Like to know a little more about our lovely village? It was mentioned in the Domesday Book and you can learn more here and also about the Ilchester Estates connection.

In 1906 Sir Frederick Treves born in Dorchester wrote that it was "the most charming village in these Western backwoods". We'd like to think it still is the most charming village - peaceful and tranquil but we'll forget the backwoods! Enjoy a stroll through our pretty village with an abundance of thatched cottages and attractive houses, the historic church, the delightful splash and you'll feel you've stepped back in time. 

Take a look at our Events Page to see what's happening in the village. You don't have to be a resident to come along!

Take a look at the 2020 MOGSS schedule of events

 If you've got a family birthday, children's party or celebration in the pipeline ask about hiring our village hall - it's a great wedding venue as well with the opportunity to have a marquee on the village green. Plus we have a great kitchen with fantastic facilities for catering yourself or for an outside caterer.

This website is a communication tool for the village as well as meeting legal transparency requirements. We hope you find the content of interest, whether you are a visitor or resident. If you would like to send details for publication on the site (subject to approval) please email them to info@melburyosmond.co.uk

Read about the Thomas Hardy connection 

The Parish Council would like to thank Dorset POPP for their assistance in the purchase of the village defibrillator. 

The Village Hall Coffe Mornings - take place on the first Thursday of every month with homemade cakes, tea and coffee at a nominal cost with money going to the village hall restoration fund. THEY RESUME FOR 2020 IN FEBRUARY

The village has regular Boules every Tuesday at 4 pm by the tennis courts - weather permitting. All welcome to join in the fun.