What's On: Outdoor
Event types
Outdoor
17 upcoming events
Mar 2026
Hardy’s Cottage Open Garden
See Hardy's Cottage spring to life and meet our Garden Volunteers.
Thu 19th Mar - 11:00am
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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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Woodland Wanders
Join Our Ranger-Led Seasonal Strolls!
Thu 26th Mar - 10:15am
and 9 future schedules
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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
and 29 future schedules
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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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Kid’s Creativity at Easter Market in Poundbury
Art in Poundbury are delighted to invite you to the Poundbury Easter Spring Market on Sunday 29th March 2026 taking place in Crown Square. The event will run from 10am until 3pm and the Easter egg hunt will start at 12noon at the toy shop and we will have some special guests joining us during the afternoon. You will find Art in Poundbury in our red gazebos in front of Crossroads cafe. We will be offering free kid’s creative sessions using all sorts of Easter related crafting bits to create your own colourful Easter basket! No experience needed , all materials supplied and smiles guaranteed.
Sun 29th Mar - 10:00am
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Apr 2026
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
and 12 future schedules
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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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May 2026
Beating the Bounds
Join in with this free annual tradition to “Beat the Bounds” of the old Roman Walls!
Sun 10th May - 3:00pm
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Dorchester Vegan Market
The Dorchester Vegan Market in the historic Maumbury Rings Roman Amphitheatre
Sat 16th May - 10:00am
and 2 future schedules
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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
Let’s Go Fly! Dorchester Kite Festival
A new festival is coming to Dorchester on Saturday 6th June 2026. Let’s Go Fly! Kite Festival is being hosted on The Great Field between 11 am and 4:30 pm.
Sat 6th Jun - 11:00am
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Aug 2026
Cider Festival
Celebrating the region's finest cider producers, with great food and live music throughout the day.
Sat 15th Aug - 2:00pm
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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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Anonymous Festival 2026
Free music festival supporting a range of young local musicians, playing live music and DJing.
Mon 31st Aug - 11:00am
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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
and 1 future schedules
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Nov 2026
Dorset Food and Drink Winter Fair
Winter Food and Drink Fair at Athelhampton House
Sat 7th Nov - 10:00am
and 1 future schedules
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