Walnut Grove is a friendly, family run restaurant and coffee shop in Dorchester serving a range of delicious dishes made from locally sourced produce. The menu offers a variety of tasty treats all served up in a welcoming atmosphere and charming location in Durngate Street. 2022 marks the 21st anniversary of the current and long-standing… Read more »
Spring is a wonderful time of year in Dorchester. As well as the improving weather, the daffodils are in bloom and the town has a variety of Easter events and activities all the family can enjoy. From Easter egg hunts to local craft markets, there is something for everyone, especially those who are fond of… Read more »
Grassby & Sons is a family-owned funeral director and memorial masons based in Dorchester, Dorset. Going strong through six generations, the family business has recently passed its 160 year anniversary of service to the community. Congratulations to the Grassby & Sons, an outstanding Dorchester business for over 160 years. Foundations of Grassby & Sons… Read more »
This year marks 21 years since Leigh Hastings Murray launched Kitchen Style of Dorchester as a Limited Company. Over the years the business has developed an enviable reputation for its professional and reliable service as well as competitive prices. We recently caught up with Leigh in the High East Street showroom to ask a few questions… Read more »
Building on the success of the last event in 2019, the Dorchester Family Science Fair will be taking place at the Dorset Museum on the 13 March from 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm. This free (but ticketed) activity is sure to bring out the Marie Curie or the Isaac Newton in you! Entrance this year is strictly… Read more »
A new Dorchester Tourist Information resource has opened this week. The main Post Office on Trinity Street has now opened as the first Super Tourist Information Point (TIP). Dorchester BID set up the TIP initiative initially and there are lots of locations across town where you can pick up leaflets and information about visiting Dorchester… Read more »
Thank you everyone who entered the 2021 Where’s Snowy Supersleuth competition. It has been another great competition with lots of entries over Christmas and we hope it was enjoyable for those taking part. Congratulations to the winners of Where’s Snowy 2021! After an absence due to covid in 2020 Dorchester BID’s Where’s Snowy competition was… Read more »
Dorchester Brewing and Distilling Celebration is taking place in Dorchester from Friday 18th February – Sunday 27th February 2022. The week-long festival is set to highlight the town’s prestigious brewing and distilling history through a series of events. This will include tastings, exhibitions, talks, poetry, and the chance to sample some award-winning tipples. The celebration… Read more »
Window Wanderland returns to Dorchester on Friday 4th – Sunday 6th March 2022. The magical walking trail is set to spark joy and light up our streets with beautiful window displays once again. Described by the organisers as ‘A Covid-safe way to connect people, transforming streets into magical outdoor galleries’. The event runs over the first weekend… Read more »
