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Dorset Events near Plumber Manor

This calendar of events is an indication of the wonderful events that guests can enjoy whilst staying with us here at the manor. Plumber Manor hotel is conveniently near all these events which add an extra and pleasurable dimension to stay in one of the most beautiful parts of Dorset.

Saturday, March 3rd

Opera Artists and Dorset Wildlife Trust Concert

This promises to be a fabulous concert by opera artists in aid of the Dorset Wildlife Trust. I takes place in Cheap Street Church in Sherborne.
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Tuesday & Wednesday, April 10th & 11th 2012

Portman Horse Trials

In the grounds of the Larmer Tree Gardens near Shaftesbury. Show jumping and dressage, this is a very popular event with competitors and horse lovers from far and wide.

Friday - Sunday, May 4th - 6th

Lyme Regis Fossil Festival

If you're at all interested in what's been going on during the last 200 million years, then the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival is for you. In addition to fossil-hunting walks, there'll be scientists on hand to tell you about the past and the future, a fossil fair, the dinosaur runway, street theatre and so much else.
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Monday – Friday, June 11th – 15th

Larmer Tree Festival

At Larmer Tree Gardens near Shaftesbury.  The line up includes Seasick Steve, Jools Holland with Sandie Shaw, Imelda May and a host of other superb acts…here’s the full line up.

Friday, May 25th – Saturday, June 9th

Salisbury International Arts Festival

The themes of the Salisbury Arts Festival for 2012 are yet to be confirmed but will take place across the region, e.g. Salisbury Cathedral, Old Wardour Castle and Stonehenge.
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Monday, June 4th

Sherborne Castle Country Fair

Set in the beautiful grounds of stately Sherborne Castle, right beside the lake, the Sherborne Castle Country is everything a country fair should be. There are events and attractions to appeal to all ages including rural crafts, animals, dragon boat racing, a big top, food, one of the largest Rare Breed Shows in the country and so much more.
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Thursday, July 12th

Olympic Torch

The Torch comes to Shaftesbury (time to be confirmed).   A wonderful opportunity to get into the Olympic spirit by watching  the runners with the torch pass through in this delightful country town near Plumber Manor of North Dorset.

Sunday, July 29th - Saturday, August 11th

Olympic Sailing Events, Weymouth and Portland

Watch the thrilling Olympic sailing events in Weymouth Bay. There'll be ten events, each event comprising a series of races for dinghies, keelboats and windsurfers. Stay with us at Plumber Manor and pop down to Weymouth for an Olympics thrill.
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Wednesday, August 15th 

Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show

A fun day out for all ages. The Gillingham and Shaftesbury is one of Dorset's premier shows, featuring all the elements of a traditional agricultural show as well horticultural marquees, art and cake competitions, show jumping and dog events.
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Wednesday, August 29th – Sunday, September 2nd

Great Dorset Steam Fair

One of the finest country fairs in all England. If you’re in Dorset during this period, a visit to the steam fair is a must…it’s also worth travelling a distance. The kids love it.

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Saturday & Sunday, September 1st & 2nd

Dorset County Show

Animals, farming, crafts, gardening, food and drink, it's all here at one of the country's great county shows, near Dorchester. There will also be a motorbike display team, falconry, Titan the Robot, axemen, carriage driving, a fun fair and so much more to entertain all ages.
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