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
The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It ...
12:00 to 15:00
Half Day Old Harry Rocks Kayak Tour
The Hutquarters Middle Beach Car Park Studland Dorset BH19 3AP, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Exploring Old Harry Rocks by Kayak with Fore / AdventureDiscovering Old Harry RocksOld Harry Rocks is a stunning kayaking ...
12:00 to 15:00
Sea kayak Tuition (beginners enclosed sea kayak)
, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Weekends- 12-3Sea Kayak Tuition (Beginners Enclosed Sea Kayak)- WEEKENDS ONLY Hey there! If you're an adult beginner (18 ...
15:30 to 17:30
2 Hr kayak towards Old Harry Rocks
The Hutquarters Middle Beach Car Park, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Exploring Old Harry Rocks by Kayak with Fore / Adventure IntroductionIf you're looking for a fun and exciting way to explore ...
15:30 to 17:30
Introduction to stand up paddleboarding
The Hutquarters Middle Beach Car Park, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Discover Studlands Bay with SUPS!Join us for an AdventureAre you ready for an exciting adventure at Studlands Bay? We'll ...
Festivals
The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
12:00 to 15:00
Half Day Old Harry Rocks Kayak Tour
The Hutquarters Middle Beach Car Park Studland Dorset BH19 3AP, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Exploring Old Harry Rocks by Kayak with Fore / AdventureDiscovering Old Harry RocksOld Harry Rocks is a stunning kayaking ...
12:00 to 15:00
Sea kayak Tuition (beginners enclosed sea kayak)
, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Weekends- 12-3Sea Kayak Tuition (Beginners Enclosed Sea Kayak)- WEEKENDS ONLY Hey there! If you're an adult beginner (18 ...
15:30 to 17:30
2 Hr kayak towards Old Harry Rocks
The Hutquarters Middle Beach Car Park, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Exploring Old Harry Rocks by Kayak with Fore / Adventure IntroductionIf you're looking for a fun and exciting way to explore ...
15:30 to 17:30
Introduction to stand up paddleboarding
The Hutquarters Middle Beach Car Park, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Discover Studlands Bay with SUPS!Join us for an AdventureAre you ready for an exciting adventure at Studlands Bay? We'll ...
Festivals
The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
09:00 to 11:00
, Studland
Hobbies events
Experience the Seasons with Seasonal Bushcraft For Families! Join Us for Fun-filled Sessions in Dorset Come join us for ...
10:00 to 17:00
October Half Term: Women in Warfare
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Half Term fun for the whole family to enjoy! Kids’ activities, interactive exhibitions, soft play, and more at The Tank Museum.This ...
10:00 to 16:30
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Bring your own teddy or borrow a furry Corfe Castle veteran and take them for a tour around the site before attaching it ...
12:00 to 15:00
Half Day Old Harry Rocks Kayak Tour
The Hutquarters Middle Beach Car Park Studland Dorset BH19 3AP, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Exploring Old Harry Rocks by Kayak with Fore / AdventureDiscovering Old Harry RocksOld Harry Rocks is a stunning kayaking ...
12:00 to 15:00
Sea kayak Tuition (beginners enclosed sea kayak)
, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Weekends- 12-3Sea Kayak Tuition (Beginners Enclosed Sea Kayak)- WEEKENDS ONLY Hey there! If you're an adult beginner (18 ...
15:30 to 17:30
2 Hr kayak towards Old Harry Rocks
The Hutquarters Middle Beach Car Park, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Exploring Old Harry Rocks by Kayak with Fore / Adventure IntroductionIf you're looking for a fun and exciting way to explore ...
15:30 to 17:30
Introduction to stand up paddleboarding
The Hutquarters Middle Beach Car Park, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Discover Studlands Bay with SUPS!Join us for an AdventureAre you ready for an exciting adventure at Studlands Bay? We'll ...
Festivals
The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It ...
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 17:00
October Half Term: Women in Warfare
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Half Term fun for the whole family to enjoy! Kids’ activities, interactive exhibitions, soft play, and more at The Tank Museum.This ...
10:00 to 16:30
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Bring your own teddy or borrow a furry Corfe Castle veteran and take them for a tour around the site before attaching it ...
12:00 to 15:00
Half Day Old Harry Rocks Kayak Tour
The Hutquarters Middle Beach Car Park Studland Dorset BH19 3AP, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Exploring Old Harry Rocks by Kayak with Fore / AdventureDiscovering Old Harry RocksOld Harry Rocks is a stunning kayaking ...
12:00 to 15:00
Sea kayak Tuition (beginners enclosed sea kayak)
, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Weekends- 12-3Sea Kayak Tuition (Beginners Enclosed Sea Kayak)- WEEKENDS ONLY Hey there! If you're an adult beginner (18 ...
