These are just some of the exciting things young participants will have the opportunity to discover during the free Nando’s Kids & Teens Workshop, a fun, interactive experience designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and new skills.

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Nando’s

The workshop will give children and teenagers an insight into the world of Nando’s, introducing them to how the restaurants operate and what happens behind the scenes.

Participants will have the opportunity to explore what makes Nando’s special, from the way the restaurant teams work together to the passion, care and attention that go into delivering the Nando’s experience.

This will be a fantastic opportunity for young people to learn about the restaurant industry in an engaging and accessible way.

Getting Hands-On: Building a Burger the Nando’s Way!

The excitement will continue with a practical, hands-on activity where participants will have the chance to learn how to build a burger the Nando’s way!

Following Nando’s techniques, they will discover the different steps involved in creating a delicious burger and put their newly learned skills into practice.

With plenty of creativity, enthusiasm and hands-on participation, this activity will allow everyone to get involved, experiment and enjoy the experience of preparing food like a Nando’s team member.

Learning, Creativity and Fun All in One!

More than just a workshop, the experience will bring together learning, teamwork and creativity.

Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Discover how Nando’s restaurants operate.
• Learn what happens behind the scenes.
• Understand what makes the Nando’s experience unique.
• Develop practical burger-building skills.
• Explore their creativity through hands-on activities.
• Enjoy a fun and interactive introduction to the hospitality industry.
• And, of course, enjoy a tasty burger at the end of the session!

Inspiring the Next Generation

Nando’s believes that learning should be exciting, practical and memorable. Experiences like the Kids & Teens Workshop will provide young people with the opportunity to explore new interests, develop confidence and learn new skills in a welcoming environment.

Whether children are discovering the world of hospitality for the first time or simply enjoying the chance to get hands-on with food, this workshop will give everyone an opportunity to learn something new.

Want to sign up?

The workshops are suitable for anyone aged 10 to 16 years. Spaces for this exciting experience are available across two dates.

11th December from 10am – 11am or 21st December from 10am – 11am

Spaces are limited to 10 participants per workshop.  To register your interest and secure a place at either work shop, please use the link below:

Sign up here

Who knows? There may be some future Nando’s stars in the making!

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Picture it. Fairy lights twinkling over red brick, skates gliding across the ice, the smell of hot chocolate drifting through the air and every present on your list just a few steps away. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Brewery Square.

Here’s everything happening this Christmas

Christmas at Brewery Square kicks off on Saturday 28 November from 5pm with our big annual Christmas Lights Switch On. Join the crowd as the whole Square lights up, with live music from Wessex Theatre, a Michael Bublé tribute and the Brewery Square House Band’s Christmas Special. Add walking acts, festive stalls, hot chocolate and pop-up bars, and you’ve got a night to remember. Best of all, it’s free.

Find the line-up, timings and top tips on our Christmas Lights Switch On page.

Skating in the Square

Nothing says Christmas like a spin on the rink. Skating in the Square is back, right in Dorchester, so lace up your skates and glide under the twinkling lights. It’s perfect for families, friends, first dates and anyone who fancies holding onto the side the whole way round (we won’t tell). Skate before the Lights Switch On, after the countdown or any day over the festive season.

Sessions get busy at weekends and in the school holidays, so book ahead.

Christmas shopping, sorted

Skip the delivery vans and the midnight scrolling. Brewery Square has gifts for everyone on your list, all in one place.

Find party outfits at Phase Eight and Hobbs, unique finds at Loco Loves, records at Vinyl Van, nostalgic treasures at Memory Lane and original artwork at Halo Fine Art. Pick up a festive wreath at Stems Florist, a beautiful gift at Mirari Lingerie, and treats for the dog at MUTT Everything Dog.

Need inspiration? Read our full Christmas gift guide, sorted by who’s on your list.

Shop local, shop their story. Many of our independent shops are run by local women, from Stems Florist and Loco Loves to Vinyl Van, C-Side and Halo Fine Art. Every gift you buy here supports a local business owner chasing her dream.

Food with friends

All that skating and shopping builds an appetite. Gather your favourite people and make a proper day (or night) of it.

