Jumble Sale
2026-04-25 14:30 UTC | Buckhorn Weston Hall, SP8 5HF
Cakes | Teas | Raffle

Soul and Swing Big Band
2026-04-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Sturminster Newton Exchange Bar, Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1FH
Appearing at Sturminster Newton Exchange on the 25th of April. Featuring music by Sinatra… Buble… Aretha… Tina… Buddy Rich… Glenn Miller… Earth Wind and Fire and many more!
Tickets £18

The People's Emergency Briefing
2026-04-27 | Shaftesbury Town Hall
Screening & Discussion.
Book tickets: planetshaftesbury.org/events
Tickets FREE, donations on the door.

Dorchester Walking Festival 2026
2026-05-02 - 2026-05-10
Held during National Walking Month, this year’s festival promises a truly unforgettable week of walking adventures for all abilities. Once again, you can look forward to a vibrant programme of varied and inspiring walks, led by our fantastic team of experienced and knowledgeable volunteer walk leaders.
This year is set to be extra special. We’re delighted to welcome several new walk leaders, bringing with them a selection of brand-new walks that will uncover even more of Dorset’s breath-taking landscapes, hidden gems, and rich heritage. From gentle strolls to more energetic routes, there will be something to delight every walker.
We’re also proud to say that the festival will once again be raising funds for local charities. Proceeds from all walks will be donated to charities chosen by our walk leaders. Last year, thanks to the generosity of our participants, over 15 local charities benefited — our way of saying a heartfelt thank you to the community we love.
The 2026 program offers opportunities to immerse yourselves in history, follow in the footsteps of local heroes, and explore the enchanting countryside. Ticket are available for the 2026 festival now.
Event cost: £3-£10.

Spring Fair – Wimborne | Dorset Team
2026-05-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH21 1AS
Our Spring Fair celebrates independent makers, artists and small business and brings together a wide range of creative stalls.
Curated and organised by the Dorset Team, our Spring Fair is a great opportunity to shop small and local and discover new makers.
Event Details:

Dorset Team Spring Fair
Allendale Centre – Wimborne
Saturday 2nd May 2026
10am – 4pm
FREE ENTRY
Accessible Venue
Dogs on leads are welcome
Set over two rooms
Cafe overlooking the river serving hot and cold food and drink all day.

Follow Dorset Team for trader highlights and updates in the lead-up to the event: https://www.facebook.com/dorsetteam

Jumble Sale
2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:00 | North Cadbury Village Hall, High St,, North Cadbury,, Yeovil, BA22 7DP

Art in The Square
2026-05-03 - 2026-05-05 | Salisbury Market Square, Salisbury, SP1 1JH
ART in the SQUARE… bringing art outside for all to enjoy!
Talented artists come together to showcase their amazing skills!
Come along and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of our unique outdoor arts events in the beautiful surrounding of the Market Square in the heart of our city.
Artists from Salisbury and the surrounding area set up their ‘galleries for the day’ to showcase their fabulous work on the first Sunday of the month from March to December.
Meet the artists! Chat to them about their style of art and love for what they create. Enjoy the best Barista Style coffee and homemade treats in Salisbury; all enhanced with wonderful Live Music from our local musicians.
Have a Go! Try your hand with guidance from one of our talented artists. Pop along and have a go… you may just surprise yourself! All ages and abilities welcome. Paints, paper and brushes provided. Only £5 each.
So if you’re an art lover, or if you’re looking for a unique gift for someone special, or a visitor to the city wanting to chat to some of its artists, or would like to have a go, this hugely popular event will provide the perfect opportunity.
Take part! Professional and amateur artists, those just starting out, students and graduates are all welcome to exhibit their artwork. To take part visit our website for full details via the Take Part pages. Simply Register and we will be in touch.
Visit our website for full event details and to see the artists taking part each month. And take a look at the Gallery page for images from past events.
It’s a great day out for all art lovers and we look forward to welcoming you!

