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Embark on a fascinating journey through Brownsea Island’s rich history as you explore the island and the castle’s picturesque grounds. A rare opportunity to enter the castle itself, view the paintings and artefacts of past owners. Afterwards, head to the Morning Room and help yourself to a warm drink and a delicious scone with cream and jam. Two walks per month except Mar/Aug & Dec.

After a long and dark winter, from 28 March to 6 April Dorchester Corn Exchange will shine with Helios, a giant Sun artwork by artist Luke Jerram, FREE to the public! Presented by Dorchester Arts and Dorchester Town Council, the event includes dance, art, scriptwriting and gala events ‘under the sun’ as well as Catch the Sun, a community exhibition by local artists, which opens 24 March.

You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Maundy Thursday 2nd April at 7pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: William Byrd’s ‘Mass for Three Voices’, Duruflé’s ‘Ubi caritas’ and Giibbons’s ‘Drop, drop slow tears’. All are very welcome to this free service. For more information click the web link below.

A rare 18th century fire engine – once the town’s frontline defence against disaster – is the star of the show of Fire Flood Frost. New for 2026, the exhibition brings to life the extraordinary story of how Beaminster and surrounding communities battled flames, floods and freezing winters long before emergency services. Admission free.

Join us at St Peter’s Church Dorchester for our annual musical meditation on Good Friday. This year there will be a performance of Stainer’s Crucifixion on Good Friday 3rd April at 6pm, with soloists Jonathan Prentice (bass) and Paul Heaslip (tenor). The performance is offered as an act of worship so admission is free and all are very welcome. For more information click the web link below.