Chettle Village Fete is charity-funding daytime event for all the family.

Chettle itself is a tiny family-run hamlet situated in the heart of Dorset between Blandford and Salisbury, with a beautiful manor house and gardens, a cluster of gorgeous cottages, a tiny church, a pond, a dairy, lots of sheep and cows and a human population of just ninety.

HOW TO FIND US

The Chettle postcode is DT11 8DB.  Look out for the Chettle Fete banners each side of the entrance to Chettle Village off the A354, then follow the signs to the site.

Click here for GOOGLE MAP

DRIVING

Coming by car is by far easiest, and we encourage anyone to follow and watch the Facebook page if they are looking for a lift or have spaces and are able to share.

PARKING

There is parking at the site. Please wait to be directed to a space and then donate some money at the entrance or to the car parking stewards.  Disabled or elderly passengers may be dropped directly at the site entrance.

TRAVELLING BY TRAIN & BUS

The nearest train station is Salisbury. From there you can get a taxi (it’s about 30mins away and should cost around £25-£30) or a bus which will drop you off a good 20 mins walk from the site. It’s the Salisbury > Blandford > Weymouth service and you have to request to stop at Chettle – between Cashmoor & Tarrant Hinton.  Buses go every 2 hours – timetable here.

FIRST AID

There will be at least one qualified first aider attending the main event. Please look for the red medical cross to locate them.

STAYING LOCAL?

If you need a place to stay locally there is a list of B&Bs in the Contacts/Links page – book early to avoid disappointment!  You may also find accomodation on Airbnb or Booking.com.  You are also advised to book a taxi in advance if you think you’re going to need one as there aren’t really any firms you can just call on the day / night.   There ain’t no Uber!  We suggest Martin (Handy Cabs) – 07825 148831

CAMPING

Camping space is extremely limited and is STRICTLY BY INVITATION ONLY and must be booked in advance, please email info@chettlefete.co.uk to see if you are eligible and if so you will receive ticket links and info.  Note that we offer no facilities apart from a tap with drinking water and nearby portable loos.  Unauthorised tents may be removed without warning.   Please wait to be allocated a space before pitching up as there are specific kid-friendly/quieter zones, we do not allow cordoned-off areas or sound systems.  Small firepits are allowed if raised from the grass to avoid scorching.  Once unloaded all cars must be moved to the car parks.

Please do not leave us with your rubbish or recycling, and also make sure you pick up any litter, specially the small bits like ring pulls and cigarette butts as they seriously endanger the cows and the wildlife who will be back in the field once you have left!

Chettle Village Fete is not responsible for any loss, theft or damage to your possessions or property – please ensure you look after your things – including your children – safely and securely, do not leave anything precious in your tent!

BREAKFAST

There will be a café selling hot & cold breakfast and a proper coffee and tea trader for the Sunday morning. Please also make yourself available to help dismantle the fete, it’s when we need you the most!  All the helpers are volunteers so the more help, the merrier.

Any more questions?  Put it to our Facebook page or email info@chettlefete.co.uk