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Placed – an exhibition by Tim Steward and Mary Chamberlain

Dorchester Abbey High Street, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

An exhibition of artworks, including some responding to the locality of Dorchester Abbey,  with the narrative of being ‘placed’ - recognised, safe, known & grounded. Tim and Mary are running Breathe - a reflective art workshop day on Wednesday 8th May at the Abbey. Tim Steward trained in classical drawing and painting in London and [...]

Free

Scarecrow Trail – Heroes and Villains

Dorchester High St, Dorchester on Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Fancy taking part in the Dorchester Festival Scarecrow trail this year? Scarecrows can be really simple, pulled together at the last minute or super creative, planned way in advance – up to you, as long as they resemble a hero or villain (real life or fictional). Scarecrow entry £5 (entries must be received by Saturday [...]

Opera Brava – The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe children’s opera

Dorchester Abbey High Street, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Tickets £5, FREE for children 16 & under PLEASE book children tickets so that we know how many audience seats are needed Local primary schools deliver this operatic performance of The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe, as the culmination of a week long workshop with Opera Brava, Britain’s leading outdoors touring opera company. During [...]

£5

The Festival Launch Party

Festival Big Tent Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester on Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

6.30pm 'til late!   Get your party clothes on, bring your friends and join in the fun in our fabulously decorated party tent.  We are SO excited about the fantastic food and band that we have booked this year; you won’t be disappointed! THE unmissable village party of the year! Tables of 12 available.  Book [...]

£55

Local Artists Exhibition

Dorchester Abbey Guest House High Street, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The work will be available to view at the following times: 11am-5pm weekends, BH Mon & Friday, 1-5pm Tues-Thurs Dorchester Artists including Adrian Brooks Alison Rosby Bill Maish Carole Golding Chris Ellis Ed Metcalfe Patricia Drew and Sophia Stewart-Liberty will be exhibiting their work in the Dorchester Abbey Guest House.  25% of all sales will [...]

Free

Family Dog Show

Festival Big Tent Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester on Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Tickets only needed to enter a dog - spectators FREE! A fun day out for all the family and your dog held in the beautiful grounds of Dorchester Abbey.The show ring will be a calm and safe area for your dog to take part in the classes throughout the day.  There will be a class [...]

£5

John Rutter Come & Sing

Dorchester Abbey High Street, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

John Rutter, one of the UK’s foremost choral composers, leads a Come & Sing day in Dorchester Abbey.  He explores some of his favourite treasures of English church music - and brings along some of his own well-loved shorter choral favourites.  Copies will be provided and also available for sale.  Enthusiastic singers of all levels [...]

£25

Grand Opening and Tower Abseil

Dorchester Abbey High Street, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Brave volunteers, including Gavin, Bishop of Dorchester and our Abbey Rector will abseil down the 100 foot Dorchester Abbey tower to raise money for the Festival charities - Dorchester Abbey and Restore Come and cheer them on! Watch this space for details of who is taking part and links to sponsor them    

Free

Introduction to Indian Block Printing Workshop – 2pm

Dorchester Abbey High Street, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

  Another workshop is being run at 3.30pm Come and learn the ancient art of Indian Block Printing and learn the techniques, tips and tricks needed to be successful in these one hour workshops. You will be able to choose from a wide range of hand carved wooden blocks and colours to create your own [...]

£22.50

Pre-historic Dorchester walk

Dorchester Abbey Porch Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester on Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

This event is SOLD OUT.  If you would like to go on a waiting list, follow the box office link to the right and register your interest.  If there are requests for box office returns we will contact the waiting list in turn to see if tickets can be resold. 10,000 years of Dorchester: a [...]

£12

Introduction to Indian Block Printing Workshop – 3.30pm

Festival Little Tent Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester on Thames, Oxon, United Kingdom

Another workshop is being run at 2pm Come and learn the ancient art of Indian Block Printing and learn the techniques, tips and tricks needed to be successful in these one hour workshops. You will be able to choose from a wide range of hand carved wooden blocks and colours to create your own beautiful [...]

£22.50

Industrial Light and Magic, Special Effects and Star Wars: Andor

Dorchester Abbey High Street, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Tickets £15/£10 children (under 16) half price There will be a section of seats reserved at the very front of the nave for Festival Friends at this event. Do consider becoming a Friend – find out more about it here. A unique opportunity to hear from the world famous multi award winning Industrial Light and [...]

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