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Liz Wright - Landscape Artist

Today to 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...

Blandford Forum Cemetery Chapel

Fri 11 Sep Blandford Forum Cemetery Chapel, Salisbury Road, Market Place., Blandford Forum DT11 7UX Heritage Open Day: A beautiful chapel in the heart of Blandford Blandford Forum's cemetery chapel was built in 1855 and is an important...

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Dorset

St Stephen's Church, Bournemouth

Fri 11 Sep 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...

Bridport Museum

Fri 11 Sep 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...

Tudor House, Weymouth

Fri 11 Sep, 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...

St Mary's, Long Crichel

Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep St Mary's Church, Long Crichel, Wimborne BH21 5JU Heritage Open Day: Discover this peculiar and picturesque church set in the chalkland of Cranborne Chase...

September Crafternoon Tea

Fri 11 Sep 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...

Regency Church, St Mary's Weymouth

Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep St Mary's Church, St Mary Street, Weymouth DT4 8PU Heritage Open Day: Discover Weymouthâ€™s Regency church, a gem hidden in plain sight in the town centre...

Swanage Town Hall

Fri 11 Sep 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...

Bridport Town Hall

Fri 11 Sep, 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...

Museum of East Dorset - Open Garden for NGS

Fri 11 Sep, Fri 16 Oct Museum of East Dorset, Wimborne Minster BH21 1HR Behind the Museum of East Dorset is a tranquil walled garden tucked away in the centre of Wimborne. Colourful herbaceous borders and heritage orchard...

Christchurch Priory Church Talks

Fri 11 Sep, Sat 12 Sep, Fri 18 Sep, Sat 19 Sep Christchurch Priory, Christchurch BH23 1BU Heritage Open Day: Come and listen to a talk in the wonderful setting of Christchurch Priory. Founded in 1152, for over 380 years, Christchurch...

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...

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...

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...

St Michael and All Angels Church, Colehill - A Caroe Art and Crafts Gem

Sat 12 Sep, Wed 16 Sep St Michael and All Angels Church, Colehill Lane, Colehill, Wimborne Minster BH21 7AB Heritage Open Day: An unique Dorset Arts and Crafts period church with a Scandinavian twist! Discover St Michael's Church, which was designed...

Blandford Forum Town Hall, Council Chamber and Corn Exchange

Sat 12 Sep The Town Hall, Market Place, Blandford Forum DT11 7AF Heritage Open Day: The Beating Heart of a Georgian Gem. The Grade I Listed Town Hall was built in 1734...

World War II Bombing Decoy Bunker Open Day

Sat 12 Sep, Sun 20 Sep Moors Valley Country Park, Ashley Heath, Ringwood BH24 2ET Heritage Open Day: Discover a hidden piece of local WWII history. The decoy bunker at Moors Valley was used during World War II to power and control...

Lyme Regis Cemetery Chapel Open Day

Sat 12 Sep Lyme Regis Cemetery Chapel, Charmouth Road, Lyme Regis DT7 3DW Heritage Open Day: A lovely Victorian Cemetery Chapel overlooking Lyme Regis. This small Church of England Chapel is a hidden, little seen gem, built...

Beaminster Museum

Sat 12 Sep, Sun 13 Sep, Tue 15 Sep, Thu 17 Sep, Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep Beaminster Museum, Whitcombe Road, Beaminster DT8 3NB Heritage Open Day: Trace the 170-million-year history of a small market town and its nearby villages. Discover the working lives of past generations...

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...

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...

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,...

Skinner Street United Reformed Church Open Days

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Skinner Street Church, 5 Skinner Street, Poole BH15 1RQ Heritage Open Day: This historic Poole Church is nearly 250 years old! An opportunity to visit this Grade II* listed non-conformist church built in...

Lyme Regis Guildhall

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep The Guildhall, Bridge Street, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA Heritage Open Day: One of Lyme Regis's Hidden Gems! The Guildhall is in the very centre of the town, where the Council holds its meetings and...

White Mill

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep White Mill, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne Minster BH21 4BX Heritage Open Day: We are celebrating Heritage Open Days by offering free entry to White Mill on 12 and 13 September...

Allendale House Open Day

Sat 12 Sep East Dorset Heritage Trust, Allendale House, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster BH21 1AS Heritage Open Day: Come join us at the home of Dorset Architectural Heritage Week! Allendale House our wonderful Grade II listed building, is open...

