Forthcoming Literary Festival Events – Guided Walks

Death in Stur. A Walk Through the Darker Side of the Town's History

Death in Stur. A Walk Through the Darker Side of the Town's History

Monday 09th June 2025
19:00
1855, Sturminster Newton

Join us on a short walk around Sturminster Newton where you’ll hear about the darker side of the town’s history. Discover stories of violent deaths, tragic cases, and even a possible murder. This walk is unsuitable for children under 16.

Tess’ Marlott - A walk in the countryside that inspired Tess of the D’Urbervilles

Tess’ Marlott - A walk in the countryside that inspired Tess of the D’Urbervilles

Thursday 12th June 2025
10:30
The Crown, Marnhull

Enjoy a meandering walk in and at the southern edges of Marnhull that is Marlott in Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the D’Urbervilles. Marlott was where Tess grew up; the home that she left four times, and to which she returned on three.

Nature Walk for Children

Nature Walk for Children

Thursday 12th June 2025
16:00
St Mary’s Church, Sturminster Newton

Join us for a walk through Sturminster Newton to admire some of our magnificent trees, followed by a river walk, and on to our conservation site at Butt’s Pond where we will have a talk about conservation and the Great Crested Newts. To finish, we will join together in a nature writing exercise.

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