Cultural, Arts & Exhibitions in Christchurch

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 aims to foster a love of visual art through exhibitions, workshops and studio visits. Their annual exhibition showcases at least one artwork of each full member. To become a full member, you must be elected by existing senior members. Associate Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the arts.

Christchurch Priory hold their annual Music and Arts Festival every June. All tickets can be bought from the Christchurch Priory Box Office. Details of the 2026 festival are still due to be published.

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.

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.