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Latest News

Art and engagement

Nature Calling national art project launch

Dorset National Landscape becomes major Hub in £2M ground-breaking national art project.

Cycle, walk

New Valley to Market Trail opens

A new Food Trail opens this month, shining a light on the rich food heritage of the Frome Valley.

Explore

Visit new River Droplet art installation during September

News of a new temporary art installation shining a light on the River Frome.

Grant funding available

Community Access Fund open for applications

Funding available for capital access projects that make the Dorset National Landscape more inclusive to access. Closes 11th October 2024.

Photography

England on Sea Exhibition at West Bay

Visit the new outdoor photography exhibition on West Bay esplanade.

Working together

Dorset National Landscape Annual Review

Find out what we have achieved for nature, climate, people and place over the past year.

Jurassic Coast

New signs at Charmouth

Visitors to Charmouth can now enjoy beautiful & informative new signs.

Explore

Get out and about this Summer!

Fresh ideas for places to go in the Dorset National Landscape this summer.

River Droplet Sitting Space

GLOW-ming evening sunset appreciation

Frampton, Dorchester DT2 9NF

Tuesday 17th Sep 24 18:00 - 20:00

GLOW-ming evening sunset appreciation!

38 Dorchester Rd, Frampton, Dorchester DT2 9NF, UK

Tuesday 17th Sep 24 18:00 - 20:00

Join artists Lorna Rees and Amanda Moore at their new River Droplet artwork in Frampton. Lit up in the gentle evening dusk, it's a chance to unwind, appreciate the beautiful River Frome and appreciate the last of the summer evenings.

GLOW-ming evening sunset appreciation!

32 Dorchester Rd, Frampton, Dorchester DT2 9NF, UK

Tuesday 17th Sep 24 18:00, 20:00

Join artists Lorna Rees and Amanda Moore at their new River Droplet artwork in Frampton.

Autumn Equinox event at River Droplet, Frampton

River Droplet Sitting Space

Autumn Equinox Event with chalk talk by Dr Anjana Khatwa

Frampton, Dorchester DT2 9NF

Sunday 22nd Sep 24 18:00 - 20:00

GLOW-ming evening sunset appreciation!

Frampton, Dorchester, UK

Sunday 22nd Sep 24 18:00 - 20:00

GLOW-ming evening sunset appreciation!

38 Dorchester Rd, Frampton, Dorchester DT2 9NF, UK

Sunday 22nd Sep 24 18:00, 20:00

Join artists Lorna Rees and Amanda Moore at their new River Droplet artwork in Frampton. Dr Anjana Khatwa will be sharing her passion for geology! Lit up in the gentle evening dusk, it's a chance to unwind, appreciate the beautiful River Frome and appreciate the last of the summer evenings.

River Droplet Sitting Space

GLOW-ming evening sunset appreciation with storyteller Martin Maudsley

Frampton, Dorchester DT2 9NF

Tuesday 24th Sep 24 18:00 - 20:00

GLOW-ming evening sunset appreciation!

Frampton, Dorchester, UK

Tuesday 24th Sep 24 18:00 - 20:00

GLOW-ming evening sunset appreciation!

38 Dorchester Rd, Frampton, Dorchester DT2 9NF, UK

Tuesday 24th Sep 24 18:00, 20:00

Storyteller Martin Maudsley will join artists Lorna Rees and Amanda Moore at their new River Droplet artwork in Frampton. Lit up in the gentle evening dusk, it's a chance to unwind, appreciate the beautiful River Frome and appreciate the last of the summer evenings.