Britain's What's On Event Guide
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Today to Mon 21 May, by distance, closest first.
Edmondsham House - Open Garden for NGS
6 acres of mature gardens, grounds, views, trees and shaped hedges surrounding C16/C18 house, giving much to explore incl C12 church adjacent to garden. Large Victorian walled garden is productive and managed organically (since 1984) using ’no dig’ vegetable beds.
Edmondsham House, Wimborne
Wed 25 Apr
Stanbridge Mill - Open Garden for NGS
Hidden garden created in 1990s around C18 water mill (not open) on R Allen. Series of linked formal gardens featuring herbaceous and iris borders, pleached limes, white walk and wisteria-clad pergola. 20-acre nature reserve with reed beds and established shelter belts.
Stanbridge Mill, Gussage All Saints
Tue 15 May
Ringwood Farmers’ Market
Monthly Farmers’ Market in Hampshire, offering locally produced, delicious food and drink.
The Furlong, Ringwood
Sat 28 Apr, Sat 26 May
Jay Millers Circus
Jay Millers Circus, celebrating 250 years of Circus entertainment, returns by popular demand with an all new production for 2018. Its the show that all members of the family will enjoy.
WIMBORNE Julian’s Road Car Boot Field
Tue 24 Apr to Sun 29 Apr
Guided Walk – Local Landscapes, Knoll Gardens and Ferndown Common
Discover more about east Dorset’s horticulture and wildlife as Knoll Gardens’ owner Neil Lucas teams up with the Dorset Wildlife Trust for this guided walk across Ferndown Common to Knoll Gardens pointing out the differences and many similarities to be found in the landscape.
Knoll Gardens, Hampreston, Wimborne
Tue 24 Apr
Bat Walk with Jan Freeborn
Enjoy a special evening stroll as you search for Knoll’s most elusive night-time visitors. Using the latest technology and years of experience, Jan will help you identify the bats you see and hear, and attract them down for a closer look.
Knoll Gardens, Hampreston, Wimborne
Thu 26 Apr
Music in the Garden with Gerauschhersteller
Performing as part of Bournemouth Emerging Arts Fringe (BEAF) festival, Dorset-based musical ensemble, Gerauschhersteller use amplified pods, cacti and other plant materials to create this sound performance of John Cage’s Child of Tree, and Branches!
Knoll Gardens, Hampreston, Wimborne
Sat 28 Apr
Bugs and Buds
Organised by the garden’s charity – the Knoll Gardens Foundation, Bugs and Buds is a Saturday morning monthly toddler club.
Created to inspire a love of nature from a young age, the club encourages interaction with the garden’s many wildlife inhabitants as well as its trees and flowers.
Knoll Gardens, Hampreston, Wimborne
Sat 28 Apr, Sat 26 May
Knoll Gardens Foundation Volunteer Recruitment Open Day
The Knoll Gardens Foundation is a charity set up to promote sustainable, wildlife friendly gardening.
This special open day is your chance to find out about the charity and the volunteering opportunities it offers.
Knoll Gardens, Hampreston, Wimborne
Fri 4 May
Panama Hat New Orleans Jazz Band
Monday 14th May; The Panama Hat New Orleans Jazz Band at the Bournemouth Bluebird Jazz Club, starting at 7:30 PM. The club meets at the Bluebirds Social Club in Longham, BH22 9DP (opposite Haskins garden centre) and features a large dance floor, plenty of free car parking and affordable drinks.
Bluebirds Social Club, 4 Ham Lane, Longham (opposite Haskins Garden Centre)
Mon 14 May
Manor Farm, Hampreston - Open Garden for NGS
Traditional farmhouse garden designed and cared for by 3 generations of the Trehane family through over 100yrs of farming and gardening at Hampreston. Garden is noted for its herbaceous borders and rose beds within box and yew hedges. Mature shrubbery, water and bog garden. Open for hellebores and snowdrops in Feb.
Manor Farm, Hampreston, Wimborne
Sun 29 Apr, Wed 30 May
Plant Sale, Martin.
Damerham & District Horticultural Society Plant Sale. Local, homegrown plants, tea, cake and a raffle. All in the the lovely garden at Reads Farmhouse, Martin.
Reads Farmhouse, Martin, Fordingbridge.
