Hingsdon is a hilltop garden of about 2 acres with spectacular panoramic views. There are many unusual shrubs, mostly planted within the last 15 yrs,..... more >

Hingsdon, Bridport DT6 5NQ

Sun 23 Jun 24

The Chantry - Open Garden for NGS

Set in the middle of the village and within stone walls and hedges, a 1 acre established traditional garden of lawns, trees, shrubs and colourful... more >

The Chantry, Bridport DT6 5NB

Sun 23 Jun 24

Semley Grange - Open Garden for NGS

Large garden recreated in last 10 yrs. Herbaceous border, lawn and wildflower meadow intersected by paths and planted with numerous bulbs... more >

Semley Grange, Shaftesbury SP7 9AP

Sun 23 Jun 24

Wyke Farm - Open Garden for NGS

The owners of Wyke Farm, Robert and Alex Appleby are both fanatical about rewilding, environmental conservation and preservation of the natural... more >

Wyke Farm, Beaminster DT8 3HX

Sun 23 Jun 24

Canzonetta Concert; Music for a summer afternoon

Canzonetta, popular Dorset close harmony ladies vocal group, returns to the lovely Saxon Church of St Nicholas for an afternoon of sacred and secular... more >

St Nicholas’ Church, Studland BH19 3AT

Sun 23 Jun 24

Broadmayne Village Fete

A village fete to coincide with the Arms & Embarkation D day 80th anniversary convoy of over 100 military vehicles... more >

4 Cowleaze Road Broadmayne Dorchester DT2 8EW

Sat 22 Jun 24

Summer solstice yoga on Brownsea Island

A unique opportunity on this special day in the calendar year to join local yoga teacher Sonja Lockyer, for summer solstice yoga under the Sycamore... more >

Brownsea Island Poole Harbour Poole BH13 7EE

Fri 21 Jun 24

Athelhampton House Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

The award-winning gardens at Athelhampton, surround the Tudor manor house, and date from 1891. The Great Court with 12 giant yew topiary pyramids is..... more >

Athelhampton House Gardens, Dorchester DT2 7LG

Fri 21 Jun 24

Join our choir in Weymouth for a FREE taster session

If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!... more >

Radipole School, Radipole, Weymouth DT3 5HS

Wed 19 Jun 24

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Littlebredy Walled Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

1 acre walled garden on south facing slopes of Bride River valley. Herbaceous borders, riverside rose walk, lavender beds and potager vegetable and..... more >

Littlebredy Walled Gardens, Littlebredy DT2 9HL

Tue 18 Jun 24

FREE taster session with the Bridport Rock Choir

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Bridport?' then why not join your local Rock Choir... more >

Bridport Town Hall ( Above Tourist Information Centre), East Street, Bridport DT6 3LF

Mon 17 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

Have A Go Day - Father's Day Special

Father’s Day Special – Have A Go Day Make some special memories with Dad this Father's Day by booking our Have A Go Day on the 16th of June... more >

Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre, Bransgore, Christchurch BH23 8EE

Sun 16 Jun 24

Father’s Day at Monkey World

Dad’s get 50% off entry at Monkey World on Father’s day! Book online at www.monkeyworld.org more >

Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, Longthorns, Nr Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH

Sun 16 Jun 24

The Hollow, Blandford Forum - Open Garden for NGS

Hillside cottage garden built on chalk, about acre with an interesting variety of plants in borders that line the numerous sloping pathways... more >

The Hollow, Blandford Forum, Blandford Forum DT11 8NJ

Sat 15 Jun 24

Wilding Weekend 2024

The Wilding Weekend 2024 will be our third. It is on 15th and 16th June, 2024. Please do come along. We're still planning the participants for..... more >

Hooke Farm, Hooke DT8 3NZ

Sat 15 Jun 24

Cerne Abbas Open Gardens

About 25 private gardens in Cerne Abbas will be open from 2pm until 6pm on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June... more >

