Fancy taking part in the Dorchester Festival Scarecrow trail this year? Scarecrows can be really simple, pulled together at the last minute or super creative, planned way in advance – up to you, as long as they resemble a hero or villain (real life or fictional). Scarecrow entry £5 (entries must be received by Saturday [...]
Tickets £5, FREE for children 16 & under PLEASE book children tickets so that we know how many audience seats are needed Local primary schools deliver this operatic performance of The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe, as the culmination of a week long workshop with Opera Brava, Britain’s leading outdoors touring opera company. During [...]
Tickets only needed to enter a dog - spectators FREE! A fun day out for all the family and your dog held in the beautiful grounds of Dorchester Abbey.The show ring will be a calm and safe area for your dog to take part in the classes throughout the day. There will be a class [...]
Brave volunteers, including Gavin, Bishop of Dorchester and our Abbey Rector will abseil down the 100 foot Dorchester Abbey tower to raise money for the Festival charities - Dorchester Abbey and Restore Come and cheer them on! Below are our intrepid abseilers! Please do click on the pictures to sponsor them or just go here [...]
Tickets £15/£10 children (under 16) half price There will be a section of seats reserved at the very front of the nave for Festival Friends at this event. Do consider becoming a Friend – find out more about it here. A unique opportunity to hear from the world famous multi award winning Industrial Light and [...]
This 10am event is SOLD OUT. If you would like to go on a waiting list, follow the box office link to the right and register your interest. If there are requests for box office returns we will contact the waiting list in turn to see if tickets can be resold. Nick will also be [...]
Come and join Juggling John for a fun family café-style service in the tent with songs and circus tricks! The Abbey band will be playing along to add to the fun Breakfast style refreshments from 10am If you need disabled parking or access do contact us here with your requirements - we'd love to help you! [...]
This event is FREE! But it's useful to know how many people are coming - please book a free ticket. In this fun, interactive session for children of all ages, local author Evelyn Crosskey will help you discover your inspiration to devise a story of your own. Explore your senses and come on a creative [...]
Nick will also be performing at 10am Tickets £16/£12 for all ages (babes in arms do not need tickets) There will be a section of seats reserved at the very front for Festival Friends at this event. Do consider becoming a Friend – find out more about it here. The Nick Cope Family Show is a [...]
Tentertainment tickets £7 (adults free) Tickets not required for babes in arms Rain or shine, roll up for fabulous tentertainment for all ages. BBQ lunch, tea and amazing cakes available to buy from 12.30pm while children are entertained for the whole afternoon. All their favourite parties rolled into one so turn up in fancy dress [...]
Dorchester Duck Race Ducks £5 (£12 for 3) The Dorchester Duck Race is now one of THE essential village Festival events for all ages. Buy a duck, customise it and launch it down the river from the Hurst Water Meadow to a nail biting finish next to the Abbey. Prizes for the first ducks home! [...]
This event is SOLD OUT. If you would like to go on a waiting list, follow the box office link to the right and register your interest. If there are requests for box office returns we will contact the waiting list in turn to see if tickets can be resold. Bird song is at its [...]
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