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If an event is likely to be affected by Covid restrictions please check with the event organiser whether the venue or event you wish to attend is running .
06/08 Dorchester Country Market
9:00 am to 12:00 pm | United Church, South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1BYThe Dorchester Country Market takes place every Friday in the United Church hall off South Street from 9am to 12noon. Find cakes, eggs, plants, gifts, cards, handmade items and more.
07/08 – 08/08 Dorchester Vegan MegaMarket
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Maumbury Rings, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 1QNOur, and probably the world’s, first ever Vegan MegaMarket is premiering outdoors at the historic Maumbury Rings Dorchester this Summer! This 2 day weekend ‘MegaMarket’ has 50+ stalls each day of 100% vegan products. With FREE ENTRY and a safer outdoor venue everyone can come and enjoy this superb event.
07/08 Dorset Food & Arts Festival Market – lite
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | The Great Field, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3RHChampioning the best of Dorset with a great line-up of local food, drink, art and craft. A slightly different offering and venue this year due to pandemic so no live music or cookery demonstrations but hopefully a few ‘gentle’ buskers.
09/08 – 22/08 The Dorset Sunflower Trail
Maiden Castle Farm, Maiden Castle Rd, Dorchester, DT2 9PPOrganisers Richard and Hazel Hoskin have created a 20 acre Dorset Sunflower Trail on their land at Maiden Castle Farm, which is nestled at the foot of historic Maiden Castle in the county town of Dorchester. They are raising funds for Dorset County Hospital (DCH) and the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) with half the profits going directly to these charities.
13/08 – 15/08 Bridport Folk Festival
Various, venues, Bridport, DT6Due to Covid restrictions, we’ve not been able to raise funds through local bands busking at Bucky Doo. So, we’ve set up a crowdfunding account to raise the money needed to cover the upfront costs and we are asking the local and folk community to support us, so we can bring you a Folk Festival to remember! Click web link below. More info: https://www.bridportfolkfestival.com/
21/08 Dorchester Cider Festival
2:00 pm to 10:30 pm | The Borough Gardens, Cornwall Rd, Dorchester, DT1 1SFA free family celebration of the region’s finest cider producers. Special guests, great food and live music throughout the day. All profits to local good causes
27/08 – 30/08 Lyme Regis Folk Festival
Marine Theatre and other venues, Church St, Lyme Regis, DT7 3BSLyme Folk Weekend has quickly become one of the most popular events of the summer, and one big reason is that the festival has been brilliant at unearthing some wonderful young local artists. Check times with organisers
28/08 Sheep Shearing Competition
Rampisham, Nr., Dorchester, DT2 0PSHosted by Dorset County Show at Rampisham. More details to follow
28/08 Dorset Food & Drink pop up Market
10:00 am to 2:00 pm | The Borough Gardens, Albert Rd, Dorchester, DT1 1SFFollowing the success of Dorset Food and Drink’s COVID-Secure pop-up markets in 2020. Enjoy shopping in the fresh air and supporting local producers. It’s a winning combination!
28/08 Carers Picnic
12:00 pm to 4:30 pm | St Osmunds School, Barnes Way, Dorchester, DT1 2DZTo celebrate Dorset Carers Hub becoming part of the Community Share family we are hosting the 2nd Dorset Carers Picnic at St Osmunds School from 12 till 4.30. Lots of games and food will be available in addition to carers being able to chat with various agencies who are here to support unpaid carers
28/08 Tolpuddle Summer Sizzler
2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Orchard Meadow, Main Rd, Tolpuddle, DT2 7ETTolpuddle Events Committee is delighted to be hosting a super ‘End of Summer Sizzler’ to be held on August Bank Holiday at Orchard Meadow in the Village. We are raising money for the Village with donations to Dorset Air Ambulance & Mencap. Afternoon entry by donation. Evening entry £6 per person including Supper. Lots of activities throughout the day, LIVE MUSIC and bar. We hope you can join us!
03/09 Dorchester Country Market
9:00 am to 12:00 pm | United Church, South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1BYThe Dorchester Country Market takes place every Friday in the United Church hall off South Street from 9am to 12noon. Find cakes, eggs, plants, gifts, cards, handmade items and more.
