Dorchester Events
Dorset Monochrome Collective Exhibition: Wessex
Mon 14 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
Borough Gardens House Community Room, Borough Gardens, Cornwall Road, Dorchester. DT1 1RU
Monochrome Photography Exhibition and Sale: Wessex
This year, the Dorset Monochrome Collective's photography exhibition theme is Wessex...
Dorchester Masonic Hall
Sat 12 Sep
1 Alington Street, Dorchester DT1 1TR
Heritage Open Day: Discover Dorchester Masonic Hall. New to Dorset Architectural Heritage Week! Dorchester Masonic Hall, a Grade 2 listed building,...
Bell tower tours of St Peter's Church
Sun 13 Sep
St Peters Church, 26 High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1EZ
Heritage Open Day: Unique access to the bell tower of St Peter's Church along with a guided tour of the historic church...
Hardy's House, Max Gate
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Max Gate, Alington Avenue, Dorchester DT1 2FN
Heritage Open Day: Max Gate, home to Dorset's famous author and poet, Thomas Hardy, was designed by the writer himself and built by the Hardy...
Join our choir in Dorchester for a FREE taster session
Tue 22 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, and more dates until Tue 24 Nov
Dorchester RFC, Coburg Road, Dorchester DT1 2HX
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
Your friendly local Dorchester choir is run by vocal tutor Sadie...
Tour of the Corn Exchange and Town Hall
Sun 13 Sep
The Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester DT1 1HF
Heritage Open Day: Guided tour of the Corn Exchange and Town Hall. Three guided tours of the Corn Exchange, Town Hall and other parts of the...
Hardy Monument
Sat 12 Sep
Hardy Monument, Portesham, Dorchester DT2 9HY
Heritage Open Day: This is a 72ft monument to Vice-Admiral Hardy, built in 1844 stands on an exposed location above the village of Portesham, near...
Athelhampton House Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 23 Sep
Athelhampton House Gardens, Dorchester DT2 7LG
The award-winning gardens at Athelhampton surround the Tudor manor house and date from 1891. The Great Court with 12 giant yew topiary pyramids is...
September Crafternoon Tea
Today and Sat 12 Sep
24 Wareham Road, Owermoigne DT2 8BY
This September, enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity at Dobbies’ Crafternoon tea experience, where guests will relax, enjoy a delicious...
Autumn Terrarium Planting Workshop
Fri 9 Oct to Sun 11 Oct
24 Wareham Road, Owermoigne DT2 8BY
Dobbies is hosting the ultimate autumn activity with a themed planting experience. Dobbies’ Green Team will show guests how to create their own...
Regency Church, St Mary's Weymouth
Today to Sun 20 Sep
St Mary's Church, St Mary Street, Weymouth DT4 8PU
Heritage Open Day: Discover Weymouth’s Regency church, a gem hidden in plain sight in the town centre...
Tudor House, Weymouth
Today, Sun 13 Sep, Fri 18 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Tudor House, 3 Trinity St, Weymouth DT4 8TW
Heritage Open Day: Just a few minutes from Weymouth Harbour - this historic gem is a delight! The Tudor House was built at the end of the reign of...
Nothe Fort - Secret Spaces and Places
Sun 13 Sep
Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth DT4 8UF
Heritage Open Day: Nothe Fort is Weymouth's number one heritage attraction. Located at the entrance to Weymouth Harbour, the Fort offers...
Tolpuddle Old Chapel
Thu 17 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
Tolpuddle Old Chapel, 59A Main Road, Tolpuddle, Dorchester DT2 7ET
Heritage Open Day: Explore the Old Chapel, with it's connections to the men that later became known as the Tolpuddle Martyrs, its dramatic...
St Peter & St Paul, Cattistock - Everyday Histories
Sat 12 Sep
The Square, Cattistock DT2 0JG
Heritage Open Day: Come and join us at St Peter & St Paul - share your memories of the church, and see some of the Everyday Histories already...
Briantspuddle Village Hall & Village Buildings
Sun 20 Sep
Briantspuddle Village Hall, Main Street, Wimborne DT2 7HT
Heritage Open Day: Discover the thatched village hall at the heart of this charming Dorset village which is part of the Bladen Estate...
West Bay Discovery Centre
Sun 13 Sep
Chapel On The Beach, West Bay, Bridport DT5 4EN
Heritage Open Day: Visit the Chapel on the Beach! Visit a former Methodist Chapel that has been beautifully converted to a heritage centre...
Lulworth Castle & Park
Tue 15 Sep and Wed 16 Sep
Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham BH20 5QS
Heritage Open Day: Visit and discover the stunning Lulworth Castle & the Chapel of St Mary. Walk in the footsteps of Royalty as you explore the 17th...
Liz Wright - Landscape Artist
Today, Sat 12 Sep, Wed 16 Sep to Sat 19 Sep, Wed 23 Sep to Sat 26 Sep, Wed 30 Sep
Jenny Penney Local Makers Shop & Gallery Mangerton Mill, Mangerton, Nr Bridport DT6 3SG
Painter Liz Wright is influenced by Florentine Renaissance artists such as Bruegel, Giotto and Bottechilli...
Caroline Ireland – Vibrant Pastels
Thu 1 Oct, Sat 3 Oct, Wed 7 Oct, and more dates until Sat 31 Oct
Jenny Penney Local Makers Shop & Gallery, Mangerton Mill, Mangerton, Bridport DT6 3SG
Caroline Ireland is largely self-taught as an artist, who has painted and drawn all her life. She trained and worked as an archaeologist in the...
Mapperton Gardens
Tue 15 Sep
Mapperton Gardens, Mapperton, Beaminster DT8 3NR
Heritage Open Day: Celebrate Mapperton Gardens’ Heritage Open Day on Tuesday 15 September (10am–5pm) with free entry...
St Eustace, Ibberton - Everyday Histories
Sat 12 Sep
Ibberton, Blandford Forum DT11 0EN
Heritage Open Day: Come and join us at St Eustace - share your memories of the church, and see some of the Everyday Histories already collected...
Bridport Town Hall
Today, Sat 12 Sep, Tue 15 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall, Market House, East Street, Bridport DT6 3LF
Heritage Open Day: The Town Hall is in the very centre of the town. Daytime entrance to the Town Hall is normally via the lift in the TIC...
Bridport Quaker Meeting House
Sat 12 Sep
97 South Street, Christchurch Priory, Bridport DT6 3NZ
Heritage Open Day: Experience the heritage of the Meeting House then enjoy the delights of the garden too...
Bridport Museum
Today to Sun 13 Sep
Bridport Museum, 25 South Street, Bridport DT6 3NR
Heritage Open Day: Come and explore Bridport Museum for free! The museum is right in the heart of Bridport, a historic rope and net making town...
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