Sat 12 May
Mayfield - Open Garden for NGS
Town garden of approx ¼ acre. Front: formal hard landscaping planted with drought-resistant shrubs and perennials. Shaded area has wide variety of hostas. Back garden contrasts with a seductive series of garden rooms containing herbaceous perennial beds separated by winding grass paths and rustic arches.
Mayfield, Wimborne Minster
Sun 13 May, Wed 16 May, Sun 27 May, Wed 6 Jun, Wed 13 Jun
Acoustic & Electric Harps Performance by Jemima Phillips - Sold Out
Jemima Phillips is a harpist with a difference. She uses an electro-acoustic harp alongside loop and pedal fx technology to create quirky and unique covers. Formerly the official harpist to HRH The Prince of Wales.
Allendale House, Hanham Road, Wimborne
Fri 27 Apr
Douch Family 50+ Information Day
Douch Family 50+ Information Day is a community event bringing together approximately 30-40 stalls. Covering sports & leisure, financial planning, befriending groups, social care, advice and lots more.
Allendale Centre, Hanham Rd, Wimborne
Wed 9 May
Deans Court - Open Garden for NGS
13 acres of peaceful, partly wild gardens in ancient setting with mature specimen trees, Saxon fish pond, herb garden and apiary beside R Allen close to town centre. Apple orchard with wild flowers. 1st Soil Association accredited kitchen garden within C18 serpentine walls.
Deans Court, Wimborne Minster
Mon 21 May, Tue 19 Jun
Rocky Flower Show and Plant Fair
A must-see event for anybody interested in the diversity of small plants, this competitive show is full of surprises. It is run by the Alpine Garden Society, show-casing mountain plants, small herbaceous plants, dwarf shrubs and bulbs.
Queen Elizabeth’s School, Blandford Road, Pamphill, Wimborne, Dorset
Sat 19 May
Kingston Lacy - Kingston Lacy house tickets
A lavish family home built to resemble an Italian Palace. There’s plenty to see, from grand, beautifully detailed carvings, to intimate family souvenirs. Book your timed ticket for the house.
Normal admission applies. Both members and non-members must have a timed house entry ticket.
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Minster
Today to Sun 29 Apr
Kingston Lacy - Kingston Lacy Health Cycle Rides
Every Thursday, In partnership with Moors Valley Country Park, come and join our fun, friendly and active free cycle rides from 9.30am (please arrive by 9.15am for a prompt start). These free, volunteer-led rides are a great chance to explore the local area and make new friends.
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Minster
Thu 26 Apr
Kingston Lacy - Kingston Lacy house tickets
A lavish family home built to resemble an Italian Palace. There’s plenty to see, from grand, beautifully detailed carvings, to intimate family souvenirs. Book your timed ticket for the house.
Normal admission applies. Both members and non-members must have a timed house entry ticket.
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Minster
Mon 30 Apr to Thu 31 May
Kingston Lacy - Kingston Lacy Health Cycle Rides
Every Thursday, In partnership with Moors Valley Country Park, come and join our fun, friendly and active free cycle rides from 9.30am (please arrive by 9.15am for a prompt start). These free, volunteer-led rides are a great chance to explore the local area and make new friends.
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Minster
Thu 3 May, Thu 10 May, Thu 17 May, Thu 24 May, Thu 31 May
Kingston Lacy - Guided walk: Holt Forest and Holt Wood
A walk through Holt Forest taking in the veteran trees and the beautiful bluebells of Holt Wood.
Distance: 6 miles, Time: approx. 3 hours. A walk through Holt Forest and Holt Wood, taking in the veteran trees of the forest and the carpets of bluebells in the woods.
Distance: 6 miles, Time: approx.
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Minster
Fri 4 May
Kingston Lacy - Guided estate walks
Enjoy the opportunity to experience Kingston Lacy park and estate on a range of beautiful estate walks throughout the year. Walks take place on the first Friday (excluding January) and 3rd Monday of each month (excluding December). Please see website for more details regarding dates, times and meeting points.
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Minster
Fri 4 May, Mon 21 May
Kingston Lacy - An evening of music at Kingston Lacy
A special fundraising evening in partnership with the Purbeck Art Weeks Festival featuring international musicians. This classical concert will celebrate and feature Kingston Lacy’s Erard piano, restored for last year’s recital.