04/09 Summer-Pop Up Market
10:00 am to 3:00 pm | The Tank Museum, Bovington, Wareham, BH20 6JGFollowing the success of Dorset Food and Drink’s COVID-Secure pop-up markets in 2020, The Tank Museum are proud to be hosting Dorset Food and Drink and Dorset Farmers Market for a monthly pop-up market. Purchase local produce, fresh from Dorset’s best suppliers
05/09 Dorset Equine Show
Maiden Castle Farm, Maiden Castle Rd, Dorchester, DT2 9PPHosted by Dorset County Show at Maiden Castle Farm. More details to follow
12/09 Dorset Sheep Dog Trials
Manor Farm, Cheselbourne, Dorchester, DT2 7NRHosted by Dorset County Show at Cheselbourne. More details to follow
12/09 Charminster Family Fun Day
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | St Mary's First School, West Hill, Charminster, DT2 9RDLive music & performances, Fun & Games, Prize draw, Trade stalls, Tombola, Inflatable fun, Creepy Crawlies, Forest School, Plant Sale, Cake Sale, Hot Food, Licenced Bar and more. Lots of great prizes to be won, including: JVC 32″ Smart HD Ready LED TV, 2100w Pressure Washer. In aid of Charminster pre-school and St Mary’s First School
17/09 – 26/09 Inside Out Dorset Festival
Activate Performing Arts, The Little Keep, Dorchester, DT1 1SQThe biennial festival of FREE large-scale outdoor art and performance returns. Various venues across Dorset
19/09 Dorset Food & Drink pop up Market
11:00 am to 4:00 pm | The Nothe Fort, Barrack Rd, Weymouth, DT4 8UFFollowing the success of Dorset Food and Drink’s COVID-Secure pop-up markets in 2020. Enjoy shopping in the fresh air and supporting local producers. It’s a winning combination!
24/09 Dorchester Lions Charity Golf Day
Came Down Golf Club, Higher Came, Dorchester, DT2 8NRDorchester & District Lions Charity Golf Day will be taking place again this year at Came Down Golf Club on Friday 24th. September. All money raised will be donated to local good causes and charities with ‘MYTIME Young Carers’ nominated as the main beneficiary. Full details and info. at www.lionsdorchester.org.uk/golfday or ring, text Andy 07815873246 or Neil 07762085828.
25/09 Dorset Food & Drink pop up Market
10:00 am to 2:00 pm | The Borough Gardens, Albert Rd, Dorchester, DT1 1SFFollowing the success of Dorset Food and Drink’s COVID-Secure pop-up markets in 2020. Enjoy shopping in the fresh air and supporting local producers. It’s a winning combination!
01/10 Dorchester Country Market
9:00 am to 12:00 pm | United Church, South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1BYThe Dorchester Country Market takes place every Friday in the United Church hall off South Street from 9am to 12noon. Find cakes, eggs, plants, gifts, cards, handmade items and more.
09/10 – 16/10 Dorchester Literary Festival
Various, venues, Dorchester, DT1A selection of this year’s Dorchester Literary Festival events are now on the website. Tickets will be available from the end of August.
29/10 Dorchester Country Market
9:00 am to 12:00 pm | United Church, South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1BYThe Dorchester Country Market takes place every Friday in the United Church hall off South Street from 9am to 12noon. Find cakes, eggs, plants, gifts, cards, handmade items and more.
30/10 Dorset Food & Drink pop up Market
10:00 am to 2:00 pm | The Borough Gardens, Albert Rd, Dorchester, DT1 1SFFollowing the success of Dorset Food and Drink’s COVID-Secure pop-up markets in 2020. Enjoy shopping in the fresh air and supporting local producers. It’s a winning combination!
31/10 Weymouth's Festival of Remembrance
6:30 pm to 6:30 pm | Weymouth Pavilion, Esplanade, Weymouth, DT4 8EDActs include HMS Heron Royal Navy Band, Let’s Dance, Dorset for Singing, Weymouth Concert Brass, The Decadettes, Weymouth School of Ballet and Weymouth Sea Cadets. Adults £13 children £7.50.
07/11 Beyond Dorchester 5k
Dorchester Cricket Club, Weymouth Av, Dorchester, DT1 2ENJoin in this relaxing 5k and 10k around Dorchester town this winter. With a nice and flat route, and leafy suburbs to run through, this event is perfect for anyone and everyone.
