Tales of Dorset

Over the centuries, Dorset landscapes have inspired poets, authors and artists.

Reading, sharing and even creating your own stories is a great way to connect to nature, the seasons and a sense of place.

Watch Raven

“Raven”. In this story the Raven, a bird full of character and charisma seen often along the Jurassic Coast , takes a leading role in this magical myth about the creation of the world.

Watch "King of the Birds"

“The King of the Birds”. In this story the birds of Britain flock together on Maiden Castle to decide which of them should become King of the Birds, each stepping forward to gloat about why they should be the king. 

Watch "The Singing Barrow"

“The Singing Barrow”. Above Weymouth on Bincombe Hill lies the Bincombe Bumps , 9 bronze age burial mounds, known long ago as the Singing Barrows. In this story, greed overcomes one man to steal from the ‘fairy folk’ living in the barrows. 

Watch "Lazy Lawrence"

“Lazy Lawrence”. There was once a name that every West Country boy or girl used too know. Lazy Lawrence. He’s the pixie pony, the faerie horse who gallops around the orchards guarding the apples trees.

Watch "The Fox"

“The Fox”. A song about the life of a fox family living in the countryside. 

Watch "Zebedee & Zachary"

“Zebedee & Zachary”. The story of two farmers and the nine stones near Winterbourne Abbas.

A little more about our storyteller

With a professional background in ecology, Martin has a particular passion for storytelling outdoors and with nature themes, especially trees and woodlands. He delivers sessions for school groups combining storytelling with environmental education, and has worked with a wide range of local groups and national organisations as a storyteller and facilitator using stories for creative engagement with the local environment and the natural world. Find out more about Martin.

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