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Dorset Events for November

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1^st

Beat the Street 09:00 to 16:00
Weymouth and Portland

Haunted Haynes 10:30 to 16:00
Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil

October half-term at Corfe Castle 10:00 to 16:00
Corfe Castle

Kingston Lacy Health Cycle Rides 09:30 to 11:00
Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne

Douch Family Bereavement Group 11:00 to 12:30
Royal British Legion, Church Rd, Ferndown

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

Lunchtime Recital: Jonah Halton 13:00 to 14:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

The Nightmare Room 19:45 to 22:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Voodoo Room: A Night Of Hendrix, Clapton 20:00
Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

2^nd

Beat the Street 09:00 to 16:00
Weymouth and Portland

Haunted Haynes 10:30 to 16:00
Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil

October half-term at Corfe Castle 10:00 to 16:00
Corfe Castle

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

The Nightmare Room 19:45 to 22:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Wellbeing Walkies with Beat the Street 10:00 to 12:00
Café Oasis, Weymouth

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Jo Burt Acoustic by Candlelight 18:45 to 22:30
St Andrew's Church, Church Street, Yetminster

'The Legacy' evening with Poacher's Moon 19:30 to 22:00
Blandford Corn Exchange

Not: Lady Chatterley's Lover 20:00 to 22:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

3^rd

Beat the Street 09:00 to 16:00
Weymouth and Portland

Haunted Haynes 10:30 to 16:00
Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil

October half-term at Corfe Castle 10:00 to 16:00
Corfe Castle

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

The Nightmare Room 19:45 to 22:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Wallisdown Little Treasure Sale
St Mark's Church, Wallisdown

Christmas Fayre 10:00 to 14:00
Morden Village Hall

Lantern Procession & Lantern Making Work 10:30 to 12:30
Bridport Town Hall

Jesper Svedberg: Cello & Piano Recital 16:00 to 18:00
St John's Church, Macauley Road, Broadstone

Disney's Fantasia 18:00 to 19:30
Gillingham Methodist Church, Gillingham

Lyme Regis Fireworks & Bonfire Night 18:30
Front Beach, Lyme Regis

UK Pink Floyd Experience 19:30
Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

Big Birthday Bash 20:00 to 23:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Stephen Fearing in Concert 20:00 to 23:00
Old Town Hall, High West Street, Weymouth

No Petticoats Here 20:00 to 22:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

4^th

Beat the Street 09:00 to 16:00
Weymouth and Portland

Haunted Haynes 10:30 to 16:00
Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil

October half-term at Corfe Castle 10:00 to 16:00
Corfe Castle

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Bridport Literary Festival
Bridport

Haynes Breakfast Club 09:00
Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil

Wheelchair Rugby Training 11:00 to 14:00
Rossmore Leisure Centre, Poole

Foster & Allen 17:00
Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

British Legion Festival of Remembrance W 18:30 to 21:30
Weymouth Pavilion Theatre

5^th

Beat the Street 09:00 to 16:00
Weymouth and Portland

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Bridport Literary Festival
Bridport

Weymouth Bonfire, Fireworks & Guy Fawkes 15:00
Weymouth Beach (Pavilion End), The Esplanade, Weymouth

FREE Firework Display 17:00 to 20:00
Poole Quay

6^th

Beat the Street 09:00 to 16:00
Weymouth and Portland

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Bridport Literary Festival
Bridport

Wildlife Wander 10:00 to 12:00
Hardy's Birthplace Visitor Centre, Thorncombe Woods, Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester

Speed Dating in Bournemouth 19:30 to 21:30
Bar So

7^th

Beat the Street 09:00 to 16:00
Weymouth and Portland

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Bridport Literary Festival
Bridport

Withering Looks 19:45 to 22:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

8^th

Beat the Street 09:00 to 16:00
Weymouth and Portland

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Bridport Literary Festival
Bridport

Kingston Lacy Health Cycle Rides 09:30 to 11:00
Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne

Plants for Winter & Spring 19:00 to 21:30
The Dorford Centre, Dorchester

Phill Jupitus 19:30
Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

Gandini Juggling 19:45 to 22:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Frankie Vah 20:00 to 22:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

9^th

Beat the Street 09:00 to 16:00
Weymouth and Portland

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Bridport Literary Festival
Bridport

SPARK's Christmas Auction 19:00 to 22:00
https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/sparkschristmasauction