• Festive catch-ups: brunch at Vivo Lounge, coffee and cake at C-Side, or a hot chocolate at Costa.
• Family favourites: Nando’s, Pizza Express, Zizzi and Wagamama, all a few steps apart.
• Something special: French classics at Côte Brasserie, Turkish dishes at Meram Kitchen and Portuguese small plates at Santos + Co.
• Something sweet: sundaes and waffles at Creams Café, the perfect reward after a wobbly lap of the rink.
• Into the night: cocktails and music at XO Dorchester, and a pint brewed right here at Copper Street Brewery.

See every option in our where to eat guide.

Christmas parties and get-togethers

Organising the work do or the friends’ Christmas meal? Book a long table at one of our restaurants, ask about festive menus, then head to the ice or XO for the after party. Book early, as December dates go fast.

Christmas for little ones

Make memories they will talk about all year. Watch a festive film at the Odeon, burn off some energy at Nikki’s Little Play Café, wobble round the ice together and finish with a sundae at Creams.

Stay over and make a weekend of it

Coming from further afield? Premier Inn is right in the Square, so you can skate, shop, eat and be tucked up in bed within minutes. Or book one of the cosy cottages from Dorset Hideaways for a winter break.

Getting here

Dorchester South station is right in the Square, with direct trains from Weymouth, Southampton and London Waterloo. Fairfield car park is just across Weymouth Avenue. See our getting here guide for bus routes and parking.

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Here’s our Christmas shopping guide to Dorchester, sorted by who’s on your list.

For the one who loves to dress up

• Phase Eight for showstopping party dresses and occasionwear.
• Hobbs for timeless pieces that will be worn long after Christmas.
• Loco Loves on Pope Street, a clothing and lifestyle boutique full of things they won’t already own.
• Mirari Lingerie for something beautiful and a little bit special.

For the music lover

Vinyl Van on Pope Street. Pick out a record they’ve been hunting for, or one they’ve never heard of but will play on repeat by Boxing Day.

For the nostalgic one

Memory Lane is full of vintage, retro and modern collectables. It’s the shop where you’ll find the toy they had as a kid, and watch their face when they open it.

For the home lover

• Stems Florist on Weymouth Avenue for a Christmas wreath, a festive arrangement or a bouquet for someone you can’t see this year.
• Woods Furniture for living and dining accessories that finish off a room.
• Halo Fine Art on Pope Street for an original piece by a local artist. Art is a gift that never ends up in a drawer.

For the one who needs a break

Give them an hour off. Ask about gift vouchers at The Highbrow Collective, Highbrow Skin and Laser Clinic and Thomas J William Hair and Beauty Design.

For the ones who have everything

Give an experience instead. Book a team challenge at The Great Big Escape, treat them to a night at the Odeon followed by dinner at Côte Brasserie, or share a few pints brewed right here at Copper Street Brewery.

For the four-legged family member

Yes, the dog gets a stocking too. MUTT Everything Dog on Pope Street has treats and toys they will be excited about.

Christmas Lights Switch On and Skating in the Square: Saturday 28 November 2026

Plan your shopping around the moment the Square lights up for Christmas. The Brewery Square Christmas Lights Switch On is back on Saturday 28 November 2026, and this year there’s even more magic to it.

The fun starts from 5pm, and Skating in the Square is back too, so bring your gloves.

Come early, tick off a few presents, grab a hot chocolate and find your spot for the big countdown. Follow us on Facebook for announcements.

Why shopping local matters

Every present you buy here supports a Dorset business, a local team and the independents that make Dorchester feel like Dorchester. And you get to see it, touch it and take it home today.

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Everyone says the venue is the hardest part of planning a wedding. It isn’t. It’s the dress. You can try on twenty and feel nothing, then step into one and just know. That moment is worth chasing, so start your wedding planning where the dress is.

And once you’ve found it, you might be surprised how much of the rest of your list is a few steps away.

Find the one at Halo Bridal

Halo Bridal opened at 11 Brewery Square in September 2026, a bridal boutique that doesn’t feel like any other. Their launch show featured gowns designed by three local artists, wearable art you won’t see anywhere else, and the collection is available to buy now.

Read about their wearable art collaboration with Halo Fine Art and you will see why it’s a little bit different.

Gifts with a story at Halo Fine Art

In the very same unit is Halo Fine Art, full of beautiful original artwork and sculptures by local artists. It’s the place for a wedding gift the couple will keep forever, or a housewarming present for newlyweds setting up their first home together.

