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.
Events this week
07:00 to 10:00
Winter Solstice at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Community events
Corfe Castle will be opening its gates from 7am to experience the rare opportunity of watching the sun rise over East Hill ...
07:45 to 08:30
Winter Solstice dawn from the Kings View Experience
The Square, Corfe Castle
Community events
Welcome in the winter solstice from the top of Corfe Castle's keep, a place where medieval kings once stood, in this ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda Travelling Tales - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Search for the festive scenes and find out what other National Trust properties Monty & Matilda have visited this yearThis ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 16:00
Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs
Durlston Country Park, Swanage
Community events
A brand-new free exhibition in Durlston Castle's Fine Foundation Gallery, 'Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs' ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the charm of Christmas at Corfe Castle, with festive touches and winter moments to enjoy.Take time to relax and ...
10:00 to 17:00
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Festive fun for the whole family! This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, Christmas ...
10:00 to 15:00
Christmas crafts at the castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Get creative with simple seasonal crafts at Corfe Castle.Join us in the castle lodge for a relaxed crafting activity, perfect ...
17:00 to 20:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Church Service at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
08:30 to 13:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda Travelling Tales - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Search for the festive scenes and find out what other National Trust properties Monty & Matilda have visited this yearThis ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 16:00
Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs
Durlston Country Park, Swanage
Community events
A brand-new free exhibition in Durlston Castle's Fine Foundation Gallery, 'Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs' ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the charm of Christmas at Corfe Castle, with festive touches and winter moments to enjoy.Take time to relax and ...
10:00 to 17:00
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Festive fun for the whole family! This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, Christmas ...
10:00 to 15:00
Christmas crafts at the castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Get creative with simple seasonal crafts at Corfe Castle.Join us in the castle lodge for a relaxed crafting activity, perfect ...
10:00 to 15:30
Beldevere, Durlston Castle, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Drop in to the Belvedere to discover the fossil dig trays or make some Christmas craft. Free but donations are welcome. ...
14:00 to 16:00
The Durlston Shed , Swanage
Community events
Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to ...
10:00 to 17:00
AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda Travelling Tales - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Search for the festive scenes and find out what other National Trust properties Monty & Matilda have visited this yearThis ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 16:00
Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs
Durlston Country Park, Swanage
Community events
A brand-new free exhibition in Durlston Castle's Fine Foundation Gallery, 'Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs' ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the charm of Christmas at Corfe Castle, with festive touches and winter moments to enjoy.Take time to relax and ...
10:00 to 17:00
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Festive fun for the whole family! This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, Christmas ...
10:00 to 15:00
Christmas crafts at the castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Get creative with simple seasonal crafts at Corfe Castle.Join us in the castle lodge for a relaxed crafting activity, perfect ...
10:00 to 15:30
Beldevere, Durlston Castle, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Drop in to the Belvedere to discover the fossil dig trays or make some Christmas craft. Free but donations are welcome. ...
10:00 to 17:00
AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda Travelling Tales - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Search for the festive scenes and find out what other National Trust properties Monty & Matilda have visited this yearThis ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 16:00
Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs
Durlston Country Park, Swanage
Community events
A brand-new free exhibition in Durlston Castle's Fine Foundation Gallery, 'Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs' ...
10:00 to 17:00
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Festive fun for the whole family! This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, Christmas ...
10:00 to 15:30
Beldevere, Durlston Castle, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Drop in to the Belvedere to discover the fossil dig trays or make some Christmas craft. Free but donations are welcome. ...
Various times
Durlston Country Park, Swanage
Community events
The Castle and Café will be closed over Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Merry Christmas from the Durlston Team! ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda Travelling Tales - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Search for the festive scenes and find out what other National Trust properties Monty & Matilda have visited this yearThis ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 17:00
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Festive fun for the whole family! This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, Christmas ...
14:00 to 15:00
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 160 Victoria Avenue, Swanage
Music events
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with ...
Various times
Durlston Country Park, Swanage
Community events
The Castle and Café will be closed over Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Merry Christmas from the Durlston Team! ...
10:00 to 17:00
AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda Travelling Tales - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Search for the festive scenes and find out what other National Trust properties Monty & Matilda have visited this yearThis ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 17:00
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Festive fun for the whole family! This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, Christmas ...
09:00 to 10:30
Durlston Country park, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's ...
09:00 to 10:30
Nearly New Years Day parkrun at Durlston
Durlston Castle, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Wear party-themed fancy dress and run into the New Year, from 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. ...
10:00 to 17:00
AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda Travelling Tales - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Search for the festive scenes and find out what other National Trust properties Monty & Matilda have visited this yearThis ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 16:00
Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs
Durlston Country Park, Swanage
Community events
A brand-new free exhibition in Durlston Castle's Fine Foundation Gallery, 'Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs' ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the charm of Christmas at Corfe Castle, with festive touches and winter moments to enjoy.Take time to relax and ...
10:00 to 17:00
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Festive fun for the whole family! This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, Christmas ...
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Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
23rd May 2026 to 7th June 2026
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.
23rd May 2026 to 24th May 2026
The Swanage Pirate Festival is held in Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck in South Dorset
Swanage Fish and Food Festival
13th June 2026 to 14th June 2026
Join us for a celebration of all things ‘fishy’ as Swanage comes alive with a focus on delicious seafood and family activities.
