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If you want fun and colour in your life then the Wimborne Minster area is the place to visit!

An amazing range of events, from quality music, arts and food festivals to open gardens, traditional village fetes, vehicle displays, guided walks and even a wonderful winter carnival, fill a packed annual diary.

In town and around

With many festival making use of Wimborne Minster’s wonderful courtyards, squares and open spaces, you can combine an entertaining event with a satisfying shopping spree or a trip to one of the town’s visitor attractions.

Events can also be a great way to discover new venues with festival and activities at some more unusual and perhaps slightly quirky locations.

Discovering Wimborne's past

If you love the pageantry of centuries past then the biennial Wimborne History Festival is a must, a living history event that celebrates Wimborne Minster’s fascinating history with the sights and sounds of battle, dynamic action and hands-on activities.

Explore the area’s heritage with special events at the Priest’s House Museum, the Museum of East Dorset, and discover fabulous buildings and historic sites, usually closed to the public, as part of the Dorset-wide Architectural Heritage Week organised by the East Dorset Heritage Trust.

Tempting treats

Everyone loves a tasty treat and with its rich horticultural heritage the Wimborne Minster area is blessed with quality producers keen to showcase their delicious food and drink.

Set the taste buds tingling with the tempting treats available at the Wimborne Food and Drink Festival in October, the tongue will certainly be tingling and the mouth on fire with the amazing products on offer at the Great Dorset Chilli Festival.

Perhaps a visit to the annual Cider or Beer Festival, will then be needed - just to cool you down!

Together with regular Farmers’ Markets, in the town centre and at the Market site, there are plenty of opportunities to try and buy scrumptious local produce.

Culture vultures

Holidays are meant to be full of fun and who doesn’t like a good laugh?

Wimborne Minster’s beautifully restored art deco Tivoli Theatre & Cinema hosts well known and emerging comedians as well as a varied programme of drama, music, dance and the latest film releases.

The town has a very strong arts scene, get your toes tapping at the annual Folk Festival, when the streets are filled with music and dance displays, meet a favourite author or listen to an eminent speaker at the Literary Festival or be enthralled by a magical tales at the Sting in the Tale storytelling festival.

Regular photography, art and craft exhibitions, together with professional open-air theatre productions bring local scenes and historic settings to life.

And now for something different…

Colourful characters with a quick wit and booming voices, the Town Criers of southern England gather biennially on Wimborne Minster’s delightful Minster Green to perform in the Southern England Town Criers Championships.

Wimborne’s own Town Crier helps to organise the town’s annual Buskers Bash for Cash - where passers by are the judges and decide who has the X-Factor!

You won’t need a beard (or even a moustache) to enjoy the Hairy Man Festival, like the equally wonderfully named ‘Henfest’ it is a local music and arts Festival in a delightful setting on the banks of the River Stour on the outskirts of Wimborne Minster.

Sometimes it is wonderful to return to a time when life seemed simpler, so take a moment to visit one of the area’s traditional village fetes, flower and plant shows or open garden events.

What could be better than fresh air and exercise, particular when it is great fun, so pop along to Dreamboats on the River Stour for the annual race or their Family Fun event.

If you don’t feel like taking to the water yourself you could always cheer on one of the bright yellow entrants in the annual Duck Race!

Whatever the season there is something to entertain all the members of the family, and it doesn’t need to cost the earth with many events free of charge.

Use the events search tool on the website to find out what is happening and when, if you are coming for a specific event, take the chance to stay a while longer and discover all that the Wimborne Minster area has to offer.

A great range of guest houses and self catering accommodation is available; start planning your Wimborne weekend (or week!) today.

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The Coastal Comedy Show with TV Headliner Charlie Baker!

