Our Art Trail is now in its fifth vibrant year! Once again, we will be hosting 22 talented artists and craftspeople in their own homes, studios and community spaces. The trail offers the opportunity to explore our beautiful village at your leisure, allowing you to view and purchase a diverse collection of paintings, prints, pottery, and crafts.

Stock Gaylard Oak Fair is a totally unique event in rural Dorset. Stock Gaylard is[...]

Travel back in time this Summer Holiday … We’re reliving the Golden Age of Aviation[...]

Our Art Trail is now in its fifth vibrant year! Once again, we will be hosting 22 talented artists and craftspeople in their own homes, studios and community spaces. The trail offers the opportunity to explore our beautiful village at your leisure, allowing you to view and purchase a diverse collection of paintings, prints, pottery, and crafts.

Peter Howarth, lead singer with The Hollies and West End star of Only the Lonely - The Roy Orbison Story, invites you to join him on a musical journey as he performs some of the all-time favourites such as He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, You Got It, and Pretty Woman, to name but a few. You don’t want to miss this fabulous show.

Stock Gaylard Oak Fair is a totally unique event in rural Dorset. Stock Gaylard is[...]

Our Art Trail is now in its fifth vibrant year! Once again, we will be hosting 22 talented artists and craftspeople in their own homes, studios and community spaces. The trail offers the opportunity to explore our beautiful village at your leisure, allowing you to view and purchase a diverse collection of paintings, prints, pottery, and crafts.

Our Art Trail is now in its fifth vibrant year! Once again, we will be hosting 22 talented artists and craftspeople in their own homes, studios and community spaces. The trail offers the opportunity to explore our beautiful village at your leisure, allowing you to view and purchase a diverse collection of paintings, prints, pottery, and crafts.

It’s over fifty years since glamrockers Mud had their first hit record ‘Crazy’ under the guidance of legendary producer Mickie Most and song-writers Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman. They went on to score 3 UK number 1s, 11 UK top 10s and 15 UK top 40s as well as hits in Europe and many other parts of the world.

Celebrating Dorset Agriculture, Countryside and rural life. Acting as Dorset’s end of harvest celebration.  Find[...]

Shop local and enjoy a tasty selection of meat pies, gluten-free bakes, jams, cheese, organic vegetables, yoghurt and more.

Debbie Harris, lead vocalist of Bootleg Blondie, has the looks, the voice and the attitude of the original Blondie bombshell and like her heroine is typically outrageous on stage ....

Celebrating Dorset Agriculture, Countryside and rural life. Acting as Dorset’s end of harvest celebration.  Find[...]

Rolling back the years by road… Compton Abbas Airfield are delighted to be the host[...]

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

A disillusioned Englishman who goes to work in a school in a divided Argentina in 1976 finds his life transformed when he rescues an orphaned penguin from the beach.Starring Steve Coogan and Jonathan Pryce

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

The Dorset Historic Churches Trust is a registered charity which, in partnership with the National Churches Trust, is dedicated to the preservation of Christian churches and chapels of all denominations in the administrative County of Dorset.

Arising from what Thomas Hardy referred to as 'The vale of little dairies', Sturminster Newton[...]

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

Due to its geography, Bere Marsh Farm is fantastic for bats. Join Mariko Whyte, from the Dorset Bat Group, on one of two walks to learn more.

It is now just over 30 years since the legendary Karen Carpenter passed away, she left behind an amazing catalogue of hit songs and golden memories and is still played daily on radio stations throughout the UK. This stunning show celebrates the music of The Carpenters, and the evening is guaranteed to lead everyone through a magical memory.

Are you up for ... a 1.2 mile swim + a 56 mile bike course[...]

Arising from what Thomas Hardy referred to as 'The vale of little dairies', Sturminster Newton[...]

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

Featuring the ballads, the beats, the ginger hair, the loop pedal magic and now a live band!Ed Sheeran Experience is a live show consisting of all the hits. Jack Shepherd has been performing as Ed since 2014 and has even been credited by the man himself in which he was told “I think what you dois awesome.”Sing-alongs, slow songs and all the hits the Ed Sheeran Experience is a show not to be missed.

Tally-ho! It is with great pleasure we welcome Aero Legends’ Warbird fleet as frequent visitors,[...]

Travelling light … For our final Aviator’s Spotlight Fly-In, we turn to the aircraft class[...]

The Cory Band are excited to return to perform at The Exchange in Sturminster Newton in September 2025. The band has enjoyed its previous visits to the centre and is looking forward to perform it's new and exciting concert programme. Since the last visit the bands was awarded first place at the Brass in Concert competition held in Gateshead. Cory chose the Magnificent Seven as their inspiration for the competition and they will perform highlights from the award winning set at the concert, as well as featuring fantastic soloists and a range of repertoire that will suit all tastes. Join the band for an unforgettable afternoon of top class brass music.