07/11 – 13/11 Bridport Literary Festival
Various, venues, Bridport, DT6The Bridport Literary Festival will be back for a week of events in November 2021. This vibrant annual festival brings a variety of authors to different venues in and around Bridport. Perfect for all book lovers
26/11 Dorchester Country Market
9:00 am to 12:00 pm | United Church, South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1BYThe Dorchester Country Market takes place every Friday in the United Church hall off South Street from 9am to 12noon. Find cakes, eggs, plants, gifts, cards, handmade items and more.
27/11 Dorset Winter Show
Dorchester Market, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 1QSHosted by Dorset County Show at Dorchester Market. The first time livestock (inc. cattle and sheep) will have been in Dorchester Market for over 30 years!
24/12 Dorchester Country Market
9:00 am to 12:00 pm | United Church, South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1BYThe Dorchester Country Market takes place every Friday in the United Church hall off South Street from 9am to 12noon. Find cakes, eggs, plants, gifts, cards, handmade items and more.
21/01 Dorchester Country Market
9:00 am to 12:00 pm | United Church, South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1BYThe Dorchester Country Market takes place every Friday in the United Church hall off South Street from 9am to 12noon. Find cakes, eggs, plants, gifts, cards, handmade items and more.
18/02 Dorchester Country Market
9:00 am to 12:00 pm | United Church, South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1BYThe Dorchester Country Market takes place every Friday in the United Church hall off South Street from 9am to 12noon. Find cakes, eggs, plants, gifts, cards, handmade items and more.
The Keep Military Museum, Barrack Road, Dorchester, DT11RN Now open. For opening and admission costs see website or 01305 264066 Visit Us – The Keep Military Museum, Dorchester, Dorset
Shire Hall, High Street West, Dorchester DT11UY open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Admission A £9.5 C£5 Conc, £7.50, family £20 01305 261849 Shire Hall – Visit (shirehalldorset.org)
Tutankhamun Exhibition, Dinosaur Museum, Teddy Bear Museum, Terracotta Warriors Closed at time of production . check 01305 269741 or The Tutankhamun Exhibition – Dorchester | The Tutankhamun Exhibition (tutankhamun-exhibition.co.uk)
Dorset Museum High Street West Dorchester DT1 1JP Opening 28th May 2021 01305 262735 Tomorrow’s Museum Is Coming | Dorset County Museum
Kingston Maurward Animal Farm, Dorchester DT2 8PX 10am-4pm daily £Free Tickets and Opening Times | Kingston Maurward Animal Park & Gardens (kmc.ac.uk)
Dorset Falconry Park Lewell Nursery, Lewell, Dorchester, DT2 8AN. Usual hours Weds -Sun 10am-5pm Admission A£9, C and Conc.£7, Family£30 01305 250710 Dorset Falconry Park
Symondsbury Estate, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6HG Thurs – Sun 10am-3pm Admission free 07714289492 Visit Symondsbury – Find Us | Symondsbury Estate
Beaminster Museum Whitcombe Road Beaminster DT8 3NB Currently closed due to refurbishment Beaminster Museum – 170 million years of life in rural West Dorset
Lyme Regis Museum, Bridge Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3QA Weds to Sat, 10am-4pm Admission A£5.95, C£2.75, Family £14.75 01297 443370 Inspirational Fossil Walks and School Activities: Lyme Regis Museum
Lyme Bay RIB charters West Bay Harbour, West Bay, BRIDPORT, Dorset, DT6 4EY 11.30am-4pm daily Admission £15 07971 25 85 15 TRIPS FROM WEST BAY – Lyme Bay RIB Charter
Bridport Museum South St, Bridport DT6 3NR From 17th May (opening times TBC) Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm A £5 U21’s Free 01308 458703 www.bridportmuseum.co.uk
West Bay Discovery Centre The Chapel on the Beach, W Bay Rd, West Bay, Bridport DT6 4EN From 18th May, Tues-Sun 11am-4pm Free 01308 427288 www.westbaydiscoverycentre.org.uk
