Thomas Hardy Victorian Street Fair is back on Sunday 31st May! Get ready for a day full of Victorian crafts, stalls and activities on Dorchester’s South Street and in Brewery Square. Lots of free performances throughout the day. A day of celebration of Thomas Hardy too – his life, works and links to our town.

Brewery Square is super excited to be hosting the Hayden Princess Traction Engine in this year

There is something magical about seeing a titan of the Victorian era parked against the backdrop of our historic Square. With its polished brass, towering wheels, and that unmistakable puff of steam, the Hayden Princess is a masterclass in Victorian engineering.