Remarkably compelling, amazingly detailed, and always humorous The popular star of TV’s Street Psychic, Psychic[...]

Expect a beautiful music show that carries messages of peace and female empowerment from a folk-point of view, featuring songs known and new, presented in exquisite, innovative arrangements.

Wrap-up warm this autumn weekend … We’re travelling back in time to relive the Golden[...]

Cara Dillon, an extraordinary, multiple award-winning Irish folk singer, and acclaimed musician and producer Sam Lakeman, will captivate listeners once again with their exquisite and enthralling live performance. An intimate experience for fans of canals, alternative living and storytelling.

Wrap-up warm this autumn weekend … We’re travelling back in time to relive the Golden[...]

Come and enjoy this fun and interactive theatre show of canal themed escapism with Robbie; a vlogger, streamer, recording artist and TV personality who is known all over the north, midlands and south of England as “the Canal Man”.An intimate experience for fans of canals, alternative living and storytelling.

Join Living Spit as they tackle everything from Hades to Heracles, Midas to Medusa, with their trademark blend of hare-brained humour, questionable wigs and a total disregard for historical accuracy. Can they conquer the labyrinth of legends before time runs out? Or will the gods have the last laugh? Prepare for a mythological marathon-Living Spit style! An intimate experience for fans of canals, alternative living and storytelling.

Join Living Spit as they tackle everything from Hades to Heracles, Midas to Medusa, with their trademark blend of hare-brained humour, questionable wigs and a total disregard for historical accuracy. Can they conquer the labyrinth of legends before time runs out? Or will the gods have the last laugh? Prepare for a mythological marathon-Living Spit style! An intimate experience for fans of canals, alternative living and storytelling.

Renee Zellweger’s Bridget is now a widow. This sequel, adapted from Helen Fielding’s third book in her series of novels, is vulnerable, honest and very funny.

Julius Caesar has become a tyrant.A conspiracy is launched against him by some of his closest friends. When Cassius and Brutus murder Caesar in full public view on the Ides of March, they think they have heralded a new political age. Instead, chaos erupts, and civil war begins. Who will seize power? Will this bring conflict or stability? Will the new ruler also fall to corruption? Andy now tours the world together with his band Ian Jennings  -  Bass & Vocals, Paul Beavis - Drums, Nick Pentelow  -  Sax & Clarinet & Richard Milner – Organ.

The Best Of Both Worlds brings to the stage the magical hits of the two legendary harmony bands, with memories of the most high-energy decade in pop music history. Let the haunting melodies transport you to that exciting era when millions of records were sold.

The Stickler (now in its 29th year) is a 10.1 mile multi terrain running race.

Remember, remember… Fireworks Night returns to Compton Abbas Airfield!  A classic evening in the Compton[...]

Olivier Award winning Guildhall trained opera singer, international variety headliner and after-dinner speaker Iestyn Edwards talks about being the Combined Services Entertainment 'experiment' sent out to entertain British troops in Iraq and Afghanistan during the conflicts. Wearing what 42 Commando nicknamed 'a frock of many doilies'.

Tom Robinson - banned by Radio One - exiled in East Berlin - and hounded by the tabloids - presents an evening of songs and stories from fifty years wandering the wilder shores of the Record Industry.

Inspired by the notorious diary of Frantz Schmidt, Making a Killing plunges into a gritty world of power, betrayal and ambition. With its stark echoes of today, this gripping tale lays bare the dark truths of human nature in a society on the brink of change.

One of the most respected musicians in the world, Andy has played guitar with more legendary artists than most people can name – Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, The Band, Roger Waters ……..and hundreds more.  Andy now tours the world together with his band Ian Jennings  -  Bass & Vocals, Paul Beavis - Drums, Nick Pentelow  -  Sax & Clarinet & Richard Milner – Organ.

Rapidly changing musical colours, exploding gestures and fleeting melodies create a wondrous soundscape of a Starburst before the lofty melodies of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Novelletten drifts back down to earth.

Beyond the Barricade, the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, is back for 2025.[...]

The fun-loving spirit of Los Pacaminos is infectious, turning any evening into a celebration of music, rhythm, and great company.

‘Tis the season of festive flying … Christmas comes to Compton Abbas Airfield! Any pilot[...]

Ready for Christmas 2025 the ultimate Christmas Anthem party done in the way that only Rock For Heroes can! Join us for a night featuring all the classic songs but with a rock twist! Performed by a superb 7-piece band, Rock For Heroes will have you rockin’ around the aisles all night long!

Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]

Neil Sands and his amazing cast return with the brand-new 2025 production of their must-see Christmas Cracker! Don’t miss an afternoon full of festive joy and heartwarming nostalgia, featuring over 60 of your all-time favourite Christmas songs and carols.

Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]

Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]