Poole Masonic Hall

Sat 12 Sep, Sun 13 Sep, Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep Poole Masonic Hall, 4 Market Close, Poole BH15 1NQ Heritage Open Day: A rare opportunity to see inside Poole's historic Masonic Hall. Located in Pooleâ€™s historic Old Town, historically part of...

The Coastal Comedy Show with Bob Mills

Sat 12 Sep 21 Kingland Road BH15 1UG Get ready for another fantastic night of live stand-up as multi-award-winning Coastal Comedy returns to the intimate Sherling Studio at Lighthouse...

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...

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...

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...

Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre

Sun 13 Sep Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre, Oborne Road, Sherborne DT9 3RX Heritage Open Day: Enjoy the power of steam and water as it was in years gone by. The Centre brings alive the story of Sherborneâ€™s drinking water...

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...

Blandford Forum Guided Heritage Walk

Sun 13 Sep, Wed 16 Sep, Sun 20 Sep Marsh & Ham Car Park, Market Place, Blandford Forum DT11 7AW Heritage Open Day: A guided walk of Dorset's Georgian Gem taking in notable features of architecture and local history...

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...

Annalal's Gallery - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 13 Sep Annalal's Gallery, Christchurch BH23 1DN Enchanting 180 yr old cottage, home of two Royal Academy artists. 32ft x 12½ft garden on 3 patio levels...

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...

FREE taster session with the Sherborne Rock Choir

Mon 14 Sep, Wed 16 Sep, and more dates until Wed 25 Nov The Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne DT9 3AA If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir...

Mapperton Gardens

Tue 15 Sep Mapperton Gardens, Mapperton, Beaminster DT8 3NR Heritage Open Day: Celebrate Mapperton Gardensâ€™ Heritage Open Day on Tuesday 15 September (10amâ€“5pm) with free entry...

St Andrewâ€™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...

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...

Highcliffe Castle Open Day

Wed 16 Sep Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 4LE Heritage Open Day: Visit Highcliffe Castle for free during this one day special event and see this Grade I listed mansion, situated on the cliff top,...

Guildhall Poole

Wed 16 Sep The Guildhall, Market Street, Poole BH15 1NF Heritage Open Day: A chance to see inside Poole Guildhall where The Society for Poole will display images of the old building and talk about the...

Bournemouth Natural Science Society

Wed 16 Sep 39 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 3NS Heritage Open Day: A guided tour of the BNSS Grade II Listed Victorian Villa. Guided tour of a Grade II listed Victorian villa (1880)...

Kingston Lacy

Thu 17 Sep to Sat 19 Sep Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster BH21 4EA Heritage Open Day: We are celebrating Heritage Open Days by offering free entry to Kingston Lacy on 17 - 19 September...

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...

Sturminster Newton Heritage Trust Mill Open Day

Fri 18 Sep Sturminster Newton Town Mill, Newton Hill, Sturminster Newton DT10 2DQ Heritage Open Day: A fascinating working mill in the heart of the Dorset countryside. Recently discovered evidence suggests this mill largely dates...

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...

Cardboard Campout

Sat 19 Sep The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT Brave a night outside and raise funds to prevent housing crisis amongst families with disabilities. Construct your shelter from cardboard and...

Corfe Castle

Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ Heritage Open Day: Enjoy free entry to Corfe Castle over the weekend of 19 and 20 September and discover 900 years of history and the changing...

Unearthing the Clay Trail - Purbeck Mining Museum

Sat 19 Sep Purbeck Park, Norden, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5DW Heritage Open Day: Celebrate the opening of The Clay Trail at Purbeck Mining Museum. Journey through beautiful woodland, uncover the area's...

Lyme Regis Lifeboat Station, Celebrating 200 years of a lifeboat in the Town of Lyme Regis

Sat 19 Sep RNLI Station Lyme Regis, Cobb Road, Lyme Regis DT7 3JJ Heritage Open Day: Lyme Regis Lifeboat station will open its doors for tours of the station, water safety information and heritage items...

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...

Blandford Fashion Museum

Sat 19 Sep Full directions available on ticket., Blandford Forum DT11 7AA Heritage Open Day: Historic fashions in historic surroundings! Blandford Fashion Museum is based in a Georgian house designed and built by the...

