What's On: Outdoor
Event types
Outdoor
21 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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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
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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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“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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Woodland Wanders
Join Our Ranger-Led Seasonal Strolls!
Thu 21st May - 10:15am
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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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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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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
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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Pride Walk: Be Queer – Get Outside!
Join fellow LGBTQ+ folk for a ramble to proudly enjoy Dorchester's beautiful countryside.
Sun 21st Jun - 11:00am
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Colten Care Pop Up Choir
Join our residents and staff from our local homes as we 'Pop Up' at The Great Field to perform a selction of songs.
Wed 24th Jun - 2:30pm
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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
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
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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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