1Tour 11 July 2026, 10:30am – 12:30pm Roman Town House Tour Join our trained guides through the history of the Roman...
at Taste Café
Roman Town House Tour
5.7 milesSat 11 Jul11:30
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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Piddletrenthide
Not every listing gets a golden ticket
We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.
Happening Saturday 11 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for Piddletrenthide, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.
Our 10 picks near Piddletrenthide
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2Talk 11 July 2026, 11:00am – 12:00pm How Recent Archaeological Fieldwork in Dorset is Changing our Knowledge of the...
at Taste Café
How Recent Archaeological Fieldwork in Dorset is Changing our Knowledge of the Past
5.7 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
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3Classic Cars at Compton July
Rolling back the years by road… Compton Abbas Airfield are delighted to be the host site of a fun and informal monthly car meet, for local and like-minded classic car owners. We welcome classic cars on the following allotted Sundays. 05 Apr, 03 May, 21 Jun, 12 Jul, 16 Aug, 06 Sep Please note that […]
16.4 milesSun 12 Jul10:30
4Free! (worth double-checking)Gala
at Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre
Visit the SSWC and see the Hindley engines running under steam and the large waterwheel rumbling. Enjoy the Visitor Centre with audio visual presentation, displays of related items, tea and coffee, and a picnic area.
11.2 milesSun 12 Jul
5Classic Cars at Compton July
Rolling back the years by road… Compton Abbas Airfield are delighted to be the host site of a fun and informal monthly car meet, for local and like-minded classic car…
16.4 milesSun 12 Jul
6St John's Choir page
2:00 pm St John's Church Fete St John's Church Fete Poster St Johns Church, Milborne Port On the church lawns. To be opened at 2pm
11.7 milesSat 11 Jul
7Roast On The Coast Carvery at Martin’s Bar
at The Little Fire Station Soft Play
Our popular Sunday carvery is served from Martin’s Bar & Restaurant and is one of the best in the area.
16.5 milesSun 12 Jul£5
9Linocut Tarot Workshop
at Outpost
Create your own linocut Portland tarot card
16.5 milesSat 11 Jul£5.00
10Make Your Own Terrarium
Build your own miniature green world, layer by layer In this hands-on session, you’ll create your own enclosed terrarium using carefully chosen plants, moss, stones, and layered soils — learning the foundations of planting, composition, and long-term care as you go. Hosted in The Green Room at The Black Thistle, this workshop is designed as a calm, creative space to slow down and reconnect — with nature, with making, and with the simple pleasure of working with your hands. All tools and materials provided — no experience needed Take home your finished terrarium in a glass vessel Enjoy 10% off in-store plants and products during your session Includes refreshments Small groups (max 8) for a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere
27.7 milesSun 12 Jul
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