The 2026 Theme was ‘Be in Nature, Be Creative, Be Well’.
Thank you to everyone who came along to Planet Wimborne’s annual Green Festival to meet local groups and hear about all the great environmental activities going on in the town and surrounding area.
The Festival is going from strength to strength and we believe we had something for everyone: from the Minster Fair on the first Saturday to craft workshops, walks and talks spread throughout the week.
The Green Festival was opened on Minster Green by local artist Jason Pizzey: with Wimborne’s Mayor, Cllr Jeff Hart; Junior Town Crier and Junior Mayor; and Planet Wimborne Chairperson, Linda Bunting. Vikki Slade (MP Mid Dorset & North Poole) presented Wilding Wimborne with the national Bees’ Needs Champions award which recognises and celebrates examples of exceptional initiatives undertaken to support pollinators.
Our headline speaker this year was Charlie Dimmock (BBC ‘Garden Rescue’ presenter) who gave a highly entertaining and informative talk at Queen Elizabeth’s School.
PROGRAMME
The free, festival programme is available to view on-line: Wimborne Green Festival Programme 2026 (when opened, please scroll down to see full programme).
There is also an alternative version of the Programme for Smartphones.
Please check our Planet Wimborne Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/PlanetWimborne/
How is the Festival Funded?
Planet Wimborne is a group of passionate volunteers but we need donations to help us put on festivals.
We are extremely grateful to the following for their support:
Dacombes of Wimborne
Morebus
Stewarts Garden Centres
Radio Wimborne
Wimborne BID
Wimborne Minster Town Council
Colehill Town Council
Corfe Mullen Town Council
Teachers Building Society
Wimborne Town of Culture
Fair Ground Shop
Pink Egret
Harmony Creative Print