Choral Concert: The Armed Man 19:30 to 21:00
St James Church, Poole Old Town

A Beautiful Noise 19:30 to 22:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Wishbone Ash 19:30
Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

Studio Jazz: Natacha Atlas 20:00 to 22:30
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

10^th

Beat the Street 09:00 to 16:00
Weymouth and Portland

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Bridport Literary Festival
Bridport

SPARK's Christmas Auction 19:00 to 22:00
https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/sparkschristmasauction

Lantern Procession & Lantern Making Work 10:00 to 15:00
Bridport Town Hall

Wimborne in Bloom Charities Fair 10:00 to 15:00
The Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster

You've Got Dragons 11:00 to 12:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

You've Got Dragons 14:00 to 16:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Woman To Woman 19:30
Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

Crick Crack Club: Telling the Blues 19:30 to 22:00
The Earthouse, Cranborne

Neil Oliver: The Story of The British Is 19:30 to 22:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Ruby Wax 19:45 to 22:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Celtic Music Concert 20:00 to 22:30
Ferndown Village Hall

Harry & Chris 20:00 to 22:30
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

11^th

Beat the Street 09:00 to 16:00
Weymouth and Portland

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Bridport Literary Festival
Bridport

SPARK's Christmas Auction 19:00 to 22:00
https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/sparkschristmasauction

Motoring Icons: The Volkswagen Beetle 10:30 to 16:00
Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil

Wheelchair Rugby Training 11:00 to 14:00
Rossmore Leisure Centre, Poole

Always Remembered 16:00 to 19:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

12^th

Beat the Street 09:00 to 16:00
Weymouth and Portland

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Motoring Icons: The Volkswagen Beetle 10:30 to 16:00
Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil

Shakespeare Schools Festival 19:00 to 09:30
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

13^th

Beat the Street 09:00 to 16:00
Weymouth and Portland

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Motoring Icons: The Volkswagen Beetle 10:30 to 16:00
Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil

Shakespeare Schools Festival 19:00 to 09:30
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

14^th

Beat the Street 09:00 to 16:00
Weymouth and Portland

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Motoring Icons: The Volkswagen Beetle 10:30 to 16:00
Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil

Marcus Brigstocke 20:00
Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

Jeremy Hardy 20:00 to 22:30
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

15^th

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Kingston Lacy Health Cycle Rides 09:30 to 11:00
Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne

Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland 20 10:00 to 22:00
Various locations in Bournemouth

Tea Dance 14:00 to 16:30
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Christmas Shopping Party 17:00 to 20:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

Castle Players: Blithe Spirit 19:30 to 22:00
Lytchett Matravers Village Hall

Stewart Francis 20:00
Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

16^th

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland 20 10:00 to 22:00
Various locations in Bournemouth

Castle Players: Blithe Spirit 19:30 to 22:00
Lytchett Matravers Village Hall

Don't be a stranger meet the Ranger 10:30 to 15:30
Studland

Robbie McIntosh 19:30
Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

Buddy Holly & The Cricketers 19:45 to 22:30
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

An Evening with Afro Celt Sound System 20:00 to 22:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

17^th

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland 20 10:00 to 22:00
Various locations in Bournemouth

Castle Players: Blithe Spirit 19:30 to 22:00
Lytchett Matravers Village Hall

Dorset Farmers Market 09:00 to 13:00
The Square, Wimborne

Acrylic Painting Workshop for Beginners 10:00 to 15:30
The Chapel in the Garden, 49 East Street, Bridport

Wimborne in Bloom Pre-Christmas Coffee M 10:00 to 12:00
Wits End Corner, 34 Park Lane, Wimborne Minster

Dorset Arts & Crafts Christmas Craft Fai 10:00 to 16:00
Allendale House, Wimborne

COASTodians 10:30 to 15:30
Knoll Beach, Studland

Kinson Craft Fair 14:30 to 16:30
Pelham's Community Centre, Kinson, Poole

"Bourne2Sing" Choir Concert 19:30 to 21:45
Lady St Mary Church, 18 Church Street, Wareham

Bourne-2-Sing 19:30
Lady St Mary Church, Wareham

Bootleg Blondie 19:45 to 22:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

18^th

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland 20 10:00 to 22:00
Various locations in Bournemouth

Haynes Bikers’ Breakfast Ride-in 09:30
Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil

Christmas Wonderland Market 11:00 to 16:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Wheelchair Rugby Training 11:00 to 14:00
Rossmore Leisure Centre, Poole

19^th

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland 20 10:00 to 22:00
Various locations in Bournemouth