SDMS: Music Society Launch

Sat 19 Sep Assembly Room, Grosvenor Hotel, High St, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury SP7 8JA Celebrating live music in our Community.Mark Thistlewood will talk on his playing the double bass in the BSO and on running the Shaftesbury Fringe...

St James Church

Sat 19 Sep St James Church, Thames Street, Poole BH15 1JN Heritage Open Day: Experience fragments of Poole's past in this fascinating Church. The present church of St James in Poole's old town...

Blandford Forum Guided Geology Walk

Sun 20 Sep Greyhound Yard, Greyhound House, Market Place, Blandford Forum DT11 7EB Heritage Open Day: A guided walk of Dorset's Georgian Gem taking in the actual stones that make up the of architecture of the town...

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...

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...

Sunrise Guided Walk at RSPB Arne - 20th September

Sun 20 Sep RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ Immerse yourself in the peace and quiet of beautiful RSPB Arne, while watching the breathtaking spectacle of sunrise over Poole Harbour...

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...

Join our choir in Dorchester for a FREE taster session

Tue 22 Sep, Tue 6 Oct, and more dates until Tue 24 Nov United Church, Charles Street, Dorchester DT1 1EE If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Dorchester?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...

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...

FREE taster session with the Poole Rock Choir

Thu 24 Sep, Thu 15 Oct, Thu 5 Nov Montacute School, 3 Canford Heath Rd, Poole BH17 9NG Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? Your friendly local Poole choir is run by choir leader Chris...

Hedgehog Friendly Wimborne Talk at Broomhill

Fri 25 Sep Stewarts Nursery, God’s Blessing Lane, Broomhill BH21 7DF Join us for a talk by Hedgehog Friendly Wimborne, who will cover hedgehog ecology and behaviour, including what they eat, where they live, the...

Macmillan Coffee Morning

Fri 25 Sep Stewarts Christchurch Garden Centre, Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch BH23 4SA In support of our 2026 Charity of the Year, Macmillan Cancer Support, Stewarts will be taking part in the Macmillan Coffee Morning to help raise...

Macmillan Coffee Morning

Fri 25 Sep Stewarts Broomhill Garden Centre, God's Blessing Lane, Broomhill, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7DF In support of our 2026 Charity of the Year, Macmillan Cancer Support, Stewarts will be taking part in the Macmillan Coffee Morning to help raise...

Poole Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt

Fri 25 Sep Canford Heath Community Centre 7 Mitchelle Road Canford Heath Poole BH17 8UE Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her...

Hedgehog Friendly Wimborne Talk

Fri 25 Sep The Grow Hub, Stewarts Broomhill, God's Blessing Lane, Broomhill BH21 7DF Join us for a talk by Hedgehog Friendly Wimborne, who will cover hedgehog ecology and behaviour, including what they eat, where they live, the...

Beginner's basketry workshop with Woven Woodland

Sat 26 Sep Bere road BH20 7PA Join us at The Happy River in Wareham, where we will embrace the practical beauty of basketry. Over the course of the workshop, you’ll learn about...

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!...

My Wedding Vibe Wedding Showcase

Sun 27 Sep West Quay Road, Poole BH15 1HZ A curated, ticketed wedding showcase at RNLI College, Poole. Vetted suppliers, prices on show, no hard selling, every budget welcome...

Join our choir in Bournemouth for a FREE taster session

Mon 28 Sep, Mon 5 Oct, Mon 9 Nov Bournemouth School for Girls, Castle Gate Close, Bournemouth BH8 9UJ Do you want to join a choir near you? The Bournemouth Rock Choir is led by local vocal coach Chris Mutch-Jones...

Join our choir in Bridport for a FREE taster session

Mon 28 Sep, Mon 5 Oct, Mon 19 Oct, Mon 23 Nov Beehive Social Club, St. Mary's Field, Skilling Hill Road, Bridport DT6 5LA If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Bridport Rock Choir...

Nursery Tour & Cream Tea at Stewarts Nursery

Tue 29 Sep, Tue 27 Oct, Wed 28 Oct Stewarts Nursery, God’s Blessing Lane, Broomhill BH21 7DF Once a month we open the doors to our newly constructed glasshouse Nursery at our Broomhill, Wimborne site, and invite you to join us for a guided...

