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. You can filter the events by: Animals and Conservation (6), Childrens or Family Event (77), Community (538), Education (6), Exhibitions and Shows (6), History and Heritage (19), Music (59), Sport and Exercise, Walks (28), Theatre and Stage (1), .
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Events this week
Nov
Jodi Purbeck Yoga 08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Jodi Purbeck Yoga at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Castle Critters family quest 10:00 to 15:30
National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Making Memories Dementia Friendly Cafe 10:00 to 12:00
Meet at the Show Bar in the Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage from 10am to 12 noon on the first and third Tuesday in the month. Meeting fiends socially over a cup of tea or coffee and homemade ...At Swanage in Community events
Harmony Rocks 13:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Harmony Rocks at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Touches of Sweet Harmony 18:30 to 21:00
David Fawcett is celebrating his last concert as MD of the Purbeck Arts Choir with a wonderful selection of music. With professional soloists and musicians plus the Purbeck Junior Choir it will be an ...At Swanage in Music events
Nov
Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance 08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
U3a French 08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Castle Critters family quest 10:00 to 15:30
National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Choir Rehearsals 14:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Choir Rehearsals at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Martial Arts Training 18:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Martial Arts Training at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Drum Practice P.L 18:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Drum Practice P.L at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Touches of Sweet Harmony 18:30 to 21:00
David Fawcett is celebrating his last concert as MD of the Purbeck Arts Choir with a wonderful selection of music. With professional soloists and musicians plus the Purbeck Junior Choir it will be an ...At Swanage in Music events
Nov
U3a Patchwork 09:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Patchwork at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Post Office Outreach 09:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Post Office Outreach at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Castle Critters family quest 10:00 to 15:30
National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Castle Tour 11:00 to 12:00
Join us for an hour's guided tour around Durlston Castle to discover Durlston's history. No need to book, just turn up at the Castle recep... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Life Drawing 13:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Life Drawing at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Singing for Pleasure 14:00 to 15:00
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with dementia and their carers to come along. Followed by light refreshments ...At Swanage in Music events
Jodi Purbeck Yoga 18:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Jodi Purbeck Yoga at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Touches of Sweet Harmony 18:30 to 21:00
David Fawcett is celebrating his last concert as MD of the Purbeck Arts Choir with a wonderful selection of music. With professional soloists and musicians plus the Purbeck Junior Choir it will be an ...At Swanage in Music events
Nov
Castle Critters family quest 10:00 to 15:30
National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Artisan Crafts 11:00 to 14:00
National Trust event. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in the Outer Bailey every Friday displaying heritage crafts such as stone carving, wood carving, wattle and daubing, and more! *Displays dependent ...At Corfe Castle in Exhibitions and Shows events
Charity Night St Georges Pta 17:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Charity Night St Georges Pta at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
St Georges Pta Event 18:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. St Georges Pta Event at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Touches of Sweet Harmony 18:30 to 21:00
David Fawcett is celebrating his last concert as MD of the Purbeck Arts Choir with a wonderful selection of music. With professional soloists and musicians plus the Purbeck Junior Choir it will be an ...At Swanage in Music events
Nov
parkrun at Durlston 09:00 to 10:30
Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! I... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Castle Critters family quest 10:00 to 15:30
National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Beginner Bird Walk and Heathland Tour 10:00 to 12:00
National Trust event. A guided walk around our world-famous heathland. Take in glorious views around the harbour and explore some of our bird hides. Join our introductory talk lead by BARI (Birds and Recreation ...At Studland in Animals and Conservation events
Charity Piano Recital 17:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Charity Piano Recital at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Touches of Sweet Harmony 18:30 to 21:00
David Fawcett is celebrating his last concert as MD of the Purbeck Arts Choir with a wonderful selection of music. With professional soloists and musicians plus the Purbeck Junior Choir it will be an ...At Swanage in Music events
Nov
Castle Critters family quest 10:00 to 15:30
National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
All-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour 10:00 to 11:30
National Trust event. Let one of our team show you the nature and history of this special place, all from the comfort of one of our ATVs. You will be taken along a vast stretch of the beautiful Jurassic ...At Studland in Education events
Touches of Sweet Harmony 18:30 to 21:00
David Fawcett is celebrating his last concert as MD of the Purbeck Arts Choir with a wonderful selection of music. With professional soloists and musicians plus the Purbeck Junior Choir it will be an ...At Swanage in Music events
Nov
U3a Table Tennis 08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Medieval Tile Workshop 10:00 to 12:30
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers as they demonstrate the medieval craft of tile making in our 15th style timber frame workshop. ...At Corfe Castle in History and Heritage events
Nature Tots 10:00 to 11:00
National Trust event. Bring your little ones to our parent and volunteer led toddler group. Our Nature Tots group is for children aged up to 5 years old and their parents/carers. Each week parents and ...At Studland in Childrens or Family Event events
Castle Critters family quest 10:00 to 15:30
National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Medieval Tile Making Workshop 11:00 to 14:00
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers to make traditional medieval-style clay tiles in our traditional 15th century style tile workshop. ...At Corfe Castle in Education events
Pins And Needles 13:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Cuppa and a Chat 14:00 to 16:00
Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop in for a brew! Venue: The Durlston Shed Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Community events
Jodi Purbeck Yoga 18:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Jodi Purbeck Yoga at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Touches of Sweet Harmony 18:30 to 21:00
David Fawcett is celebrating his last concert as MD of the Purbeck Arts Choir with a wonderful selection of music. With professional soloists and musicians plus the Purbeck Junior Choir it will be an ...At Swanage in Music events
Festivals
Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
24th May 2025 to 8th June 2025
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.
24th July 2025 to 27th July 2025
Peace, love & harmony in the woods by the sea.
26th July 2025 to 2nd August 2025
The week long event begins on Saturday night with a large firework display followed by the procession of decorated floats and bands on Sunday afternoon.
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