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre Lower Sea Ln, Charmouth, Bridport DT6 6LL from 17th May, Everyday 10.30am-3.30pm Free – 01297 560772 www.charmouth.org/chcc
Sea Life Adventure Park, Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, DT4 7SX 10am-4pm daily, Admission from £10 Visit SEA LIFE Weymouth Adventure Park & Aquarium
Sandworld, Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth DT4 7SX from 20th open daily from 10.30am. A£7.75, C£5.75 Conc£6.75, Family from £18 +44 (0)7411 387529 Sandworld Weymouth – Sand Sculpture festival
Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth, DT4 8UF 11am-4pm Saturdays daily. Admission A£8, Snr£7,C5-16£2, U5free, Family from £10 01305 766626 Nothe Fort – Weymouth’s stunning Historic Sea Fort on the Jurassic Coast
Tank Museum, Bovington BH20 6JG 10am-5pm daily Admission from A£14, C5-16£8.75, U5£free, Family from £14.75 01929 405096 Home – The Tank Museum
Monkey World Longthorns, Wareham BH20 10am-5pm daily Admission see website 01929 462537 Monkey World Dorset Days Out – Primate Ape Rescue Centre
Blue Pool, Furzebrook Road, Wareham BH20 5AR 9.30am-5pm daily Admission A£5, 5-18 £2.50, U5 free Home – The Blue Pool (bluepooltearooms.co.uk) 01929 558150
Swanage Railway, Norden, BH20 5DW 10.30am-3.30pm daily. Admission for returns A£18, C£8.50, Family £45 01929 425800 Swanage Railway | Family Railway Attraction in Dorset
Lulworth Castle and Park, BH20 5QS Sun-Thurs 10.30am-5pm Admission A£6, Snr £5, C4-15£4, U4s free 01929 400352 Lulworth Castle & Park – Lulworth Estate
Etches Collection, Kimmeridge, BH20 5PE 10am-5pm Mon-Sat. Admission A £8, C 4-16 £4, Family from £16, U5s free 01929 270000 The Etches Collection
Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil, BA22 7LH open 10am-4.30pm daily. Admission A £16,C4-15 £9.5, U4s free, Snr£14, Family from £23 01963 440804 Haynes International Motor Museum | (haynesmotormuseum.com)
Donkey Walking, Beaminster at time of issue closed. 01308 862045 – Donkey Walking Adventures – Home
NT properties at time of issue closed: Max Gate, Clouds Hill, Hardy’s Birthplace Search Places | National Trust
NT Corfe Castle, BH20 5EZ 10am-5pm daily. Admission A£10, C£5, Family £2 Corfe Castle | National Trust
Sherborne Museum Church Lane, Sherborne DT9 3BP At time of issue closed. Sherborne Museum – Dorset
Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre Oborne Road, Sherborne DT9 3RX At time of issue closed. Opening Times – Castleton Waterwheel Museum (sswc.co.uk)
Sherborne Abbey The Close, Sherborne DT9 3LQ At time of issue Sherborne Abbey is closed to visitors. Home – Sherborne Abbey
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Abbotsbury, Weymouth DT3 4LA. Gardens open daily 10am-5pm. Admission £10, Child £5, u5 free. Plant Centre open 11am-4pm. www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk
Abbotsbury Swannery, New Barn Road, Abbotsbury DT3 4JG. Swannery open daily 10am-5pm. Admission £10, Child £5, u5 free. www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk
Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, Dorchester DT2 7LG. From 12/04 Gardens open Sun-Fri & Sun 10am-4pm. Admission £9.50 (u14 free). From 17/05 House open Sun-Fri 12-3pm. Admission (inc. Garden) £14 https://www.athelhampton.com/visit
Bennetts Water Gardens, Putton Lane, Chickerell DT3 4AF Sun-Fri 10am-4pm 01305 785150 info@bennettswatergardens.com
Forde Abbey, Chard TA20 4LU Gardens, plant centre and shop open 11am-5pm. Admission: £12.50 Child 5-15 £5 u5 free; available at venue. 01460 220231www.fordeabbey.co.uk
Mapperton Gardens, Mapperton, Beaminster DT8 3NR. Gardens open Sun-Thurs 11am-5pm. Admission £11, Child 5-16 £3, u5 free. www.mapperton.com
Minterne Gardens, Minterne Magna, Dorchester DT2 7AU. Gardens open daily 10am-6pm Admission £6 (u12 free) www.minterne.co.uk
Sherborne Old Castle, Castleton, Sherborne DT9 3SA. Open Wed-Sun (& Bank Holiday Mondays) 10am-5pm Admission £5.90 (Child 5-17yrs £3.50) Sherborne Old Castle | English Heritage (english-heritage.org.uk)
