North Dorset holds some great events, in Blandford and the surrounding villages. See our Diary Page for what’s coming up this month, pick up some fliers from the Information Centre, or click on the links below to visit other websites.
The monthly Around Blandford guide contains information and listings of events in the area; click here to see the latest edition.
If you would like your organisation to be included on this page, or if you would like the Information Centre to sell tickets to your event(s), please contact us.
Blandford’s Hidden Gardens
Blandford’s Hidden Gardens is an opportunity to explore not only the gardens but also rarely-seen areas of the town itself.
2024’s Hidden Gardens event, on Sunday June 9, was the 16th year that owners opened their gardens to share their secrets with the public in support of local and national charities, community organisations and events. There were 19 gardens opened around the town, welcoming over 400 visitors.
For more information, please visit www.opengardens.co.uk/open_gardens.
Yuletide Festival
Blandford’s Yuletide Festival has become a firm favourite in the town calendar, giving a pre-Christmas traffic-free experience for everyone and a boost to the town’s shops with late-night opening. Highlights are the children’s lantern parade and community carol singing in the Market Place, market stalls in the streets, Santa’s grotto in the Corn Exchange, live entertainment, and various venues offering festive cheer. Entry is free but donations are welcome.
Please visit the website or Facebook page for information about this year’s festival.
Artsreach is a registered charity which aims to make a positive difference to the lives of people in rural Dorset by bringing high quality performances of live theatre, music, dance and family shows to the heart of our communities.
The Museum holds a variety of events for people of all ages and interests. These include talks on local, historical and ecological subjects, and craft and environmental workshops and fairs. In our beautiful Victorian Garden we hold regular coffee mornings from spring to autumn, and our popular “Last Friday in the Garden” evenings during the summer months. Everyone is welcome!
Built in memory of Bryanston’s School’s second Head, Thorold Coade, the Coade Hall theatre presents live screenings of opera and ballet, as well as selected family films. A highlight of the summer programme is the Dorset Opera Festival, where picnics can be enjoyed on the lawn before the performance or in the interval.
Acoustic music on selected Friday nights, usually at the Royal British Legion club in Blandford. Everyone is welcome, whether you are a folk music fan, or just looking for a great night out with the best in live musical entertainment.
Bringing quality music from a range of genres (English, Celtic and Contemporary folk, Country, Americana, etc.) to village halls in the Blandford area and beyond. Please visit the Facebook page for more information, or click here to buy tickets for coming events.
Located on the outskirts of Blandford Forum in the maltings of the old Hall and Woodhouse brewery, the Brewery Tap is steeped in history. As well as being the perfect place to sample H&W’s unique beers, the Brewery Tap is also a venue for musical events, quizzes and seasonal entertainment.
Originally built over a century ago to house one of the earliest electricity plants in Dorset, supplying Lord Portman’s mansion (now Bryanston School), The Old Powerhouse is now an arts and events venue in the heart of rural Bryanston village. Formerly Bryanston Club, it is open to all, and also available for private hire.
As well as giving members the opportunity to share many educational, creative and leisure activities, Blandford u3a holds open meetings with talks on a variety of subjects, and organises outings to local events.
The Probus Club of Blandford is a friendly club for retired and semi-retired men who enjoy good company and interesting conversation.
We meet monthly for welcoming social lunches preceded by guest speakers who provide engaging talks on a variety of topics such as history, travel, science, business, transport, military, local heritage and more. We also arrange visits to places of interest.
For details of What’s On in the Corn Exchange and around the town, including annual events like the Blandford Yuletide Festival, and special events to celebrate the King’s Coronation, please visit the Town Council website and Facebook Page.
For more information about events in the Blandford area and throughout Dorset.
Event organisers: to feature your event for free within the Blandford section and the Dorset What’s On calendar please go to visit-dorset.com
Please note that inclusion on this website does not imply a recommendation or endorsement by Blandford Information Centre. Whilst we do our best to ensure that the information given is correct and up-to-date, we are not responsible or liable for any loss or damage resulting from its use.
Page updated: March 2024