Tour Behind the Scenes Tours Wednesdays, 2pm Discover hidden staircases and explore the secrets of Shire Hall. Find out more
Exhibition Desire, love, identity: exploring LGBTQ histories 21 September - 17 November, daily A touring exhibition from the British Museum, looking at same sex love, desire and gender diversity. Find out more
Talk Talk: The Exiled Collector by Anne Sebba 17 November, 1pm Find out more about the Shire Hall magistrate forced into exile to escape persecution Sold Out
Workshop Piratical Rum Night 29 November, 7pm Drink in the footsteps of Dorset's piratical forebears, whilst learning about one of the most up and coming spirits. Find out more
Festive event Christmas Afternoon Tea 30 November - 22 December Indulge in a glass of fizz and afternoon tea at Shire Hall this December. Find out more
Family event Family Film Club: Arthur Christmas 4 December, 4pm Our family Christmas film season kicks of with Arthur Christmas! Find out more
Family eventFestive event Christmas Cracker Night 5 December, 4pm onwards Christmas takes over Dorchester, and Shire Hall will be there to warm you through with carols, a visit to Father Christmas and a glass of mulled wine! Find out more
Family event Family Film Club: The Grinch 11 December, 4pm Get all the Christmassy feels with this classic, starring Jim Carey! Find out more
Performance The New Hardy Players: Christmas in the Courtroom 12 December, 7.30pm A dramatic and musical celebration of Yuletide, by the New Hardy Players supporting Dorchester Poverty Action. Find out more
Performance The New Hardy Players: Christmas in the Courtroom 13 December, 7.30pm A dramatic and musical celebration of Yuletide, by the New Hardy Players supporting Dorchester Poverty Action Find out more
Festive event Christmas at Shire Hall 14 December, 10 - 4pm Come and celebrate Christmas, Shire Hall style! Find out more
Family event Family Film Club: Muppet Christmas Carol 18 December, 4pm Sing your heart out with this all time favourite. Find out more
Workshop Jewellery making workshop with Caroline Parrott 29th February 2020, 10am - 4pm Indulge your creativity, and make some fabulous jewellery! Find out more
