Weymouth Choral Society present a Summer Serenade with a scrumptious menu of musical delights. With the baritone Roman Hynch and accompanied by the...

St Aldhelm’s Church Centre, Spa Road, Weymouth DT3 5EW

Sat 10 Jun

Philipston House - Open Garden for NGS

Charming 2 acre garden with lovely views in Winterborne valley. Many unusual trees, rambling roses, wisteria, mixed borders and shrubs. Sculptures.

Philipston House, Blandford Forum DT11 0NR

Sat 10 Jun

Queen Symphony

We are delighted to be performing Symphonic Rock again and the choir and orchestra can't wait to get their teeth back into The Queen Symphony

O2 Academy Bournemouth 570 Christchurch Road Boscombe BH1 4BH

Sat 10 Jun

Shillingstone Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

All four gardens are in the centre of this pretty village which lies close to the River Stour with Hambledon Hill as a backdrop.

Shillingstone Gardens, Shillingstone DT11 0SL

Sun 11 Jun

Ardhurst - Open Garden for NGS

The garden has been 6yrs in the making. Plantsmans content and borders in reconstruction, large netted vegetable area, water harvesting, and all work...

Ardhurst, Sturminster Newton DT10 1JZ

Sun 11 Jun

Utopia - Open Garden for NGS

Approximately ½ acre of secluded, peaceful garden made up of several rooms inspired by different themes.

Utopia, Dorchester DT2 8QP

Sun 11 Jun

Bembury Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Created and developed since 1996 this peaceful garden has lawns and large herbaceous borders informally planted with interesting perennials around

Bembury Farm, Sherborne DT9 6QF

Sun 11 Jun, Wed 14 Jun

Toffee Apple Social - Modern music for all dance styles

Join us for a Toffee Apple social! Many dancers dance several styles of dancing and this is what Toffee Apple socials are about.

The Hamworthy Club, Magna Road, Canford Magna BH21 3AP

Sun 11 Jun

Carraway Barn - Open Garden for NGS

Set in 2 acres, around C19 former barn. In recent years, a natural swimming pond, large shrub border, waterfall and wildflower area (with beehives)...

Carraway Barn, Sturminster Newton DT10 1NJ

Sun 11 Jun

High Jinx magic, illusion and circus skills show

The High Jinx magic spectacular features magician, illusionist and circus skills expert Michael Jordan who regularly sells out Blackpool Tower and

Merryfield Theatre, Brockway, Verwood BH31 7QE

Sun 11 Jun

Yew Tree House - Open Garden for NGS

A recently landscaped and planted ½ acre plot, surrounding a new-build eco house. The house and garden were designed to relate to each other and the...

Yew Tree House, Dorchester DT2 7BB

Sun 11 Jun

The Secret Garden and Serles House - Open Garden for NGS

The former home of the late Ian Willis, who lived here for just under 40 yrs. Alan Titchmarsh described this amusingly creative garden as one of the...

The Secret Garden and Serles House, Wimborne BH21 1EN

Sun 11 Jun

FREE taster session with the Southbourne Rock Choir

Do you want to find a choir near you? Your friendly local Bournemouth choir is run by singing teacher Charlotte Mutch-Jones.

St Katharine’s Church, Church Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 4AR

Mon 12 Jun, Wed 14 Jun, and more dates until Wed 5 Jul

FREE taster session with the Sherborne Rock Choir

If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Sherborne Rock Choir.

The Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne DT9 3AA

Mon 12 Jun, Wed 14 Jun, and more dates until Wed 5 Jul

FREE taster session with the Poole Rock Choir

If you are wanting to learn to sing you'll find just what you were looking for with us in the Rock Choir.

St Edwards RC/CE VA School, Dale Valley Road, Poole BH15 3HY

Mon 12 Jun, Mon 19 Jun, Mon 26 Jun, Mon 3 Jul

FREE taster session with the Bournemouth Rock Choir

If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Bournemouth Rock Choir.

The Bourne Academy, The Bourne Academy (Main Hall), Hadow Road, Bournemouth BH10 5HS

Mon 12 Jun, Mon 19 Jun, Mon 26 Jun

Join our choir in Dorchester for a FREE taster session

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Dorchester?' then why not join your local Rock Choir.

Sunninghill Prep School, Culliford Road North, Dorchester DT1 1EB

Tue 13 Jun, Tue 20 Jun, Tue 27 Jun, Tue 4 Jul

Holme for Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Extensive formal and informal gardens strongly influenced by Hidcote Manor and The Laskett. The garden is made up of distinct rooms separated by...

