Around & About
Fovant Village is lucky enough to lie equidistant between the medieval city of Salisbury in Wiltshire & the Saxon market town of Shaftesbury in Dorset, and as such it has access to an amazing range of cultural and popular events and activities. Visit the sites below to find out about Market Days, Arts, Music & Drama events as well as walking, touring & open gardens & places of historic/local interest.
Visit Salisbury
https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/salisbury
Up to date information on what is available & happening in Salisbury
Wiltshire Together
https://wiltshiretogether.org.uk
A great new website for local events such as fetes and village hall activities but more impressive is the range of events on offer from children's workshops, to walks, performing arts, youth adventures, drop ins, mental health activities, concerts and also volunteer opportunities. Many events are FREE to attend.
Tourist Information
https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on
Covers events across the whole of Wiltshire and has an excellent calendar to narrow down to your choice of date & time.
National Open Garden Scheme
NGS gives visitors unique access to over 3,600 exceptional private gardens in England & Wales, raising money for charity. Advisable to pre-book. Virtual garden tours are available.
National Trust
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Gardens, Parks, Cafes, Countryside, Grand houses & Beautiful Homes - Membership necessary.
Salisbury Playhouse & Arts Centre
https://www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on
A fabulous range of Drama, Dance, Music, Films, Comedy, Presentations, Workshops, Exhibitions & Outdoor Events
Odeon Cinema
https://www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/salisbury/?
Major cinema chain with multiple screens
Other local places of interest which host particular events, worth keeping your eye on are
Pythouse Kitchen Gardens
https://www.pythousekitchengarden.co.uk
Often has recitals, small concerts and readings
Messums - Membership now required.
Salisbury Cathedral
https://www.salisburycathedral.org.uk
Art installations, bands, concerts, workshops, tours & of course services.
Visit Shaftesbury
https://www.shaftesburytourism.co.uk
What to see, what to do, touring suggestions, where to eat, blog, where to stay
Days Out with the Kids
https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk
Useful website with plenty of suggestions for family outings in our area.
Arundells
https://arundells.org/events-at-arundells/
Edward Heath's graceful home in Cathedral Close provides a variety of music, craft and drama events.
Links to Local Village Websites
Salisbury's Charter Market
...takes place each Tuesday 8am - 2.30pm and Saturday 8am - 3pm in the historic Market Place. The only exception is the third week in October when the Charter Fair comes to the city. At the market you’ll find fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, clothing, furniture and homeware items as well as a local farmers’ market section.
Salisbury also holds a Christmas Market, various Continental Markets & Late night Markets. Click the shopping bag icon below for further details.
Local Markets
Blandford Forum – Thursday
Dorchester – Wednesday
Gillingham – Thursday & Sat
Poole – Thursday
Salisbury – Tuesday & Saturday
Shaftesbury – Thursday
Sherborne – Thursday
Sturminster N'ton – Mon & Sat
Wilton – Thursday
Wimborne – Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Farmers' Markets
Shaftesbury
1st Saturday of each month
Salisbury – 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month
Blandford Forum – 2nd Friday of each month
Dorchester – 1st Saturday of each month
Wimborne – 2nd Thursday & Friday of each month
Wincanton – 1st Friday of each month