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37 upcoming events
Mar 2026
Love Poundbury “through your lens”
Photography competition enabling you to capture the spirit of Poundbury through your lens.
Sat 14th Mar - All day
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Become a Museum Curator
Meet the curatorial team who care for thousands of fascinating objects and learn how artefacts are stored, protected, and preserved for future generations.
Sat 14th Mar - 10:30am
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Family Science Day 2026
Come and meet a real scientist! Get involved with some fascinating hands-on learning and experiments. Lots of experts on hand to ask those tricky science questions.
Sat 14th Mar - 11:00am
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Bone Builders: Can You Construct a Human Skeleton?
Meet the archaeology team from Bournemouth University who will be on site to reveal how excavations are carried out, what happens when human remains are uncovered, and how they are carefully reconstructed for conservation, research, and display.
Sat 14th Mar - 11:00am
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Mini Professors for British Science Week
Join Mini Professors for a unique and engaging science experience your little ones will love!
Sun 15th Mar - 1:00pm
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Knit and Natter
Bring your knitting, crochet, sewing or any crafty project and join us for a relaxed morning of stitches and chat!
Mon 16th Mar - 10:00am
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Modern Jive in Dorchester
Partner Dance Classes for adults in Modern Jive
Tue 17th Mar - 8:00pm
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Wise Owls – Social group for over 65’s
Tea, chat & company – join our Over 65’s Social at The Crafty Cuppa.
Wed 18th Mar - 1:00pm
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Store Tour
Join our Collections Team for an opportunity to explore behind the scenes in Dorset Museum & Art Gallery's Collections Discovery Centre.
Wed 18th Mar - 2:00pm
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Challenge Patch Club
Join Patch the Dragon in the cafe workshop for our fun new afterschool club.
Fri 20th Mar - 4:30pm
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Guided Walk -Explore the Roman Road in Thorncombe Wood Local Nature Reserve
Join the Thorncombe Ranger Claire and Archaeologist Steve for a guided walk along the Roman Road in Thorncombe Wood Local Nature Reserve
Mon 23rd Mar - 10:30am
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From the Stacks – Free lunchtime talk
Free lunchtime talk on selected archival treasures at Dorset History Centre.
Wed 25th Mar - 12:30pm
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Spellbound At Kingston Maurward: The Great Dragon Egg Quest
A magical Easter adventure awaits at Kingston Maurward
Sat 28th Mar - All day
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Spot and Count: Dinosaur Eggs
This Easter, spot and count hidden dinosaur eggs as you explore the museum – can you find them all?
Sat 28th Mar - All day
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Dorchester Repair Cafe
The amazing repairers will be waiting for you, ready to tackle your broken clocks, clothes, small appliances and more!
Sat 28th Mar - 10:00am
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Roman Dorchester Tour
Join our trained guides to step back in time and immerse yourself in the historic Roman town of Durnovaria.
Sat 28th Mar - 10:30am
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Icarus: Drawing Under The Sun
Alive and Drawing presents a special evening drawing event inspired by the myth of Icarus
Mon 30th Mar - 7:00pm
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Create Your Own Nest
Get creative with recycled and found materials to build your own unique nest.
Tue 31st Mar - 10:00am
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Yoga Under the Sun with Sharon Cox-Button
Enjoy a session of yoga under Helios
Tue 31st Mar - 7:30pm
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Apr 2026
Easter Egg Hunt
Hop over to PiPs Café in Poundbury and take part in our Easter Egg Hunt!
Fri 3rd Apr - 9:00am
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Hop Into Fun at Brewery Square’s Easter Trail
Hop Along to Brewery Square and enjoy a Easter Trail
Fri 3rd Apr - 10:00am
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Roman Town House Tours
Join our trained guides on a tour of Roman Town House site and the precious artifacts recovered and now on display at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery.
Sat 4th Apr - 10:00am
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Poundbury Easter Egg Rolling
Join in with this fun FREE Easter event on the slopes of The Great Field. All ages welcome! No booking required.
Mon 6th Apr - 9:30am
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Create Your Own Clay Portrait
Shape and sculpt your own portrait in clay during this tactile workshop. Learn basic modelling techniques as you create a likeness – of yourself, a friend, or someone from your imagination.
Tue 7th Apr - 10:00am
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The Hand of Ethelberta Study Day
A day exploring the novel, including The New Hardy Players and a harp recital.
Sat 11th Apr - 10:00am
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Reading Old Handwriting in English and Latin: Practical Workshop
If you are grappling with reading old handwriting or reading Latin words and phrases in documents from the 16th century onwards, this practical, hands-on workshop at Dorset History Centre is for you!
Sat 11th Apr - 10:00am
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May 2026
Thomas Hardy Victorian Fair
Dorchester's Victorian Street Fair to celebrate the birthday of one of Dorchester's most famous residents, Thomas Hardy. This will be a fun filled day for all the family with an incredible array of Victorian and Thomas Hardy themed activities and demonstrations.
Sun 31st May - 11:00am
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Jun 2026
Armour & Embarkation 2026
Convoy over over 100 WW2 Vehicles coming through the centre of Dorchester!
Sat 20th Jun - Static displays at Brewery Square from morning, convoy arrives after 3pm
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Jul 2026
Aug 2026
Festival of Palestinian Culture
Join us for a full day of Palestinian culture in Dorchester's beautiful Borough Gardens.
Sat 22nd Aug - 11:00am
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Bark in the Park
A Family Fun Dog Show on the Great Field in Poundbury supporting The Lexi May Trust
Sun 23rd Aug - 10:00am
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Sep 2026
Dorset County Show
Celebrating Dorset Agriculture, Countryside and rural life. Acting as Dorset’s end of harvest celebration.
Sat 5th Sep - All day
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