What's On: Activity

Explore Maiden Castle

Thu 30th Jun - 6:00pm

Dorchester Choral Society Concert

Dorchester Choral Society Concert

Sat 2nd Jul - 7:00pm

Roman Town House Tours

Discovered in the 1930s, one of the best examples of a Roman Town House in England is situated here in Dorchester.

Sat 9th Jul - 10:30am

Kingston Maurward College Open Event – Sunday 10th July 2022

Kingston Maurward College Open Event - Sunday 10th July 2022

Sun 10th Jul - 10:00am

The Originals performing – Borough Gardens Bandstand

The Originals performing - Borough Gardens Bandstand

Sun 10th Jul - 2:00pm

Swingtime in the Gardens

Swingtime in the Gardens

Sun 17th Jul - 12:00pm

Event Launch: Museum After Hours

The Home of Hillforts & Henges event will launch at Dorset Museum with a special open evening: Museum after Hours

Thu 21st Jul - 5:00pm

The Extraordinary Prehistoric Landscape Under Your Feet And Up The Hills

Steve Wallis, County Archaeologist, explores the prehistoric landscape of the Dorchester area, covering the changes over time and the different types of monuments and remains.

Fri 22nd Jul - 7:00pm

Viking Print Making Workshop

Learn how to make Viking inspired prints using lino cutting to create your name and initials in runic writing, all materials and tools provided. Participants will leave with a Runic initial keyring and a print of their name.

Sat 23rd Jul - 10:00am

The History & Mystery of Maiden Castle

A guided tour of Maiden Castle to explore its origins, myths and legends with Gary Biltcliffe, author of ‘The Spirit of Portland’.

Sat 23rd Jul - 10:00am

Nature Walk: Poundbury Hillfort & The Great Field

A delightful family-friendly amble across Poundbury fields to enjoy the natural habitat and extensive views across the landscape

Sat 23rd Jul - 2:00pm

Dorchester Archaeological Dowsing Walk

Try your hand at Archaeological dowsing with Peter Emery, retired field Archaeologist

Sun 24th Jul - 10:00am

The Magic & Myth of Water Meadows

Dr Kathy Stearne will give a talk at Dorset Museum on the origin and management of Water Meadows in Britain

Mon 25th Jul - 7:00pm

The Durotriges Project

Paul Cheetham will discuss the Durotriges Project undertaken by Bournemouth University examining the ancient British tribe that inhabited Dorset in pre-Roman times.

Tue 26th Jul - 7:00pm

VIP Archaeology: From the Neolithic to the Medieval, the archaeology of the Dorset Visual Impact Provision

John Boothroyd, Senior Project Manager at Oxford Archaeology. will talk about his work on the Dorset Visual Impact Provision (VIP) to replace overhead lines with underground cable along the South Dorset Ridgeway

Wed 27th Jul - 7:00pm

‘Anciently a manor’: the medieval manor at Lower Putton Lane, Chickerell

Dr Clare explores the importance of the buildings, the finds and environmental evidence for understanding the medieval landscape of Dorset, the manor’s origins, development, connections and decline, as well as giving an insight into the lives of the people who lived there

Thu 28th Jul - 7:00pm

Union’s Summer Celebration

Union's Summer Celebration

Sat 30th Jul - 11:00am

HengeFest 2022

A family fun day in Maumbury Rings with activities that celebrate the sacred history of the space and its vibrant history - FREE ENTRY

Sun 31st Jul - 10:00am

Rhyme Time in the Gardens

Rhyme Time in the Gardens

Tue 2nd Aug - 10:30am
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Library Gets Lively

Library Gets Lively

Sat 13th Aug - 10:00am

Damaris Fowler performing

Damaris Fowler performing

Sat 13th Aug - 2:00pm

Expressive Watercolour Techniques Workshop with Tina Peacock

Unleash your creativity in this expressive watercolour workshop where you will paint a loose composition using a variety of watercolour techniques, tools and me

Sat 20th Aug - 10:30am

Tony Lowe performing – Borough Gardens Bandstand

Tony Lowe performing - Borough Gardens Bandstand

Sun 21st Aug - 2:00pm
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