Shaftesbury Food Festival 2026
2026-05-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8LY
Get ready for a feast of flavour, fun and community spirit in the heart of Shaftesbury. On Sunday 3rd May, the town’s historic streets will buzz with the sights, smells and sounds of the annual, Shaftesbury Food Festival now volunteer-run as a not-for-profit.
Highlights include the iconic Gold Hill Cheese Race, live MasterChefs demos, a bustling Street Market packed with Dorset artisan producers and global flavour sensations, with plenty of fun for the whole family.
New for 2026, the Food Trail on Saturday 2nd will take you on a culinary journey around local vineyards, farms and delis. Plus, don’t miss A Feast for the Eyes at the Shaftesbury Arts Centre, a food-inspired art exhibition, and the lively Children’s Art Competition.
Come hungry, come curious, and discover Shaftesbury’s streets, stories and flavours like never before!
3 May 2026
10am-5pm
Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8LY
FREE entry for all

Springhead Open Garden, Monday 4th May
2026-05-04 10:00 - 16:00 | The Springhead Trust, Mill Street, The Springhead Trust, SP7 0NU
Come and explore the lakeside gardens at Springhead. We will be open on Bank Holiday Monday, 4th May, from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm.
Entry is free; donations towards the upkeep of the garden are welcome.
Light refreshments will be available to purchase from our pop-up cafe in the historic Mill.
Assisted wheelchair access.
Dogs on leads are welcome.
For further information email info@springheadtrust.org.uk or telephone 01747 811853.
Entry is free; donations towards the upkeep of the garden are welcome.

Dances and Dalliance - open rehearsal
2026-05-08 11:00 | Dorchester Corn Exchange, High E St, Dorchester, DT1 1HF
Open rehearsal supporting Dorchester Town Council’s Informal Annual Town Meeting at Dorchester Corn Exchange
Celebrating twinning between Dorset and Normandy.
Dance leads to dalliance and love—or a broken heart.
Step back in time with Courtlye Musick and Ars Nova of Cherbourg as we whirl you through affairs of the heart with Tudor and medieval dance music and love songs played in costume on period instruments.
Free entry
More details at https://courtlyemusick.co.uk

Dances and Dalliance
2026-05-08 19:00 | St Aldhelms Church Centre, Weymouth,, DT3 5EW
Early music concert
Dance leads to dalliance and love—or a broken heart.
Step back in time with Courtlye Musick and Ars Nova of Cherbourg as we whirl you through affairs of the heart with medieval and Tudor dance music and love songs played in costume on period instruments.
Free concert with retiring collection.
In conjunction with Poole-Cherbourg Twinning Association.
More details at https://courtlyemusick.co.uk

Seaside Scramble 2026 – Dorset Charity 5K Obstacle Run
2026-05-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Baiter Park, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1TQ
Get ready for an unforgettable coastal challenge at the Seaside Scramble 2026, a 5km charity obstacle course run set against the stunning Dorset seaside.
Perfect for runners, families, friends, and outdoor enthusiasts, this fun and inclusive event combines running with a series of exciting obstacles designed to test your teamwork, determination, and sense of adventure. Whether you’re an experienced runner or just looking for a fun outdoor challenge, the Seaside Scramble welcomes participants of all abilities.
By taking part, you’ll be supporting the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, helping to raise vital funds for their life-saving emergency service across the region.
Event highlights:
🏃‍♂️ 5km outdoor obstacle course
🌊 Scenic coastal location in Dorset
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly & community focused
❤️ Supporting a local lifesaving charity
🎉 Fun atmosphere with a strong community spirit
This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, challenge yourself, and give back to a cause that helps save lives every day.
Event cost: Child £12.50 | Adult £20 | Family ticket (2+2) £60.