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Minster
Sun 13 May
Kingston Lacy - Out of hours guided walks
Enjoy the opportunity to experience Kingston Lacy park and estate, including some areas not normally accessible, before the grounds open to the public. The walks will be a gentle stroll of approximately 3 miles starting from the main Kingston Lacy car park. Finish in time for a coffee with the group in the caf.
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Minster
Mon 21 May
Bournemouth Electric Camera Club Present "An Evening with Andy Farrer"
Photography evening with Andy Farrer. Andy is a full time Landscape Photographer from the Isle of Purbeck. He won The Landscape Photographer of the Year Competition in 2015 and now is a member of the much respected Light & Land team of Photography
Broadway Park Sports & Community Club, Broadway Lane, Bournemouth.
Wed 25 Apr
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Downton Band Cuckoo Fair Concert - From Darkness to Light
Downton Band and Downton Training Band celebrate the great Cuckoo Fair and the changes of the season with a concert describing the darkness to light. Come join with the band as we celebrate the arrival of Spring after what has been quite a long winter!
Downton Memorial Hall
The Borough
Downton
Salisbury
Sun 6 May
Pictures at an Exhibition
The exhibition is a response by staff and students in BA (Hons) Illustration to the concert, Picture Perfect performed by the BSO, sponsored by Arts University Bournemouth.
TheGallery, Art University Bournemouth, Wallisdown, Poole
Today to Fri 4 May
Baby & Children’s Charity Nearly New Sale
Baby & children’s nearly new sale selling toys, books, clothes, equipment etc (ages 0-12). Raising funds for Poole Hospital charity SPRING. Admission £1 to include refreshments. Homemade cakes on sale too.
Broadstone Methodist Church, Lower Blandford Road, Broadstone
Sat 12 May
22 Holt Road - Open Garden for NGS
¾ acre walled garden for all seasons. Garden seating throughout the diverse planting areas, incl Mediterranean courtyard garden and wisteria pergola. Walk up slope beside rill and bog garden to raised bed vegetable garden. Return through shrubbery and rockery back to waterfall cascading into a pebble beach.
22 Holt Road, Poole
Sun 20 May, Sun 17 Jun
Lover Garage Sale
Up to 40 houses having a garage sale, along with pitches on Lover Green , in the same village on the same day !
Village hall open for bacon butties, home made cakes, tea and coffee.
You name it - it might be for sale !
The Village of Lover - on the Hampshire /Wiltshire border
Sat 12 May
West End & Broadway Songbook - Nigel Richards: The Phantom and Friends
Join West End star Nigel Richards for this evening of anecdotes, songs and stories from a thirty-year career singing around the world in Concerts and Musicals.
The Regent Centre
51 High Street
Christchurch
Sun 29 Apr
Happy Hour Drinks
Between 5pm and 7pm, Tuesday to Friday, you can treat yourself to 50% off ALL single drinks in Banque & Bohem’s luxurious bar (including our gorgeous, hand crafted cocktail selection).
It’s the perfect way to unwind after a hard days work. Bring your colleagues and we’ll see you there!
39 Poole Hill
Thu 26 Apr and Fri 27 Apr
The Coastal Comedy Show - our TV Headliner is the hilarious Rob Deering!
As seen on:
Comedy Rocks With Jason Manford (ITV1)
The Weakest Link Comedians’ Special (BBC1)
Celebrity Mastermind (winner) (BBC1)
With his easy charm, cheesy singing voice, razor-sharp wit and clownish physicality Rob has quickly established himself as a firm favourite on the comedy circuit around Britain.
Hotel Celebrity 47 Gervis Road Bournemouth
Fri 27 Apr
The Waterboys
The Waterboys. Artists performing: Waterboys.: Tickets avaiable.
Bournemouth Pavilion, Bournemouth
Thu 26 Apr
Ceri Dupree Famous Female Impersonator
Friday 11th May
Ceri Dupree is undoubtedly the finest female impersonator treading the boards today. This show deserves its 5 stars for Dupree’s costumes alone, but more than that it’s just a terrific show.
