Events for 5th May, 2026

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Drawn to Imperfection – an exhibition by Dave Nevard

Dorchester Abbey High Street, Dorchester-on-Thames

This exhibition is FREE to visit There will be a free preview and Q&A with the artist and David Painting (the author of the book about the exhibition) at 7pm in Dorchester Abbey on Thursday 30th April.  Please do come! Drawn to Imperfection is a collection of 21 large scale contemporary portraits offering an engaging [...]

Free
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Scarecrow Trail – Historical Figures

Dorchester High St, Dorchester on Thames

The 2026 Scarecrow historical figures are listed below.  Congratulations to the Line family for their winning scarecrow - Howard Carter and Tutankhamun Dorchester Festival 2026 Scarecrow Trail Answers (most popular scarecrow: Howard Carter and Tutankhamun) No Address Who is the historical figure? 1 Dorchester Abbey Museum Geoffrey Chaucer 2 Village Hall, Queen’s St (Dorchester Historical [...]

£5
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The Hallidays Community Art Installation – Impressions of Dorchester

Dorchester Abbey High Street, Dorchester-on-Thames

This event is FREE and available for viewing throughout the Festival week A collaborative installation of small artworks created by a variety of groups within the local community and by the young people of our charity partner, Be Free Young Carers. Designed and led and by Oxford-based artist Emma Coleman-Jones, individual responses to The Abbey, [...]

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Local Artists Exhibition

Dorchester Abbey Guest House High Street, Dorchester-on-Thames

The work will be available to view 11am-5pm Weekends & BH Mon Dorchester Artists including Sophia Stewart-Liberty Tracy Lester Ed Metcalfe Carol Golding Simon Clements Bill Maish Emma Coleman-Jones will be exhibiting their work in the Dorchester Abbey Guest House.  25% of all sales will go to the Festival Charities - Dorchester Abbey and Be Free [...]

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Cate Cody Jazz Supper

Festival Big Tent Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester on Thames

Tickets £22 including paella supper The ticket price includes a fantastic paella supper by Paella by Antonio.  Gluten free.  Vegetarian option available There will be a section of seats reserved at the very front for Festival Friends at this concert.  Festival Friend privileges include early booking and the best seats in the house!  Do consider [...]

£22