Category: Blackmore Vale What's on

The Blackmore Vale what’s on section, showcasing our wonderful array of events throughout Dorset.

From live shows and plays, to village fetes, country shows and fairs.

Showcasing some of the worlds best events like the famous Great Dorset Steam fair. Not to mention the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show and the fabulous Stock Gaylard Oak fair

All the news and dates of what is on where and when right across North Dorset, and beyond!

North Dorset or the Blackmore Vale is steeped in history, mystery and magic. Along with this history comes an array of fascinating, quirky and sometimes outright eccentric events that take place throughout the year that are sure to surprise and delight. Whether you fancy a go at a Nettle eating competition, or take part in a famous down hill cheese race, there is sure to be something for everyone in this fascinating and beautiful county.

Blackmore Vale What's on

The Gallery Reopens

The Gallery at Shaftesbury Arts Centre reopens on Monday 12 April with a solo exhibition by popular local artist Andrea Jenkins. Andrea draws on a...

Editorial team - 6 April 2021

Blackmore Vale What's on

Eat Festivals

Eat:Festivals are hosting 3 markets in our area this spring - including a new one in Lyme Regis. eat:Lyme Regis on Saturday 24 April joins...

Editorial team - 6 April 2021

Blackmore Vale What's on

Ralph Fiennes in TS Eliot premiere

THE Nobel laureate TS Eliot lived for some time at East Coker, near Yeovil, and is buried in the churchyard. He also used the...

Editorial team - 6 April 2021

Blackmore Vale What's on

Dorset Opera’s first MozartFest

Lovers of Mozart’s operas get a treat this summer when the Dorset Opera Festival stages its first ever productions of two of the Austrian...

Editorial team - 6 April 2021

Blackmore Vale What's on

Shaftesbury Fringe

Organisers of Shaftesbury Fringe says they're excited by their decision to go ahead with the event this summer.Fringe will be held over four days...

Editorial team - 6 April 2021

Blackmore Vale What's on

Discover Wimborne … Virtually

Discover Wimborne this April with a host of virtual events, videos and activities for all the family. Every April Wimborne’s businesses and other venues have...

Editorial team - 6 April 2021

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Bucked in the Yarn

Editorial team - 11 September 20240

Three small Somerset villages had a huge impact on global exploration and trade – Rachael Rowe talks to Professor Terry Stevens “Nothing much ever happened...

Dorset Wildlife & Animals

Baby Barn Owl’s

Editorial team - 15 September 20240

Local wildlife photographer Ian Nelson sent this wonderful set of barn owl images to us, despite knowing they couldn’t be entered into the reader’s...