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...

FREE taster session with the Bournemouth Rock Choir

Tue 29 Sep, Tue 3 Nov Beaufort Community Centre, Beaufort Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 5LB If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Bournemouth?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...

Taylors Bulb Talk

Tue 29 Sep and Wed 30 Sep Stewarts Nursery, God’s Blessing Lane, Broomhill BH21 7DF Join us for a talk about all things bulbs by one of our favourite bulb suppliers, 33x Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal Winners Taylors Bulbs,...

FREE taster session with the Weymouth Rock Choir

Wed 30 Sep, Wed 25 Nov Radipole School, Radipole Lane, Weymouth DT3 5HS If you are wanting to learn to sing you'll find a happy place with us in the Weymouth Rock Choir...

Thrifty Thursday at Stewarts Nursery

Thu 1 Oct Stewarts Nursery, God’s Blessing Lane, Broomhill BH21 7DF Thrifty is held on the first Thursday of each month 9am-12pm.The plants either come from our Nursery where they might not have flourished to their...

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...

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...

Biofluorescence Experience in Nature at RSPB Arne - 2nd Oct

Fri 2 Oct 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...

Dorset Photography Workshop | Jurassic Coast Photography

Fri 2 Oct to Sun 4 Oct Dorset, wareham, , United Kingdom BH20 4AB Dorset Photography Workshop - Learn how to photograph the coastline with award-winning, professional photographer Alan Ranger on this Jurassic Coast

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...

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...

FREE taster session with the Shaftesbury Rock Choir

Tue 6 Oct, Tue 20 Oct, Tue 3 Nov, Tue 10 Nov, Tue 24 Nov Shaftesbury Arts Centre, 13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury SP7 8AR Are you looking to find a local choir to join? The Shaftesbury Rock Choir is led by singing teacher Andrew Hollick...

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Things to do around Dorset

Here's an extended summary of delightful activities for a day out in Dorset:

1. Eat Around Shaftesbury:
- Shaftesbury, a historic working town with roots dating back to Saxon times, offers a charming day out. Don't miss the iconic Gold Hill, made famous by an advertisement for 'Hovis' bread. Enjoy spectacular views over Blackmore Vale. Explore the town's markets – Thursdays for the charter market, regular farmer's markets, flea markets, and book fairs. Take a leisurely stroll along Park Walk for panoramic vistas. For wine enthusiasts, visit Melbury Vine Vineyard, where you can learn about English wines and their growing prominence.

2. Visit Castles & Coast on the Isle of Purbeck:
- Hop on the steam train to Corfe Castle, an iconic defensive fortress with a rich history. Explore the castle ruins and the historic village below. Guided walks and story trails are perfect for families. Venture further into the Isle of Purbeck, where cycling allows you to appreciate the stunning landscape sustainably. Don't forget to take the scenic Breezer Bus.

3. Learn the History of Dorchester:
- Dorchester, the county town of Dorset, is steeped in history. Visit the Dorset County Museum to delve into local heritage, including the famous Dorset Giant, Thomas Hardy, and Roman artifacts. Explore the charming streets, perhaps stopping for a traditional cream tea or browsing independent shops.

4. Hive Beach to Lyme Regis Coastal Walk:
- Embark on a coastal adventure from Hive Beach to Lyme Regis. The scenic walk offers breathtaking views of the Jurassic Coast, fossil-rich cliffs, and the dramatic coastline. Explore the charming town of Lyme Regis, known for its beaches, fossils, and literary connections (think Jane Austen and Mary Anning).

5. Sherborne Castles & Abbey:
- Discover the historic town of Sherborne. Visit the magnificent Sherborne Castle, built by Sir Walter Raleigh, and explore its beautiful gardens. Don't miss Sherborne Abbey, a stunning medieval church with intricate architecture. Wander through the town's quaint streets and enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local eatery.

6. Relax at a Day Spa in Dorset:
- Treat yourself to relaxation and rejuvenation at one of Dorset's day spas. Unwind with massages, facials, and soothing treatments amidst tranquil surroundings. Whether it's a coastal spa or a countryside retreat, pamper yourself and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Remember, Dorset offers a blend of natural beauty, history, and coastal charm – perfect for a memorable day out! 🌿🏰🌊¹³.

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