20^th

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland 20 10:00 to 22:00
Various locations in Bournemouth

Othello 19:30 to 22:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Chris Ramsey 19:30
Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

Speed Dating in Bournemouth 19:30 to 21:30
Bar So

21^st

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland 20 10:00 to 22:00
Various locations in Bournemouth

Othello 19:30 to 22:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Othello 14:00 to 17:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Adult Panto: Hansel & Gretel Go Down In 19:30
Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

22^nd

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland 20 10:00 to 22:00
Various locations in Bournemouth

Othello 19:30 to 22:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Kingston Lacy Health Cycle Rides 09:30 to 11:00
Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne

The Nutcracker: Vienna Festival Ballet 19:30
Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

The Whitney Houston Show 19:30 to 22:15
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Finding Joy 20:00 to 22:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

23^rd

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland 20 10:00 to 22:00
Various locations in Bournemouth

Othello 19:30 to 22:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Othello 14:00 to 17:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Quiz Night: Castle Players 19:00 to 22:15
Lytchett Matravers Village Hall

Roy Wood Rock & Roll Band 19:30
Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

Studio Jazz: Jean Toussaint Quintet 20:00 to 22:30
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

24^th

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland 20 10:00 to 22:00
Various locations in Bournemouth

Othello 19:30 to 22:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Dorset Food & Drink Christmas Fair 10:00 to 16:00
Athelhampton House & Gardens

Hands in Sourdough 10:00 to 19:00
The Chocolate Boutique Hotel

Bugs and buds 10:30 to 12:00
Knoll Gardens, Hampreston, Wimborne

Christmas Fair 10:30 to 15:00
St Catherine's Hall on the Hill, Marlow Drive, Christchurch

Winter Tree Identification Walk 13:00 to 15:00
Lorton Meadows Conservation Centre & Reserve, Lorton Lane, Weymouth

Showaddywaddy in Concert 19:30
Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

Coastal Comedy: Ben Norris 20:00 to 22:30
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

25^th

November House Tours @ Kingston Lacy 11:00 to 14:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland 20 10:00 to 22:00
Various locations in Bournemouth

Dorset Food & Drink Christmas Fair 10:00 to 16:00
Athelhampton House & Gardens

Portland Castle Christmas Fair 11:00 to 16:00
Portland Castle Liberty Road, Castletown, Portland

Wheelchair Rugby Training 11:00 to 14:00
Rossmore Leisure Centre, Poole

Swanage Jazz Machine: Live Music 14:00 to 16:00
The Grand Hotel, 12 Burlington Road, Swanage

Advent Concert: The Occasional Singers 15:00 to 17:00
St Mary's Church, Dorchester

26^th

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland 20 10:00 to 22:00
Various locations in Bournemouth

27^th

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland 20 10:00 to 22:00
Various locations in Bournemouth

28^th

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland 20 10:00 to 22:00
Various locations in Bournemouth

A Celebration of Land Rover 10:30 to 16:00
Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil

Frontm3n 19:30
Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

Daniel Sloss: X 20:00 to 22:30
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

29^th

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland 20 10:00 to 22:00
Various locations in Bournemouth

A Celebration of Land Rover 10:30 to 16:00
Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil

Cranborne Estate Christmas Trees 09:00 to 14:30
Cranborne Garden Centre

Kingston Lacy Health Cycle Rides 09:30 to 11:00
Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne

Come As You Are Festival 11:00 to 22:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Dorset Button Christmas Decoration Makin 14:00 to 16:00
Dorset Centre for Creative Arts, Middle Farm Way, Poundbury, Dorchester

Intronauts 19:30 to 20:45
Shelley Theatre, Bournemouth

30^th

Christmas Parties in the Garden Room 12:00
Cranborne Garden Centre

MAP2018 11:00 to 20:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland 20 10:00 to 22:00
Various locations in Bournemouth

A Celebration of Land Rover 10:30 to 16:00
Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil

Cranborne Estate Christmas Trees 09:00 to 14:30
Cranborne Garden Centre

Come As You Are Festival 11:00 to 22:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Christmas at Kingston Lacy 10:00
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne

Santa's Woodland Grotto 10:00 to 18:00
Upton Country Park

Love Actually in Concert 19:30 to 22:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road

Intronauts 19:30 to 20:45
Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis

Talon: Best Of The Eagles 20:00
Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

Bullish: Part of Come As You Are Festiva 20:00 to 22:00
Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road