Dorset Events
Past Events In Dorset
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Dawn Chorus Guided Walk with Breakfast
Sun 19 Apr 26
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...
Cerne Giant Festival -Photographing Nature for Families
Sun 19 Apr 26
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...
Frankham Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Apr 26
Frankham Farm, Sherborne DT9 6JT
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...
Broomhill - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Apr 26
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,...
Hurn Court Opera presents La Traviata
Sat 18 Apr 26
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...
Grange Choral Society perform Mozart's Vespers and Haydn's Nelson Mass
Sat 18 Apr 26
Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1BU
Don't miss the chance to hear two choral masterpieces live with full orchestra and professional soloists under the expert Musical Direction of...
Cerne Giant Festival - The Making of the Beltane Brew
Sat 18 Apr 26
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...
Hurn Court Opera presents La Traviata
Thu 16 Apr 26
The Regent
High Street
Christchurch BH23 1AS
La Traviata tells the story of Violetta, a high-class courtesan in Paris and her passionate love affair with the young nobleman, Alfredo...
Dried Flowers Bouquets
Tue 14 Apr 26
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 flower bouquet...
Dawn Chorus Guided Walk with Breakfast
Sun 12 Apr 26
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...
Ivy House Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 11 Apr 26
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...
Chideock Manor - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 11 Apr 26
Chideock Manor, Bridport DT6 6LF
12 acres of formal and informal gardens. Bog garden beside stream and series of ponds. Yew hedges and mature trees...
Biofluorescence Experience in Nature
Fri 10 Apr 26
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...
Edmondsham House - Open Garden for NGS
Mon 6 Apr 26
Edmondsham House, Wimborne BH21 5RE
Six acres of mature gardens and grounds with trees, rare shrubs, spring bulbs and shaped hedges surrounding C16/C18 house, giving much to explore inc...
Christchurch Record Fair
Sun 5 Apr 26
Druitt Hall, High Street, Christchurch BH23 1AB
30 x 6ft tables of Vinyl also CD s etc. Many rare items and bargains, expert sellers from all over UK. Free Entry
Purbeck Folk Club
Thu 2 Apr 26
Village Hall, High Street, Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
Our next gig will be Thursday 2nd April when Polly Morris makes her debut at the Club. Polly has been described as “the Flanders and Swann of our...
Full Moon Guided Walk April – Women only April - Pink Moon
Thu 2 Apr 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road BH20 5BJ
Don’t miss this special opportunity to discover the wonders of RSPB Arne by moonlight, in an event uniquely created by women for women...
David Brooke - Painter: An art exhibition of mythical wonder
Thu 2 Apr 26
Jenny Penney Local Makers Shop & Gallery, Mangerton Mill, Mangerton Lane, Mangerton, Bridport DT6 3SG
David Brooke is a well know local painter with a very individual style. His imagination allows him to stylise his characters and landscapes to...
PASSIA sung by Papagena
Thu 2 Apr 26
Christchurch Priory BH23 1BU
PASSIA, a new composition by Liz Dilnot Johnson, is a musical reimagining of the Good Friday story from the perspective of 5 of the women at the foot...
Paint and Play
Tue 31 Mar 26
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Soft play and crafts - the perfect way to pass some time in the Easter holidays!
Add a pop of colour to the garden, and provide a cosy space for...
Easter Fun at The Blue Pool
Mon 30 Mar 26
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...
An EGG-citing aquatic adventure awaits at the Oceanarium this Easter!
Sat 28 Mar 26
Oceanarium, Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA
Celebrate Easter with us, diving deep into the depths. Learn more about the world of animal eggs with some fun egg-citing activities!...
Easter adventure trail on Brownsea Island
Sat 28 Mar 26
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...
Wild wetland bird walk
Sat 28 Mar 26
Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole. BH13 7EE
Experience the wonderful birdlife of Brownsea Island with our guided birdwatching walks. Led by a knowledgeable Dorset Wildlife Trust ranger, explore...
Muddy Dog Dash
Sat 28 Mar 26
Upton Country Park, Poole Road, Upton, POOLE BH17 7BJ
Get ready for a pawsome day out at the Muddy Dog Dash, hosted by Lewis-Manning Hospice Care on Saturday 28 March 2026 at Upton Country Park in...
Biofluorescence Experience in Nature at RSPB Arne - March 27th - Sold Out
Fri 27 Mar 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, 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...
Rock and Roll Man
Mon 23 Mar 26
21 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1UG
ROCK & ROLL MAN is a thrilling new musical celebrating the life and legacy of Alan Freed, the
Cleveland DJ who named the genre ‘Rock & Roll’ and...
Join our choir in Bridport for a FREE taster session
Mon 23 Mar 26
Bridport Town Hall ( Above Tourist Information Centre), East Street, Bridport DT6 3LF
If you are wanting to join a choir you'll find a happy place with us in the Rock Choir.