Village of Cerne Abbas DT2 7GD

Sat 15 Jun 24

Elgar's Dream of Gerontius Concert

Elgar's masterpiece The Dream of Gerontius opens the Music Festival at Christchurch Priory. Astounding orchestration and thrilling choral..... more >

Christchurch Priory. BH23 1BU

Sat 15 Jun 24

Hooke Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Hooke Farm's 3rdWilding Weekend shows its transformation into a wildlife haven with bats, butterflies and bee-friendly wildflower meadows... more >

Hooke Farm, Beaminster DT8 3NZ

Sat 15 Jun 24

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Bournemouth

Direct from London’s West End via the legendary Sydney Opera House, Interactive Theatre International are proud to bring Faulty Towers The Dining... more >

Hilton Bournemouth, Terrace Road, Bournemouth BH2 5EL

Fri 14 Jun 24

Autism Friendly Day at Monkey World

Monkey World opens an hour early at 9am, exclusively for visitors with autism and their families. Sensory trails, a calm room, and drop-In room for..... more >

Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, Longthorns, Nr Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH

Fri 14 Jun 24

Penmead Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Situated on the site of an old brick works the property is bordered by over 30 mature oak trees. The garden comprises a woodland and stream (Fontmell..... more >

Penmead Farm, Blandford Forum DT11 8PF

Thu 13 Jun 24

The Old School House - Open Garden for NGS

Village garden(.8 acre) laid out in last 10 yrs with hornbeam hedges creating 'rooms' inc orchard, secret garden and pergola walkway... more >

The Old School House, Blandford Forum DT11 8NZ

Thu 13 Jun 24

Farrs - Open Garden for NGS

Enjoy several distinctive walled gardens, rolling lawns, sculpture and giant topiary around one of Beaminster's historic town houses... more >

Farrs, Beaminster DT8 3NB

Thu 13 Jun 24

Bettiscombe Manor - Open Garden for NGS

Fabled designer Jasper Conran has given one of Englands loveliest smaller houses, Bettiscombe Manor, a garden to match, with orchards, mellow brick... more >

Bettiscombe Manor, Bridport DT6 5NU

Thu 13 Jun 24

FREE taster session with the Shaftesbury Rock Choir

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Shaftesbury?' then why not join your local Rock Choir... more >

Shaftesbury Arts Centre, 13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury SP7 8AR

Tue 11 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

Holme for Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Extensive formal and informal gardens strongly influenced by Hidcote Manor and The Laskett. The garden is made up of distinct rooms separated by..... more >

Holme for Gardens, Wareham BH20 6AQ

Tue 11 Jun 24

FREE taster session with the Sherborne Rock Choir

Are you looking to join a choir? The Sherborne Rock Choir is led by Dorset based musician Andrew Hollick. Our No... more >

Sherborne Westend Community Hall, Littlefield, Sherborne DT9 6AU

Mon 10 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt - Poole

Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt The Newtown Social Club - Poole (non-members welcome) Monday 10th June - 7.30pm Tickets £12... more >

The Newtown Social Club 374 Ringwoord Road Poole BH12 3LT

Mon 10 Jun 24

FREE taster session with the Sherborne Rock Choir

Are you looking to join a choir? The Sherborne Rock Choir is led by Dorset based musician Andrew Hollick. Our No... more >

Sherborne Westend Community Hall, Littlefield, Sherborne DT9 6AU

Mon 10 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Sherborne Rock Choir

Are you looking to join a choir? The Sherborne Rock Choir is led by Dorset based musician Andrew Hollick. Our No... more >

Sherborne Westend Community Hall, Littlefield, Sherborne DT9 6AU

Mon 10 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Sherborne Rock Choir

Are you looking to join a choir? The Sherborne Rock Choir is led by Dorset based musician Andrew Hollick. Our No... more >

Sherborne Westend Community Hall, Littlefield, Sherborne DT9 6AU

Mon 10 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

The Old School House - Open Garden for NGS

Village garden(.8 acre) laid out in last 10 yrs with hornbeam hedges creating 'rooms' inc orchard, secret garden and pergola walkway... more >

