Events and what's on in Beaminster

We have a great line-up of musicians and performers for this year's Virtual Tolpuddle. Some of them will be familiar faces and others will be new and exciting acts. Join our rousing virtual procession on Sunday from 2.00pm. Post pictures of your trade union banners on social media using #BannersAtTolpuddle See the festival website for full details.

TIGER DAY 13, IS DEDICATED TO THE WORLD'S MOST INFAMOUS TANK - TIGER 131. •See Tiger 131 in action - the world's only running Tiger I •WWII-themed Tanks in Action - including German and Allied vehicles •Living History around the site •Explore The Tank Museum and get a FREE Annual Pass for return visits •... and more! •PLUS get up close with Premium Tickets, available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ON STANDARD TICKETS UNTIL 14 SEPTEMBER Visit the page here: ...

This Summer Holiday explore The Tank Museum and experience the biggest day out in history… Activities running 20 July – 2 September 2020 Open daily 10am-5pm 300 tanks from around the world 9 Powerful Exhibitions Tanks in Action Displays, weekdays at 1pm Vehicle Rides every day Allow 4-5hrs for your visit This summer there's a limit on daily visitors, but you can guarantee space by booking a slot in advance via the Museum website.

TIGER DAY 14, 19 SEPT 2020, IS DEDICATED TO THE WORLD'S MOST INFAMOUS TANK - TIGER 131 •SEE TIGER 131 IN ACTION - THE WORLD'S ONLY RUNNING TIGER I •WWII-THEMED TANKS IN ACTION - INCLUDING GERMAN AND ALLIED VEHICLES •LIVING HISTORY AROUND THE SITE •EXPLORE THE TANK MUSEUM AND GET A FREE ANNUAL PASS FOR RETURN VISITS •PLUS GET UP CLOSE WITH PREMIUM TICKETS, AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ON STANDARD TICKETS 15% OFF UNTIL 25 APRIL 2020 BOOK YOUR ...

Don’t miss the world’s biggest display of historic moving armour – TANKFEST 2021, sponsored by World of Tanks. See tanks roar round the arena, explore Living History encampments, meet your favourite YouTube stars and historians, and discover the best collection of military vehicles.

A fabulous weekend of seafood, delicious English Sparkling Wines from Nyetimber, celebrity chefs and a great atmosphere around Weymouth harbour. The Nyetimber Dorset Seafood Festival brings together sparkling wine and seafood, family entertainment and a great opportunity to gain a better understanding of the superb seafood available to us just off our wonderful shores. Taste fresh seafood dishes from nearly 100 stalls around the beautiful harbour, or simply relax with a bottle of ...

We're excited to announce the dates for Camp Bestival 2021 - we'll be returning to Lulworth Castle, on Dorset's stunning Jurassic Coast for more award-winning family fun from Thursday July 29th to Sunday August 1st next summer and look forward to seeing you all there! Camp Bestival 2021 tickets will go on sale later this year with a payment plan available to help spread the total cost over multiple payments.

For one week at the end of July and the beginning of August, Swanage will be radiating to the sound, fun and excitement of the annual carnival, the South Coast’s Premier event. This ‘must do’ attraction has so much to offer everyone, from the magnificent two-mile carnival procession, vibrant with dance, sound and colour, to the beat of live bands playing on the Main Stage and in the carnival marquee.

One of the largest one-day agricultural shows in the south, and held on the Turnpike Showground in North Dorset, this traditional show is always held on the third Wednesday in August and regularly has an attendance of over 24,000 people.

If you’re looking for an excellent fun and action-packed day out for all the family, you’ll love the Great Dorset Steam Fair. This English fair is held at the village of Tarrant Hinton, near Blandford Forum in the heart of the beautiful Dorset countryside. Further directions are superfluous. Just find the village on the map, head in that direction and follow everyone else to the show. From small beginnings this annual event has become one of the favoured places for those interested in ...

Lyme Folk Weekend 2020 has been cancelled but is scheduled to go ahead in 2021. We are, though, thrilled to say that all the headline acts that we had booked have agreed to return next summer, so the festival will look exactly the same as it would have done this August. The new dates are Friday August 27 to Monday August 30 2021, when we will be delighted to bring you an amazing line-up for our first four-day festival - kicking off with the brilliant Gigspanner Big Band, followed by ...

Huge free air festival with international aircraft, beach assault and air display teams. The Festival site is open daily from 10am with displays starting late morning/ early afternoon . See website for latest information.