Your friendly local Bridport choir is run by choir...
Swing from Paris at East Stour Village Hall
Sun 22 Mar 26
East Stour Village Hall, East Stour SP8 5JY
Swing from Paris are an all-string jazz quartet that take inspiration from the music of the 1930s, 40s and 50s.
Myrtle Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 22 Mar 26
Myrtle Cottage, Blandford Forum DT11 0ES
A small to medium size segmented cottage garden, sympathetic to wildlife with a wildflower meadow and pond, part flower, part fruit and vegetable, a...
History Guided Walk at RSPB Arne
Sat 21 Mar 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road BH20 5BJ
Discover the rich and varied history on this exclusive guided walk, exploring areas of the reserve that are usually closed to the public...
The Veronique Joly Trio
Sat 21 Mar 26
St Peter's Church, Church Knowle, Near Corfe Castle BH20 5NF
A vibrant mix of classic swing, Bossa Novas and smooth jazz performed by vocalist Veronique Joly, guitarist Rob Palmer and Canadian saxophonist Terry...
Swing from Paris at Fawley Royal British Legion, Southampton
Sat 21 Mar 26
Fawley Royal British Legion, Southampton SO45 1XD
This all-string quartet take inspiration from the music of the 1930s, 40s and 50s, with their Parisian flavoured jazz and gypsy swing delighting...
Swing from Paris at Cranborne Village Hall
Fri 20 Mar 26
Cranborne Village Hall, Wimborne BH21 5QB
Swing from Paris are an all-string jazz quartet that take inspiration from the music of the 1930s, 40s and 50s.
Athelhampton House Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 20 Mar 26
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...
Swing from Paris at Portesham Village Hall
Thu 19 Mar 26
Portesham Village Hall, Dorset DT3 4NS
Swing from Paris are an all-string jazz quartet that take inspiration from the music of the 1930s, 40s and 50s...
Historical guided walk with cream tea in Brownsea Castle
Tue 17 Mar 26
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...
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at The Blue Pool
Sat 14 Mar 26
The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Rd, Wareham BH20 5AR
Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Blue Pool in the heart of Dorset. Treat someone special to a delicious afternoon tea on Saturday 14th or Sunday 15th...
Mother's Day Planted Wreath Workshop
Fri 13 Mar 26
24 Wareham Road, Owermoigne DT2 8BY
The brand-new Mother’s Day Planted Wreath Workshop gives customers the perfect opportunity to spend all afternoon together, with the option to add on...
Biofluorescence Experience in Nature
Fri 13 Mar 26
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...
Purbeck Folk Club
Thu 5 Mar 26
Village Hall, High Street, Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
Our next event will be on Thursday 5th March 2026 when Mandy Woods makes a welcome return following her much acclaimed gig last year...
Lost for words? Dorset care home to host dementia advice events
Wed 4 Mar 26
110 Golf Links Road
Ferndown
Dorset BH22 8DA
Are homes in Dorset is inviting the local community to their free dementia advice events.
Care UK’s Ferndown Manor on Golf Links Road will be...
Ali Chisholm - Paper Artist
Wed 4 Mar 26
Jenny Penney Local Makers Shop & Gallery Mangerton Mill, Mangerton, Nr Bridport DT6 3SG
Ali Chisholm is a Weymouth based artist who works with paper to create abstract pictures. Some of the pictures are layered giving a great sense of...
Full Moon Guided Walk March – Women only March - Worm Moon
Tue 3 Mar 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road BH20 5BJ
Don’t miss this special opportunity to discover the wonders of RSPB Arne by moonlight, in an event uniquely created by women for women...
Block Printing
Tue 3 Mar 26
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Master the basics of printing on card and fabric in this workshop.
Led by Sunny Bunny Crafts, this workshop will teach you all about the basics...
Manor Farm, Hampreston - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 1 Mar 26
Manor Farm, Hampreston, Wimborne BH21 7LX
Traditional farmhouse garden designed and cared for by 3 generations of the Trehane family for over a 100 years...
HALF PRICE entry for locals this March at Oceanarium Bournemouth!
Sat 28 Feb 26
Oceanarium, Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA
Soak up HALF PRICE tickets and Silver adult and child memberships, for residents living in the BH, DT and SP regions!...
Manor Farm, Hampreston - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 28 Feb 26
Manor Farm, Hampreston, Wimborne BH21 7LX
Traditional farmhouse garden designed and cared for by 3 generations of the Trehane family for over a 100 years...
Mind Body Spirit Fayre
Sat 28 Feb 26
New Digby Hall Hound Street Sherborne DT9 3AA
A great day out under cover from the winter cold . Psychic Mediums .Tarot.. Reiki.. Reflexology... Aromatherapy.,Thai and Swedish Massage.....
Biofluorescence Experience in Nature at RSPB Arne - Feb 27th
Fri 27 Feb 26
RSPB Arne, Arne Road, 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...
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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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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.