The Old School House, Blandford Forum DT11 8NZ

Sun 9 Jun 24

Utopia - Open Garden for NGS

Approximately ½ acre of secluded, peaceful garden made up of several rooms inspired by different themes... more >

Utopia, Dorchester DT2 8QP

Sun 9 Jun 24

Shillingstone Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Both gardens are in the centre of this pretty village which lies close to the River Stour with Hambledon Hill as a backdrop... more >

Shillingstone Gardens, Shillingstone DT11 0SL

Sun 9 Jun 24

Hanford School - Open Garden for NGS

Perhaps the only school in England with a working kitchen garden growing quantities of seasonal vegetables, fruit and flowers for the table... more >

Hanford School, Blandford Forum DT11 8HN

Sun 9 Jun 24

Yew Tree House - Open Garden for NGS

A recently landscaped and planted ½ acre plot, surrounding a new-build eco home. House and garden designed to connect harmoniously and sit naturally..... more >

Yew Tree House, Dorchester DT2 7BB

Sun 9 Jun 24

An Evening with Trevor and Gary

That’ll Be The Day icons Trevor Payne and Gary Anderson will be embarking on their first solo tour in 2024 in An Evening with Trevor and Gary... more >

Weymouth Pavilion Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8ED

Sun 9 Jun 24

Penmead Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Situated on the site of an old brick works the property is bordered by over 30 mature oak trees. The garden comprises a woodland and stream (Fontmell..... more >

Penmead Farm, Blandford Forum DT11 8PF

Sun 9 Jun 24

Rampisham Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

This beautiful historic village will host an open garden day for a wide variety of gardens, with 6 gardens opening this year... more >

Rampisham Gardens, Dorchester DT2 0PU

Sun 9 Jun 24

Family Holiday Charity holiday memories event

The team from Family Holiday Charity is encouraging people to head to the seafront this weekend (8th and 9th June) and join them in sharing their own... more >

Weymouth Promenade DT4 7AN

Sat 8 Jun 24

Where on Earth is Petra? QUIZ NIGHT

Get ready for the ultimate brain-busting experience at our quiz night, WHERE ON EARTH IS PETRA? Round up your smartest friends, family or work..... more >

Brownsword Hall Pummery Square Poundbury Dorchester DT1 3GW

Sat 8 Jun 24

Philipston House - Open Garden for NGS

Charming 2 acre garden with lovely views in Winterborne valley. Many unusual trees, rambling roses, wisteria, mixed borders and shrubs. Sculptures... more >

Philipston House, Blandford Forum DT11 0NR

Sat 8 Jun 24

Mediumship evening with TV star T J Higgs

We are excited to announce that we have TJ Higgs coming to Charminster on Friday 7th June. Tracey has appeared on “Psychic Private Eye” series on..... more >

207 Charminster Rd, Charminster Bournemouth BH89QQ BH8 9QQ

Fri 7 Jun 24

Shute House - Open Garden for NGS

Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe, one of our finest landscape architects, was commissioned in 1969 to create a water garden for Lady Anne and Captain Michael... more >

Shute House, Shaftesbury SP7 9DG

Thu 6 Jun 24

Supper and safaris

Every Thursday through June, meet some of Brownsea's more elusive wildlife. The National Trust has teamed up with the Dorset Wildlife Trust to..... more >

Brownsea Island Poole Harbour Poole BH13 7EE

Thu 6 Jun 24

Crichel House - Open Garden for NGS

60 acre park, 40 acre lake and 3 acre walled garden surrounding Crichel House split into 3 distinctive parts... more >

Crichel House, Wimborne BH21 5DT

Thu 6 Jun 24

Dorset care home invites local community to honour D-Day

A Dorset care home is opening its doors to the community for a 1940s-themed celebration and commemorative ceremony... more >

Ferndown Manor Golf Links Road Ferndown BH22 8DA

Thu 6 Jun 24

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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.