Thank you to everyone who entered the Dorchester Supersleuth competition this year. It was one of the most popular we’ve ever had and we know so many of you enjoyed taking part. Congratulations to the winners of Dorchester Supersleuth 2021! About Dorchester Supersleuth 2021 After an absence in 2020, Dorchester’s Supersleuth competition was back and open… Read more »
Cranbornes is a charming new shop which opened earlier this month in Dorchester. The business already has a successful Shaftesbury based gift shop and has recently opened its doors in the historic Antelope Walk. Stocking a wonderful selection of gifts, cards, stationery, jewellery and women’s accessories, Cranbornes is set to become a regular destination for gift ideas… Read more »
DorchLive 2021 made a welcome return this summer to offer live music in Dorchester town centre. For six weeks weeks outside The Last Post on the corner of South Street/New Street, the sound of great music played. Giving both locals and visitors some much-needed good cheer and atmosphere to accompany the Saturday shop. A range of… Read more »
Heritage Open Day is coming back to Dorchester for a week of activities, tours and open days. The events will take place across Dorchester and Poundbury with a theme of ‘Edible England’. The celebration of history and culture and future of our culinary heritage. Titled ‘A Taste of Dorchester’or HOD2021 for short, the events will… Read more »
Dorchester Supersleuth 2021 picture clue competition is underway. The theme this year is Flags of the World 2021 Olympic Edition, which coincides with the Tokyo Olympic Games. Start your supersleuth mission now! Dorchester Supersleuth 2021 – how it works Dorchester Supersleuth is a picture clue competition with participating shops and businesses getting involved. All around… Read more »
Summer in Dorchester is always a great time to enjoy a variety of pop-up festivals, outdoor shows and events. The pandemic has made things challenging for event organisers, but there are still some fun activities taking place this year. With the sun coming out and restrictions being lifted it will be a great time to reconnect… Read more »
The eagerly anticipated opening of Dorset Museum is here at last! Following an extensive redevelopment project, the stunning county town attraction has recently opened its doors to the public. The already fabulous selection of museums in Dorchester just got even better! Renamed and rebranded, Dorset Museum opened last month after a 3 year transformation. Must-see… Read more »
Dorchester now has a great new resource for locals and visitors. The Dorchester Business Improvement (DBID) in partnership with Dorchester Town Council and Poundbury-based Key Digital have today launched Discover Dorchester App – an exciting, feature-rich smartphone App which should prove to be a real hit with both visitors to Dorchester and the local community. Phil… Read more »
To help combat the negative impact on the high streets of online shopping over this last year of the pandemic, Dorchester has come up with an innovative way to encourage the local community back to the town centre by making it possible to park for FREE. All they have to do is spend money in… Read more »
The new community film Dorchester at Christmas 2020 is released on 17th December 2020. We think it makes an ideal gift this year! The film features carols galore, favourite poems, children singing and all the sights and sounds of Dorchester. An uplifting festive film to enjoy at the most wonderful time of year. Free for… Read more »