Holme for Gardens, Wareham BH20 6AQ

Tue 13 Jun

Join our choir in Dorchester for a FREE taster session

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Dorchester?' then why not join your local Rock Choir.

Dorchester RFC, Coburg Road, Dorchester DT1 2HX

Tue 13 Jun, Tue 20 Jun, Tue 27 Jun, Tue 4 Jul

FREE taster session with the Shaftesbury Rock Choir

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The Shaftesbury Rock Choir is led by Dorset based musician and teacher Andrew...

Shaftesbury Arts Centre, 13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury SP7 8AR

Tue 13 Jun, Tue 20 Jun, Tue 27 Jun, Tue 4 Jul

FREE taster session with the Bournemouth Rock Choir

If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Bournemouth Rock Choir.

Richmond Hill St Andrew’s URC, 8 St Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth BH2 6JJ

Tue 13 Jun, Tue 20 Jun, Tue 27 Jun, Tue 4 Jul

Knitson Old Farmhouse - Open Garden for NGS

Mature cottage garden nestled at base of chalk downland. Herbaceous borders, rockeries, climbers and shrubs, evolved and designed over 60 yrs for...

Knitson Old Farmhouse, Wareham BH20 5JB

Wed 14 Jun

Join our choir in Weymouth for a FREE taster session

Are you looking to find a local choir to join? Your friendly local Weymouth choir is run by choir leader Stacey Hobday.

Radipole School, Radipole, Weymouth DT3 5HS

Wed 14 Jun, Wed 21 Jun, Wed 28 Jun, Wed 5 Jul

Early morning yoga & breakfast on Brownsea Island

Early morning on Brownsea Island is the perfect time to gather your thoughts and find inner calm. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this beautiful...

Brownsea Island Poole Harbour Poole BH13 7EE

Wed 14 Jun, Wed 21 Jun, Wed 28 Jun

Farrs - Open Garden for NGS

Enjoy several distinctive walled gardens, rolling lawns, sculpture and giant topiary around one of Beaminster's historic town houses.

Farrs, Beaminster DT8 3NB

Wed 14 Jun

Landscapes of Dorset and Cornwall

Caroline Nairn is a Weymouth-based artist whose inspiration comes from the Dorset countryside and West Country coastline.

The Rotunda Gallery, Lyme Regis Museum, Bridge St, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA

Thu 15 Jun to Sun 13 Aug

Supper and safari

A fantastic opportunity to meet some of Brownsea's more elusive wildlife. Enjoy a boat ride to the island and a tasty homecooked meal before...

Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour BH13 7EE

Thu 15 Jun, Thu 22 Jun, Thu 29 Jun

Supper & Safaris on Brownsea Island

An exciting opportunity to meet some of Brownsea's more elusive wildlife. Enjoy a boat ride to the island and a tasty homecooked meal before...

Brownsea Island Poole Harbour Poole BH13 7EE

Thu 15 Jun, Thu 22 Jun, Thu 29 Jun

Blandford Forum Indoor Market

Indoor Market with Cafe, Antiques, Jewellery, Greeting cards, Crafts, and Bric-a-Brac.

The Corn Exchange Blandford Forum Market Place DT11 7AF

Thu 15 Jun, Thu 22 Jun, and more dates until Thu 20 Jul

Chilcombe House - Open Garden for NGS

Hillside garden of 2 acres with sweeping views across the valley. Created by the late American-born artist John Hubbard (1931-2017), it is a magical...

Chilcombe House, Bridport DT6 4PN

Fri 16 Jun

The Hollow, Blandford Forum - Open Garden for NGS

Hillside cottage garden built on chalk, about acre with an interesting variety of plants in borders that line the numerous sloping pathways.

The Hollow, Blandford Forum, Blandford Forum DT11 8NJ

Sat 17 Jun, Sun 18 Jun, Wed 21 Jun

Chideock Manor - Open Garden for NGS

6/7 acres of formal and informal gardens. Bog garden beside stream and series of ponds. Yew hedges and mature trees.

Chideock Manor, Bridport DT6 6LF

Sat 17 Jun and Sun 18 Jun

Angels of Sound Voice Playshop

The return of our celebrated and popular toning and overtoning workshops, empowering you with energy body transforming chakra balancing techniques

Stour Row Village Hall, Stour Row, nr. SHAFTESBURY, Dorset SP7 0QG

Sat 17 Jun and Sun 18 Jun

Wilding Weekend 2023

Hooke Farm has been transformed into a wildlife haven with bird boxes, bat caves, butterflies, and bee-friendly wildflower meadows.