Flowers from Stems Florist

Bouquets, buttonholes and table flowers, all from Stems Florist on Weymouth Avenue. Pop in with a photo of your dress and your colour scheme, and let them bring it to life. Find more info here: https://stemsfloristdorchester.com/

Feeding your guests | Good food is what guests remember long after the speeches.

• Meram Kitchen brings their Turkish food, which is honestly to die for, to your wedding with their catering service. They’ve even got their own food truck, perfect for a relaxed reception or a late night bite.
• Santos + Co caters too, with Portuguese petiscos (small plates) made for sharing. Or hire Santos + Co itself for your celebration.

Smaller wedding? Book a table

Not every wedding needs a marquee. If you’re planning an intimate ceremony and want a meal with your nearest and dearest afterwards, there are plenty of places in the Square to book a long table. Try Côte Brasserie, Meram Kitchen, Santos + Co or Zizzi, all within a few steps of each other.

Party into the night at XO Dorchester

Keep the celebrations going with an after party at XO Dorchester, just below Meram Kitchen. Cocktails, music and open late, or hire the whole venue for your own party.

Looking your best

Thomas J William Hair and Beauty Design for your wedding hair, and The Highbrow Collective and Highbrow Skin and Laser Clinic for brows, skin and that pre-wedding glow. Start skin treatments a few months before the big day for the best results.

The hen do, sorted

• A team challenge at The Great Big Escape. Can you get out in 60 minutes?
• Portuguese cocktails at Santos + Co.
• Dancing until late at XO Dorchester.

Somewhere for guests to stay

Travelling guests can stay at Premier Inn right in the Square, with Dorchester South station on the doorstep. For something more special, Dorset Hideaways has hand-picked holiday cottages in and around Dorchester.

Your wedding planning day in the Square

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We all know the feeling. The trip is booked, the picnic is packed, and then the sky over Dorset turns grey and stays that way. Most people give up and stay in. We think that’s a waste of a perfectly good day.

A rainy day in Dorchester can actually be the best kind of day out, as long as you know where to head. Here’s how to spend it at Brewery Square.

Hop between the showers

The Square is compact, so you’re never more than a minute’s dash from the next door. And if you come by train, you step straight off at Dorchester South into the Square. No soggy walk from the car park required.

The Odeon in Dray Horse Yard is the classic rainy day rescue. A film, a big tub of popcorn and two hours where nobody cares what the weather’s doing. Check listings and book ahead at weekends: https://www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/dorchester/

Break out of an escape room

The Great Big Escape gives you 60 minutes to solve the puzzles and get out. It’s brilliant for families with older kids, friends or a work team that needs shaking up. You’ll be so focused, you’ll forget it’s raining at all. Book Here: https://thegreatbigescape.com/

Let the little ones loose

Nikki’s Little Play Café on Pope Street has soft play for little ones and proper coffee for the grown-ups. Probably the best thing to happen to a wet Tuesday. More info here: https://nikkislittleplaycafe.co.uk/

Go digging for treasure| Rain is the perfect excuse for a slow browse.

• Vinyl Van on Pope Street is a dream for record lovers. Flick through the crates and see what you find.
• Memory Lane is packed with vintage, retro and modern collectables. Everyone finds something that takes them right back.
• Halo Fine Art on Pope Street is a calm, beautiful space to wander and find a piece by a local artist.
• Loco Loves is a clothing and lifestyle boutique full of gifts you didn’t know you needed.

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Most people see Brewery Square as somewhere to grab lunch or catch a film. But stop for a second next time you’re here and look up. Those red brick buildings have been home to royal wine orders, a famous novelist, a devastating fire and even a Dame of the stage.

Here’s the story of the Eldridge Pope brewery in Dorchester, and why this patch of town is far more interesting than it looks.

It started with a husband and wife in 1833

Charles and Sarah Eldridge set up the business in 1833 and built the Green Dragon Brewery in Dorchester four years later. Soon afterwards, John Allen Pope joined the partnership, and the Eldridge Pope name was born. Production moved to the Mariners Brewery on High West Street, which you can still spot today.