Dances and Dalliance
2026-05-09 14:30 | Broadmayne Village Hall, Broadmayne, DT2 8EW
Dance leads to dalliance and love—or a broken heart.
Step back in time with Courtlye Musick and Ars Nova of Cherbourg as we whirl you through affairs of the heart with medieval and Tudor dance music and love songs played in costume on period instruments.
Free concert with retiring collection.
Celebrating twinning in Dorset and Normandy.
More details at https://courtlyemusick.co.uk

Choral Eucharist
2026-05-10 10:30 - 12:00 | St Peter’s Church (Dorchester), High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XA
You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 10th May at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester.
The music includes: William Harris’s ‘Holy is the true light’, Michael Haydn’s ‘Missa brevis in C’ and Gorecki’s ‘Totus tuus’.
All are very welcome to this free service. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org

Rally for a Cause in aid of MND Association
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-17 | Sherborne Tennis Club, The Terrace Playing Fields, Sherborne, DT9 5NS
Sherborne Tennis Club is holding a 24 hour Tennisathon with many fun things to do and see and eat!
All funds raised will go to support the MND Association. If you want to take part in the Tennisathon please email
mnd@sherbornetennis.com

People in the Park
2026-05-16 10:30 - 16:30 | Queen Elizabeth Gardens, Cranebridge Road, Salisbury, SP2 7TD
Free entry.

Free Lunchtime Concert
2026-05-16 12:30 - 13:00 | St Peter’s Church (Dorchester), High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XA
Join us at St Peter’s Church Dorchester on Saturday 16th May between 12.30pm and 1.00pm for our monthly lunchtime concert.
Natalie Burton (clarinet) and Rob Taylor (piano) perform the Copland ‘Clarinet Sonata’ and Finzi’s ‘Five Bagatelles for Clarinet and Piano’.
Admission is free. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org

Plant Sale
2026-05-16 14:00 - 16:00 | The Pamela Hambro Hall, West Street, Winterborne Stickland., DT11 ONT
Plant Sale in aid of The Valley Gardening Club
Entrance Free
Raffle • Refreshments

Occasional Singers Concert
2026-05-17 19:00 - 20:00 | St Mary’s Church (Dorchester), Edward Road, Dorchester, DT1 2HL
The church will resound to the glorious music of Handel, Bach and Mendelssohn in a concert of short choral pieces for choir with chamber orchestra.
The choir will be joined by the outstanding young Soprano Sumei Bao-Smith as they run the gamut of emotions from the joyful, energetic vigour of Handel’s ‘Let God Arise’ to the tender romantic passion of Mendelssohn’s Psalm 42. The programme includes the famous soprano aria ‘Scherza Infida’ from Handel’s Ariodante.
Entrance is FREE. There will be a retiring collection for Weldmar Hospicecare.
Everyone is most welcome.

Sydling St. Nicholas Open Gardens
2026-05-24 - 2026-05-25 | Sydling St Nicholas Village Hall, Sydling St Nicholas, Dorchester, DT2 9NX
Sydling Open Gardens from 2pm to 6pm on Sunday 24th and Bank Holiday Monday 25th May.
Tickets on sale at the Village Hall from 1.30 pm – only £6 to cover both days, accompanied under 16s free.
Tea, delicious cakes and lovely plants on sale in the Village Hall all afternoon – cash or card accepted.
A lovely day out. No dogs please other than assistance dogs.

Forage, Feast & formulas: A functional Fungi one day workshop
2026-05-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Happy River, Alpha Farm, Bere Road, Wareham, BH20 7PA
Join us for an immersive day exploring the fascinating world of medicinal mushrooms. You’ll be welcomed with a nourishing lion’s mane cacao or coffee before diving into the history, folklore and science behind these powerful fungi, and their growing role in modern wellbeing.
Led by Andy from Jurassic Coast Mushrooms, you’ll learn about native species, sustainable foraging, and the incredible benefits of the fungi growing right here in our local landscape. After sampling some delicious mushroom-based treats, we’ll head into the woods to see what the season has to offer, learning how to identify, harvest and work with wild fungi safely and responsibly.
Back at Happy River, enjoy a nourishing fungi-inspired lunch before getting hands-on: inoculating your own mushroom log to take home, learning how to preserve and prepare mushrooms, and creating your own dual-extracted tincture to support health and vitality.
A deeply grounding and educational day connecting you to nature, food, and the powerful world of fungi.
Event cost: £160.