Hooke Farm, Hooke, Beaminster DT8 3NZ

Sat 17 Jun and Sun 18 Jun

Premium

Cerne Abbas Open Gardens

About 25 private gardens in Cerne Abbas will be open from 2pm until 6pm on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th June.

Village of Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7GD

Sat 17 Jun and Sun 18 Jun

Stable Court - Open Garden for NGS

This exuberant garden was begun in 2010. Extending to about 1½ acres, it is naturalistic in style with a shrubbery, gravel garden, wild garden and...

Stable Court, Dorchester DT2 0HB

Sat 17 Jun and Sun 18 Jun

Hooke Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Hooke Farm has been transformed into a wildlife haven with bird boxes, bat caves, butterflies and bee-friendly wildflower meadows.

Hooke Farm, Beaminster DT8 3NZ

Sat 17 Jun and Sun 18 Jun

Argentine Tango Workshop

We are delighted to be teaching some specialist themed workshops at the beautiful Hall in St Marks, Wallisdown during the next few months.

St Marks Church, Wallisdown Road, Talbot Village, Bournemouth BH10 4HY

Sun 18 Jun

Lewell Lodge - Open Garden for NGS

Elegant 2 acre classic English garden designed by present owners over last 25 yrs, surrounding Gothic Revival house.

Lewell Lodge, Dorchester DT2 8RP

Sun 18 Jun

Penmead Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Situated on the site of an old brickworks the property is bordered by over 30 mature oak trees. The garden comprises a woodland and stream (Fontmell...

Penmead Farm, Blandford Forum DT11 8PF

Sun 18 Jun

Black Shed - Open Garden for NGS

Over 200 colourful and productive flower beds growing a sophisticated selection of cut flowers and foliage to supply florists and the public for

Black Shed, Sherborne DT9 4JX

Sun 18 Jun, Sun 30 Jul

Western Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

'This secluded and magical 1acre garden captures the spirit of warmer climes and begs for repeated visits' (Gardening Which').

Western Gardens, Poole BH13 7AN

Sun 18 Jun

The Old School House - Open Garden for NGS

Village garden(.8 acre) laid out in last 9 yrs with planting of hedges into rooms inc orchard, secret garden and pergola walkway.

The Old School House, Blandford Forum DT11 8NZ

Sun 18 Jun, Thu 22 Jun

Staddlestones - Open Garden for NGS

A beautiful setting for a cottage garden with colour themed borders, pleached limes and hidden gems, leading over chalk stream to shady area which

Staddlestones, Wimborne BH21 5DE

Sun 18 Jun

Littlebredy Walled Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

1 acre walled garden on south facing slopes of Bride River valley. Herbaceous borders, riverside rose walk, lavender beds and potager vegetable and...

Littlebredy Walled Gardens, Littlebredy DT2 9HL

Tue 20 Jun, Tue 27 Jun

Deans Court - Open Garden for NGS

13 acres of peaceful, partly wild gardens in ancient monastic setting with mature specimen trees, Saxon fish pond, herb garden, orchard and apiary

Deans Court, Wimborne Minster BH21 1EE

Wed 21 Jun, Wed 19 Jul

Penmead Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Situated on the site of an old brickworks the property is bordered by over 30 mature oak trees. The garden comprises a woodland and stream (Fontmell...

Penmead Farm, Blandford Forum DT11 8PF

Thu 22 Jun

Lecture ORIGINS: How the Earth Shaped Human History |

When we talk about human history, we focus on great leaders, revolutions, and technological advances. But how has the Earth itself determined our...

Dorset Museum, 66 High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1XA

Thu 22 Jun

Little Cliff - Open Garden for NGS

South facing seaward, Little Cliff looks out over spectacular views of Lyme Bay. Spacious garden sloping down hillside through series of garden rooms...

Little Cliff, Lyme Regis DT7 3EQ

Thu 22 Jun, Sun 25 Jun, Thu 20 Jul, Sun 23 Jul

Fore Adventure: Kayak, Fish, Forage

We’ll be fishing off the kayaks using handlines for delicious fresh fish such as black bream, seabass and mackerel.

Middle Beach, Studland BH19 3AP

Sat 24 Jun, Sat 19 Aug

Hogchester Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Hogchester Farm is a collaboration between those seeking connection with nature and themselves through conservation therapy and the arts.

