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Welcome to Dorchester

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Dorchester - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Dorchester to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Everything you need to know if you're visiting Dorchester as a visitor or a resident.

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Forthcoming events in Dorchester

04
MAY
The Dorset Balloon And Music Festival
Dorchester

.As well as all the Hot Air Balloons meeting the pilots and Night Glow demonstrations we have original Artists and Tribute Acts Monster Trucks and Stunt Shows massive family funfair and so much more. Making memories for the whole family

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MAY
Athelhampton Plant Fair
Athelhampton House and Gardens,

.A return to this beautiful venue on the large side lawn of a 15thC Manor House. This popular fair is organised by Plant Heritage which raises funds for plant conservation education and horticultural events in Dorset. There will be a wide range

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Tourist Attractions


Oxford Castle

If you thought Oxford was just about elegant spires and worldclass academia then think again brbrOxford CastleUnlocked reveals Oxford's less well known history, one that's rich with tales of great escapes, betrayal and even romanceall within the walls of this ancient castle and prison.brbrbrbrThe

Museum of Oxford

The Museum of Oxford is the only museum that is dedicated to the history of Oxford and its University.Town Hall, Oxford The museum is located in the historic Town Hall, and the entrance is off St Aldate's on the corner of Blue Boar Street.

Pitt Rivers Museum

The Pitt Rivers Museum is the University of Oxford's museum of anthropology and world archaeology.Founded in 1884 following a gift to the University from General Pitt Rivers it retains its unique period atmosphere with dense displays of artefacts, many in the original wooden display cabinets.

Didcot Railway Centre

Join us in our rural setting based around the original engine shed.The Great Western Society has had a home in Didcot since 1967 and the range of activities and facilities on offer is substantial.The collection of Great Western coaches is probably the most comprehensive

Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary

The Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary is a registered charity, caring for abused and illtreated animals. We rely totally upon public donations to enable us to do this valuable work. Helping donkeys, like Mrs. P and Mabel. The Sanctuary is open to visitors most days during the year, between

Museum of the History of Science

The Museum of the History of Science houses an unrivalled collection of historic scientific instruments in the world's oldest surviving purposebuilt museum building, the Old Ashmolean on Broad Street, Oxford.By virtue of the collection and the building, the Museum occupies a special position, both in the

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Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Dorchester? See our list of attractions in Dorchester, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.


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