The move to Weymouth Avenue

In 1879, two of John Pope’s sons, Alfred and Edwin, opened the Dorchester Brewery right here on Weymouth Avenue. They picked the spot carefully. It had its own water supply and sat right beside the railway, so beer could travel along the south coast with ease.

It worked. By the end of the 1800s, the company owned 97 pubs stretching from London to Exeter.

Fit for a queen

Here’s the fact that surprises everyone. Eldridge Pope became wine supplier to Queen Victoria and was one of the first companies to be awarded a Royal Warrant.

The Thomas Hardy connection

Dorchester and Thomas Hardy go hand in hand, and the brewery is no exception. There’s a photograph of Alfred Pope with Hardy at the brewery in 1899. Two of the brewery’s best known ales were Royal Oak and Hardy’s Ale, the second named in honour of Dorset’s most famous writer.

The link goes deeper still. The grand Victorian and Edwardian buildings were designed by W.R. Crickmay, the architect Hardy worked for before he became a full time writer in 1872. Victorian drinks writer Alfred Barnard called the brewery “the finest specimen of architecture in the district”. Some of the more flamboyant details have led people to joke that the drawing board may have seen a pint or two.

Fire, cholera and Dame Judi Dench

In 1922, a fire destroyed much of the brewhouse. It was rebuilt and reopened just two years later, and that rebuilt brewhouse still stands today.

The brewery also played a part in Dorchester’s fight against cholera, with its huge coppers used to boil bedding and help stop the disease spreading. That story became a Dorchester community play, Entertaining Strangers, and Dame Judi Dench played none other than Sarah Eldridge.

From brewery to Brewery Square

The Pope family ran the business for generations. When Eldridge Pope sold the site in 2002, it was still managed by Christopher Pope, a great great grandson of John Pope.

Today the buildings are home to shops, restaurants, a cinema and homes. Look at the street names as you walk around: Eldridge Street, Pope Street, Copper Street and Dray Horse Yard all nod to the people and the trade that built this place.

Beer is still brewed here

The best part? The brewing never really stopped. Brewhouse & Kitchen brews its own beer on site, and Copper Street Brewery is a family-run brewery pouring pints right where they’re made. Raise a glass to Charles and Sarah while you’re at it.

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This October, Brewery Square is going full spooky, and most of it is completely free.

Brewery Scare: trick or treat and vote for the spookiest window

Cobwebs, creepy crawlies and a skeleton or two. Our businesses have gone all out turning their windows into Halloween scenes, and it’s up to your family to pick the winner. Follow the window display posters, check out every spooky scene, then scan the QR code on the poster with your phone camera to vote. It takes less than a minute.

The best bit? Look out for the trick or treat posters in business windows. A poster means that business is taking part, so head inside, say “trick or treat!” and get a sweet treat or a spooky surprise. It’s a proper trick or treat, just in daylight and without knocking on strangers’ doors.

Tuesday 27 to Saturday 31 October, between 10am and 3pm Cost: free

Meet the scarecrows of Scare in the Square

Local schools, charities and community groups have built their very own scarecrows for Scare in the Square, and they’re all gathered together ready for a Halloween selfie. Each one has a plaque telling you about the people behind it, plus a QR code so you can vote. The winning group gets £100 for their cause, so every vote really counts.

The scarecrows are on display throughout half term, so there’s plenty of time to find your favourite.

When little legs need to burn off energy

Nikki’s Little Play Café on Pope Street is a lifesaver on a drizzly day. Soft play for the little ones, a coffee and a sit down for you. Everyone wins.

When you need an hour of calm

Nothing quietens a group of kids like a big screen and a bag of popcorn. Check what’s showing at the Odeon in Dray Horse Yard and book ahead, as half term matinees fill up fast.Visit here: https://www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/dorchester/

For older kids who say they’re “too old” for trails

Challenge them to beat the clock at The Great Big Escape. You’ve got 60 minutes to crack the clues and get out. It’s brilliant for tweens and teens, and surprisingly competitive for parents. Check age guidance when you book. Book here: https://thegreatbigescape.com/

Treats, obviously

You can’t do half term without a reward. Creams Café is the spot for waffles, sundaes and the kind of pudding the kids will talk about all week. For a proper meal, Nando’s, Pizza Express, Zizzi and Wagamama are all within a few steps of each other, so there’s no arguing over where to go. And for the grown-ups, Santos + Co has live music from Jack Daniels from 7pm on Halloween night, Saturday 31 October.

