Tour Behind the Scenes Tours Saturdays, 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
Workshop Oral history recording session 24 October, 10am - 4pm Contribute your memories of LGBTQ+ in Dorset to the Dorset History Centre's collection. Find out more
Family event Half Term Halloween Fun 26 October - 3 November, daily Shire Hall will be full of scarily fun activities this half term! Find out more
Event Drinks in the Clink: Spells in the Cells 31 October, 7.30pm This is a brilliant and unique night out for any school of wizardry fan…. Sold Out
Auction of Promises 8 November, 7.30pm In support of Shire Hall Historic Courthouse and Mind Dorset. 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 Find out more
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
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 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 Lions. Find out more
Christmas at Shire Hall 14 December, 10 - 4pm Join us for an extravaganza of Christmas music, food, crafts and a visit to Father Christmas! 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
