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, 7.30pm 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
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 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
