Frosty Lanes & Fireside Cheer
When? 15 December 2022
Where? Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum - Dorchester
In depictions of an old-style rural Christmas certain images recur – carol-singers trudging through the snow to visit farmsteads and cottages on Christmas Eve, visitors and travellers seeking refuge from the cold, shepherds outdoors guarding their flocks, and by way of contrast, warm cottages, village merrymakings and convivial alehouses. In their new Christmas show the Mellstock Band visit all of these, with tales from Thomas Hardy and his contemporaries brought to life in song and music.
The band perform in their 1840s Sunday-best clothes, playing songs, carols and dances from original sources on village band instruments of the time – fiddle, clarinet, concertina and serpent.
To purchase your tickets please click here
More information:
Visit Event Website
Event hosted by:
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UY, DT1 1UY
Tel: 01305 261849
Events Nearby
Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival
Frampton Arms Ale and Cider Festival
The Big Bad Wolf
ABBA by Abba's Angels
Dorset County Show
Latest Dorchester Features...
18 Family-Friendly Dorset Attractions for 2025
From sandy beaches to historical hideouts, animal encounters to adrenaline-fuelled adventures, Dorset is packed with places to make this summer unforgettable. Whether you’re travelling with toddlers, teens, or grandparents in tow, there’s something for everyone on this list.
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery
Here are 18 top Dorset attractions that deserve a place on your summer must-visit list!
1. Dorset ... Read more...
The Great Garden Trail of Dorset — showcasing the very best in English garden design, planting and history.
World famous for its camellia groves and magnolias and with its own micro climate, Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens cover more than 30 acres and has a plant collection of over 6,000 species from around the world. Highlights include the Mediterranean bank and lily ponds, the Burma Rope Bridge and stunning views of the Jurassic Coast.
Situated close to Dorchester, ... Read more...
A fully-fledged member of the family, your four-legged friend doesn’t need to feel left out of the holiday loop and will be well-catered for when you come to dog-friendly Dorset.
Dog-Friendly Accommodation
When it comes to finding somewhere to stay, there’s no shortage of dog and pet friendly accommodation to choose from. Whether it’s camping, a caravan, cottage or lodge you’re after, Dorset has plenty of dog-friendly options to choose from to make the ... Read more...