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All in History
Dorset History Centre has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for its ‘Past Lives, Future Proofed’ project.
Durlston Country Park’s Fine Foundation Gallery presents ‘Wild Nature’, an exhibition by artist Lisa Parkyn celebrating the natural world through vibrant colour, expressive mark-making, and layered mixed media. The exhibition is now open and will run until Wednesday 8th April, 10.30am – 4.30pm and is free to enter.
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery will host a landmark celebration of World Heritage Day, marking not only this important global observance but also the 25th anniversary of the Jurassic Coast being inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2001.
A visit to the grave of James Hammett, the first Tolpuddle Labourer and the only Martyr buried in the county, took place on the anniversary of his death, 21 November.
This October half-term, from 25 October to 2 November 2025, the Dorset Museum & Art Gallery is inviting families to enjoy a week of spooky fun, creativity, and adventure. With a programme packed full of Halloween-themed trails, crafts, and eerie tales, there’s something for everyone to enjoy—and the best part is that kids go free.
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery has launched a community fundraising appeal to secure the future of one of its most remarkable artefacts – the Hayden Princess, a grand 1901 steam traction engine weighing in at an impressive 11 tonnes. The campaign aims to raise £3,500 to fund urgent engine repairs that will keep this much-loved giant steaming for generations to come.
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The special connection between Queen Elizabeth II and the University of Exeter is being celebrated as part of a new exhibition to celebrate 70 years since she awarded its Royal Charter.
The University of Bristol is opening its doors on 20 and 21 September as part of the nationwide Heritage Open Days, offering the public a rare glimpse behind the scenes of some of its most historic and unique spaces.
Residents at Chestnut Lodge care home in Yeovil enjoyed a nostalgic journey back in time at a lively session featuring characters and memories from the rural life of days gone by.
