An exhibition of artworks, including some responding to the locality of Dorchester Abbey, with the narrative of being ‘placed’ - recognised, safe, known & grounded. Tim and Mary are running Breathe - a reflective art workshop day on Wednesday 8th May at the Abbey. Tim Steward trained in classical drawing and painting in London and [...]
The work will be available to view at the following times: 11am-5pm weekends, BH Mon & Friday, 1-5pm Tues-Thurs Dorchester Artists including Adrian Brooks Alison Rosby Bill Maish Carole Golding Chris Ellis Ed Metcalfe Patricia Drew and Sophia Stewart-Liberty will be exhibiting their work in the Dorchester Abbey Guest House. 25% of all sales will [...]
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! This event is managed by Jamie Wakeham from Gallery Bouldering -- a new Oxford bouldering centre Below are [...]
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! [...]
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! [...]
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 [...]
Superb vocalist Cate Cody returns to entertain with her sophisticated 1930s style jazz supported by a great quintet of multi award winning players; pianist Dave Newton (voted best Jazz Pianist 16 times), Trevor Whiting - Reeds (Chris Barber, Ken Colyer), Dave Green, double bass (Humphrey Lyttelton, Stan Tracey) and Steve Brown on drums (Scott Hamilton quartet, [...]
This event is FREE but please do book a ticket using the link on the right so that we know how many people are coming! Join Restore’s Oxfordshire Recovery College for a free introduction to the benefits of gentle movement for mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Experienced tutor, Tina, will introduce some body-focused grounding [...]
This event is FREE! Sadly Derek Paravacini, who was originally booked in to perform this concert, can no longer make it This is a free concert to which all are invited! Local autistic schools will come to enjoy the therapeutic effects of music live in the Abbey with professional musicians associated with the Orchestra of [...]
Tickets : £12 children under 10 / £15 adults / £20 with Prosecco Children too young for their own seat may sit on a parent's lap and share their tea. 1 hour teas starting at 2pm / 3.15pm / 4.30pm Tumble down the rabbit hole to enter the world of Alice in Wonderland and eat a delicious cream [...]
Saturday 11th May 10am – 5pm Sunday 12th May 12noon – 5pm FREE Entry Whether you're looking for locally sourced food, a special gift or unique craft decorations for your home, you'll be spoiled for choice. Dorchester Food & Gift Fair makes a perfect day out for all the family. Spend your day in the [...]
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