A Walk through 17th Century Dorchester

Sun May 03 2026 at 02:30 pm to 04:00 pm UTC+01:00

The Corn Exchange, Dorchester | Dorchester

Dorchester Walking Festival
Publisher/HostDorchester Walking Festival
A Walk through 17th Century Dorchester
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On this walk we will discover how Durnovarians dealt with the challenges every day life.
About this Event

On this walk we will discover how Durnovarians dealt with the challenges every day life, including fire, sickness, law and order, religious observance and conflict with the King.

Proceeds from this walk will be donated to West Dorset Women's Refuge

Walk Leader: Brian Bates

Walk length: 4 km

Walk start: Rear of Corn Exchange, North Square, Dorchester

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Dog friendly

Wheelchair/pushchair accessible

Terms and conditions:

We offer refunds up to 7 days before any booked walks.

Dogs are welcome on many of our walks, however, they must be kept in control on a lead. If they are a nuisance, your walk leader will have the right to ask you to leave the walk.

Please arrive at the meeting point a minimum of 10 minutes before the advertised start time. Walks will start on time whether all participants have arrived or not. Finishing times are approximate and may vary.

The walk leader is in complete charge of the walk. Routes/events may be changed and distances are approximate.

Walks will only be cancelled if conditions could put participants in danger. The organisers will contact participants directly should this be the case.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

It is the responsibility of all participants to ensure that they are physically fit enough to take part in the walks they have booked onto.

It is essential that all participants wear appropriate footwear, clothing and equipment.

Dorchester Walking Festival contact: 07983 897051

Organised by Dorchester Town Council

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Corn Exchange, Dorchester, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 5.00

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