The Gaggle of Geese Pub

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

26/08/2026

Good news! Our wifi is back on and so are our phonelines! Means you can call, email or book via our website.

We are catching up on our email backlog!

It is going to be a busy Bank Holiday weekend so booking is recommended!

Aggie, the pub dog, is looking forward to seeing you all soon!

22/08/2026

Apologies if you have been trying to reach us over the last couple of days....a fire on the other side of the village has knocked out the internet for us and much of the village! This also means our phone lines just go to voicemail.

You can still book to dine or stay via our website. Other email enquiries might take us a bit longer to respond to.

Current estimates are that all will be back to normal by next Wednesday.

Opening hours are as normal. Look forward to seeing you at the Gaggle soon!

14/08/2026

This Saturday at the Gaggle....Laser Tag in the gardens from 4pm! No need to book, just pop along to play. £6 a game or three games for £15.

And we will be doing our wood fired menu in the evening....likely that you will need to book so get in touch or go via our website.

See you at the Gaggle this weekend!

05/08/2026

It's almost time to enjoy music and performance at the Gaggle!

Tonight - Open Mic from 8pm with Lick the Frog

Wednesday 12th - 'To make people happy' - an Artsreach Dorset show by John Osborne. Sponsored by Pub is The Hub ; tickets are free but you must book! www.ticketsource.com/gaggle
Book a table if you would like to have dinner before the show.

24/07/2026

It's almost time for Gagglefest! Here are few useful things to know....

Parking for the event will in a field directly behind the pub, off Hilling Lane. Please follow the signs and drive carefully on the lanes as there are likely to be pedestrians. Dropping off at the pub is fine and there will be a limited number of disabled spots.

Food & drink - please support the pub by not bringing your own food and drink to Gagglefest. Plenty of choice ... three bars, pizzas, buddha bowls, icecreams, brownies, cheeseburgers, halloumi, tacos, hog roast, caesar salads, fries and even Spudos! Vegan and GF options available. There will also be water stations for you to help yourself to.

Things to bring - there will be lots of seating available although these may go quickly. You might want to bring your own camp chairs. Suncream, brollies and hats should cover you against the weather options!

Things to do - as well as the amazing local bands. The kids can also enjoy our playbus & face-painting. Have a go in our Laser Tag arena. And try axe throwing with Dorset Medieval Archery. And shop with a range of local crafters. You can also visit the fundraising games with Angel rabbit rescue

Tickets - these are currently available over the bar and via www.ticketsource.com/gaggle
There will be a limited number on the gate - but they will be more expensive - best to buy in advance if you can.

Music - will be from midday until the festival close at 9.30pm. The main stage will be the following running order - Thirsty Ferrets , The PURE TONES, Milk & Two , The Surfin' Birds and then The BIG Shorts .

The tipi stage will see Aphrodites Singers followed by Lick the Frog and then Open Mic

See you at Gagglefest tomorrow!

21/07/2026

Very exciting to host The Surfin' Birds at Gagglefest 2026 this Saturday!

Seven bands, two stages, laser tag, playbus, pizzas, hog roast, Dorset Medieval Archery, open mic, brownies and more!

Advance tickets still available via www.ticketsource.com/gaggle

£12 adults. £6 kids

If any tickets are left on the gate then they will be more expensive ... so grab some now!