What's On: Outdoor
Event types
Outdoor
28 upcoming events
Jul 2025
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 12th Jul - 10:30am
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Hardy Literary Landscape Walk
Follow in the footsteps of Hardy's childhood in this guided walk through Thorncombe Wood and Rainbarrows.
Sat 12th Jul - 10:30am
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Community Cycle Ride
Family friendly event organised by Dorchester Transport Action Group to promote and enjoy getting out and about on our bicycles and mark International Car Free Day.
Sun 13th Jul - 12:00pm
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Borough Gardens Summer Sessions: Laura Sharley
Laura Stephanie Sharley is a classical soprano and recent opera graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music.
Sun 13th Jul - 2:00pm
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Roman Dorchester Walk
Join our trained guides to step back in time and immerse yourself in the historic Roman town of Durnovaria...
Tue 15th Jul - 10:30am
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A Folk Song Walk
A walk in the countryside close to Dorchester, accompanied by traditional folk songs from Dorset and further afield.
Tue 15th Jul - 6:30pm
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Walking in the Footsteps of our Ancestors – Free Guided Walk
Join our expert volunteers for a 3.5 hour guided walk that provides the opportunity to learn about one of the UK’s most significant ancient landscapes.
Sat 19th Jul - 10:30am
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Hardy as an Architect: A Walk around Dorchester and Fordington
Explore the buildings and churches associated with Hardy
Sat 19th Jul - 11:00am
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Summer Sessions: Durnovaria Silver Band
Founded in 1936, the traditional brass band has been playing a variety of music and delighting local audiences ever since!
Sat 19th Jul - 2:30pm
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Borough Gardens Summer Sessions: Durnovaria Silver Band
Founded in 1936, the traditional brass band has been playing a variety of music and delighting local audiences ever since!
Sat 19th Jul - 2:30pm
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Borough Gardens Summer Sessions: Chill The Party Band
Chill - The Party Band will be treating visitors to a selection of rock, early 80s new wave, Pink Floyd, and a little bit of 2 Tone.
Sun 20th Jul - 2:00pm
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Free Guided Walk from Hardy’s Cottage to Hardy’s House, Max Gate
Free guided walk from Thomas Hardy's birthplace to Max Gate.
Tue 22nd Jul - 10:30am
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A Summer Sunday with the music of Victoria Wood (Paulus)
A Summer Sunday at Whitcombe Manor, one of Dorset’s favourite events, held in beautiful Whitcombe Manor.
Sun 27th Jul - 12:00pm
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Aug 2025
Summer Fruit Trees Pruning Workshop
Summer pruning of fruit trees is as important as winter pruning. Summer is the time to clear out non-fruiting wood from apple and pear trees, but also to look at pruning stone fruit trees like cherries and plums.
Sat 2nd Aug - All day
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Mind, Body, and Soul
Sculpture by the Lakes is delighted to announce a series of vibrant one-day pop-up markets held within its picturesque Maker’s Yard this summer. Each market will offer a unique theme, showcasing a diverse range of local traders and artisans.
Sat 2nd Aug - 10:00am
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A promenade through Victorian Pleasure Gardens
Koin Mark Chutter for a stroll through this wonderful park.
Sat 2nd Aug - 3:30pm
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Summer Sessions: Tony Lowe
Live swing music from musician, composer, producer, and humanitarian Tony Lowe.
Sun 3rd Aug - 2:00pm
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Borough Gardens Summer Sessions: Tony Lowe
Live swing music from musician, composer, producer, and humanitarian Tony Lowe.
Sun 3rd Aug - 2:00pm
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Dorchester Vegan Market
The Dorchester Vegan Market in the historic Maumbury Rings Roman Amphitheatre
Sun 10th Aug - 10:00am
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The Big Bad Wolf – Outdoor Theatre at Athelhampton House
The Big Bad Wolf - a rock and roll musical for the whole family following the scheming life of Fairytale Land’s most notorious baddy... The Big Bad Wolf
Sat 16th Aug - 5:00pm
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Art in the Sunflowers 2025
Join us for a day of creativity amidst the Sunflowers!
Sat 23rd Aug - 10:00am
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Anonymous Festival 2025
FREE music festival returning for it's 15th year!
Mon 25th Aug - 11:00am
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The Rivals (Rain Or Shine)
When fashionable 18th century London society comes to take the waters in the spa-town of Bath, comic confusion, daring duels and romantic entanglements abound!
Thu 28th Aug - 7:00pm
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Paws Around The Park
After a howling success in 2024 we are thrilled to be holding Paws Around the Park again this year!
Sat 30th Aug - All day
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Sep 2025
Abba by Abba’s Angels at Athelhampton House
One of the most entertaining and exhilarating events of the summer.
Sat 6th Sep - 5:30pm
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Oct 2025
Autumn Market
For our second year this popular Autumn Market brings more stalls and all nice things in preparation for Winter hibernation and dare i say some 'early Christmas shopping
Sat 11th Oct - 10:00am
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Nov 2025
Dorset Food and Drink Winter Fair
Winter Food and Drink Fair at Athelhampton House
Sat 8th Nov - 10:00am
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