Hogchester Farm, Bridport DT6 6BY

Sat 24 Jun, Sat 15 Jul

Ardhurst - Open Garden for NGS

The garden has been 6yrs in the making. Plantsmans content and borders in reconstruction, large netted vegetable area, water harvesting, and all work...

Ardhurst, Sturminster Newton DT10 1JZ

Sun 25 Jun

Music for a summer afternoon

3pm Sunday 25th June An hour of song on a summer afternoon in the delightful village of Studland on the Isle of Purbeck.

St Nicholas’ Church, Studland, Dorset BH19 3AT

Sun 25 Jun

Wimborne Minster Gardens Open

23 Gardens in and around the Town of Wimborne Minster are to be opened on Sunday 25th June, from 11.00 am to 5.

Wimborne BH21 1LD

Sun 25 Jun

Plant & Garden Fair Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

A large Plant Fair set on the spacious West Lawn of Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, surrounded by colourful and exotic plants.

Buller’s Way, Abbotsbury DT3 4LA

Sun 25 Jun

Hanford School - Open Garden for NGS

Perhaps the only school in England with a working kitchen garden growing quantities of seasonal vegetables, fruit and flowers for the table.

Hanford School, Blandford Forum DT11 8HN

Sun 25 Jun

The Chantry - Open Garden for NGS

Set in the middle of the village and within stone walls and hedges, a 1 acre established traditional garden of lawns, trees, shrubs and colourful

The Chantry, Bridport DT6 5NB

Sun 25 Jun

Farmers and Makers Market

A farmers and makers market which comprises of a Street Market with stalls selling home grown produce and home made products.

Blandford Forum Market Place Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 7EB

Sun 25 Jun

Hingsdon - Open Garden for NGS

Hingsdon is a hilltop garden of about 2 acres with spectacular panoramic views. There are many unusual shrubs, mostly planted within the last 15 yrs,...

Hingsdon, Bridport DT6 5NQ

Sun 25 Jun

Singing Bowl Soundbath

Lie down, relax, and allow the Pure Sounds of a crystal and Tibetan bowl soundbath plus sacred vocal overtoning take you into the deeper brainwave

Oborne Village Hall, Oborne nr. Sherborne DT9 4LA

Sun 25 Jun

22 Avon Avenue - Open Garden for NGS

Japanese themed water garden featuring granite sculptures, ponds, waterfalls, azaleas, rhododendrons cloud topiary and a collection of goldfish and

22 Avon Avenue, Ringwood BH24 2BH

Sun 25 Jun

Annalal's Gallery - Open Garden for NGS

Enchanting 180 yr old cottage, home of two Royal Academy artists. 32ft x 12½ft garden on 3 patio levels.

Annalal’s Gallery, Christchurch BH23 1DN

Sun 25 Jun

The Summer Festival

The Summer Festival combines everything beautiful for your home…inside and out. This 5-day festival incorporates not only 60 crafters and makers...

Pallington Lakes, Dorchester DT2 8QU

Wed 28 Jun to Sun 2 Jul

Evening of Mediumship - Shaftesbury

Mediumship Demonstration with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt - Shaftesbury Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring

Best Western Royal Chase Hotel Christy’s Lane Shaftesbury SP7 8DB

Wed 28 Jun

Two day Tango weekend - Orillero & Canyengue theme

June 30th - 2nd July 2023 Orillero & Canyengue Enjoy learning the 2 oldest styles of Argentine Tango that are still relevant today - the Orillero

The Queens Hotel, Meyrick Road, Bournemouth BH1 3DL

Fri 30 Jun to Sun 2 Jul

Wild adventures family weekend on Brownsea Island

Family wildlife and adventure on Brownsea Island! Camp overnight ,enjoy dinner and a night-time safari with island rangers.

Brownsea Island Poole Harbour Poole BH13 7EE

Sat 1 Jul and Sun 2 Jul

Semley Grange - Open Garden for NGS

Large garden recreated in last 10 yrs. Herbaceous border, lawn and wildflower meadow intersected by paths and planted with numerous bulbs.

Semley Grange, Shaftesbury SP7 9AP

Sat 1 Jul

Tango Fandango Milonga at the Queens Hotel

Join us at the Queens Hotel in Bournemouth for our monthly Tango Fandango Milonga. This one is at a different time as it is part of a weekend so...

