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May 7, 2026

Bovington: Garrison mini bus hire



Garrison owned air conditioned mini bus. 8 seats plus driver

Competitive hire rates - £30 per day. (£100 refundable deposit)
No mileage charges, Full fuel tank required on hand back

You can book the mini bus online HERE
Enquiries via Bovington welfare office 01929 402239

The driver must have full clean Cat B licence and be over 25 years of age.

Hire of the mini bus is for Bovington/Lulworth Garrison military personnel and MOD civil servants.


Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Tank Museum annual pass and concessionary tickets for garrison personnel & families


To find out about the Tank Museum and what events are coming up click HERE

An Annual Pass allows you to visit The Tank Museum as many times as you want for a year (excluding Special Event days). Every regular admission ticket purchased including Access All Areas and Experience Days automatically comes with an Annual Pass.
All Special Event tickets also include an Annual Pass.

Bovington Garrison Concessionary Tickets - Tank Museum FREE entry

Concessionary ticket management is via Guardroom, Allenby Barracks Tickets are available for military personnel and service families living or working at Bovington 

For personnel & families at Lulworth camp, Tickets are available via the Lulworth Camp Guardroom

1 ticket covers 2 adults and 2 children. MOD personnel can use their MOD90 card to gain free entry to Tank Museum. 

Tickets are to be collected on day of use and returned at the earliest opportunity.

Concessionary tickets cannot be used for special events such as Tankfest or Tiger Day.


Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Spring show 2026 - Sat 9th & Sun 10th May

Adult Tickets are just £14 – Discount ends 2nd May 2026.
Children 15 and under go free
Car parking is free.
Event venue - Birch Lane Showground, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7LN

New 2026 highlights:
  • Motocross stunt show
  • Heavy horse village
  • Music stage
  • Circus show
  • Have-a-go-circus-skills
  • Wood carver
  • Pottery workshop
  • Steam engines
  • Enlarged food hall
  • Enhanced spring farm area
  • and much more!
For more details and to book tickets click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Dorset: Charter fair (Wool village) Sat 9th May.

 

Credit: Loveitlocalevents. 

Residents and visitors alike are invited to step back in time this spring as the historic Charter Fair returns to Wool.


Organisers warmly invite families and friends to come along, enjoy the festivities and help keep this centuries-old tradition alive.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison mini bus for hire


The mini bus can be driven by anyone over the age of 25 years with a clean driving license that has been held for at least 24 months.
Contact Carl.Burman144@mod.gov.uk 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Hawley: Military Families' Open Day - Saturday 6th June from 1000 to 1600hrs

 


Come down and chat to our team about membership options, take part in one of our watersports taster sessions (book in advance to avoid missing out!) or just come and grab a bite to eat and a drink by the lake at our licensed clubhouse bar.

All proceeds from our Open Day and Charity Fundraiser will be used to support the Hawley Lake Sail Training Centre Charity (number 1149489).

 For more information or to book onto one of our taster sessions, visit MILITARY FAMILIES OPEN DAY FUNDRAISER SATURDAY 6TH JUNE - Hawley Lake

Information Provided by South East HIVE Hub


Blandford: Garrison cinema latest movie showing. Sun 10th May

Click on poster above to enlarge

For more information and to watch trailers click https://cinemas.bfbs.com/blandford



Information provided by Bovington HIVE

May 6, 2026

Woodstock: Blenheim Palace - Make the most of May Half Term Meet - Pip and Posy

 


Meet Pip and Posy

Follow our Pip and Posy trail throughout Adventure Play as they journey to find the rainbow treasure. (Don't forget to stop by our character statues for a photo!) For even more fun, come and meet the Pip and Posy characters themselves during the last weekend of half term on Saturday 30th - Sunday 31st May. They can't wait to visit and greet everyone!


Click HERE for further information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Frensham: Line of Departure - Meditation & Cold Water Immersion 24th May 2026 1330hrs

 


Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Blandford: Garrison shuttle bus service to Blandford town starts Tues 12th May.

 

Click on poster above to enlarge.

Please see below for estimated timetable, please allow enough time to ensure that you do not miss the Bus.

Pick Up

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

Drop off only

Pass Gate House for Security Clearance

0930

1015

1110

1230

1325

1420

South Cresent/Racedown Road (either bus shelter)

0935

1020

1115

1235

1330

1425

Gunville Down Road (either bus shelter)

0940

1025

1120

1240

1335

1430

Ashley Wood Road (opposite bus shelter) [Officer's Quarters]

0945

1030

1125

1245

1340

1435

Black Lane

0950

1035

1130

1250

1345

1440

Drop Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

M&S Foodhall (Car Park, end of Nightingale Court walk-through)

0955*

1040*

1135*

1255*

1350*

-

East Street/Market Place Bus Stop [Drop-off only]

1000

1045

1140

1300

1355

-

Arrive Tesco Supermarket (ATM pull-in)

1005*

1050

1145*

1305

1400

-

Return Journey

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depart Tesco Supermarket (ATM pull-in)

-

1055

1215

1310

1405

-

The Ham Bus Stop (Morrisons Car Park) [Pick-up only]

-

1100

1220

1315

1410

-

M&S Foodhall (Car Park, end of Nightingale Court walk-through)

-

1105

1225

1320

1415

-

 

*Drop-off by request


This service will run every Tuesday up to and including 22 December.
Pilot Funded by Dorset Council. Service operated by Dorset Community Transport.

If you need any further clarification, please email blandfordgar-bgsuwelfare@mod.gov.uk.

NOTE: Anyone travelling into town on final run (1330/1340/1345 Camp pick-ups) will need to make their own way back.


Information provided by Bovington HIVE via Blandford BGSU welfare office.