Tour Behind the Scenes Tours Saturdays, 2pm Discover hidden staircases and explore the secrets of Shire Hall. Find out more
Exhibition Wicked Wessex: Cat o’ Nine Tails 20 July - 5 Oct, daily A rotating collection of the wickedest objects in Wessex. 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 Drinks in the Clink: Cider Riot 27 September, 7pm A brief history of Cider - how to make it and how to drink it. Find out more
Performance Play: Indecent Acts 5 October, 7.30pm A play exploring LGBTQ love stories from Dorset's past. Find out more
Film ‘Pride’ Film Screening 10 October, 7pm With introduction by Janine Miller (UNISON) and Q&A by David Donovan (whose story features in the film). In association with UNISON Dorset. Find out more
Workshop Jewellery making workshop with Caroline Parrott 19 October, 10am-4pm Indulge your creativity, and make some fabulous jewellery! 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
Family event Halloween Half Term: Spooky Storytelling Throughout half term Join us for some spooky family storytelling in the Georgian cells Find out more
Family event Halloween Half Term: Witchy Potion Trail 26 October - 3 November, daily Shire Hall will be full of scarily fun activities this half term! Find out more
Family event Halloween Half Term: Slime Making 28 October - 1 November, 10am-4pm Make your own pot of colourful, gooey slime! Find out more
Workshop Drinks in the Clink: Spells in the Cells 31 October, 7pm This is a brilliant and unique night out for any school of wizardry fan…. Find out more
Talk The Exiled Collector by Anne Sebba 3 November, 1pm Find out more about the Shire Hall magistrate forced into exile to escape persecution Find out more
Christmas Afternoon Tea 30 November - 22 December Indulge in a glass of fizz and afternoon tea for two 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
Family eventWorkshop 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
Christmas Closing 23 December - 2 January We will be closed over the Christmas Week, re-opening in the New Year. Find out more
