UPDATE DAYTIMES – LORE OF THE SKY FEST FOR 2026 FREE ADMISSION Wednesday – Sunday
TICKETS are required for OPEN AIR MOVIE NIGHT & COMEDY NIGHT
Movie Night Wednesday 29th July ticket includes movie snack (popcorn)
Adult (15 yrs +) £12.50
Child £5.56
Comedy Night Thursday 30th July ticket includes welcome drink (house wine, beer or soft)
Adult £15.00
Senior £12.00
LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY – Free to attend
No parking charges are in operation during the Fest dates
Lore of the Sky Fest
A Festival Like No Other
We are happy to announce Lore of the Sky festival hosted by Lore of the Sky with a helping hand from Lore of the Land.
Running from Wednesday 29th July to Sunday 2nd August, Lore of the Sky Fest transforms the hilltop airfield into a vibrant social hub – where the drama of aviation meets the warmth of hospitality. Expect a laid-back yet refined atmosphere, with food, drinks, and entertainment running throughout the week, especially into the evenings.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll be immersed in a setting that’s uniquely Dorset: open skies, rolling countryside, and the occasional plane passing overhead – adding a dynamic backdrop to every drink, dish, and conversation.
Daily Delights at Lore of the Sky Fest
Experiences
What to Expect
A Sky-High Setting
Perched high above the Cranborne Chase landscape, we take full advantage of our location. Expect uninterrupted views, golden-hour sunsets, and the thrill of aircraft movements throughout the day. Daytimes activities can include, the morning reset – rise with us, centering yourself with some guided movement followed by a sauna session in the Wellness Paddock (The Steamy Pheasant) with plunge pool. Some activities are bookable on the day or in advance. Bookable
Activities for the whole family like face painting, lawn games, treasure hunts and hangar tours. Afternoons, sit back and enjoy watching the skies as aircraft, including Aero Legends vintage Spitfires, dance over head.
Food & Drink at the Core
Food & Drink at our Core
Lore of the Sky is known for its bold, smokehouse-inspired cooking. Guests can enjoy a range of food and drink offerings across the week – from casual bites outside to more curated dining experiences!
Festive Hampers available to book in advance.
Fest Day to Night
Day & Night
- Dates: 29th July – 2nd August 2026 (Wed – Fri daytime ticket offers are available)
- Location: Compton Abbas Airfield
- Format: Open daily with extended evening hours
- Highlights
- Open Air Cinema
- Pop Up Comedy Night
- Live Music Friday
- Saturday Night Dinner
- Wellness Paddock & Family Chill-out Zone
- Flight Experiences
- Hangar Tours and Photo Ops
- Talk with Pilots
- Family Activities & Games
Evening Entertainment
As the sun sets, the atmosphere shifts. Think Open Air Cinema, Pop up Comedy Shop, Live Music from What the Punk and live Fire Pit cooking-demos. With an exclusive DINNER CLUB from Lore of the Land on Saturday Night and tall tales from a Spitfire Pilot!
