The Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is one of a family of protected landscapes in the UK, working to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of almost half of Dorset's countryside.
Rather than just one beautiful landscape to shout about, the Dorset AONB is a collection of beautiful landscapes - each with different histories, ways of working and stories to tell.
Get into the Festive Spirit early this year with Dorset Food and Drink's second Christmas Fair. Taking place on Saturday November 29th at the beautiful Athelhampton House and Gardens, this is a unique opportunity to sample the wide selection of delicious produce the county has to offer. Find out more.
With the support of the solicitors Porter Dodson, The town of Sturminster Newton is able to bring to you a very Christmassy event.
Lots of local food and crafts, many of them Dorset Food & Drink members, Father Christmas arriving and the Christmas lights switch on, you are sure of a festive time
Come along and support many of the local business, the fun starts at 10am and continues to 6pm
Just because it’s cold outside is no excuse for being stuck indoors! Join the National Trust this Christmas for an afternoon filled with festive family fun. Taking place at Stonebarrow Hill on Saturday 13th December, there will be range of seasonal activities for all ages. There will be plenty to keep the kids entertained from 2pm until 4pm, followed by an atmospheric torchlight procession and bonfire from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, plus local food and drink to help keep you warm.
Some activities will have a small charge. For further information visit nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01297 489481.
Stonebarrow Hill
Charmouth
DT6 6RA
Get your festive season off to a magical start with The Ridgeway Singers and Band: they are back to treat us to another West Gallery carol concert, performing traditional music inspired by the South Dorset Ridgeway in the Church of St Swithun, Bridport ..... for more details please click on the link: West Gallery Carol Concerts or call Artsreach on 01305 269512.
Join us for a circular walk from Poundbury to Maiden Castle on Wednesday 14 January and get your New Year resolutions off to a good start! Fresh air, gentle exercise, great views and great insights in the company of Steve Wallis, Dorset County Council Senior Archaeologist. For more information or to book a (free) place please contact Jill Hearing j.hearing@dorsetcc.gov.uk or tel: 01305 228273
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED BUT WE HOPE TO ARRANGE A REPEAT EVENT THE FOLLOWING WEEK: if you would like to add your name to a waiting list and be kept informed when details are confirmed please contact Hayley on 07706 442 377 or email: HRoberts@bournemouth.ac.uk
Portesham is a special place - but do you know just how special? The village lies at the heart of what has been described as one of the most important prehistoric landscapes in Europe, where our ancestors commemorated their dead in barrows high on the Ridgeway. Join Hayley Roberts, an archaeologist at Bournemouth University, for an illustrated talk exploring the field systems, settlements and burial monuments which are all clues hidden in the landscape. There will also be an opportunity to get involved in discussions about the future of archaeology in Portesham and how you can get involved in new research - this place was very special indeed to our ancestors and we need your help to make sure it remains so for future generations to celebrate and enjoy. For more information please contact Hayley on 07706 442 377 or book your ticket at Eventbrite - Portesham Archaeology Talk
Join us on Sunday 22 February on William Barnes' birthday for a circular walk from Dorchester exploring the life and landscape of Dorset's own pastoral poet. For more information and to book a place please contact Jill Hearing j.hearing@dorsetcc.gov.uk or tel: 01305 228273
Join us on Friday 20 March for a guided walk on the South Dorset Ridgeway and find out more about The Chalk, the Springs and how they helped form this landscape. For more information and to book a place please contact Jill Hearing j.hearing@dorsetcc.gov.uk or tel: 01305 228273
