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
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 ...
08:50 to 11:00
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Join us for the Trust10 at Studland Bay and challenge yourself on this 10km trail run with breathtaking views.Trust10 running ...
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 15:30
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 ...
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 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 ...
11:00 to 15:00
Learning Centre, Durlston Country Park , Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Drop in to the Learning Centre from 11am - 3pm to have a go at painting, crafts and activities . Wild Wednesdays runs ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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.
