Events and Festivals in Swanage & the Isle of Purbeck
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08:50 to 17:40
Sae Seaweed Baths Scrubs and Masks
Sae Seaweed Spa, Beach Hut, Middle Beach Studland Dorset BH19 3AP, Studland
Animals and Conservation events
Located in beautiful Studland Bay, a stunning nature reserve easily reachable from neighbouring Poole and Bournemouth, Sae ...
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 ...
19:00 to 21:00
Sandy Hill Arts, Sandy Hill Lane,, Corfe Castle
Music events
‘Me and My Friends’ present a sublime fusion of afrobeat, folk, jazz, cello and clarinet. Harmonies to melt your soul and ...
23:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Railway Event Weekend at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
05:00 to 08:30
Dawn Chorus Guided Walk + Breakfast at RSB Arne
RSPB Arne, Wareham
Animals and Conservation events
Experience the atmospheric dawn chorus at RSPB Arne this spring! Join us for an early morning wander around RSPB Arne ...
08:50 to 17:40
Sae Seaweed Baths Scrubs and Masks
Sae Seaweed Spa, Beach Hut, Middle Beach Studland Dorset BH19 3AP, Studland
Animals and Conservation events
Located in beautiful Studland Bay, a stunning nature reserve easily reachable from neighbouring Poole and Bournemouth, Sae ...
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 ...
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 ...
23:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Railway Event Weekend at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
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: ...
08:50 to 17:40
Sae Seaweed Baths Scrubs and Masks
Sae Seaweed Spa, Beach Hut, Middle Beach Studland Dorset BH19 3AP, Studland
Animals and Conservation events
Located in beautiful Studland Bay, a stunning nature reserve easily reachable from neighbouring Poole and Bournemouth, Sae ...
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 ...
08:50 to 17:40
Sae Seaweed Baths Scrubs and Masks
Sae Seaweed Spa, Beach Hut, Middle Beach Studland Dorset BH19 3AP, Studland
Animals and Conservation events
Located in beautiful Studland Bay, a stunning nature reserve easily reachable from neighbouring Poole and Bournemouth, Sae ...
18:00 to 22:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Movie Night at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
17:00 to 21:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
F1 The Movie at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
08:00 to 13:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
U3a Science And Tech at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
08:50 to 17:40
Sae Seaweed Baths Scrubs and Masks
Sae Seaweed Spa, Beach Hut, Middle Beach Studland Dorset BH19 3AP, Studland
Animals and Conservation events
Located in beautiful Studland Bay, a stunning nature reserve easily reachable from neighbouring Poole and Bournemouth, Sae ...
10:30 to 12:30
Stories from WWII - A Village Walk
Middle Beach car park Beach Road, Studland
History and Heritage events
Hear childhood memories of watching Allied Troops D-Day rehearsals, and discover what Canadian troops kept in one-gallon ...
13:00 to 18:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmony Rocks 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
Drum Practice P.L at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
09:00 to 12:30
Purbeck Patchwork And Quilting
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Purbeck Patchwork And Quilting at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
08:50 to 17:40
Sae Seaweed Baths Scrubs and Masks
Sae Seaweed Spa, Beach Hut, Middle Beach Studland Dorset BH19 3AP, Studland
Animals and Conservation events
Located in beautiful Studland Bay, a stunning nature reserve easily reachable from neighbouring Poole and Bournemouth, Sae ...
10:30 to 11:45
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Coffee Junction at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
12:00 to 17:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
U3a Meeting 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
Yoga With Semra at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
08:50 to 17:40
Sae Seaweed Baths Scrubs and Masks
Sae Seaweed Spa, Beach Hut, Middle Beach Studland Dorset BH19 3AP, Studland
Animals and Conservation events
Located in beautiful Studland Bay, a stunning nature reserve easily reachable from neighbouring Poole and Bournemouth, Sae ...
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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.
