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14 upcoming events
Jul 2026
Thomas Hardy Week
The 27th International Thomas Hardy Conference and Festival
Sat 25th Jul - All day
and 7 future schedules
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We are the Time Travellers – Treasures from the Dark Dorset Earth
Karen Brown explores over 1000 years of Dorset history through the stories of everyday people – all brought to life through local archaeological finds.
Sat 25th Jul - 1:30pm
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Hardy’s Women: Double Bill
FULLY BOOKED: Best-selling author Paula Byrne followed by Caroline Butler & Dave Townsend of the Mellstock Band
Sat 25th Jul - 8:00pm
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Hardy’s Dorset Gallery Tour
Showcasing the life and works of Thomas Hardy
Tue 28th Jul - 1:30pm
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Aug 2026
Hiding in Plain Sight: The 200-Mile Dorset Horse Hike | Free Talk with Roger Sewill
Roger Sewill reflects on his 200-mile journey across Dorset alongside Scarlet, his Dales Pony, exploring how history shapes our landscape.
Sat 1st Aug - 1:30pm
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Floral Demonstration
Come and join us for a floral demonstration by Carrie Diamond
Wed 5th Aug - 7:15pm
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Prehistoric Dorchester | Free Talk with Steve Wallis
Dorset Council's Senior Archaeologist Steve Wallis uncovers the secrets of prehistoric Dorchester in this free daytime talk.
Sat 8th Aug - 11:00am
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The life and death of Mary Channing of Dorchester
Discover the fascinating story of a woman who, in 1706 was burnt at the stake at Maumbury Rings for poisoning her husband to death.
Thu 13th Aug - 11:00am
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How Recent Archaeological Fieldwork is Changing our Knowledge of the Past
Join Dorset Council’s Senior Archaeologist Steve Wallis in this free daytime talk as he shares insights from recent fieldwork across Dorset.
Sat 29th Aug - 11:00am
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Sep 2026
Why Did Dorset’s Bronze Age Communities Sacrifice Valuable Things?
In this talk, Dr Neil Wilkin explores why people in Bronze Age Dorset deliberately buried valuable objects, often never to retrieve them.
Thu 3rd Sep - 6:00pm
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Aspects of Metal Detecting
Ever wondered what it takes to become a metal detectorist? Join Karen Brown, Keith Brown, and Brian Read to explore every aspect of the hobby.
Sat 5th Sep - 1:30pm
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Historical Mystery & Food History
A talk by Georgia Piggott. Historical Mystery & Food History Discovering 17th century recipes through novel-writing with author Georgia Piggott!
Sat 12th Sep - 11:00am
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Hardy, The Moule Family and Fordington: Heritage Talk
Join Mark Damon Chutter for an evening talk
Sat 26th Sep - 7:00pm
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