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Comedy

Bournemouth

Come and enjoy a top night of live stand-up comedy, sponsored by Lovett International and Nuudle Bar, in a beautiful intimate venue. We've pulled out all the stops to bring you this incredible line up. Our TV Headliner is Charlie Baker!
As seen…

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30 July 2021Open 20:00 - 22:00

Price £15.00 Per Ticket
Witchampton Village Fete

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Country Show

WIMBORNE MINSTER

Witchampton Fete is back after a hiatus. It will, without a doubt, be THE fete of the year. A quintessentially English experience in one of the most beautiful villages in Dorset. Do come along for a warm Witchampton welcome and a fun day out with…

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31 July 2021Open 13:00 - 17:00

Price Free to £3.00 Per Ticket
Ibiza Chill House

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Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne

FAMFEST presents: IBIZA CHILL HOUSE with BRANDON BLOCK. DJ LIVE MUSIC EXPERIENCE. This is one of four themed afternoon festivals for the family, in Dorset. From 19 July until 3 September 2021. See website for full details. BALEARIC BEATS UNDER THE…

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17 August 2021Open 13:00 - 18:00
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24 August 2021Open 13:00 - 18:00

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Ibiza Chill House with BRANDON BLOCK

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Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne

BALEARIC BEATS UNDER THE SUN, COCKTAIL IN HAND, SUMMER BREEZE IN YOUR HAIR:
Authentic Ibiza vibe with DJs inc celebrity DJ Brandon Block combined with live musicians inc Percussion, Sax and Flute providing a truly special musical concept.

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2 August 2021Open 13:00 - 19:00
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10 August 2021Open 13:00 - 19:00
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17 August 2021Open 13:00 - 19:00
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24 August 2021Open 13:00 - 19:00

Price £12.50 to £15.00 Per Ticket
Everybody Sing Now

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Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne

FAMFEST presents: EVERYBODY SING NOW - DJ LIVE MUSIC EXPERIENCE. This is one of four themed afternoon festivals for the family, in Dorset. From 19 July until 3 September 2021. See website for full details. SINGALONG TO THE GREATEST MUSIC ANTHEMS OF…

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9 August 2021Open 13:00 - 18:00
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23 August 2021Open 13:00 - 18:00

Price £10.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket
MoreThan Soul Experience

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Festival

Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne

FAMFEST presents: MORE THAN SOUL EXPERIENCE - DJ LIVE MUSIC EXPERIENCE. This is one of four themed afternoon festivals for the family, in Dorset. From 19 July until 3 September 2021. See website for full details. NORTHERN Soul for a new generation!…

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11 August 2021Open 13:00 - 18:00
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18 August 2021Open 13:00 - 18:00

Price £10.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket
Back to the Eighties

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Festival

Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne

FAMFEST presents: BACK TO THE EIGHTIES - DJ LIVE MUSIC EXPERIENCE. This is one of four themed afternoon festivals for the family, in Dorset. From 19 July until 3 September 2021. See website for full details. Thats what i call 80's NOW! Whether…

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19 August 2021Open 13:00 - 18:00

Price £10.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket
Walk for Wards

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Participatory Event

Ringwood

Join us in the grounds of the prestigious Somerley House this September as our flagship event, Walk for Wards, returns for 2021!
We are excited to announce the return of Walk for Wards, marking our first ever 'in person' event as University…

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4 September 2021Open 09:30 -

Price £10.00 Per Ticket
Contender Fest

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Festival

Christchurch, Bournemouth

This brand-new food and fitness festival has everything from great food vendors to overnight camping and an obstacle course.
Craft Artisan makers, gym equipment, exercise classes, wild street food.
This 3-day Bournemouth festival is a spotlight…

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10 September 2021Open 15:00 - 22:00
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11 September 2021Open 09:00 - 22:00
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12 September 2021Open 09:00 - 17:00

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Inside Out Dorset

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Festival

Bridport Road, Dorchester

Inside Out Dorset is bought to you by Activate Performing Arts. Extraordinary events in extraordinary places across Dorset. The style and content of performances are suitable for everyone, events are generally free and always accessible.

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17 September 2021to26 September 2021
Wimborne Minster Folk Festival

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Festival

Wimborne Minster

As is traditional, on the second weekend of June, Wimborne will come alive with the annual Folk Festival as the streets, pubs and concert halls are filled with morris dancers, music – and much more!

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10 June 2022to12 June 2022Various Opening Times
Park Yoga Moors Valley

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Sporting

Ashley Heath, RINGWOOD

Come and join free outdoor yoga sessions in the beautiful forest location of Moors Valley Country Park.
9.00am – 10.00am every Sunday morning from 2nd May to 29th August.
Book your place online.

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Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, East Dorset

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2 May 2021to29 August 2021Open 09:00 - 10:00

Free

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