Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival

To commemorate the bravery of the martyrs' struggle against poverty and authority, this annual festival features a wide range of music, speakers including stand up comedy, poetry and family entertainment.

The festival is free, however there will be charges for camping and parking. Please see the website for details.

Dates

Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival 18 Jul 2008 - 20 Jul 2008

Road Directions

Follow the signs from the A35 to the car parks. For campers and those unable to cope with a short walk, enter from the west of the village. For the main festival car park, enter from the east and turn right in the centre of the village.

Public Transport Directions

Coaches are free, drop off and park to the east of the village, log your coach at www.tuc.org.uk/tolpuddlecoaches.

Take the train to Dorchester or park and ride. Bus from Dorchester South on Sunday 10.30am and 11.30am return from Tolpuddle 5.30pm and 6.30pm.(subject to timetable review in June 2008) - £1 each way

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• In countryside

Accessibility

• Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

• Car parking - Free car for each camping tag or £10 per car on Sunday; £15 weekend pass, £5 each day on Friday and Saturday

Catering

• On-Site café/restaurant - Enjoy local beer and cider from Workers' Beer Company bar; local organic food from Henry's Beard and a wide range of catering including a group of stalls from Dorchester Farmers' Market.