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What's on in Dowlish Ford

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Live Music

Wild Arts Opera - The Marriage of Figaro

The Marriage of Figaro After the success of their previous performances Wild Arts return in 2026 with The Marriage of Figaro. The performances will take place in the beautiful Great Hall in the main house, with room for only 175 audience members. The operas will be fully staged, in costume and sung in English by a cast of exceptional singers, with a chamber orchestra of top musicians, conducted by Wild Arts' Artistic Director Orlando Jopling. You are welcome to arrive from 5pm to set up your picnic in the gardens, and bring food, drink, rugs, chairs, tables, friends, and candelabras. The performance will start at 6pm, with a 90-minute picnic interval at approximately 7:15pm before Act II starts at 8.45pm. Curtain down will be at approximately 10pm. Please book early - last year's opera sold out.

Wed 22 Jul20:15Forde Abbey Nursery(5mi)

via Forde Abbey NurseryLocal gem

Arts & CultureCommunityMarkets & Fairs

Chard Antiques, Craft & Vintage Fair

An event every week that begins at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Thu 23 Jul10:00Cinechard(3.7mi)

via Cinechard

Live Music

Open Mic

It's Open Mic night The Millhouse Arts Centre and Cafe on Friday - hope to see you there - looking forward to seeing familiar and new faces : )

Fri 24 Jul19:00The Millhouse Arts Centre and Cafe(1.5mi)

via The Millhouse Arts Centre and Cafe

Wellness & Wellbeing

Slimming World

Slimming World sessions take place in the Town Hall on Tuesday mornings and evenings. Sessions are run by consultant Jenny Curtis.

Tue 28 Jul18:30Cinechard(3.7mi)

via Cinechard

Community

Mediumship Demonstration

An event every week that begins at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Tue 28 Jul19:45Cinechard(3.7mi)

via Cinechard

Live MusicTheatre

Folksy Theatre - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Forde Abbey are delighted to welcome back Folksy Theatre performing A Midsummer Night's Dream on our South Lawn this summer. Love, laughter, and a little bit of lunacy — enter a world where fairies meddle, lovers quarrel, and magic runs wild! This summer, join us for a breathtaking open-air performance of William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. In the heart of an enchanted forest, four young lovers flee the constraints of society and stumble into a realm ruled by mischievous fairies, feuding royalty, and a troupe of would-be actors with more enthusiasm than talent. What follows is a wild night of mistaken identities, magical transformations, and love gone deliciously wrong — enjoy Shakespeare’s dazzling verse and Folksy’s twist of live music, audience interaction and frantic multi-rolling! Bring your own picnics and deckchairs and join the fun. Filled with Folksy’s signature live music, audience interaction, and delightful silliness, this adaptation promises to have you laughing and singing along! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable summer adventure!

Tue 28 Jul20:00Forde Abbey Nursery(5mi)

via Forde Abbey NurseryLocal gem

Community

Around £7.00

From Chard to The Cabinet Office

An event every week that begins at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Wed 29 Jul20:00Cinechard(3.7mi)

via Cinechard

Arts & CultureCommunityMarkets & Fairs

Chard Antiques, Craft & Vintage Fair

An event every week that begins at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Thu 30 Jul10:00Cinechard(3.7mi)

via Cinechard

Workshops & Classes

A Millhouse Writers Workshop - So You Think You Can’t Write… Tuesday 30th June 10:30 am - 2:00 pm

A Millhouse Writers Workshop - So You Think You Can’t Write… Tuesday 30th June 10:30 am - 12:00 pm A Millhouse Writers workshop, facilitated by Sarah Jane Taylor Aim This workshop is designed to help those who have never written anything for pleasure, may feel apprehensive about how to start

Thu 30 Jul10:30The Millhouse Arts Centre and Cafe(1.5mi)

via The Millhouse Arts Centre and Cafe

Community

Careers at the United Synagogue

Explore careers at the United Synagogue, one of the UK’s leading Jewish charities. Roles include rabbinic positions, synagogue, education and central office jobs.

Sun 2 AugChard Synagogue(3.3mi)

via Chard SynagogueLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Emmaus

Our cafe style service on the 1st Sunday of the month! We gather from 10:30am for morning refreshments and a catch up with friends or meeting new people. From 11am we have an informal service of thanksgiving through word, song and prayer. ALL WELCOME!!

Sun 2 Aug10:30St Michael & All Angels Church(1.9mi)

via St Michael & All Angels ChurchLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Emmaus

Our new gathering and service on the 1st Sunday of the month! We gather from 10:30am for morning refreshments and a catch up with friends or meeting new people. From 11am we have an informal service of thanksgiving through word, song and prayer. ALL WELCOME!!

Sun 2 Aug10:30St Mary Magdalene(2.9mi)

via St Mary MagdaleneLocal gem

Community

Sunday @ St Nick's

On the first Sunday of the month we celebrate together! This service is relaxed and fun. We are accompanied by musicians. Come and join us for a short 35 min service followed by coffee and refreshments. We can’t wait to meet you here!

Sun 2 Aug10:30Church of St Nicholas, Combe St Nicholas(3.8mi)

via Church of St Nicholas, Combe St NicholasLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Emmaus

Sun 2 Aug10:30St Stephen's Church(4.5mi)

via St Stephen's ChurchLocal gem

Community

Lloyds Bank at Chard Guildhall

An event every week that begins at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Tue 4 Aug10:30Cinechard(3.7mi)

via Cinechard

Wellness & Wellbeing

Slimming World

Slimming World sessions take place in the Town Hall on Tuesday mornings and evenings. Sessions are run by consultant Jenny Curtis.

Tue 4 Aug18:30Cinechard(3.7mi)

via Cinechard

Arts & CultureCommunityMarkets & Fairs

Chard Antiques, Craft & Vintage Fair

An event every week that begins at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Thu 6 Aug10:00Cinechard(3.7mi)

via Cinechard

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Venues with events near Dowlish Ford

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

The Millhouse Arts Centre and Cafe1.5 miles away St Michael & All Angels Church1.9 miles away St Mary Magdalene2.9 miles away

More about Dowlish Ford

Somerset, England

Dowlish Ford is in Somerset, 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 Dowlish Ford 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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