Category: Days Out in Dorset

Days out in Dorset is a section that brings you all the wonderful things to do in the Blackmore Vale and Dorset in General.

Days out in Dorset, includes fabulous events like the Gillingham and Shaftesbury show.
A really great day out for the whole family whether you are interested in farming or not.

This show is sure to please everyone, even if you are not from the farming community.

This section also includes first hand reviews of fab places you too can go and experience. For example, Rock Reef in Pool, a fabulous indoor climbing experience for all ages and abilities. This experience has been personally reviewed by the BV team, and we gibe you an honest appraisal on the experience.

Days Out in Dorset

The Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show 2024!

It’s the second Wednesday in August, so everyone in the rural half of Dorset knows it must be time for the Gillingham & Shaftesbury...

LauraHitchcock - 14 August 2024

Blackmore Vale What's on

Here comes the cheese

Savour an array of local delicacies from more than 20 cheesemakers, family fun and live music at the Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival Are you a...

Editorial team - 13 June 2024

Blackmore Vale What's on

An open air summer of theatrical fun

From Shakespeare to new scripts, Gay Pirrie-Weir takes us through the 15 companies bringing Dorset its summer feast of drama under the stars Fifteen alfresco...

Editorial team - 12 June 2024

Blackmore Vale What's on

Bigger, better, faster, LOUDER!

It can only be… the return of the Clayesmore Classic & Supercar Sunday! https://youtu.be/-F0OsyOUEbM?si=D1PHUq6TMBEQ-Idq This relative newcomer to the Dorset summer event calendar is already a...

Editorial team - 10 June 2024

Blackmore Vale What's on

We’ve been to Spring Countrsyide Show 2024!

Dingle Fingle & The Clown Town Crime Watch were an absolute MUST-SEE in the main ring of the Spring Countryside Show today! We ooh-ed,...

Editorial team - 8 June 2024

Blackmore Vale What's on

It’s the official Spring Countryside Show Magazine 2024!

Race you to the Spring Countryside Show! Celebrate rural life with racing pigs, comedy car acts, equestrian displays, exciting dog shows, free tractor rides,...

LauraHitchcock - 29 May 2024

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A fireworkof cinders

Editorial team - 2 November 20240

An early dawn drive captures the magic of mist, light and a sudden, spectacular dance of jackdaws for wildlife writer Jane Adams I’m driving to...

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A final ultra for faith

Editorial team - 7 November 20240

In a quiet corner of Dorset, Eric Jager, 68, embarked on his most challenging run ever – a self-organised 72-kilometre journey, passing 25 churches...