What's on in Dunbury

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Religion & Spirituality

Nurture & Nourish Day Retreat ~

Hosted at Merkabah Wellness Retreat, Dorset

Thu 23 JulThe Merkabah Retreat(0.5mi)

via The Merkabah RetreatLocal gem

Community

L’elisir d’amore

There are no matches for the selected price band

Thu 23 JulDorset Opera Festival(4.1mi)

via Dorset Opera FestivalLocal gem

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Samson et Dalila

There are no matches for the selected price band

Thu 23 JulDorset Opera Festival(4.1mi)

via Dorset Opera FestivalLocal gem

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Coffee and Cakes at Blandford St Mary Church - Monthly

Come and join us in our Parish church for coffee and homemade cake. Meet your local Church team and make new friends in your community. ‘ Dogs and their walkers welcome!

Thu 23 Jul10:00St Mary's Church Blandford St Mary(4.6mi)

via St Mary's Church Blandford St MaryLocal gem

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Coffee and Cakes at Blandford St Mary Church - Monthly

Come and join us in our Parish church for coffee and homemade cake. Meet your local Church team and make new friends in your community. ‘ Dogs and their walkers welcome!

Thu 23 Jul10:00St Mary the Virgin(4.9mi)

via St Mary the VirginCurated

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L’elisir d’amore

There are no matches for the selected price band

Fri 24 JulDorset Opera Festival(4.1mi)

via Dorset Opera FestivalLocal gem

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Harry Skelton CONDITIONS RACE Racecourse Series - Chester Racecourse

The full scoop on Harry Skelton CONDITIONS RACE Racecourse Series - Chester Racecourse lives over on Point to Point Pony Racing's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Sat 25 JulPoint to Point Pony Racing(3.7mi)

via Point to Point Pony RacingLocal gem

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Dragon TV&Film Racecourse Series - Chester Racecourse (PONIES ON LICENCED YARDS) Open Race

Right then — Dragon TV&Film Racecourse Series - Chester Racecourse (PONIES ON LICENCED YARDS) Open Race at Point to Point Pony Racing. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Sat 25 JulPoint to Point Pony Racing(3.7mi)

via Point to Point Pony RacingLocal gem

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Fixtures

Dragon TV&Film Racecourse Series - Chester Racecourse (PONIES ON LICENCED YARDS) Open Race 25/07/2026 Dragon TV&Film Racecourse Series - Southwell Racecourse (PONIES ON LICENCED YARDS) Open Race 27/07/2026 Dragon (TV & Film) Studios Racecourse Series - Wolverhampton Racecourse (PONIES ON LICENCED YARDS) 31/07/2026 Dragon (TV & Film) Studios Racecourse Series - Ffos Las Racecourse (PONIES ON LICENCED YARDS ONLY) 04/08/2026 Pony Racing Taster Day Nottingham Racecourse 12/08/2026 All fixtures

Sat 25 JulPoint to Point Pony Racing(3.7mi)

via Point to Point Pony RacingLocal gem

Community

Samson et Dalila

There are no matches for the selected price band

Sat 25 JulDorset Opera Festival(4.1mi)

via Dorset Opera FestivalLocal gem

Community

L’elisir d’amore

There are no matches for the selected price band

Sat 25 JulDorset Opera Festival(4.1mi)

via Dorset Opera FestivalLocal gem

Community

Access Adventures Weekender

In collaboration with Access Adventures, join us for a full-on, feel-good weekender of adaptive sports, social vibes, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge mobility equipment. Whether you’re a seasoned wheelchair user or brand new to adaptive gear – this event is all about getting involved, trying new things, and having a great time.

Sat 25 JulAdaptiv Mobility(4.9mi)

via Adaptiv MobilityLocal gem

Live Music

Soul Space

The post Soul Space appeared first on Winterborne Valley and Milton Abbas Benefice.

Sun 26 JulSt. Andrew's Church(0.5mi)

via St. Andrew's Church

Community

Traditional Service

St Peter and St Paul's Church is hosting and we're spreading the word. Traditional Service — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Sun 26 Jul09:00St Peter and St Paul's Church(4.4mi)

via St Peter and St Paul's Church

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Contemporary Service

We've tracked down Contemporary Service at St Peter and St Paul's Church. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Sun 26 Jul11:00St Peter and St Paul's Church(4.4mi)

via St Peter and St Paul's Church

Community

Around Free

Blandford Perimeter Walk

Discover some of the history of our unique Georgian town with town guides from the Blandford Civic Society. Perimeter walks show how Blandford has developed since it was rebuilt following the Great Fire. The Walk starts at 11 am and lasts approximately two hours. There is no charge, but donations are welcome! There’s no need to book, but for more details contact Nicci Brown (details below). For more information about the activities of the Civic Society, please visit their Group page.

Sun 26 Jul12:00The Greyhound Inn(4.4mi)

via The Greyhound Inn

Community

Cafe Church

The post Cafe Church appeared first on Winterborne Valley and Milton Abbas Benefice.

Sun 26 Jul16:30St. Andrew's Church(0.5mi)

via St. Andrew's Church

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Venues with events near Dunbury

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

St. Andrew's Church0.5 miles away The Merkabah Retreat0.5 miles away

More about Dunbury

Dorset, England

Dunbury is in Dorset, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Dunbury events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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