Dorset Events
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Annalal's Gallery - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 23 Nov 25
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...
Santas Grotto
Sun 23 Nov 25
24 Wareham Road, Owermoigne DT2 8BY
Back by popular demand, Santa’s Grotto – this time with a North Pole adventure theme. Children will journey through a magical, ice-inspired world,...
Diverse Abilities Gala Ball
Sat 22 Nov 25
Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1UG
It’s time to get glam and join us for our beloved Gala Ball
Kindly sponsored by Franses Jewellers, this glamourous evening will start with a...
Mind Body Spirit Fayre
Sat 22 Nov 25
Digby Hall
Hound Street.. Sherborne DT9 3AA
On November 22nd at the new Digby Hall Hound Street Sherborne DT9 3AA.. doors open at 11.00. A Fayre with a taste of Christmas . Psychic Mediums....
Introduction to Foraging 2 hrs
Sat 22 Nov 25
The Hutquarters
Middle Beach Car Park
Studland
Dorset BH19 3AP
Join us in Studland for a 2hr introduction to foraging. If wild plants have always interested you but you don't know where to begin this...
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Sat 22 Nov 25
Sherbourne Abbey, Sherborne DT9 3LQ
Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set...
New: Group Reiki & Sauna session at Happy River Retreat
Fri 21 Nov 25
Happy River Retreat, Bere Road BH20 7PA
Enjoy two hours of pure restoration, Friday 21 November!
We are delighted to invite you to a brand- new offering at Happy River this autumn...
FREE taster session with the Weymouth Rock Choir
Wed 19 Nov 25
Radipole School, Radipole, Weymouth DT3 5HS
Are you looking to learn to sing?
The local Weymouth choir is run by Dorset based musician Stacey Hobday...
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Tue 18 Nov 25
POOLE, Lighthouse
21 Kingland Rd, Poole BH15 1UG
The incredible ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’ will be bringing their award winning show to POOLE, Lighthouse, Tue 18th November...
Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt - Shillingstone
Mon 17 Nov 25
The Portman Hall
Blandford Road Shillingstone DT11 0SF
Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her...
Portway Blues Band - Live @ The White Hart - Cancelled
Sat 15 Nov 25
The White Hart, 2 Cheap Street, Sherborne DT9 3PX
Classic blues rock originals and covers - from Albert King to ZZ Top - #PortwayBluesBand #BluesMusic #ElectricBlues #LiveBlues #SupportLiveMusic
The Overtones' Christmas Party
Tue 11 Nov 25
Bournemouth Pavilion, Westover Road, Bournemouth BH1 2BU
The Overtones are back – and they’re bringing the ultimate Christmas celebration with them!
Get ready for the festive event of the season as the...
FREE taster session with the Sherborne Rock Choir
Mon 10 Nov 25
The Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne DT9 3AA
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Kid 4 a Quid at Monkey World
Fri 7 Nov 25
Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, Longthorns, Nr Wareham, Dorset BH20 6HH
Monkey World is all about families- from giving rescued monkeys and apes a family again, to helping families visiting us to have a great day...
Purbeck Folk Club
Thu 6 Nov 25
Village Hall, High Street, Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
Our next event will be Thursday 6th November 2025 when Bridport based Bea Piper will be joining us. Some of you may have caught her brief appearance...
Flamenco Orígenes
Thu 6 Nov 25
Lighthouse Arts and Entertainment, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 1UG
Join this exceptional group of traditional flamenco artists as they journey from one continent to the next exploring artistic expressions, delving...
Artists' Open Studio
Sat 1 Nov 25
Riverside Studios, Tower Building, St Michael's Trading Estate, Bridport
What3Words: certainly.struts.stone DT6 3RR
Artists David Brooke and Caroline Ireland invite you to visit their working studio and gallery space, Studio Imagination Unlocked, where you can see...
Halloween at Monkey World
Fri 31 Oct 25
Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, Longthorns, Nr Wareham, Dorset BH20 6HH
FREE entry for children in FULL Halloween fancy dress on 31st October 2025. Free fancy dress competition with prizes, as well as the fun activities...
Mystical woodland quest trail
Sat 25 Oct 25
Brownsea Island, Poole HarbourPoole BH13 7EE
Discover magical tales of the oak, birch, and yew. Perfect for young adventurers and families, with storytelling, nature exploration, and fun...
Seasonal Family Bushcraft
Sat 25 Oct 25
The Hutquarters
Middle Beach Car Park
Studland
Dorset BH19 3AP
Are you ready to step outside and connect with nature? We are here to help families like yours learn exciting new skills to enjoy the great outdoors...
The Blue Pool Halloween Haunt
Sat 25 Oct 25
The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Rd, Wareham BH20 5AR
Get ready for a spook-tacular time this Half Term with a whole week of Halloween-themed activities!
Fancy dress is encouraged—so come in your...
Halloween Half Term at Monkey World
Sat 25 Oct 25
Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, Longthorns, Nr Wareham, Dorset BH20 6HH
Monkey World is always spook-tacular at Halloween! Days out with the kids have never been as fun- this half-term the activity centre will be full of...
Art Fair
Sat 25 Oct 25
Youth Centre, Moor Road, Broadstone BH18 9BB BH18 8BB
Approximately 30 artists displaying original artwork. All art will be available at affordable prices. Entry to Fair is free. Open from 10am - 4pm.
Mediumship Evening with Nikki Kitt - Ferndown
Fri 24 Oct 25
The Barrington Centre
Pennys Walk Ferndown BH22 9TH
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her successful Psychic / Mediumship Evenings...
