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
Festivals
Join WALX Dorset for a week of walking in Dorset - come for a day, a few days, the whole week or just the weekend. A low ...
10:00 to 17:30
An Architectural Adventure - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Could you be the next great castle designer? Join us on this family quest to learn about all the different sections that ...
10:30 to 12:00
Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage,, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Sunday 27th July and Sunday 28th September Meeting at Durlston, you will firstly have the opportunity to learn more about ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
New Narrative paintings by Zennor Box, show animals and fantastical creatures as a metaphor for human behaviour. Each thought ...
10:30 to 16:30
Landing Among the Stars Exhibition
Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
Following the success Kevin Ferrioli's previous exhibition, Durlston Country Park is thrilled to welcome back 'Landing ...
Festivals
Join WALX Dorset for a week of walking in Dorset - come for a day, a few days, the whole week or just the weekend. A low ...
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 17:30
An Architectural Adventure - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Could you be the next great castle designer? Join us on this family quest to learn about all the different sections that ...
10:30 to 12:00
Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage,, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Sunday 27th July and Sunday 28th September Meeting at Durlston, you will firstly have the opportunity to learn more about ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
New Narrative paintings by Zennor Box, show animals and fantastical creatures as a metaphor for human behaviour. Each thought ...
10:00 to 14:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Community events
Watch demonstrations of heritage crafts from our friendly artisan volunteers. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in ...
Festivals
Join WALX Dorset for a week of walking in Dorset - come for a day, a few days, the whole week or just the weekend. A low ...
08:30 to 17:00
The Tank Museum, Wool
Exhibitions and Shows events
Tiger 131 only runs twice a year at Tiger Day – so you can’t afford to miss it!See a WWII tank display and explore The Tank ...
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 12:30
Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island
Animals and Conservation events
Experience the avian marvels of Brownsea Island with our guided birdwatching walks. Led by a knowledgeable Dorset Wildlife ...
10:00 to 17:30
An Architectural Adventure - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Could you be the next great castle designer? Join us on this family quest to learn about all the different sections that ...
10:30 to 12:00
Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage,, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Sunday 27th July and Sunday 28th September Meeting at Durlston, you will firstly have the opportunity to learn more about ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
New Narrative paintings by Zennor Box, show animals and fantastical creatures as a metaphor for human behaviour. Each thought ...
10:00 to 16:30
The Square, Corfe Castle
History and Heritage events
Inside Out Dorset arts festival comes to Corfe Castle as part of Heritage Open Days.As part of the Inside Out Dorset arts ...
10:00 to 16:30
Inside Out Arts Festival at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Art and Museums events
As part of the Inside Out Dorset arts festival, visit the castle for free.Experience Idiòfona, a large-scale sound installation ...
10:30 to 14:30
Nordic social walk from YHA Swanage
20 Cluny Crescent, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Distance: 7 - 9 miles (12-15 km) Duration: 3 - 4 hours Led by: Steve Ellis, British Nordic Walking National Trainer This ...
Festivals
Join WALX Dorset for a week of walking in Dorset - come for a day, a few days, the whole week or just the weekend. A low ...
10:00 to 11:30
All-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Environment events
Enjoy the unique experience of a ranger guided nature tour around our beach and dunes in one of our all terrain vehicles ...
10:00 to 17:30
An Architectural Adventure - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Could you be the next great castle designer? Join us on this family quest to learn about all the different sections that ...
10:30 to 12:00
Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage,, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Sunday 27th July and Sunday 28th September Meeting at Durlston, you will firstly have the opportunity to learn more about ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
New Narrative paintings by Zennor Box, show animals and fantastical creatures as a metaphor for human behaviour. Each thought ...
10:00 to 16:30
The Square, Corfe Castle
History and Heritage events
Inside Out Dorset arts festival comes to Corfe Castle as part of Heritage Open Days.As part of the Inside Out Dorset arts ...
10:00 to 16:30
Inside Out Arts Festival at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Art and Museums events
As part of the Inside Out Dorset arts festival, visit the castle for free.Experience Idiòfona, a large-scale sound installation ...
10:30 to 16:30
Voices of Durlston Film display
Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
A selection of videos on show of Durlston's volunteers, Sheddies, and visitors, delving into what makes Durlston so special. ...
10:00 to 11:30
All-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Environment events
Enjoy the unique experience of a ranger guided nature tour around our beach and dunes in one of our all terrain vehicles ...
10:00 to 17:30
An Architectural Adventure - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Could you be the next great castle designer? Join us on this family quest to learn about all the different sections that ...
10:30 to 12:00
Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage,, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Sunday 27th July and Sunday 28th September Meeting at Durlston, you will firstly have the opportunity to learn more about ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
New Narrative paintings by Zennor Box, show animals and fantastical creatures as a metaphor for human behaviour. Each thought ...
10:30 to 16:30
Voices of Durlston Film display
Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
A selection of videos on show of Durlston's volunteers, Sheddies, and visitors, delving into what makes Durlston so special. ...
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 17:30
An Architectural Adventure - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Could you be the next great castle designer? Join us on this family quest to learn about all the different sections that ...
10:30 to 12:00
Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage,, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Sunday 27th July and Sunday 28th September Meeting at Durlston, you will firstly have the opportunity to learn more about ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
New Narrative paintings by Zennor Box, show animals and fantastical creatures as a metaphor for human behaviour. Each thought ...
10:30 to 16:30
Voices of Durlston Film display
Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
A selection of videos on show of Durlston's volunteers, Sheddies, and visitors, delving into what makes Durlston so special. ...
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 17:30
An Architectural Adventure - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Could you be the next great castle designer? Join us on this family quest to learn about all the different sections that ...
10:30 to 12:00
Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage,, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Sunday 27th July and Sunday 28th September Meeting at Durlston, you will firstly have the opportunity to learn more about ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
New Narrative paintings by Zennor Box, show animals and fantastical creatures as a metaphor for human behaviour. Each thought ...
10:30 to 16:30
Voices of Durlston Film display
Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
A selection of videos on show of Durlston's volunteers, Sheddies, and visitors, delving into what makes Durlston so special. ...
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Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
15th September 2025 to 21st September 2025
Nordic Walkers of all levels are invited to join the team at Nordic Walking UK for a week of Nordic walking, workshops and social events in the stunning Isle of Purbeck in Dorset
17th October 2025 to 2nd November 2025
Films shown in and around the Isle of Purbeck
23rd May 2026 to 24th May 2026
The Swanage Pirate Festival is held in Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck in South Dorset