Bring the dog too

MUTT Everything Dog on Pope Street is our dog café and shop, so the four-legged member of the family gets a Halloween treat as well. It’s just celebrated its first birthday, and yes, it even has soft play for dogs.

Your half term plan in one glance

1. Park at Fairfield or hop on the train to Dorchester South.
2. Vote for your favourite Brewery Scare window and trick or treat around the Square.
3. Vote for your favourite scarecrow.
4. Soft play, a film or an escape room, depending on ages.
5. Finish at Creams. Non-negotiable.

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Here’s our honest guide to where to eat in Dorchester, sorted by the kind of day you’re having.

For brunch and a coffee

• Vivo Lounge on Weymouth Avenue is the relaxed, sofa-filled spot for a long brunch that drifts into lunch.
• Costa Coffee on Copper Street for your reliable morning flat white before the shops open.
• Vibes Cafe is our vegan and vegetarian café, and the meat eaters in your life will be pleasantly surprised.
• Seventh Seal on Pope Street is renowned for the best coffee in town.

For a family meal that keeps everyone happy

• Nando’s in Dray Horse Yard, for the spice-level dares and endless refills.
• Pizza Express on Weymouth Avenue, a safe bet for fussy eaters and grown-ups alike.
• Zizzi on Eldridge Street, for pizza, pasta and a glass of something for the adults.
• Wagamama on Weymouth Avenue, for big bowls of ramen and katsu curry.
• O’Pasta on Pope Street, for fresh pasta done simply.

For date night

• Côte Brasserie in the heart of the Square brings French brasserie classics and a buzzy, grown-up atmosphere.
• Meram Kitchen specialises in Turkish cuisine, and honestly, it’s to die for. Order a few dishes and share everything.
• Santos & Co in Dray Horse Yard is the spot for a cocktail before dinner, or one more drink when neither of you is ready to call it a night.

For beer lovers (this is a brewery, after all)

Beer has been brewed on this spot since the 1800s, and the tradition is very much alive.

• Brewhouse & Kitchen on Weymouth Avenue is a pub with its own microbrewery on site. Ask what’s freshly brewed.
• Copper Street Brewery is family run, with its own beers poured right where they’re made.
• Santos & Co in Dray Horse Yard for cocktails and drinks with friends.
• XO Bar, just below Meram Kitchen, is where the night really gets going. Cocktails, music and open late, so it’s the place to head when nobody’s ready to go home yet.

For something sweet

Creams Café in Dray Horse Yard is where good intentions go to melt. Sundaes, waffles, cookie dough and the kind of puddings that need sharing (but rarely get shared).

For the whole family, including the dog

MUTT Everything Dog is a café made for dogs and their humans. And if you’ve got little ones, Nikki’s Little Play Café pairs a decent coffee with soft play.

Quick questions

Are there vegan restaurants in Dorchester? Yes. Vibes Cafe at Brewery Square is fully vegan and vegetarian, and plenty of our restaurants have plant-based options too.

Where can I eat near Dorchester South station? Brewery Square is right next to the station, with over a dozen restaurants, bars and cafés.

Do I need to book? For Friday and Saturday evenings, booking ahead is a good idea. Check each venue’s page for opening times.

Hungry yet? Browse every venue on our restaurants, bars and cafés page and pick your table.

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We’ve got a train station right in the Square, buses pulling in a few minutes away and a big car park just across the road. Here’s everything you need, whichever way you’re travelling.

Coming by train: you’re already here

Dorchester South station sits right in Brewery Square. Step off the platform and you’re a minute from a coffee at Costa, a film at the Odeon or lunch at Wagamama.

• From London and Southampton: direct trains run from London Waterloo every half hour, taking around 2 hours 45 minutes. They stop at Southampton and Winchester on the way.
• From Weymouth: about 10 minutes on the train. Honestly quicker than parking.
• From Bristol, Cheltenham and Worcester: trains run into Dorchester West, which is around a five minute walk from the Square.

Top tip: on a busy Saturday, the train from Weymouth means no queuing for a space and no watching the clock on a parking ticket.

