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
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
13:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. Visit the website for further information. Venue: ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
10:30 to 12:30
Beginner Bird Walk and Heathland Tour
Layby next to Greenlands Farm, Ferry Rd, Studland
Animals and Conservation events
A guided walk around our world-famous heathland. Take in glorious views around the harbour and explore some of our bird hides. ...
14:00 to 15:00
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 160 Victoria Avenue, Swanage
Music events
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with ...
09:30 to 10:30
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Join us for a mindful journey in nature being aware of our senses, walking through woodlands followed by gentle movements ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
10:00 to 12:00
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
A walk for neurodivergent people to connect and enjoy nature together. Led by ADHD coach Jane Woods and National Trust.A ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
10:00 to 16:00
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG UK, Bovington
Childrens or Family Event events
A Christmassy day out for all ages. Over 100 local stalls selling high-quality crafts, from jewellery made of sea glass and ...
10:00 to 14:00
Langton Matravers Village Hall Christmas Fair
Langton Matravers Village Hall, 59 High Street, Langton Matravers
Fetes and Festivals events
Traditional Christmas Fair with a wide variety of local crafters and traders. Tea/Coffee, cakes and hot food available. ...
Categories
Advertise your Event
Are you planning an event in the area?
You can advertise your event to thousands of people for FREE at Virtual Swanage and on our social media pages.
Add your FREE event listing nowFestivals
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.
