Cultural, Arts & Exhibitions in Christchurch, Dorset

Find out more about the Cultural and Arts Clubs in Christchurch and Highcliffe in Dorset, and discover a passion for a new skill.

Christchurch Lace Society meets monthly to share their love of lacemaking and demonstrating their craft. Whilst they are not a teaching group, visitors are welcome. The Society also attends The Priory's Living Crafts Exhibition every second year.

Bournemouth Arts Club is a long-established visual arts organisation supporting artists and art enthusiasts across Bournemouth and Dorset. Founded in 1920, the club runs exhibitions, gallery visits, talks, workshops, studio visits, drawing opportunities and practical working days. Associate membership is open to anyone with an interest in art, while full exhibiting members are selected according to the club’s artistic criteria and commitment to participating in club activities.

Christchurch Priory presents a varied programme of music throughout the year, from Thursday lunchtime organ recitals and choral services to visiting choirs, orchestras and candlelit concerts. The historic church’s spacious acoustic and magnificent Nicholson pipe organ make it one of Christchurch’s most atmospheric performance venues. This guide explains what visitors can expect and directs readers to the Priory’s official, regularly updated programme for confirmed performers, dates and tickets.

Christchurch Life Drawing Group are a monthly offer monthly untutored life drawing sessions on the second Wednesday of the month. They welcome artists and newcomers of all abilities.

Visit the Mudeford Arts Festival in July 2027 at Mudeford Quay, Christchurch. This free Dorset arts festival celebrates local creativity with artists, handmade crafts, live music, demonstrations, food and family-friendly entertainment in a beautiful harbourside setting. It's one of Christchurch's most popular summer events and a wonderful weekend for visitors of all ages.

Christchurch Arts Guild is a club for Christchurch artists, who meet every second Wednesday of the month from 7pm to 9pm. Parking is available on site. Various activities take place in these meetings, including critiques, artist demonstration ad workshops.