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Mystical woodland quest trail

Brownsea Island Poole Harbour, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

Discover magical tales of the oak, birch, and yew. Perfect for young adventurers and families, with storytelling, nature exploration, and fun activities. Get ready to uncover the secrets of the woods where every leaf tells a story and every branch hides a mystery. Free event, normal admission fees apply.

Choral Evensong

St Peter's Church (Dorchester) High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset

You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 25th October at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Dubra’s ‘Ave Maria I’, the ‘Preces & Responses’ by Natalie Burton, Liz Dilnot-Johnson’s ‘Second Evening Service’ and ‘Like as the hart’ by Herbert Howells. Admission is free and there […]

Way of the wild – Bushcraft taster sessions on Brownsea Island

Brownsea Island Poole Harbour, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

Master survival skills at the birthplace of scouting. Join Joe Peartree, our expert bushcraft specialist, for a unique, hands-on experience. Joe brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for the wild, ensuring each session is both educational and fun and our sessions adapt to the changing seasons, making every visit a new and exciting […]

£6.50

Faure Requiem for All Souls

St Peter's Church (Dorchester) High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset

Join us at St Peter's Church Dorchester on Saturday 1st November at 5pm for our annual Requiem for All Souls. Fauré’s ethereal ‘Requiem’ is complemented by two of William Harris’s great anthems, ‘Bring us O Lord God’ and ‘Faire is the Heaven’, to offer a suitably reflective mood in which to remember friends and loved […]

Free