15:30 to 17:30
2 Hr kayak towards Old Harry Rocks
The Hutquarters Middle Beach Car Park, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Exploring Old Harry Rocks by Kayak with Fore / Adventure IntroductionIf you're looking for a fun and exciting way to explore ...
15:30 to 17:30
Introduction to stand up paddleboarding
The Hutquarters Middle Beach Car Park, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Discover Studlands Bay with SUPS!Join us for an AdventureAre you ready for an exciting adventure at Studlands Bay? We'll ...
Festivals
The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
10:00 to 17:00
October Half Term: Women in Warfare
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Half Term fun for the whole family to enjoy! Kids’ activities, interactive exhibitions, soft play, and more at The Tank Museum.This ...
10:00 to 16:30
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Bring your own teddy or borrow a furry Corfe Castle veteran and take them for a tour around the site before attaching it ...
12:00 to 15:00
Half Day Old Harry Rocks Kayak Tour
The Hutquarters Middle Beach Car Park Studland Dorset BH19 3AP, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Exploring Old Harry Rocks by Kayak with Fore / AdventureDiscovering Old Harry RocksOld Harry Rocks is a stunning kayaking ...
12:00 to 15:00
Sea kayak Tuition (beginners enclosed sea kayak)
, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Weekends- 12-3Sea Kayak Tuition (Beginners Enclosed Sea Kayak)- WEEKENDS ONLY Hey there! If you're an adult beginner (18 ...
15:30 to 17:30
2 Hr kayak towards Old Harry Rocks
The Hutquarters Middle Beach Car Park, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Exploring Old Harry Rocks by Kayak with Fore / Adventure IntroductionIf you're looking for a fun and exciting way to explore ...
15:30 to 17:30
Introduction to stand up paddleboarding
The Hutquarters Middle Beach Car Park, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Discover Studlands Bay with SUPS!Join us for an AdventureAre you ready for an exciting adventure at Studlands Bay? We'll ...
Festivals
The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
10:00 to 17:00
October Half Term: Women in Warfare
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Half Term fun for the whole family to enjoy! Kids’ activities, interactive exhibitions, soft play, and more at The Tank Museum.This ...
10:00 to 16:30
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Bring your own teddy or borrow a furry Corfe Castle veteran and take them for a tour around the site before attaching it ...
12:00 to 15:00
Half Day Old Harry Rocks Kayak Tour
The Hutquarters Middle Beach Car Park Studland Dorset BH19 3AP, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Exploring Old Harry Rocks by Kayak with Fore / AdventureDiscovering Old Harry RocksOld Harry Rocks is a stunning kayaking ...
12:00 to 15:00
Sea kayak Tuition (beginners enclosed sea kayak)
, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Weekends- 12-3Sea Kayak Tuition (Beginners Enclosed Sea Kayak)- WEEKENDS ONLY Hey there! If you're an adult beginner (18 ...
15:30 to 17:30
2 Hr kayak towards Old Harry Rocks
The Hutquarters Middle Beach Car Park, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Exploring Old Harry Rocks by Kayak with Fore / Adventure IntroductionIf you're looking for a fun and exciting way to explore ...
15:30 to 17:30
Introduction to stand up paddleboarding
The Hutquarters Middle Beach Car Park, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Discover Studlands Bay with SUPS!Join us for an AdventureAre you ready for an exciting adventure at Studlands Bay? We'll ...
Festivals
The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
10:00 to 17:00
October Half Term: Women in Warfare
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Half Term fun for the whole family to enjoy! Kids’ activities, interactive exhibitions, soft play, and more at The Tank Museum.This ...
10:00 to 16:30
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Bring your own teddy or borrow a furry Corfe Castle veteran and take them for a tour around the site before attaching it ...
12:00 to 15:00
Half Day Old Harry Rocks Kayak Tour
The Hutquarters Middle Beach Car Park Studland Dorset BH19 3AP, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Exploring Old Harry Rocks by Kayak with Fore / AdventureDiscovering Old Harry RocksOld Harry Rocks is a stunning kayaking ...
12:00 to 15:00
Sea kayak Tuition (beginners enclosed sea kayak)
, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Weekends- 12-3Sea Kayak Tuition (Beginners Enclosed Sea Kayak)- WEEKENDS ONLY Hey there! If you're an adult beginner (18 ...
15:30 to 17:30
2 Hr kayak towards Old Harry Rocks
The Hutquarters Middle Beach Car Park, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Exploring Old Harry Rocks by Kayak with Fore / Adventure IntroductionIf you're looking for a fun and exciting way to explore ...
15:30 to 17:30
Introduction to stand up paddleboarding
The Hutquarters Middle Beach Car Park, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Discover Studlands Bay with SUPS!Join us for an AdventureAre you ready for an exciting adventure at Studlands Bay? We'll ...
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Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
17th October 2025 to 2nd November 2025
Films shown in and around the Isle of Purbeck
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.