Choral Eucharist for Pentecost
2026-05-24 10:30 - 12:00 | St Peter’s Church (Dorchester), High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XA
You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist for Pentecost on Sunday 24th May at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester.
The music includes: Tallis’s ‘O Lord give thy Holy Spirit’, Mozart’s ‘Missa brevis in F K.192’ and Grayston Ives’s ‘Listen sweet dove’.
All are very welcome to this free service. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org

TURNWORTH DAY
2026-05-24 11:00 - 16:30 | Turnworth, Blandford Forum, DT11 0EE
Come & join us for a wonderful mix of Teas/ Plants/ Family fun/ Pre-loved/ Produce/ Crafts/ Live Music in a large Old Rectory garden.
Free entry/parking & dogs welcome on leads.Help us raise funds for the constant repairs a Grade 2* church will always need.
And a BIG THANK YOU for all you’ve helped us raise to date – with additional grants from the Dorset Historic Churches Trust & the Erskine Muton Trust – roof & electrical re-wiring projects are expected to get under way this summer. Amazing!

Flower Festival
2026-05-29 - 2026-05-31 | St Peter’s Church (Chetnole), Chetnole, DT9 6NU
Church Flower Festival – A celebration of Flowers, Prose and Poetry
Prose, Poetry & Pimm’s at 7pm on Fri May 29
Teas from 2pm to 4pm on Sat May 30 and Sun May 31
Donations welcome for Flower Festival and Pimm’s evening. Small charge for teas on Sat and Sun.

Autumn Fair – Wimborne | Dorset Team
2026-10-03 - 2026-10-04 | Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH21 1AS
Join us for our Autumn Fair, a two-day celebration of independent makers, artists and creative small businesses.
Organised by the Dorset Team. This event brings together a carefully curated mix of traders. You’ll find a wide range of crafts at our events including jewellery, ceramics, art, illustration, homewares and gifts. Come down to support and shop small.
Event Details:

Dorset Team Autumn Fair
Allendale Centre – Wimborne
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October 2026
10am – 4pm
FREE ENTRY
Accessible Venue
Wonderful cafe serving hot and cold food and drinks all day
Dogs on leads are welcome

Follow Dorset Team for trader previews and event updates: https://www.facebook.com/dorsetteam

October Makers Market – Wimborne | Dorset Team
2026-10-31 10:00 - 16:00 | Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH21 1AS
Join us for the October Makers Market in Wimborne showcasing independent makers, artists and creatives from right across Dorset.
Run by the Dorset Team, you will find high quality stalls set across two rooms of the Allendale Centre with over 60 stalls in total.
Expect a carefully curated mix of crafts and stalls with something for everyone and every budget.
Event Details:

October Makers Market
Allendale Centre – Wimborne
Saturday 31st October 2026
10am – 4pm
FREE ENTRY
Accessible Venue
Onsite cafe overlooking the river serving hot and cold food and drink all day
Dogs on leads are welcome

Follow Dorset Team for trader announcements and event updates: https://www.facebook.com/dorsetteam

Christmas Fair – Wimborne | Dorset Team
2026-12-05 - 2026-12-06 | Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH21 1AS
The Dorset Team Christmas Fair brings together a curated mix of independent makers and small business for a festive weekend of Christmas shopping in Wimborne.
Organised by the Dorset Team, this event brings 60 stalls by local makers each day set across two rooms of the Allendale Centre.
Expect a wide range of handmade products and different crafts including jewellery, ceramics, textiles, art, illustrations, Christmas cards and decorations and much more!
Event Details:

Dorset Team Christmas Fair
Allendale Centre – Wimborne
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December 2026
10am – 4pm
FREE ENTRY
Accessible Venue
Onsite cafe overlooking the river serving hot and cold food and drink all day
Dogs on leads are welcome

Follow Dorset Team for trader announcements and event updates: https://www.facebook.com/dorsetteam