The Queens Hotel, Meyrick Road, Bournemouth BH1 3DL

Sat 1 Jul

Slape Manor - Open Garden for NGS

River valley garden in a process of transformation. Spacious lawns, wildflower meadows, and primula fringed streams leading down to a lake.

Slape Manor, Bridport DT6 5LH

Sat 1 Jul and Sun 2 Jul

Gold Hill Festival

Saturday 6pm to 10pm - Live music in the Park goldhillfestival.co.uk/programme SUnday 10am to 6pm - Charity & Craft stalls, Childrens...

Barton Hill Recreation Ground, Barton Hill, Shaftesbury SP7 8QA

Sat 1 Jul and Sun 2 Jul

White House - Open Garden for NGS

1½ acre garden set on different levels, with a Mediterranean feel, planted to encourage wildlife and pollinators.

White House, Wimborne BH21 5AU

Sat 1 Jul, Sun 2 Jul

Wild adventures weekend on Brownsea Island

Meet nocturnal wildlife and screeching chicks on the lagoon, camp under the stars and go on a paddle boarding adventure around the islands on this

Brownsea Island Poole Harbour BH13 7EE

Sat 1 Jul and Sun 2 Jul

Family wild adventures weekend

There's something for all the family on this wild adventures weekend. Arrive anytime on Saturday 1st July from 10am up until 16:30 (earlier is...

Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour BH13 7EE

Sat 1 Jul and Sun 2 Jul

The Old Rectory, Litton Cheney - Open Garden for NGS

Steep paths lead to beguiling 4 acres of natural woodland with many springs, streams, 2 pools one a natural swimming pool planted with native plants.

The Old Rectory, Litton Cheney, Dorchester DT2 9AH

Sun 2 Jul

Bucknowle Coach House - Open Garden for NGS

Veteran Yew and Holm Oak provide the backdrop for extensive new plantings of tall grasses and nectar rich flowers.

Bucknowle Coach House, Wareham BH20 5PQ

Sun 2 Jul

Holworth Farmhouse - Open Garden for NGS

Escape briefly from the cares and pressures of the world. Visit this unusual garden tucked away in an area of extraordinary peace and tranquillity...

Holworth Farmhouse, Dorchester DT2 8NH

Sun 2 Jul

FREE taster session with the Christchurch/Southbourne Rock Choir

If you are wanting to join a choir you'll find a warm welcome with us in the Bournemouth Rock Choir.

Bournemouth School for Girls, Castle Gate Close, Bournemouth BH8 9UJ

Mon 3 Jul

Fore Adventure: Coastal Foraging and Edible Seaweeds

Join us on a seashore scavenge to hunt down the very best of our coastal plants and Dorset seaweed. Learn what species are edible, how to harvest...

Middle Beach, Studland BH19 3AP

Mon 3 Jul

Evening of Mediumship with Bernie Scott - Shaftesbury

Come and experience and evening of Mediumship with Bernie Scott in Shaftesbury. There is sure to be laughter and some tears but most of all a...

The Royal Chase Hotel Best Western Shaftesbury SP7 8DB

Tue 4 Jul

Evening of Mediumship - Poole

Mediumship Demonstration with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt - Poole Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK

Hamworthy Liberal Club 243 Blandford Road Poole BH15 4AZ

Wed 5 Jul

Lulworth Castle House - Open Garden for NGS

Large coastal garden next to Lulworth Castle with views to the sea. Pleasure grounds surround a walled garden filled with roses and perennials,...

Lulworth Castle House, Wareham BH20 5QS

Thu 6 Jul

Stafford House - Open Garden for NGS

The gardens at Stafford House inc a river walk and tree planting in the style of early C19 Picturesque.

Stafford House, Dorchester DT2 8AD

Fri 7 Jul

Grange Choral Society's Summer Concert

Enjoy Fauré's beautiful, peaceful Requiem, Francis Poulenc's high-spirited, jovial Gloria and Bob Chilcott's dancing, upbeat Gloria

Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch BH23 1BU

Sat 8 Jul

Glenholme Herbs - Open Garden for NGS

Paths meander through large, colourful beds, inspired by Piet Oudolf, featuring a wide selection of herbs and salvias along with grasses, verbena and

Glenholme Herbs, Sherborne DT9 4SE

Sat 8 Jul and Sun 9 Jul

Singing Bowl Soundbath

Lie down, relax, and allow the Pure Sounds of a crystal and Tibetan bowl soundbath plus sacred vocal overtoning take you into the deeper brainwave

The Scout Hall, Redcotts Lane, WIMBORNE BH21 1JX

Sun 9 Jul

Hilltop - Open Garden for NGS

Summer at Hilltop is a gorgeous riot of colour and scent, the old thatched cottage barely visible amongst the flowers.

