Get into the festive spirit at this year’s Christmas Cracker in Dorchester town centre. Coming with many festive events not to be missed, the date to mark in this year’s calendar is Thursday 6th December. The Christmas Cracker makes for a fantastic evening the whole family can enjoy. See the big Christmas lights switch on. Wander… Read more »
Christmas is right around the corner and Dorchester has plenty of events happening during the festive period. From the Family Santa Fun Run to Skating In The Square, there’s something taking place in Dorchester this Christmas for everyone to enjoy! Dorchester Christmas Cracker Celebrate the start of Christmas in Dorchester with the highly anticipated Christmas… Read more »
The Dorchester Literary Festival returns for its 4th year, bringing a whole host of exciting events, interviews and authors to our county town. The festival takes place on the 17th – 21st October. It’s perfect for avid readers with everything it has on offer. The festival is set to host around 30 events. After every event, there’s an… Read more »
Summer’s coming to an end and the days are getting shorter, but that doesn’t stop the fun carrying over into the Autumn season. Many exciting Dorchester Autumn events are taking place in the upcoming months. From the Extreme Ninja Challenge to Halloween events, you’re bound to find something that takes your fancy. Guided Wildlife Wanders Take a… Read more »
Dorchester is blessed with a wide variety of restaurants. Visitors and locals to Dorset’s County Town wanting a taste of the east are also well catered for. Those wanting to experience the authentic flavours of Thailand will not be disappointed either. Kao San Thai restaurant on High West Street in Dorchester serves up a huge range… Read more »
Events Calendar – Outdoor Events in Dorchester 2018 With the summer month upon us the list of the free events taking place in Dorchester has been announced. Maumbury Rings and The Borough Gardens will again be the focus of for over 30 outdoor events being hosted in the County Town. Borough Gardens May Sunday 13th… Read more »
Summer 2017 sees some fabulous free events outdoor in Dorchester for all to enjoy. The grandstand of Borough Gardens will be busy throughout July and August with some great live music and Maumbury Rings plays host to a number of theatre and outdoor performances. Borough Gardens As well as music highlights including performances for Armed… Read more »
Congratulations to all of the 1,700 runners that took part in the Dorchester full marathon 2017 and the Casterbridge half marathon this weekend. What a turnout for the inaugural marathon event! The race, began and ended at the Cokers Frome showground, and the runners winded their way through part of Dorchester town centre before heading out through West… Read more »
The Dorchester Carnival is on … and the date for your diary this year is Saturday 17th June 2017. The theme this year is “A Night at the Movies” so here is your opportunity to don your favourite Hollywood film star costume and take part in the carnival fun. Starting at 3.15pm on Saturday there will… Read more »
Dodgson’s of Dorchester is a hardware store that has been a longstanding feature of South Street. Renowned for stocking all manner of DIY supplies no matter how obscure. We catch up with business owner Glenn House to find out how his traditional business continues to thrive and adapt after first opening more than half a century ago…. Read more »