Coming by bus

Buses from across Dorset stop at Dorchester South Station at the top of Pope Street, or on Trinity Street, a short walk away.

• From Weymouth: Route10
• From Poundbury: Route 6

Plan your exact journey on the First Bus journey planner.

Coming by car

Dorchester sits where the A35 and A37 meet, so Brewery Square is easy to reach from the M27, M5 and A303. For sat navs, use DT1 1QR for the Square or DT1 1QW to go straight to the car park.

Parking near Brewery Square

Fairfield car park is the closest, just across Weymouth Avenue from the Square. It has 562 spaces, including 9 disabled bays and electric vehicle charging points. Charges apply from 8am to 6pm, seven days a week, and you can pay by card, cash or the JustPark app. One thing locals know: on Wednesdays the covered section closes for Dorchester market, so arrive a little earlier on market day.

Getting around once you’re here

Brewery Square is flat, pedestrianised and open 24 hours a day for through access, so there’s no rush.

Staying over?

Premier Inn is in the Square on Pope Street, so you can eat, catch a late film and be in bed within five minutes.

Quick questions

Is there parking at Brewery Square? Yes. Fairfield car park is directly opposite, with 562 spaces and disabled bays.

Which train station is closest to Brewery Square? Dorchester South, which is right in the Square. Dorchester West is about a five minute walk.

What postcode should I use for my sat nav? DT1 1QR for Brewery Square, or DT1 1QW for Fairfield car park.

Is Brewery Square accessible? Yes. The Square is flat and step free, with disabled parking bays across the road and bays on site.

Ready to plan your day? Have a look at our retailers map and see who’s waiting for you.

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The art dresses formed a special part of the opening of Halo Bridal this weekend at Brewery Square in Dorchester, representing the shared ethos behind both Halo Fine Art and Halo Bridal, celebrating creativity, individuality and the opportunity to experience art in unexpected ways.

For the collaboration, three talented local artists, Caroline Tucker, Sarah Jayne Jeffries and The Brogue Artist, were each commissioned to create a dress inspired by their own artwork and artistic style. Rather than simply reproducing an existing artwork onto a garment, each artist was given the freedom to interpret their work through fashion, creating a piece that reflected their individual creativity and personality.

The result is a collection of three entirely individual dresses, each with its own identity, character and story.

Caroline Tucker brought her distinctive artistic style to the project, translating the bold, expressive qualities of her floral artwork into a bridal design. Her dress demonstrates how the visual language of an artist can evolve beyond the traditional canvas and take on a completely new form.

Sarah Jayne Jeffries similarly used the project as an opportunity to take her artistic style beyond the canvas. Her design reflects her own creative approach while exploring how artwork can be experienced through something tangible, wearable and personal.

The Brogue Artist brought a recognisable urban artistic influence to his design, incorporating elements of his own creative identity and personality into the finished dress.

Together, the three dresses demonstrate the diversity of artistic expression within the local creative community, and how differently artists can respond when given the same creative challenge.

What makes the project particularly distinctive is that no two dresses are the same. Each piece tells a story about the artist behind it, effectively becoming a piece of art that can be worn and experienced in an entirely different way.

The collaboration also reflects a wider vision shared by the two Halo businesses.

Halo Fine Art has a focus on making art feel accessible and welcoming, while celebrating artists and the stories behind their work. Halo Bridal, meanwhile, is centred around individuality, confidence and helping brides find something that feels personal to them.

Bringing the two together offered an opportunity to explore the natural connection between the two creative worlds.

The project also challenges the traditional idea that art belongs solely on a gallery wall. By placing artwork within the context of bridal fashion, Halo is offering visitors a different way to discover and engage with local artists, while demonstrating the creative possibilities that emerge when art, fashion and weddings come together.

The three art dresses formed a centrepiece of the Halo Bridal opening and celebrate the incredible creative talent found within the local community.

Halo Fine Art and Halo Bridal hope the collaboration will encourage people to look at both art and bridal fashion differently, as forms of self-expression, storytelling and creativity that can be brought together in unexpected and memorable ways.

Halo Fine Art and Halo Bridal are now open at 11 Brewery Square, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HX.

Photo credit: Emma Marshall Photography

Halo Fine Art: https://halofineart.co.uk/

Halo Bridal: https://halobridal.co.uk/

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