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. Ticket price includes a bonsai [...]
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 [...]
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical Tickets £25/£20/£12 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 concert. Do consider becoming a Friend – find out more about it here. The Showstoppers direct from London’s West End with an Olivier Award [...]
May Morning Singing from 9am Free May Morning Breakfast from 8.30am £7 (must be booked in advance) Two a Part Continuing the annual tradition, Dorchester’s a cappella group will welcome May by singing from the Abbey tower and then in the Abbey. Proceeds from this event go to this year’s festival charities Restore & Dorchester Abbey [...]
Take part in the hugely popular 5k Fun Run (or walk). Enjoy the amazing scenery of a run through the historic water meadow and alongside the river. Bring the whole family – you can even bring the dog! A range of prizes! Pay for your fun run entry and complete a registration form online Last [...]
Throughout this Bank Holiday afternoon there will be FREE hands on science experiments and environmental tables for all ages! Watch this space for who is coming and what exciting experiments they will bring. If you're a scientist then please do book a table and come along to share your enthusiasm! Find out more here. There [...]
Tickets £7 (£12 for both shows) This show is followed by The Meet the Elements Show at 2.30pm Discover the science behind magic with Bright Sparks Science with exciting chemistry tricks and physics demonstrations. Is it really magic or is it science? Watch as we try out magic tricks and use science to discover the [...]
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. Professor Malcolm Airs FSA, FRHistSoc [...]
Tickets £7 (£12 for both shows) This Meet the Elements show follows the Science of Magic Show at 1pm This amazing science show by Bright Sparks Science is packed with experiments that explore lots of flying inventions, from aeroplanes to helicopters, hot air balloons to rockets, parachutes and wing suits! Plenty to boggle your eyes, [...]
£45 VIP seats with post-performance reception £25 / £10 children (under 16) There will be a section of seats reserved at the very front for Festival Friends at this concert. Do consider becoming a Friend – find out more about it here. Make it a night to remember with VIP seats and a post performance [...]
Sam Kelly & Restless Oceans are a double bill of brilliant folk night artists guaranteed to give you a joyful, uplifting evening of superb music. The bar will be open with great beer on tap and good wines. There will be a section of seats reserved at the very front for Festival Friends at this [...]
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