The 2026 Theme is ‘Be in Nature, Be Creative, Be Well’.
Come along to Planet Wimborne’s annual Green Festival to meet local groups and hear about all the great environmental activities going on in the town and surrounding area.
The Festival is going from strength to strength and we believe we have something for everyone: from the Minster Fair on the first Saturday to craft workshops, walks and talks spread throughout the week. (Some events must be pre-booked, due to limits on numbers, even though most are free.)
The Green Festival will be opened at 10:30am on Saturday 10th October (on Minster Green) by local artist Jason Pizzey: with Wimborne’s Mayor, Cllr Jeff Hart; Town Crier, Chris Brown; and Planet Wimborne Chairperson, Linda Bunting. Vikki Slade (MP Mid Dorset & North Poole) will also present Wilding Wimborne with the national Bees’ Needs Champions award which recognises and celebrates examples of exceptional initiatives undertaken to support pollinators.
We are excited to announce that Charlie Dimmock, BBC ‘Garden Rescue’ presenter will be speaking at Queen Elizabeth’s School on Saturday 17th October.
PROGRAMME
The free, festival programme is available to view on-line: Wimborne Green Festival Programme 2026 (when opened, please scroll down to see full programme).
There is also an alternative version of the Programme for Smartphones.
A paper version of the programme will also be available from the Museum of East Dorset Information Centre in the High Street and in the Fair Ground shop in the Cornmarket.
All events are also listed in our Calendar.
Please check our Planet Wimborne Facebook page for any updates: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetWimborne/
Come and say ‘Hello’ – we’re looking forward to seeing you!
TICKETS:
Unless otherwise stated, tickets for Green Festival events can be booked at the links below or can be picked up from the Fair Ground Shop in the Cornmarket (cash only).
Gardening for Wildlife & Wellbeing Charlie Dimmock, one of the nation’s best-known and best-loved celebrity gardeners, is the speaker at our keynote event on Saturday 17th October at 4.30pm at QE School. https://buytickets.at/planetwimborne/2314443
Rivermind Vocal Workshop Learn river chants inspired by our local waterways. No singing experience required. Sunday 11th October, 3pm. Free. https://buytickets.at/planetwimborne/2318640
Rivers for Wimborne Find out about the health of our local rivers and the projects helping to protect them. Monday 12th October, 7.30pm. Free. https://buytickets.at/planetwimborne/2314331
Steps to a Greener Business Hear what local businesses are doing to operate more sustainably. Tuesday 13th October, 12.30pm. Free event, lunch included. https://buytickets.at/planetwimborne/2314349
Embedding Sustainability Hear from the founder of Tops Day Nurseries how every organisation can be more successful using sustainable practices. Tuesday 13th October, 7.30pm. Free. https://buytickets.at/planetwimborne/2314354
Lush Green Hub Visit See how Lush reduces its carbon footprint in all its operations. Wednesday 14th October, 1.30pm. Free. https://buytickets.at/planetwimborne/2314344
Positive Future for Wimborne Join us for a look at how we as a community can come together to create a positive future for Wimborne. Wednesday 14th October, 7.30pm. Free. https://buytickets.at/planetwimborne/2314397
EcoSustainable Solutions Visit See how recycling and reusing waste can be a successful business. Thursday 15th October, 2pm. Free. https://buytickets.at/planetwimborne/2314367
The Wellbeing Connection Hear about the benefits of social prescribing and how community connections, volunteering, nature and local activities support health & wellbeing. Thursday 15th October, 7.30pm. Free. https://buytickets.at/planetwimborne/2314381
Mushrooms & Mindfulness A leisurely walk to enjoy woodland wildlife, with a particular focus on mushrooms and other fungi. Sunday 18th October, 10.30am. Free. https://buytickets.at/planetwimborne/2314395
Bird ringing Full.
Other tickets:
Wildlife Homes and Bird Feeder Workshops: Saturday 10th October
https://bookwhen.com/wildlingscorfemullen
RiverMind Concert (not the workshop): Sunday 11th October 7.30pm
https://www.theallendale.org/; email info@theallendale.org; 01202 887247
Salamander’s Tasting Walk: Wednesday 14th October, 9.15am
https://www.salamandercookshop.com/; office@salamandercookshop.com; or 01202840144
A Wild Heart Workshop: Saturday 17th October 10:30am
email sarahredmondfareham@gmail.com to book.
How is the Festival Funded?
Planet Wimborne is a group of passionate volunteers but we need donations to help us put on this festival. Please consider making a donation when you come along.
We are extremely grateful to the following for their support:
Dacombes of Wimborne
Morebus
Stewarts Garden Centres
Radio Wimborne
Wimborne BID
Wimborne Minster Town Council
Colehill Town Council
Corfe Mullen Town Council
Teachers Building Society
Wimborne Town of Culture
Fair Ground Shop
Pink Egret
Harmony Creative Print