: Branksome Masonic Hall Opens its Doors! The Ashley Road Masonic Hall is a locally listed Special Heritage Ecclesiastical Asset...
Bluebird Jazz Club
Mon 5 Oct
Bluebird Social Club, (opposite Haskins Garden Centre)
4 Ham Lane
Ferndown BH22 9DP
Bands play here on 2 Mondays a month. Please see the website for full programme. www.bournemouthbluebirdjazz...
Somerset Brick and Tile Museum Tour & Demonstration
Fri 18 Sep
Somerset Brick & Tile Museum, East Quay, Bridgwater TA6 4DB
Heritage Open Day: Join one of just two tours and experience a live roof tile–making demonstration, bringing traditional craftsmanship to life...
FREE taster session with the Bridgwater Rock Choir
Tue 29 Sep, Tue 13 Oct, and more dates until Tue 24 Nov
Bridgwater Baptist Church, St Mary Street, Bridgwater TA6 3EQ
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Goathurst Heritage Trail - Halswell House, Parkland, Mill Wood and the Temple of Harmony
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Halswell House, Halswell Park, Goathurst, Bridgwater TA5 2DH
Heritage Open Day: View the Halswell House State Rooms. Visit the gardens and parkland. Enjoy the woodlands, ponds and follies...
Goathurst Village Heritage Trail - Temple of Pan
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
The Temple of Pan, Halswell Park, Goathurst, Bridgwater TA5 2DH
Heritage Open Day: The Temple of Pan is part of the Goathurst Village Heritage Trail. The Temple of Pan was built as an ornamental folly as part of...
Life in Studland during WWII
Sun 13 Sep
Knoll Beach Discovery Centre, Ferry Road, Studland, Swanage BH19 3AQ
Heritage Open Day: Step back in time to WWII and life in Studland village. Head to Knoll Beach for an exhibition, with family friendly activities...
The Wrecks of Studland Bay
Sun 20 Sep
Knoll Beach Discovery Centre,, Ferry road, Studland, Swanage BH19 3AQ
Heritage Open Day: Find out about the ship wrecks of Studland Bay and the height of Purbeck's industry with Purbeck marble and mortars...
Goathurst Village Heritage Trail-St Edward, King and Martyr Church
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
St Edward, King and Martyr Church, Goathurst, Bridgwater TA5 2DE
Heritage Open Day: Visit the church as part of the unique Goathurst Village Heritage Trail. View the wealth of ancient tombs and monuments to the...
St Andrew’s Church
Tue 15 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
St. Andrews Church, Millhams Road, Kinson, Bournemouth BH10 7LN
Heritage Open Day: Come and visit the oldest Church in Bournemouth. Late Norman tower, 13th century chancel, nave and aisles rebuilt 1894-95 by W.H...
Wellington Monument
Wed 16 Sep
National Trust Wellington Monument, Welllington TA21 9PB
Heritage Open Day: The Wellington Monument is the tallest three-sided obelisk in the world. The striking landmark recently restored sits on the edge...
The Coastal Comedy Show with Paul McCaffrey
Sat 26 Sep
The Barrington Arts Centre
Penny’s Walk, Ferndown,
Dorset BH22 9TH
Join us for a top night of stand-up with three fantastic acts plus your host at the multi-award-winning Coastal Comedy Club!...
Ferndown Mediumship Evening with Nikki Kitt
Fri 2 Oct
The Barrington Centre
Pennys Walk Ferndown BH22 9TH
Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her...
Swanage Town Hall
Today to Sun 20 Sep
Swanage Town Hall, High Street, East Dorset Heritage Trust, Swanage BH19 2NZ
Heritage Open Day: A little piece of London history in Dorset! The Town Hall, built in 1882, incorporates the front of the Mercer's Hall from...
Wellington Museum
Today, Sat 12 Sep, Mon 14 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
Wellington Museum, 28 Fore Street, Wellington TA21 8AQ
Heritage Open Day: In addition to the permanent displays in the Museum, there will be a special exhibition highlighting the various industrial firms...
St Stephen's Church, Bournemouth
Today to Sun 20 Sep
St Stephen's Church, St Stephen's Way, Bournemouth BH2 6JZ
Heritage Open Day: Visit a remarkable Gothic Revival Victorian church in Bournemouth. St Stephen's Church, Bournemouth is one of...
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