Sherborne Castle, New Road, Sherborne DT9 5NR. Gardens open daily 10am-5pm Admission £9 (Child 0-15yrs free) contactless payments only www.sherbornecastle.com
NGS Open Gardens South West see website for details of dates and venues. https://ngs.org.uk/product-category/garden-tickets/south-west/
Bride Valley, Litton Cheney, DT29AW Tours Thurs and Sat 11am £20 C£3 01308 482767 info@bridevalleyvinyard.com www.bridevalleyvinyard.com
Furleigh Estate, Salway Ash, Bridport DT65JF Tours, Weds, Fri and Sat 11.30am and 2.30pm £15-30 01308 488991 info@furleighestate.co.uk www.furleighestate.co.uk
Langham Wine Estate, Crawthorne, Dorchester DT27NG Tours Weds -Sun 10am-5pm £10-20 01258 839095 info@langhamwine.co.uk www.langhamwine.co.uk
Fossil, ghost and Historical Walks with Lyme Regis Museum Fossil Walks, Events & Exhibitions: Lyme Regis Museum Fossil Walks Brandon Lennon 07944 664757 https://www.lymeregisfossilsforsale.co.uk/fossil-walks.html Jurassic Gems 01297 444405 Jurassic Gems (webs.com), the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre 01297 560772,Charmouth Fossils and Fossil Hunting on the Jurassic Coast Jurassic Coast Guides 07900 257944 guide@jurassiccoastguides.co.uk Chris Pamplin 0845 0943757 www.fossilwalks.com Times vary according to the tides, telephone for full details and booking information.
Jurassic Jaunts Andy Pedrick +44 (0) 7790 474 478 www.jurassicjaunts.co.uk
Walking the Way to Health in Bridport, with trained health walk leaders. Starts from CAB 45 South Street every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30am. Walks last approx 30mins, all welcome, free of charge. 01305 252222 or sarahdavies@dorset.gov.uk https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walk/search/Bridport%2CDorset
Durotriges Roman Tours Every day at Town Pump:11am, 1pm and 3 pm. Pre Booking Essential 07557472092 DorchesterRomanTours@Outlook.com
Dorchester Strollers, walks with trained health walkers. Every Monday at 10:30am and Tuesday at 2:15pm. Occasional Thursday and Sunday afternoons. Walks last up to one hour, all welcome, free. 01305 263759 Dorchester Strollers | Walking for Health
LL Tours Lyme Regis tours available throughout the year. 07763 974569 for details and to book. LL Tours – formerly Literary Lyme Walking Tours
Ghost Walks From Kings Arms Dorchester. Thursday 8pm. A£7, C £3. Chris on 07971 352555 dorchesterghostwalk@hotmail.com
Lyme History Walks May-Sept Weds/ Thurs & Saturdays – 11am meet Marine Theatre Square. Approx 1½ hours. £8 adults, children £4. 01297 443140 / 07518 777258 www.lymehistorywalks.com
Explore Historic Sherborne Learn more about Sherborne from a Blue Badge Guide. Tel: 07989 453966, Email: info@sherbornewalks.co.uk or visit: https://sherbornewalks.co.uk
West Dorset Ramblers Regular walks around the area. 01297 631130 Find a walk or route – Ramblers
Jurassic Coast walks with the Jurassic Trust https://jurassiccoast.org/news-events/events/
South Dorset Ramblers Walks in Dorset on Sat, Sun & Wednesdays. www.southdorsetramblers.org.uk 01305 262839 / 269381 Cyclists’ Touring Club West Dorset Long and short rides. More info: Secretary Angela on 01305 266648 secretary.westdorsetctc@hotmail.co.uk https://www.cyclinguk.org/group/west-dorset-cycling
Dorchester
Weekly Market in Fairfield Car Park, Weymouth Ave 8am-3pm every Wednesday, Farmers’ Market Poundbury, 1st Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Dorchester Car Boot Sale, Every Sunday from 7am, Fairfield Car Park
Bridport
Weekly Market in the Town every Wednesday & Saturday, Farmers’ Market every second Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm Barrack Street, Vegan Arts & Crafts every 3rd Saturday of the month 9am-3pm Lyric Theatre West Bay Car Boot Every Sunday 7.30am-11.30am, West Bay Road Car Park
Sherborne
Pannier Market on the Parade every Thursday and Saturday; Farmers’ Market 3rd Friday of every month Cheap Street, 9am-1pm, The Sherborne Market (Artisan producers)
Lyme Regis
Farmer’s Market 2nd Friday of every month Marine Parade Shelters, 9am – 4pm
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