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.

 

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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

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

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

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.

 

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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.