Hilltop, Gillingham SP8 5LY

Sun 16 Jul, Sun 23 Jul, Sun 30 Jul, Sun 13 Aug, Sun 20 Aug

Broomhill - Open Garden for NGS

A former farmyard transformed into a delightful, tranquil garden set in 2 acres. Clipped box, island beds and borders planted with shrubs, roses,...

Broomhill, Dorchester DT2 0PT

Sun 16 Jul, Thu 10 Aug

Atkins Ferrie Classic & Supercars Show

18th Annual Charity Classic & Supercars Show. With an historic line up of race and road cars. Visitors will also see over 2,000 Classic, Supercars,...

Sherborne Castle, New Road, Sherborne DT9 5NR

Sun 16 Jul

Singing Bowl Soundbath

Lie down, relax, and allow the Pure Sounds of a crystal and Tibetan bowl soundbath plus sacred vocal overtoning take you into the deeper brainwave

Bridport Unitarians, 49 East St.,Bridport DT6 3JX

Sun 16 Jul

Manor Farm, Hampreston - Open Garden for NGS

Traditional farmhouse garden designed and cared for by 3 generations of the Trehane family through over 100 yrs of farming and gardening at

Manor Farm, Hampreston, Wimborne BH21 7LX

Sun 16 Jul

Pedigree Hot 5 Dancing at the Mardi Gras

On Monday 17th July, the Bournemouth Bluebird Jazz Club will be presenting The Pedigree Hot Five Dancing at the Mardi Gras.

Bluebirds Social Club, 4 Ham Lane, Longham (opposite Haskins Garden Centre) BH22 9DP

Mon 17 Jul

Circus Extreme

For a discount call the box office on 0203 375 3970 or online with Ticketmaster and quote ‘BIKES’ Must be booked at least 24 hours before

Branksome Recreation Ground Poole BH12 2AL

Fri 21 Jul to Sun 30 Jul

Singing Bowl Chill Out-as part of Shaftesbury Fringe Festival 2023

Quieten the mind, calm the emotions, relax and detoxify the body with a crystal and Tibetan singing bowl soundbath plus sacred vocal

Bell St United Church, Parsons Pool, SHAFTESBURY SP7 8AL

Fri 21 Jul to Sun 23 Jul

27A Forest Road - Open Garden for NGS

An exciting garden comprising a courtyard style front garden and jungle themed back packed full with vibrant unusual plants, many rare and exotic.

27A Forest Road, Poole BH13 6DQ

Sat 22 Jul, Sun 23 Jul, Sat 9 Sep, Sun 10 Sep

Farmers and Makers Market

A farmers and makers market which comprises of a Street Market with stalls selling home grown produce and home made products.

Blandford Forum Market Place Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 7EB

Sun 23 Jul

Evening of Mediumship with Bernie Scott in Weymouth

There is sure to be Laughter and Tears but most of all a feeling of peace, knowing life is continual, you will leave wanting more Bernie's

Wellworthy Sports & Social Club Dumbarton Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 9BY

Mon 24 Jul

Dorset Opera Festival 2023

Founded in 1974, a week of fully staged opera performances with internationally renowned singers, full chorus and orchestra.

Coade Theatre, Bryanston, Blandford Forum DT10 9LH

Mon 24 Jul to Sat 29 Jul

Brownsea open air theatre presents Romeo and Juliet

The world's most-beloved tale of love at first sight. Set in a sultry Italian summer, hot-blooded passion pulses and tempers fray as young...

Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour BH13 7EE

Wed 26 Jul, Fri 28 Jul, and more dates until Fri 11 Aug

Weymouth Food & Family Festival

Weymouth Food & Family Festival is returning to Lodmoor Country Park, DT4 7SX (just behind Sandworld), on Saturday the 29th July from 10 am to 7:30

Lodmoor Country Park DT4 7SX

Sat 29 Jul and Sun 30 Jul

Hollymoor Farm - Open Garden for NGS

The main garden has been established over 25 yrs. It offers a formal backdrop of pollarded trees and pleached hornbeam trees, which provide elegant...

