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Wednesday 11:30am - 10pm Thursday 11:30am - 10pm Friday 11:30am - 11pm Saturday 11:30am - 11pm Sunday 12pm - 7pm

The Gaggle of Geese Pub

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Pub in the rural Dorset village of Buckland Newton. Pub, campsite, wedding venue, shepherd huts, double decker playbus, goats & crazy golf
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29/10/2026

We are back from our team break! Open today from 2pm and then back to normal hours.

This afternoon, pop in for Knit & Natter from 2pm

Saturday, the Gaggle Halloween boogie from 8pm. Solve the 'who dunnit'!

Sunday, book soon for a Gaggle Roast!

23/10/2026

Just a quick note to confirm that after a busy summer, we are giving us and the Gaggle team some time off for a break & family time! Closed from today - reopening Thursday 29th at 2pm

See you at the Gaggle soon for Halloween, Bonfire Night and Line Dancing!

You can still book tables and accommodation for when we re-open via our website

21/10/2026

Don't miss the Gaggle Halloween on Saturday 31st October! Disco, spooky cocktails and a 'who dunnit' mystery to solve! Dress up if you dare! Prize for best costume.

Boogie from 8pm. Free entry. Book if you would like to eat first. Party bags for those in spooky costumes!

20/10/2026

Super excited to have more line dancing at the Gaggle with Way Out West Line Dance

Friday 20th November - ticketed and only a few left! Details below

I'm exited to announce our first ever improver class! This one is going to be very special. We've been invited back to The Gaggle of Geese in Buckland Newton to host an improver line dance social.

On Friday the 20th of November we will be throwing a private workshop from 8:00pm till 10:00pm. You'll be learning a mix of improver dances through the night. We will be teaching Lonely Drum, Fuego, Wild West and Wicked and more.

This workshop is strictly limited to 20 tickets and we are already down to 11 tickets. Included in your ticket will be an exclusive Way Out West goodie bag too!

To book your ticket please follow the link below 👇 online booking only for this event!

https://bookwhen.com/wayoutwest/e/ev-s405n-20261120200000

15/10/2026

Preparations are underway for the Village Fireworks at the Gaggle!

This Saturday join Sarah at 3pm for a willow lantern making afternoon - making lanterns for the bonfire parade. Just £5 per person for materials. Get in touch to let her know that you would like to join in.

07/10/2026

On a wet, gloomy day....where better to be than down the Gaggle for the monthly Open mic?!

Tonight from 8pm. Book if you would like to eat

02/10/2026

Now it is October, feels ok to mention Christmas!!

Dust off your santa hats because our diary is filling up quickly for Christmas meals and functions. Menu available on our website www.gaggleofgeese.co.uk

Get in touch if you have a date in mind and would like to book in for Christmas cheer at the Gaggle! Perhaps combine your festive dinner with skittles or even a boogie!

18/09/2026

Fun times at the Gaggle next week!

Wednesday is the return of the Gaggle Pub Quiz....book your team in!

And then Friday, a Line Dancing evening with Way Out West Line Dance . Free to take part! From 7pm. Dust off the boots and get on down to the Gaggle! More details below

We have another exiting event to announce! We are hosting another FREE Community line dance session at one of my favourite pubs!

Join us on Friday 25th of September for 2 hours of country fun. We will be dancing in their gorgeous teepee for that rustic American barn vibe. For the first hour I’ll be teaching basic country line dance steps and pairing them with some beginner dances. Then in the second hour I’ll be changing it up, doing some of my my favourite song swaps! 🤠 Maybe even a bit of an open dance floor too, get your requests in!

This event is FREE but please book via the link below 👇🏼 so we can know who to expect!

https://bookwhen.com/wayoutwest/e/ev-sa9rw-20260925190000

📆 Friday 25th September
⏰ 7:00pm - 9:00pm
📍The Gaggle of Geese, Buckland Newton, Dorchester, DT2 7BS

11/09/2026

Wednesday 23rd September – our popular Gaggle pub quiz returns!

Fun evening of head scratchers, cryptic clues and general knowledge. Teams of up to 6. £2 per person or free if you dine before the quiz. Booking required.

Probable future quiz dates are 21st October, 18th November and 16th December...put them in your diary!

06/09/2026

Address

Buckland Newton
Dorchester
DT27BS

Opening Hours

Wednesday	11:30am - 10pm
Thursday	11:30am - 10pm
Friday	11:30am - 11pm
Saturday	11:30am - 11pm
Sunday	12pm - 7pm

Website

http://www.gaggleofgeese.co.uk/

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