"Oyez, Oyez, Oyez!"
Alistair Wins British Crier Championship Again

Alistair Chisholm, Dorchester's National Champion Town Crier, is here to tell you that Dorset's county town, known to readers of Thomas Hardy as "Casterbridge", is steeped in history and heritage with great places to visit, eat and shop. You can still visit Iron Age Maiden Castle, Thomas Hardy's birthplace, the award winning town museum with a wealth of Hardy artefacts, the Roman Town House, the Old Crown Court where the Tolpuddle Martyrs were tried and Judge Jeffreys' lodgings.
Dorchester Town Crier in full cry
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2007

June 29th - Dorchester Town Crier Alistair Chisholm wins again... << more>>

May 24th-28th - This year's Dorchester Festival was bigger and better than ever following... << more>>

as of Jan 2007 - Dorchester Business Improvement District is under way... << more>>

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The Town Crier's Walks and Cries

As well as being the winner of the National Town Crier Championships in 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002 and now 2007 and coming second in the World Championships in 1999, Alistair Chisholm is a registered Blue Badge Guide. His programme features cries and walks throughout the summer - see the Tourist Information Centre for details. Taster walks are £1 for adults and children free. No booking needed!

Dorchester Town Crier reading Hardy Dorchester Town Crier chatting

Alistair reading from Thomas Hardy at the first Summer Saturday Live programme of entertainments in South Street, Dorchester. These free musical performances carry on until the end of August.

Dorchester Town Crier calling for attention

A Far Cry from Dorchester
"OYEZ! OYEZ! OYEZ!"

Dorchester Festival 2007
Dorchester is where we live,
We like it very much;
Its very old and famous
For Hardy, Barnes and such.
It stands beside the River Frome,
Old Rome in every street,
With Courts and Walks and Gardens
What stories 'neath your feet.
Come and visit soon,
A warm welcome will await,
Our town is small and friendly,
Your day out will be great.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN
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Great Visits in Dorchester
Dorchester Town Walks
For more information on any of these please phone Dorchester Tourist Information Centre on 01305 267992 or call in at Antelope Walk.
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