Music, theatre, steam fairs, sailing regattas and much more goes on in Dorset

There are many events throughout the year in Dorset.  It is a flourishing society of shows, exhibitions, fetes and fun days.  Whatever your interest, let us know and we will keep an eye out for something special.

There are a number of Oak Fairs in the area and one of the best is just ten minutes drive from us at Stock Gaylard.  In 2010 it will be on August 28th.  See www.stockgaylard.com.

The Dorset County Show is a big event on the 4th and 5th September in Dorchester.

The Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show is on 18th August.  This is an excellent farm animal show without the usual commercial side of some shows.

The Dorset Steam Fair is a very special event.  Book early because in this area almost every Bed and Breakfast gets booked up.  September 1st to the 5th in 2010.

There is a cheese fair in Sturminster Newton that is now attracting many visitors.

Hazelbury Bryan has its own live music day called "The Festival of Bryan" on August 14th.

Other ideas for places to visit in Dorset

The beach is just 25 minutes away!

How about the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy?  In Portland the new venue for sailing is now completed.  A brilliant sailing facility is available to the public before the Olympics in 2012.  You can hire a range of sailing dinghies from the Laser centre.  For more details visit abcsailing.co.uk

Gartell Light Railway, Templecombe. A small part of the Somerset and Dorset Railway. Telephone 01963 32444.  There is also an active group working at the old Shillingstone station.

Beaulieu and Sparkford have fine classic car collections. 

If you like aeroplanes we recommend the Fleet Air Arm museum.  It is good fun.  Don't miss the aircraft carrier experience.

Other important events each year.

The Royal Bath and West show is in early June.

Dorset Arts Week - June/July.  An amazing array of small artists all over Dorset show their work in their homes and studios.