Events and Festivals in Swanage & the Isle of Purbeck
Discover the best events in Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck with our comprehensive guide to local happenings. From live music and theatre performances to community fairs and seasonal festivals, Virtual Swanage keeps you up to date with everything going on in this charming seaside Dorset town. Plan your visit, find family-friendly activities, and enjoy all that Swanage and Purbeck has to offer.
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09:00 to 17:00
Swanage Pier Eggcellent Easter Trail
Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
The Easter Bunny and his friends are hiding all over Swanage Pier. Can you track them down, uncover the message they’ve left ...
10:00 to 16:00
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
'Wild Nature', an exhibition by Lisa Parkyn, a Devon-based painter, originally from the Kalahari semi-desert, Botswana. ...
10:00 to 17:00
Easter Holidays: Tanks In Action
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the biggest day out in history this Easter at The Tank Museum! Enjoy tanks in action displays on weekdays, tracked ...
10:00 to 12:30
Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island
Animals and Conservation events
Experience the wonderful birdlife of Brownsea Island with our guided birdwatching walks. Led by a knowledgeable Dorset Wildlife ...
10:00 to 16:00
Easter adventures at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Make your way throughout the castle and find activities for the whole family. Taking place between 28 March to 12 April 2026, ...
10:00 to 15:00
Studland's Easter Adventure in Nature
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Childrens or Family Event events
Head along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. How quick can you be at the animal run? Can ...
10:00 to 15:00
Studland's Easter Adventure in Nature
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Childrens or Family Event events
Head along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. How quick can you be at the animal run? Can ...
13:00 to 18:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Natural Movement Dance at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
06:00 to 08:00
Sunrise Guided Walk at RSPB Arne
RSPB Arne, Wareham
Animals and Conservation events
Biofluorescence is one of nature’s hidden wonders! Encounter an invisible natural world on an exclusive night-time adventure ...
09:00 to 17:00
Swanage Pier Eggcellent Easter Trail
Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
The Easter Bunny and his friends are hiding all over Swanage Pier. Can you track them down, uncover the message they’ve left ...
10:00 to 16:00
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
'Wild Nature', an exhibition by Lisa Parkyn, a Devon-based painter, originally from the Kalahari semi-desert, Botswana. ...
10:00 to 17:00
Easter Holidays: Tanks In Action
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the biggest day out in history this Easter at The Tank Museum! Enjoy tanks in action displays on weekdays, tracked ...
10:00 to 16:00
Easter adventures at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Make your way throughout the castle and find activities for the whole family. Taking place between 28 March to 12 April 2026, ...
10:00 to 15:00
Studland's Easter Adventure in Nature
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Childrens or Family Event events
Head along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. How quick can you be at the animal run? Can ...
10:00 to 15:00
Studland's Easter Adventure in Nature
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Childrens or Family Event events
Head along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. How quick can you be at the animal run? Can ...
13:00 to 18:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Natural Movement Dance at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
18:00 to 22:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Db Drum Practice 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 Hall Web: ...
09:00 to 17:00
Swanage Pier Eggcellent Easter Trail
Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
The Easter Bunny and his friends are hiding all over Swanage Pier. Can you track them down, uncover the message they’ve left ...
10:00 to 16:00
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
'Wild Nature', an exhibition by Lisa Parkyn, a Devon-based painter, originally from the Kalahari semi-desert, Botswana. ...
10:00 to 17:00
Easter Holidays: Tanks In Action
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the biggest day out in history this Easter at The Tank Museum! Enjoy tanks in action displays on weekdays, tracked ...
10:00 to 16:00
Easter adventures at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Make your way throughout the castle and find activities for the whole family. Taking place between 28 March to 12 April 2026, ...
10:00 to 15:00
Studland's Easter Adventure in Nature
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Childrens or Family Event events
Head along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. How quick can you be at the animal run? Can ...
10:00 to 15:00
Studland's Easter Adventure in Nature
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Childrens or Family Event events
Head along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. How quick can you be at the animal run? Can ...
13:00 to 18:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
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 ...
18:00 to 22:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Jodi Purbeck Yoga at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
18:00 to 22:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Jodi Purbeck Yoga at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
09:00 to 17:00
Swanage Pier Eggcellent Easter Trail
Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
The Easter Bunny and his friends are hiding all over Swanage Pier. Can you track them down, uncover the message they’ve left ...
10:00 to 16:00
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
'Wild Nature', an exhibition by Lisa Parkyn, a Devon-based painter, originally from the Kalahari semi-desert, Botswana. ...
10:00 to 17:00
Easter Holidays: Tanks In Action
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the biggest day out in history this Easter at The Tank Museum! Enjoy tanks in action displays on weekdays, tracked ...
10:00 to 16:00
Easter adventures at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Make your way throughout the castle and find activities for the whole family. Taking place between 28 March to 12 April 2026, ...
10:00 to 15:00
Studland's Easter Adventure in Nature
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Childrens or Family Event events
Head along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. How quick can you be at the animal run? Can ...
10:00 to 15:00
Studland's Easter Adventure in Nature
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Childrens or Family Event events
Head along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. How quick can you be at the animal run? Can ...
09:00 to 17:00
Swanage Pier Eggcellent Easter Trail
Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
The Easter Bunny and his friends are hiding all over Swanage Pier. Can you track them down, uncover the message they’ve left ...
10:00 to 17:00
Easter Holidays: Tanks In Action
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the biggest day out in history this Easter at The Tank Museum! Enjoy tanks in action displays on weekdays, tracked ...
10:00 to 16:00
Easter adventures at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Make your way throughout the castle and find activities for the whole family. Taking place between 28 March to 12 April 2026, ...
10:00 to 15:00
Studland's Easter Adventure in Nature
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Childrens or Family Event events
Head along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. How quick can you be at the animal run? Can ...
10:00 to 15:00
Studland's Easter Adventure in Nature
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Childrens or Family Event events
Head along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. How quick can you be at the animal run? Can ...
09:00 to 17:00
Swanage Pier Eggcellent Easter Trail
Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
The Easter Bunny and his friends are hiding all over Swanage Pier. Can you track them down, uncover the message they’ve left ...
10:00 to 17:00
Easter Holidays: Tanks In Action
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the biggest day out in history this Easter at The Tank Museum! Enjoy tanks in action displays on weekdays, tracked ...
10:00 to 16:00
Easter adventures at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Make your way throughout the castle and find activities for the whole family. Taking place between 28 March to 12 April 2026, ...
10:00 to 15:00
Studland's Easter Adventure in Nature
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Childrens or Family Event events
Head along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. How quick can you be at the animal run? Can ...
10:00 to 15:00
Studland's Easter Adventure in Nature
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Childrens or Family Event events
Head along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. How quick can you be at the animal run? Can ...
09:00 to 17:00
Swanage Pier Eggcellent Easter Trail
Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
The Easter Bunny and his friends are hiding all over Swanage Pier. Can you track them down, uncover the message they’ve left ...
10:00 to 17:00
Easter Holidays: Tanks In Action
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the biggest day out in history this Easter at The Tank Museum! Enjoy tanks in action displays on weekdays, tracked ...
10:00 to 16:00
Easter adventures at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Make your way throughout the castle and find activities for the whole family. Taking place between 28 March to 12 April 2026, ...
10:00 to 15:00
Studland's Easter Adventure in Nature
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Childrens or Family Event events
Head along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. How quick can you be at the animal run? Can ...
10:00 to 15:00
Studland's Easter Adventure in Nature
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Childrens or Family Event events
Head along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. How quick can you be at the animal run? Can ...
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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.
