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34 upcoming events
May 2026
Dorset Spring Show 2026
Dorset Spring Show brings stunts, skills, animals and thrills to form your spring adventure!
Sat 9th May - All day
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The Big Brewery Square Dog Social
We’re inviting all dogs and their humans to join us for The Big Brewery Square Dog Social, a relaxed and friendly group walk as part of the Dorchester Walking Festival and in partnership with Mutt Everything Dog🐾
Sat 9th May - 11:00am
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Cold Porcelain Pansy
Join Stacey for 4 hours of creative fun as she shows you all the techniques needed to create your very own pansy
Sat 9th May - 12:00pm
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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 11th May - 10:00am
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Sewing Machine (beginners class)
Sewing machine beginners class - booklet needle case
Mon 11th May - 10:00am
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Quiz Night @ Tom Browns
Join our popular monthly quiz with Kirsty!
Tue 12th May - 7:30pm
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Modern Jive in Dorchester
Partner Dance Classes for adults in Modern Jive
Tue 12th May - 8:00pm
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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 13th May - 2:00pm
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BREAKING FREE: Multi-Media Art Workshop in the Shire Hall cells
Exploratory art workshop designed to help you break free – from chores, routines, and fears – and make time for creativity!
Fri 15th May - 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 16th May - 10:00am
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Fused Glass – Keepsake Box
Light up your creativity in our Fused Glass Workshop!
Sat 16th May - 10:00am
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Dorchester Duck Race & Funday
The Dorchester Duck Race is back in aid of Young Lives vs Cancer.
Sat 16th May - 12:00pm
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“RED FOR ARCHIE” Colour Fun Run
This is a fun run to raise awareness and funds for Archie’s Warriors.
Sat 16th May - 12:30pm
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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 20th May - 1:00pm
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Dutch Tulips Watercolour Experience
Paint a beautiful Dutch countryside scene featuring colourful tulip fields and a traditional windmill in this relaxed watercolour experience.
Thu 21st May - 6:00pm
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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 23rd May - 10:30am
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Craftfest – Crafty Cuppa’s 2nd Anniversary Celebration
Join The Crafty Cuppa for its 2nd anniversary CraftFest—a lively day of hands-on crafts, food, and family-friendly fun.
Sat 23rd May - 12:11pm
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Chalk the Walk
Celebrate the beginning of Dorset Art Weeks with a morning of fun and creativity!
Sun 24th May - 10:00am
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From the Stacks – Free lunchtime talk
Free lunchtime talk on selected archival treasures at Dorset History Centre.
Wed 27th May - 12:30pm
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Crafternoon Tea – Iris Folding
A cosy afternoon of crafting, cake, and company at The Crafty Cuppa, featuring iris folding and homemade scones—£20, booking essential.
Thu 28th May - 12:30pm
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The Bloom Project
Take a tiny seedling home to nurture and help us plant a fully-bloomed “twin” in our Community Legacy Planter.
Fri 29th May - 11:00am
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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 30th May - 10:00am
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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
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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Dorchester Lions Summerfest 2026
Dorchester Lions present Summerfest 2026!!
Sun 7th Jun - 12:00pm
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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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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
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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