Events and Festivals
in Swanage & the Isle of Purbeck
Throughout the year Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck plays host to a wide array of events and festivals for all ages. You can filter the events by: Animals and Conservation (123), Art and Museums (193), Childrens or Family Event (171), Community (370), Education (60), Environment (1), Exhibitions, Shows (33), Food and Drink (5), Gardens, Countryside (8), History and Heritage (152), Hobbies (4), Music (83), Sport and Exercise, Walks (70), Theatre and Stage (3), .
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May
Rooted in the ruins family quest 10:00 to 17:00
National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a ...At Corfe Castle in Animals and Conservation events
Life Drawing 12:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Life Drawing at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Swanage Town Walks 14:00 to 15:30
The walks start outside the Swanage Museum in the Square at 2pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the season from Easter to the end of September. There is no need to purchase a ticket in advance, please ...At Swanage in History and Heritage events
Singing for Pleasure 14:00 to 15:00
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with dementia and their carers to come along. Followed by light refreshments ...At Swanage in Music events
Cath Newman Yoga 17:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath Newman Yoga at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
May
Swanage Railway Diesel Gala Various times
Swanage railway Diesel Gala event ...At Swanage in History and Heritage events
U3a Gadget Group 07:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Gadget Group at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Railway Meeting 09:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Railway Meeting at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Rooted in the ruins family quest 10:00 to 17:00
National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a ...At Corfe Castle in Animals and Conservation events
Artisan Crafts 11:00 to 14:00
National Trust event. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in the Outer Bailey every Friday displaying heritage crafts such as stone carving, wood carving, wattle and daubing, and more! *Displays dependent ...At Corfe Castle in Exhibitions, Shows events
Seabird Boat Trip 18:50 to 21:15
Is there a better way to view our brilliant seabird colonies than from the sea? Join the Rangers for an evening cruise from Swanage Pier along Pur... Venue: Swanage Pier Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Animals and Conservation events
May
Swanage Railway Diesel Gala Various times
Swanage railway Diesel Gala event ...At Swanage in History and Heritage events
Bluebell And Wildflower Guided Walk - Garston Wood 05:00 to 07:00
Join us this spring for a guided walk around RSPB Garston Wood. This ancient woodland is home to rare spring flowering plants, coppiced Hazel and spectacular mature Oaks. Witness the magnificent sight ...At Wareham in Animals and Conservation events
Rooted in the ruins family quest 10:00 to 17:00
National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a ...At Corfe Castle in Animals and Conservation events
May
Swanage Railway Diesel Gala Various times
Swanage railway Diesel Gala event ...At Swanage in History and Heritage events
Park Yoga 09:30 to 10:30
Join us for a free outdoor yoga session - suitable for complete beginners or experienced yogi of all ages! Bring a mat if you have one. If not, brin... Venue: Learning Centre, Durlston Country Park ...At Swanage in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Corfe Castle Wedding Fair 10:00 to 15:00
National Trust event. Gather your wedding gang together because Corfe Castle will be opening its gates for a day packed full of wedding inspiration! Perched above a picture postcard village with panoramic ...At Corfe Castle in Exhibitions, Shows events
Rooted in the ruins family quest 10:00 to 17:00
National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a ...At Corfe Castle in Animals and Conservation events
All-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour 10:00 to 11:30
National Trust event. Let one of our team show you the nature and history of this special place, all from the comfort of one of our ATVs. You will be taken along a vast stretch of the beautiful Jurassic ...At Studland in Education events
Early Spider Orchids and Spring Flowers Walk 11:30 to 13:00
Join a Ranger to enjoy Durlston's spring flowers and Early Spider Orchids. £3.50 per person. No need to book just turn up at the Castle... Venue: Castle Reception Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
May
U3a Table Tennis 07:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Rooted in the ruins family quest 10:00 to 17:00
National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a ...At Corfe Castle in Animals and Conservation events
Nature Tots 10:00 to 11:00
National Trust event. Bring your little ones to our parent and volunteer led toddler group. Our Nature Tots group is for children aged up to 5 years old and their parents/carers. Each week parents and ...At Studland in Childrens or Family Event events
Medieval Tile Workshop 10:00 to 12:30
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers as they demonstrate the medieval craft of tile making in our 15th style timber frame workshop. ...At Corfe Castle in History and Heritage events
Low Carbon Dorset Our Journey to to Net Zero Exhibition 10:30 to 17:00
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to see a display of photography exploring how Dorset is preparing for a greener future. The exhibition w... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Art and Museums events
Medieval Tile Making Workshop 11:00 to 14:00
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers to make traditional medieval-style clay tiles in our traditional 15th century style tile workshop. ...At Corfe Castle in Education events
Pins Needles Sewing Group 12:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins Needles Sewing Group at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
May
Rooted in the ruins family quest 10:00 to 17:00
National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a ...At Corfe Castle in Animals and Conservation events
Low Carbon Dorset Our Journey to to Net Zero Exhibition 10:30 to 17:00
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to see a display of photography exploring how Dorset is preparing for a greener future. The exhibition w... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Art and Museums events
Swanage Town Walks 14:00 to 15:30
The walks start outside the Swanage Museum in the Square at 2pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the season from Easter to the end of September. There is no need to purchase a ticket in advance, please ...At Swanage in History and Heritage events
Napoleon 2023 17:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Napoleon 2023 at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Movie Night 17:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Movie Night at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
May
U3a Science Technology 07:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Science Technology at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
U3a French 07:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Rooted in the ruins family quest 10:00 to 17:00
National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a ...At Corfe Castle in Animals and Conservation events
Low Carbon Dorset Our Journey to to Net Zero Exhibition 10:30 to 17:00
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to see a display of photography exploring how Dorset is preparing for a greener future. The exhibition w... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Art and Museums events
Harmony Rocks Choir Practice 12:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Harmony Rocks Choir Practice at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Pat Lemon Drum Practice 17:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pat Lemon Drum Practice at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Martial Arts Training 17:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Martial Arts Training at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Festivals
Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
25th May 2024 to 9th June 2024
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival offers wonderful art, concerts and talks in venues across beautiful Purbeck. Enjoy exploring the array of Open Studios and the huge range of artistic riches, from painting, photography and sculpture to ceramics.
15th June 2024 to 16th June 2024
Join us for a celebration of all things ‘fishy’ as Swanage comes alive with a focus on delicious seafood and family activities.
18th July 2024 to 21st July 2024
Peace, love & harmony in the woods by the sea.
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