The Court House Bistro has recently opened in Dorchester’s Antelope Walk. This exciting new addition to the town combines the talents of experienced chef Matthew Jefferies with the historic Oak Room setting. We caught up with award-winning chef and owner of the business Matthew Jefferies for a few questions. What is the history behind you… Read more »
The new Eat Out to Help Out scheme has launched in Dorchester. Make sure you don’t miss out on your chance to get £10 off meals & soft drinks during August! The Eat Out to Help Out scheme runs Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout August. It comes in the form of a much-welcomed treat from… Read more »
Over the past 12 months a transformation has taken place in one of Dorchester’s most historic locations, Antelope Walk. With over £50,000 of investment, the Walk has seen unit refurbishment, roof repairs, exterior upkeep and exterior re-painting in beautiful Farrow & Ball paint. New businesses in Antelope Walk The Walk is steeped in history and… Read more »
Dorchester BID has teamed up with Dorchester Town Council, and Dorchester Chamber for Business to launch ‘Love Dorch’. This is supported by Dorset Council’s county-wide campaign to Stay Local, Shop Local. A joint effort to provide a welcome back to Dorchester town centre after lockdown. Working together to make your shopping experience as safe and… Read more »
Dorchester Roman Town House is set for improvements in the coming months. Plans have been put in place for new information boards and improved accessibility. The site is one of several around Dorchester that date back to Roman times. The free-to-visit historic Dorchester landmark is the only example of a fully exposed Roman Town House in… Read more »
A local not for profit group have taken inspiration from the international Masks4All movement to produce free masks for local volunteers and other frontline workers in Dorchester. Inspired by the international Masks4All movement Rosie Lees commented on how he idea developed: “We wanted to help essential workers but without putting any pressure on medical grade… Read more »
If you are business in Dorchester looking for support during the coronavirus crisis, there are a number of new tools available to help. Recently launched initiatives from the Government, National Lottery and local councils offer various levels of financial support. Here are a few tips your business may be able to take advantage of in… Read more »
Put your knowledge to the test with this Dorchester Quiz! With a total of 100 questions covering the past and present, here’s a fun way to explore Dorchester’s history. How well do you know Dorset’s County Town? Dorchester Facts How good is your knowledge of Dorchester’s rich heritage? Answer 10 questions based on facts about Dorchester… Read more »
Last updated on 10th June 2020. The intention of this page is to provide a list of useful resources and links for local residents of Dorchester during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Help give our town’s businesses a fighting chance of surviving this unprecedented period of uncertainty. The list below is all Dorchester businesses who are in… Read more »
Easter is a great time of the year in Dorchester with great events and activities around the town. Use this guide to find out which Easter-themed parties and family egg hunts are taking place this year in Dorset’s County Town. Keep the kids entertained this Easter! Please note that all event details are currently subject… Read more »