Hollymoor Farm, Beaminster DT8 3NL

Sat 29 Jul

Weymouth Food and Family Festival

The Weymouth Food Festival is set to spice up the summer, with highlights including a food challenges, cooking demonstrations, family friendly

Lodmoor Park, Weymouth DT4 7SX

Sat 29 Jul and Sun 30 Jul

22 Avon Avenue - Open Garden for NGS

Japanese themed water garden featuring granite sculptures, ponds, waterfalls, azaleas, rhododendrons cloud topiary and a collection of goldfish and

22 Avon Avenue, Ringwood BH24 2BH

Sun 30 Jul, Sun 27 Aug

Annalal's Gallery - Open Garden for NGS

Enchanting 180 yr old cottage, home of two Royal Academy artists. 32ft x 12½ft garden on 3 patio levels.

Annalal’s Gallery, Christchurch BH23 1DN

Sun 30 Jul, Sun 6 Aug, Sun 27 Aug, Sun 17 Sep

Great Dorset Chilli Festival

Back at the new venue of Stock Gaylard Deer Park, near Sturminster Newton, with over 110 tradestands, the Great Dorset Chilli Festival is set to be

Stock Gaylard Estate near Sturminster Newton DT10 2BG

Sat 5 Aug and Sun 6 Aug

Church Knowle Fete

A traditional village fete in the lovely grounds of The Old Rectory, Church Knowle, near Corfe Castle, BH20 5NG.

The Old Rectory, Church Knowle, Corfe Castle BH20 5NG

Sat 5 Aug

The Old Rectory, Pulham - Open Garden for NGS

4 acres of formal and informal gardens surrounding C18 rectory with splendid views. Yew pyramid alles and hedges, circular herbaceous borders with...

The Old Rectory, Pulham, Dorchester DT2 7EA

Sun 6 Aug, Thu 10 Aug

Manor Farm, Hampreston - Open Garden for NGS

Traditional farmhouse garden designed and cared for by 3 generations of the Trehane family through over 100 yrs of farming and gardening at

Manor Farm, Hampreston, Wimborne BH21 7LX

Sun 6 Aug

Dave Moorwood's Rascals of Rhythm

The Rascals of Rhythm have a very distinctive sound and once heard become instantly recognisable. The band does not fall into any obvious catagory,...

Bluebirds Social Club, 4 Ham Lane, Longham (opposite Haskins Garden Centre) BH22 9DP

Mon 7 Aug

Unfolding Stories 5 an exhibition by CQ West

CQWest is an art textile group based in the South West. This is our new exhibition Unfolding Stories 5 which displays new, individual work by 15...

The Gallery at Shaftesbury Arts Centre, 11-13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury SP7 8AR

Wed 16 Aug to Tue 29 Aug

Brook View Care Home - Open Garden for NGS

Our colourful and vibrant garden is spread over two main areas, one warm and sunny, the other cooler and shadier.

Brook View Care Home, Ferndown BH22 0LQ

Sat 19 Aug and Sun 20 Aug

Castle Rings - Open Garden for NGS

Small, long garden in two parts laid out beside an Iron Age hill fort with spectacular views. A formal area with colourful planting and pots is...

Castle Rings, Shaftesbury SP7 9BZ

Sun 20 Aug

Farrs - Open Garden for NGS

Enjoy several distinctive walled gardens, rolling lawns, sculpture and giant topiary around one of Beaminster's historic town houses.

Farrs, Beaminster DT8 3NB

Wed 23 Aug

Farmers and Makers Market

A farmers and makers market which comprises of a Street Market with stalls selling home grown produce and home made products.

Blandford Forum Market Place Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 7EB

Sun 27 Aug

Staddlestones - Open Garden for NGS

A beautiful setting for a cottage garden with colour themed borders, pleached limes and hidden gems, leading over chalk stream to shady area which

Staddlestones, Wimborne BH21 5DE

Sun 27 Aug and Mon 28 Aug

Ardhurst - Open Garden for NGS

The garden has been 6yrs in the making. Plantsmans content and borders in reconstruction, large netted vegetable area, water harvesting, and all work...

Ardhurst, Sturminster Newton DT10 1JZ

Sun 3 Sep, Sun 17 Sep

1 Pine Walk - Open Garden for NGS

Unconventional ½ acre, multi level garden above Lyme Bay, adjoining NTs Ware Cliffs. Abundantly planted with an exotic range of shrubs, cannas,...

1 Pine Walk, Lyme Regis DT7 3LA

Sat 9 Sep and Sun 10 Sep

Specialist Autumn Plant Fair - Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

The last plant fair for 2023, organised by Plant Heritage. (The earlier dates are Sun 14th May at Athelhampton & Sun 25th June at Abbotsbury).

