What is the Buckham Fair?

Buckham Fair is a fundraising event held on Martin Clunes' Dorset farm, which has raised over £500,000 for local charities since 2009.

What dispute is Martin Clunes involved in?

Martin Clunes is in a dispute with neighbours over their plans to establish a permanent residential traveller site on land adjacent to his Dorset farm.

Where does Martin Clunes live?

Martin Clunes lives on a 130-acre farm estate in the Dorset countryside.

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Martin Clunes' Dorset Farm Faces Land Dispute

5 Feb

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Summary

Martin Clunes resides on a 130-acre farm in Dorset.
Buckham Fair has raised over £500k for Dorset charities.
Clunes disputes neighbour's traveller site plans.

Martin Clunes' Dorset Farm Faces Land Dispute

Martin Clunes, known for his role in 'Wuthering Heights,' divides his time between acting and managing his extensive 130-acre farm estate in Dorset. The farm is the venue for the annual Buckham Fair, a fundraising event he co-owns with his wife Philippa Braithwaite. Since its inception in 2009, the fair has successfully raised more than £500,000 for various charities. The upcoming 2026 fair is scheduled to return to its original location on February 6, marking the first time since 2019.

However, Clunes' rural tranquility has been disrupted by an ongoing dispute with local neighbours since 2023. The actor and other residents are in opposition to plans by Theo Langton and Ruth McGill to establish a permanent residential traveller site on their land. Clunes has voiced concerns to the local council, asserting that the settlement negatively impacts the protected landscape. He disputes the classification of his neighbours as 'new age travellers,' emphasizing his commitment to protecting the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.