What's On: Outdoor
Event types
Outdoor
16 upcoming events
Mar 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 29th Mar - 10:00am
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Apr 2025
Roman Dorchester Walk
Join our trained guides to step back in time and immerse yourself in the historic Roman town of Durnovaria...
Tue 1st Apr - 10:00am
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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 as part of the Dorchester Roman Festival.
Fri 11th Apr - 10:00am
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Maiden Castle Guided Tour
Join us on a fascinating guided walk that delves into the rich archaeological heritage of Maiden Castle, one of the largest and most iconic Iron Age hill forts in Europe. This tour will explore the complex history of the hill fort and its surrounding landscape, uncovering layers of human activity that span thousands of years.
Sat 12th Apr - 2:00pm
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Guided walk to discover Dorchester Roman Aqueduct
As part of the Dorchester Roman Festival you are invited to join Archaeologist Steve Wallis on walk to discover Dorchester's Roman Aqueduct
Sun 13th Apr - 10:00am
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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 21st Apr - 10:00am
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May 2025
Dorchester Vegan Market
The Dorchester Vegan Market in the historic Maumbury Rings Roman Amphitheatre
Sat 17th May - 10:00am
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Art in the Park 2025
We are thrilled to announce the date for Art in the Park 2025 – Saturday 31st May 2025 10am to 4pm
Sat 31st May - All day Saturday 31st May 10am to 4pm
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Jun 2025
Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night – The Lord Chamberlain’s Men
The Lord Chamberlain's Men will return to Dorchester Arts next June to perform Shakespeare's Twelfth Night in the gardens of Athelhampton House
Thu 5th Jun - 7:00pm
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The Wind in the Willows – Outdoor Theatre at Athelhampton
Pack your picnics and join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime culminating in a colourful battle to save Toad Hall from the mischievous weasels!
Sat 21st Jun - 5:00pm
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Summer Market at Athelhampton House
For our third year, this Summer Market brings more stalls and delicious treats for you to sample and purchase. Along side Gifts and much much more....
Sat 28th Jun - All day - 10am to 3pm
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Aug 2025
Jane Eyre – Outdoor Theatre at Athelhampton House
Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company as we bring the windswept moorland of Brontë’s masterpiece to life in open air.
Sat 2nd Aug - 6:00pm
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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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Sep 2025
Abba by Moonlight at Athelhampton House
Athelhampton & Chapterhouse present 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
and 1 future schedules
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