Bullers Way, Abbotsbury DT3 4LA

Sun 10 Sep

Holme for Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Extensive formal and informal gardens strongly influenced by Hidcote Manor and The Laskett. The garden is made up of distinct rooms separated by...

Holme for Gardens, Wareham BH20 6AQ

Tue 12 Sep

Bournemouth Memory Walk 2023

Bournemouth Memory Walk is back for 2023, and so are our amazing volunteering opportunities. Memory Walk is so much more than a sponsored walk.

Pier Approach, W Undercliff Promenade, Bournemouth BH2 5AA

Sun 17 Sep

Knoll Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

A unique, naturalistic and calming garden, renowned for its whispering ornamental grasses, it also surprises and delights with an abundance of

Knoll Gardens, Wimborne BH21 7ND

Fri 22 Sep

Farmers and Makers Market

A farmers and makers market which comprises of a Street Market with stalls selling home grown produce and home made products.

Blandford Forum Market Place Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 7EB

Sun 24 Sep

Acrylic painting break

Three popular Acrylic artists, Lindsey, Stephen Yates & Marilyn Allis. One fantastic venue in a beautiful seafront hotel in Bournemouth.

The Marsham Court Hotel. 3 Russel Cotes Rd, East Cliff, Bournemouth BH1 3AB

Mon 2 Oct to Fri 6 Oct

Paul Zerdin 'Puppetman' Tour

The winner of America’s Got Talent 2015 Paul Zerdin has announced a new UK tour for 2023 and will be at Poole's The Lighthouse on 6th

The Lighthouse, Centre For The Arts, 21 Kingland Rd, Poole BH15 1UG

Fri 6 Oct

Come & Sing The Creation by Haydn with John Rutter

Labrador Events is delighted to present a COME AND SING day with John Rutter for the whole of THE CREATION which he has often said is one of his

Abbey Church at Milton Abbey School DT11 0BZ

Sat 14 Oct

Frankham Farm - Open Garden for NGS

3½ acre garden, created since 1960 by the late Jo Earle for year-round interest. This large and lovely garden is filled with a wide variety of well...

Frankham Farm, Sherborne DT9 6JT

Sun 15 Oct

Farmers and Makers Market

A farmers and makers market which comprises of a Street Market with stalls selling home grown produce and home made products.

Blandford Forum Market Place Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 7EB

Sun 22 Oct

Counterfeit Seventies

Having toured extensively with The Counterfeit Sixties show they now bring you their unique Seventies show from a decade of glam rock through to new

The Exchange, Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton DT10 1FH

Fri 27 Oct

Squirrels & Cream teas in the castle

A fantastic opportunity to come to Brownsea Island when it is closed to the general public and catch sight of the rare red squirrels as they scurry

Brownsea Island Poole Harbour Poole BH13 7EE

Thu 2 Nov, Thu 9 Nov, Thu 16 Nov, Thu 23 Nov, Thu 30 Nov

Dorset Food & Drink Christmas Fair

Christmas at Athelhampton with Dorset Food & Drink Feast mode activated! We’ve got all the ingredients for a delicious line up of Dorset food,...

Athelhampton House & Gardens Athelhampton Dorchester Dorset DT2 7LG

Sat 25 Nov and Sun 26 Nov

Little Tokens Christmas Craft Fair

Little Tokens Christmas Craft Fair at The Purbeck School. Bringing lots of handmade stalls, food, drink, carnival games, entertainment, Tombola and...

The Purbeck School, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset. BH20 4PF

Sat 25 Nov

Fundraising Quiz Night

Come and enjoy a fab evening with friends and family and help raise some money for our wonderful charity.

Flirt Cafe & Bar 21 The Triangle, Bournemouth BH2 5RG

Sat 25 Nov

Farmers and Makers Market

A farmers and makers market which comprises of a Street Market with stalls selling home grown produce and home made products.

Blandford Forum Market Place Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 7EB

Sun 26 Nov

Naomi House Poole Santa Fun Run 2023

Join us for a festive Santa Fun Run around Poole. The event will start with you joining a flurry of Santas in a festive Zumba warm up - a...

Poole BH15 4DH

Sun 26 Nov

Annalal's Gallery - Open Garden for NGS

Enchanting 180 yr old cottage, home of two Royal Academy artists. 32ft x 12½ft garden on 3 patio levels.

Annalal’s Gallery, Christchurch BH23 1DN

Sun 3 Dec, Sun 17 Dec

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