Step back in time to Ancient Rome and discover how crime was dealt with in the heart of the Roman Empire! Inspired by the Dorchester Roman Festival, this interactive family trail takes you on an exciting journey through history. Explore how Romans punished wrongdoers, the strange and sometimes surprising laws they followed, and the role of the mighty Roman army in maintaining order
Journey to Middle Earth at the Shire Hall Museum. Go beyond the books to explore J. R. R. Tolkien's artistic legacy through this exciting exhibition.
Mon 21st Apr - All day
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Mon 21st Apr - All day
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Continuing our sell-out series of fundraising ‘Music in the Hall’ concerts!
Fri 25th Apr - 7:30pm
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Saturday 31st May 2025 from 2pm. Join Mark Damon Chutter, Chairman and Academic Director of the Thomas Hardy Society to find out more about Hardy's Justice of the Peace role.
Sat 31st May - 12:00am
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Saturday 2nd August 2025 from 2pm at Shire Hall. Join Alban O'Brien for this evocative talk which will take you on a Journey through Hardy's Dorchester and his novels.
Sat 2nd Aug - 2:00pm
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