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31 upcoming events
May 2026
The Buzzing Dumbledore Trail
Follow the buzz around our galleries and spot the hidden bees – known as 'Dumbledore' in Dorset dialect.
Sun 31st May - All day
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Thomas Hardy Victorian StreetFair
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
Knit and Natter
Bring your knitting, crochet, sewing or any crafty project and join us for a relaxed morning of stitches and chat!
Mon 1st Jun - 10:00am
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Introduction to Grass and Sedge Identification
Learn about the sedges that adorn Kingcombe’s pasture, and the grasses which make up the botanically diverse meadows.
Wed 3rd Jun - 10:00am
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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 3rd Jun - 1:00pm
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Art in the Park with Mega Kites
Join us for a creative day in the park where artists of all ages and abilities are invited to paint the beautiful surroundings.
Sat 6th Jun - 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 6th Jun - 10:30am
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Dorchester Lions Summerfest 2026
Dorchester Lions present Summerfest 2026!!
Sun 7th Jun - 12:00pm
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Machine Sewing workshop – Pot holder
Sewing machine beginners class - pot holder
Mon 8th Jun - 10:00am
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Quiz Night @ Tom Browns
Join our popular monthly quiz with Kirsty!
Tue 9th Jun - 7:30pm
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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 10th Jun - 2:00pm
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Treasure! Lost and Found Exhibition
The Treasure! Lost and Found exhibition reveals the stories of objects once treasured, buried for centuries, then rediscovered – celebrating our fascination with uncovering the past.
Sat 13th Jun - All day
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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 13th Jun - 10:00am
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Orchids and Grasses with Leif Bersweden
Wandering through a grassland, there are two particularly beautiful groups of plants, one flamboyant, the other more subtle - orchids and grasses. Join Leif Bersweden to discover both.
Sat 13th Jun - 10:00am
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Fused Glass hanging decoration Workshop
Create beautiful hanging decoration
Sat 13th Jun - 1:00pm
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Teasel & Skylark’s Great Big (ever-so-slightly) Bookish Quiz Night
A fun, friendly night of quizzy goodness, prizes, silliness and (just a touch of) bookish brilliance, raising money for the fantastic Mid Dorset Mencap in Trinity Street!
Wed 17th Jun - 7:00pm
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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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From the Stacks – Free lunchtime talk
Free lunchtime talk on selected archival treasures at Dorset History Centre.
Wed 24th Jun - 12:30pm
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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 27th Jun - 10:00am
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Maiden Castle Guided Tour
Discover the story of one of Britain's most extraordinary prehistoric landmarks with our Maiden Castle Guided Tour.
Sun 28th Jun - 10:30am
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Jul 2026
Thomas Hardy Week
The 27th International Thomas Hardy Conference and Festival
Sat 25th Jul - All day
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Aug 2026
Make Your Own Gold Lunula!
A free drop-in craft session where families can make their own shimmering gold lunula – a crescent-shaped piece of ancient jewellery.
Sat 22nd Aug - 10:30am
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Metal Detecting – Have a Go!
Join local metal detectorists Karen Brown and Brian Reid for an exciting family digging experience where you will search for hidden coins and uncover the secrets of the past.
Sat 22nd Aug - 10:30am
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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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