Here is a round up of events in July: there is non-stop culture whether you love classic cars, classic Rock, or rhythm and blues!
Classics at the Castle on 17th July at Sherborne Castle, 10am-4pm, is a very popular classics and supercar show. Over 1,000 cars will be on show including fantastic displays of Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Aston Martins, Porsches, Rolls Royces, Bentleys and many more popular classics. Arrival of the Veteran Car Tour is at 11:30am: arrival of Dorset Classic Car Tour is at 12:30pm
Friday 22 July, Desperado : The Heart of the Eagles - an evening of classic Eagles’ songs including Hotel California, New York Minute, Life in the Fast Lane, Wasted Time, One of These Nights, The Last Resort, Lyin’ Eyes, New Kid in Town, Take It to the Limit, The Long Run, Heartache Tonight – all brought to you by the six-piece ensemble Desperado at the Regent Centre, Christchurch.
23rd July at Sherborne Castle - Jools Holland and his rhythm and blues orchestra, plus special guests, promise a night of outstanding music so “pack a picnic, grab your friends and get ready to boogie-woogie with the maestro”. Gates open at 5pm and tickets are available from Octagon Theatre, Yeovil on 01935 422884: the Sherborne Tourist Information Centre on 01935 815341, and the Dorchester Tourist Information Centre on 01305 267992.
Dreamboats Race Day takes place on the 24th July at 2.30pm and is a popular annual event where local clubs, pubs and others enter a team of three and compete for the coveted trophy and prizes of Ringwood Ale: an entertaining afternoon for all the family with music, barbecue and raffle.
On the 27th July is an open air performance of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, from 7pm - 10pm at Highcliffe Castle. “A terrifying encounter with an escaped convict on the wild Kent marshes; a summons to meet the decaying Miss Havisham; the sudden appearance of a mystery benefactor - this series of events change the orphaned Pip’s life forever as he eagerly abandons his humble origins to become a gentleman.
From the misty marshes to the dusty, dirty streets of London; we bring you our brand new adaptation of Dickens’s most enduringly popular and atmospheric novel which delivers high comedy and dark drama as we follow Pip’s journey through adversity to discover the true nature of his ‘great expectations’”.
29th – 31st the award-winning Camp Bestival takes place on the 29th to 31st July at Lulworth Castle, against the stunning backdrop of the Jurassic coastline. Awards for this music festival promises fun for all the family and was awarded ‘Best Family Festival’ in 2009 and 2010 by UK Festival Awards. Day tickets are available from the Heritage Centre in West Lulworth.
Here at Chesil Beach Lodge we offer a choice of delightful and sustainable bed and breakfast and self-catering accommodation in a stunning location on the Jurassic Coast, and within easy travelling distance of these, and many more, fantastic local events and attractions.
Please contact us for more details, or to book accommodation.