Punk Goes Pumpkin
Thu 23 Oct 25
Popworld Bournemouth
156-164 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, England, , United Kingdom BH1 1NL
Dig out that studded belt, grab your eyeliner, swoosh the fringe, and join us at Popworld for an evening of 00s pop punk and emo bangers...
Join our choir in Bournemouth for a FREE taster session
Tue 21 Oct 25
Beaufort Community Centre, Beaufort Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 5LB
Do you want to find a local choir to join near you?
The Bournemouth Rock Choir is led by vocal teacher Chris Mutch-Jones...
Join our choir in Shaftesbury for a FREE taster session
Tue 21 Oct 25
Shaftesbury Arts Centre, 13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury SP7 8AR
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Shaftesbury Rock Choir...
Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt - Sherborne
Mon 20 Oct 25
Sherborne West End Hall
Littlefield Sherborne DT9 6AU
Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her...
Mischief Makers: Spooky Fun
Sun 19 Oct 25
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Mischief Makers is the perfect excuse for creative play, getting a bit messy, and having fun adventures...
Wild Food Foraging and Pizza Workshop
Sun 19 Oct 25
The Hutquarters
Middle Beach Car Park
Studland
Dorset BH19 3AP
Are you ready to explore the world of wild food foraging? Our two and a half hour course in Dorset is perfect for beginners!...
Needle Felt Pumpkins
Fri 17 Oct 25
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Needle Felt Pumpkins
Come and get in the spooky spirit for a needle felt workshop at The Treehouse...
FREE taster session with the Poole Rock Choir
Thu 16 Oct 25
Montacute School, 3 Canford Heath Rd, Poole BH17 9NG
Do you want to find a local choir to join near you?
The Poole Rock Choir is led by vocal coach Chris Mutch-Jones...
Join our choir in Bournemouth for a FREE taster session
Tue 14 Oct 25
Beaufort Community Centre, Beaufort Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 5LB
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The local Bournemouth choir is run by Dorset based musician Chris...
Join our choir in Shaftesbury for a FREE taster session
Tue 14 Oct 25
Shaftesbury Arts Centre, 13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury SP7 8AR
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Shaftesbury Rock Choir is led by singing teacher Andrew...
Join our choir in Bournemouth for a FREE taster session
Tue 14 Oct 25
Beaufort Community Centre, Beaufort Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 5LB
If you are wanting to join a choir you'll like singing with us in the Bournemouth Rock Choir.
The local Bournemouth choir is run by Dorset...
FREE taster session with the Sherborne Rock Choir
Mon 13 Oct 25
The Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne DT9 3AA
If you are wanting to learn to sing you'll like singing with us in the Sherborne Rock Choir.
Your local Sherborne choir is run by...
FREE taster session with the Bridport Rock Choir
Mon 13 Oct 25
Bridport Town Hall ( Above Tourist Information Centre), East Street, Bridport DT6 3LF
Do you want to find a choir near you?
Your local Bridport choir is run by singer/pianist Sadie Kerslake...
Frankham Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 12 Oct 25
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...
Pop up mushroom morning with Andy Knott
Sun 12 Oct 25
Happy River Retreat, Bere Road BH20 7PA
Join Andy Knott, founder of Jurassic coast mushrooms at Happy River Retreat in Wareham. Be amazed by Andy's depth of knowledge on everything...
Autumn Forage and Feast
Sat 11 Oct 25
The Hutquarters
Middle Beach Car Park
Studland
Dorset BH19 3AP
Are you ready to celebrate autumn in a unique way? Join Fore / Adventure in Studland for a special event where you can enjoy nature's own...
Country Roots
Fri 10 Oct 25
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Head on over to our very own ranch at The Treehouse and get stuck in for another evening of all things country...
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman
Thu 9 Oct 25
Dorchester Corn Exchange, High East St, Dorchester DT1 1HF
2025 sees Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman celebrate 30 years of making music together.
One of the UK’s most successful folk duos, they will embark on...
Deck the halls at Dobbies’ Christmas Launch Weekend
Thu 9 Oct 25
24 Wareham Road, Owermoigne DT2 8BY
Christmas has come early as Dobbies Garden Centres kicks off the season in style at its Christmas Launch Weekend which takes place from Thursday 9 to...
FREE taster session with the Dorchester Rock Choir
Tue 7 Oct 25
United Church, Charles Street, Dorchester DT1 1EE
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
FREE taster session with the Bridport Rock Choir
Mon 6 Oct 25
Bridport Town Hall ( Above Tourist Information Centre), East Street, Bridport DT6 3LF
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Bridport Rock Choir is led by vocal teacher Sadie Kerslake...
FREE taster session with the Bridport Rock Choir
Mon 6 Oct 25
Bridport Town Hall ( Above Tourist Information Centre), East Street, Bridport DT6 3LF
Are you looking to learn to sing?
The Bridport Rock Choir is led by singing teacher Sadie Kerslake...
Join our choir in Bournemouth for a FREE taster session
Mon 6 Oct 25
Bournemouth School for Girls, Castle Gate Close, Bournemouth BH8 9UJ
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Christchurch Record Fair
Sun 5 Oct 25
Druitt Hall, High Street Christchurch BH23 1AB
A shopping Mall of Vinyl Records , CD,s etc. Many rare items and bargains, expert sellers from all over the South. Free Entry...
Weymouth Octoberfest - Real Ale and Cider Festival
Fri 3 Oct 25
Weymouth Pavilion, Weymouth Pavilion DT4 8ED
Weymouth’s ever popular Octoberfest is set to make its annual return on Friday October 3rd and Saturday the 4th in the Ocean Room, Weymouth Pavilion...
FREE taster session with the Poole Rock Choir
Thu 2 Oct 25
Montacute School, 3 Canford Heath Rd, Poole BH17 9NG
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Poole Rock Choir...
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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.