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What's On Around Dorchester, DT2 8QP

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Cerne Giant Festival - The Making of the Beltane Brew

Sat 18 Apr Lower Barton Farm A352 between Cerne Abbas and Nether Cerne, Grid Ref 663994 DT2 7TQ The Beltane Brew is a vibrantly energising spring tonic herbs gathered from around the long barrow of Smacam Down... READ MORE>

Cerne Giant Festival -Photographing Nature for Families

Sun 19 Apr St Mary's Church Abbey Street, Cerne Abbas DT2 7JQ DT2 7TQ Bring any camera, incuding phones, and learn about how to find and photograph nature in an interesting way... READ MORE>
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Cerne Giant Festival - Understanding Ancient Trees

Mon 27 Apr St Mary's Church, Abbey Street, Cerne Abbas DT2 7TQ Bo Walsh is a Senior Tree Officer with Dorset County Council. In this illustrated talk, he will explain the work of a tree officer, and then broaden... READ MORE>

Cerne Giant Festival - Giants and Kings

Sat 2 May St Mary's Church Abbey Street Cerne Abbas DT2 7TQ Join Rebecca Danicic, Forth Bard of Dorchester (Caer Dur 2025-26) and Peter Roe, Grand Bard of Dorset (2024-29) for an afternoon of poetry, stories... READ MORE>

FREE taster session with the Dorchester Rock Choir

Tue 28 Apr, Tue 12 May, Tue 19 May, Tue 9 Jun, Tue 16 Jun United Church, Charles Street, Dorchester DT1 1EE If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The Dorchester Rock Choir is led by singer/pianist Sadie Kerslake... READ MORE>
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Ivy House Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 11 Apr, Sun 12 Apr, Sat 16 May, Sun 17 May Ivy House Garden, Piddletrenthide DT2 7QF A steep and challenging ½ acre garden with fine views, on a south facing site in the beautiful Piddle valley... READ MORE>

Cerne Giant Festival - Artists in the Dorset Landscape

Wed 29 Apr Village Hall, Church Lane, Godmanstone DT2 7AQ Three local art enthusiasts will each give a short illustrated talk. Their titles are: 1) Contemporary Sculptors working in Dorset today... READ MORE>

Cerne Giant Festival - Riverflies Safari

Sun 3 May Vicarage Field, 4 Back Lane, Cerne Abbas DT2 7JW The river Cerne contains many interesting invertebrates. Volunteers from the 'Riverfly' project will teach us how to observe and monitor... READ MORE>

Easter Fun at The Blue Pool

Today to Fri 10 Apr The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Rd, Wareham BH20 5AR Spend time outdoors with the family this Easter at The Blue Pool in Dorset. Explore the woodland paths, brave a walk across the rope bridge and look... READ MORE>

Hurn Court Opera presents La Traviata

Sat 18 Apr Coade Hall Theatre Bryanston School Blandford DT11 0PX La Traviata tells the story of Violetta, a high-class courtesan in Paris and her passionate love affair with the young nobleman, Alfredo... READ MORE>

Talk: The Destruction of Arctic Convoy PQ17

Fri 24 Apr Church Knowle Village Hall Church Knowle, Near Corfe Castle BH20 5NG A tale of strategy, courage and human fallibility, this talk 'The Destruction of Arctic Convoy PQ17' is given by Naval historian and... READ MORE>

Biofluorescence Experience in Nature

Fri 10 Apr RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ Biofluorescence is one of nature’s hidden wonders! Encounter an invisible natural world on an exclusive night-time adventure and experience nature in... READ MORE>

Dawn Chorus Guided Walk with Breakfast

Sun 12 Apr RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ Experience the atmospheric dawn chorus at RSPB Arne this spring! Join us for an early morning wander around RSPB Arne nature reserve, listening to... READ MORE>

Dawn Chorus Guided Walk with Breakfast

Sun 19 Apr RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ Experience the atmospheric dawn chorus at RSPB Arne this spring! Join us for an early morning wander around RSPB Arne nature reserve, listening to... READ MORE>

Dawn Chorus Guided Walk with Breakfast

Sun 26 Apr RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ Experience the atmospheric dawn chorus at RSPB Arne this spring! Join us for an early morning wander around RSPB Arne nature reserve, listening to... READ MORE>

Reptile Survey and Heathland Species Guided Walk

Tue 28 Apr RSPB Arne, Arne Road BH20 5BJ Join us for a rare chance to step behind the scenes at RSPB Arne on a guided walk that combines a live reptile survey with an exploration of our... READ MORE>

Dawn Chorus Guided Walk with Breakfast

Sat 2 May RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ Experience the atmospheric dawn chorus at RSPB Arne this spring! Join us for an early morning wander around RSPB Arne nature reserve, listening to... READ MORE>

Dawn Chorus Guided Walk with Breakfast

Sun 3 May RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ Experience the atmospheric dawn chorus at RSPB Arne this spring! Join us for an early morning wander around RSPB Arne nature reserve, listening to... READ MORE>

The Old Rectory, Litton Cheney - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 26 Apr, Wed 29 Apr The Old Rectory, Litton Cheney, Dorchester DT2 9AH Steep paths lead to beguiling 4 acres of natural woodland with many springs, streams, 2 pools, one a natural swimming pool planted with native... READ MORE>

Spring Art Exhibition

Thu 30 Apr to Tue 12 May The Gallery Upstairs Upton Country Park BH17 7BJ A variety of paintings, prints and greetings cards will be on display and for sale. There is also an opportunity to have your portrait sketched free... READ MORE>

Broomhill - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 19 Apr 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,... READ MORE>

Later Life Letter

Sat 25 Apr Lighthouse Poole (sherling studio), 21 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1UG Later Life Letter tells the story of Luke Wright’s adoption – the life he leads, and the one he might have done... READ MORE>

FREE taster session with the Bridport Rock Choir

Mon 27 Apr, Mon 4 May, and more dates until Mon 6 Jul Bridport Youth and Community Centre, Gundry Lane, Bridport DT6 3RL Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Bridport Rock Choir is led by singing teacher Sadie Kerslake... READ MORE>
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Easter adventure trail on Brownsea Island

Today to Sun 12 Apr Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole BH13 7EE The Easter trail takes place between 28 March to 12 April 2026, from 10am to 5pm, come and explore the natural world of Brownsea Island... READ MORE>

Historical guided walk with cream tea in Brownsea Castle

Tue 14 Apr, Tue 21 Apr, Tue 5 May Brownsea Island Poole Harbour Poole BH13 7EE Embark on a fascinating journey through Brownsea Island’s rich history as you explore the island and the castle’s picturesque grounds... READ MORE>
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