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Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival

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Sturminster Newtons Cheese Festival is held over two days annually. Not only does it bring together cheese producers from the South West of England but also raises monies for local charities.

At the festival you can sample and buy a wide range of cheese along with a range of other locally produced foods.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall from the River Cottage has made appearances in the past along with other well known Dorset food producers.

Local and tradditional crafts are showcased, rides, punch and judy and other childrens entertainment will be available

Near the main Cheese & Food Marquee various displays, stalls, music and events for all the family are on offer. The Festival is held at Sturminster Newton's recreation ground just off the A357.

12th 13th September 2009  Open 10am - 5pm daily  Costs Adults £3 each Under 14's Free of Charge!

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Main Towns in the South West County of Dorset

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Sights and Places suitable for all the family
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Family Days Out with Children
Funfair Bowleaze Cove Weymouth - Farmer Palmers Organford Poole - Swanage Steam Railway - Bournemouth Eye - Abbotsbury Swannery - Nothe Fort Weymouth - Abbotsbury Childrens Farm - Oceanarium Bournemouth - Splashdown Poole - Tower Park Poole - Adventure Wonderland Christchurch - Monkey World Wool - Kingston Maurward Animal Park - Go Ape Ringwood - The Tank Museum Bovington - Lodmoor Country Park Weymouth - Sealife Centre Weymouth