The Cumberland Hotel - East Overcliff Drive - Bournemouth
Fri 11 May
Elvis Tribute Night @ Cumberland Hotel
Friday 18th May
Elvis Tribute Night - Followed by After Party Discotheque
Garry Foley as Elvis - www.elvisshow.co.uk
The Cumberland Hotel - East Overcliff Drive - Bournemouth
Fri 18 May
Miss England - Miss Dorset Final
Join us in the glamorous Hilton, Bournemouth’s ballroom for the Miss Dorset 2018 final and enjoy our red carpet bubbly reception, locally sourced three course dinner by celebrity chef Matt Tebbutt, live music, ethical fashion show, dance acts, performances and after party DJ.
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Sat 5 May
Speed Dating in Bournemouth
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Bar So Exeter Road Bournemouth United Kingdom
Tue 24 Apr
Gay Speed Dating in Bournemouth
Gay Speed Dating in Bournemouth
Tired of using Grindr, POF, Match, or Hornet? Look no further as we present the opportunity to meet like-minded people for up to xx amount of dates in one night.
Bar So, The Royal Exeter Hotel
Exeter Road
Bournemouth
Tue 1 May
Promise of Departure by Panta Rai Danseteater
Promise of Departure looks at how vulnerability and strength come to play in the relationships we have, and the struggles we are forced to overcome.
Pavilion Dance South West
Thu 26 Apr
Sinergia by Flamenco Dance Edition ’18
Sinergia expresses the inner feelings and emotions of its creator and dancer Manuel Liñán, one of the most celebrated flamenco dancers of the moment.
With his personal and innovative approach to flamenco, Liñán alights the stage with raw power, determination and artistry.
Pavilion Dance South West
Sat 5 May
Hinton Admiral - Open Garden for NGS
Magnificent 20 acre garden within a much larger estate, now being restored and developed. Mature plantings of deciduous azaleas and rhododendrons amidst a sea of bluebells. Wandering paths lead through rockeries and beside ponds, and a stream with many cascades. Orchids appear in the large lawns.
Hinton Admiral, Christchurch
Sun 20 May
Oaklands - Open Garden for NGS
Oaklands is in an elevated position overlooking paddocks and the New Forest, surrounded by a cottage style garden with mixed borders. Climbers, roses, wisteria and clematis abound, potted grasses and hostas jostle for space with planters on the patios.
Oaklands, Nr Lyndhurst
Sun 29 Apr, Sun 3 Jun
Firewalk for Poole Hospital
Are you a brave sole?
Join us for a once in a lifetime experience and challenge yourself to a firewalk and raise money for Poole Hospital!
Once you’ve overcome your fears and made it across the firebed there‘s no telling what else you can achieve.
Longfleet Primary School
Jolliffe Avenue
Poole
Sat 28 Apr
Dusters at the ready! Poole BID leads the spring clean
The Poole BID Big Clean returns for a second year to Poole town centre from Monday, April 23 until Saturday, April 28.
Poole BID is encouraging volunteers who are aged 16 and above to lend a hand in helping to give Poole town centre its annual spring clean.
Poole Town Centre
Today, Sat 28 Apr
Lunch for widows and widowers at Christchurch’s Hoburne Holiday Park
Tapper Funeral Service’s Outlook Bereavement Support is holding a free roast lunch and get-together for widows and widowers at the restaurant in Hoburne Holiday Park, Hoburne Lane, Christchurch on Wednesday April 25 at 12.30pm.
Hoburne Holiday Park, Hoburne Lane, Christchurch
Wed 25 Apr
Chine View - Open Garden for NGS
Unique Chine garden adjacent to public footpath leading to beach. Features incl extensive terraced rockery incorporating 330 tons of Purbeck stone, palladian rotunda, subtropical plants and profusion of azaleas and rhododendrons.
Chine View, Poole
Thu 17 May, Sun 20 May, Sun 1 Jul
Horatio’s Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Award winning hospital garden which opened in Sept 2012 and was designed by Cleve West for patients with spinal cord injury at the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. Built from donations given in memory of Horatio Chapple who was a volunteer at the centre in his school holidays.
Horatio’s Garden, Salisbury
Sun 29 Apr
New Art Exhibition at Sammy Millers Motorcycle Museum, New Hampshire, May 2018
Christchurch Arts Guild are holding an extensive new Art Exhibition at Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum from 16th to 28th May 2018
One of over 200 paintings on view will be the stunning oil portrait by well-known local artist and Guild member Tom Kelly appropriately entitled “The Biker”.
Sammy Millers Motorcycle Museum, Bashley Cross Roads, New Milton, Hampshire
Wed 16 May to Mon 28 May