Events and Festivals in Swanage & the Isle of Purbeck

The Square, Corfe Castle

Education events

Can you take flight to discover the birds that call Corfe Castle home as you explore the ruins? Hunt for the quest boards ...

Tue 15^th Jul
10:30 to 16:30

Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage

Exhibitions and Shows events

Sound, water, air, heat, brain waves…. This exhibition brings together four artists who are making waves in their own unique ...

Tue 15^th Jul
17:15 to 18:15

Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage

Sport and Exercise, Walks events

Saturday 28th June and Saturday 19th July The Saturday evening sessions will be a gentle guided flow class suitable for ...

Wed 16^th Jul
09:00 to 17:00

Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage

Exhibitions and Shows events

Step onto the Lower Deck of Swanage Pier and explore its history through photographs. This exhibition shows Swanage Pier's ...

Wed 16^th Jul
10:00 to 16:30

Visiting Artists at Corfe Castle

The Square, Corfe Castle

Education events

Can you take flight to discover the birds that call Corfe Castle home as you explore the ruins? Hunt for the quest boards ...

Wed 16^th Jul
10:00 to 16:30

The Square, Corfe Castle

Art and Museums events

In collaboration with Purbeck Arts Week come and see artists at work in the ruins of Corfe Castle.In collaboration with Purbeck ...

Wed 16^th Jul
10:30 to 16:30

Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage

Exhibitions and Shows events

Sound, water, air, heat, brain waves…. This exhibition brings together four artists who are making waves in their own unique ...

Wed 16^th Jul
17:15 to 18:15

Music from Swanage Town Band

Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage

Sport and Exercise, Walks events

Saturday 28th June and Saturday 19th July The Saturday evening sessions will be a gentle guided flow class suitable for ...

Wed 16^th Jul
19:00 to 21:00

The Bandstand, near Horsecliffe Lane, Swanage

Music events

Swanage Town Band is a self-funding community concert band with about 40 members. We aim to provide entertainment to both ...

Thu 17^th Jul
09:00 to 17:00

Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage

Exhibitions and Shows events

Step onto the Lower Deck of Swanage Pier and explore its history through photographs. This exhibition shows Swanage Pier's ...

Thu 17^th Jul
10:00 to 16:30

The Square, Corfe Castle

Education events

Can you take flight to discover the birds that call Corfe Castle home as you explore the ruins? Hunt for the quest boards ...

Thu 17^th Jul
10:30 to 16:30

Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage

Exhibitions and Shows events

Sound, water, air, heat, brain waves…. This exhibition brings together four artists who are making waves in their own unique ...

Thu 17^th Jul
17:15 to 18:15

Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage

Sport and Exercise, Walks events

Saturday 28th June and Saturday 19th July The Saturday evening sessions will be a gentle guided flow class suitable for ...

Fri 18^th Jul
09:00 to 17:00

Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage

Exhibitions and Shows events

Step onto the Lower Deck of Swanage Pier and explore its history through photographs. This exhibition shows Swanage Pier's ...

Fri 18^th Jul
09:30 to 10:30

Mindfulness Walk

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 ...

Fri 18^th Jul
10:00 to 16:30

The Square, Corfe Castle

Education events

Can you take flight to discover the birds that call Corfe Castle home as you explore the ruins? Hunt for the quest boards ...

Fri 18^th Jul
10:00 to 14:00

Artisan Crafts

The Square, Corfe Castle

History and Heritage events

Watch demonstrations of heritage crafts from our friendly artisan volunteers. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in ...

Fri 18^th Jul
10:30 to 16:30

Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage

Exhibitions and Shows events

Sound, water, air, heat, brain waves…. This exhibition brings together four artists who are making waves in their own unique ...

Fri 18^th Jul
17:15 to 18:15

Fish and Chip Cruiser to Poole from Swanage Pier

Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage

Sport and Exercise, Walks events

Saturday 28th June and Saturday 19th July The Saturday evening sessions will be a gentle guided flow class suitable for ...

Fri 18^th Jul
18:30 to 21:00

Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage

Food and Drink events

Sunday 25th May, Friday 18th July, Wednesday 30th July and Friday 8th August Set sail on an early evening circular cruise ...

Sat 19^th Jul
Various times

The Purbeck Piddler

Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage

Food and Drink events

The Swanage Railway is delighted to be working with the Piddle Brewery in Dorset to bring you a new experience on the Swanage ...

Sat 19^th Jul
08:15 to 10:15

Wakey, Wakey, Paddle and Brekkie

Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland

Sport and Exercise, Walks events

Enjoy a guided group kayak out to Old Harry Rocks on a summer's morning with time allowed to explore the bottom of the ...

Sat 19^th Jul
09:00 to 17:00

Summer Holidays: Season of STEM

Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage

Exhibitions and Shows events

Step onto the Lower Deck of Swanage Pier and explore its history through photographs. This exhibition shows Swanage Pier's ...

Sat 19^th Jul
09:30 to 17:00

The Tank Museum, Wool

Childrens or Family Event events

Summer Holidays: Season of STEMThe Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life. Experience the biggest ...

Sat 19^th Jul
10:30 to 16:30

An Architectural Adventure - family quest

Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage

Exhibitions and Shows events

Sound, water, air, heat, brain waves…. This exhibition brings together four artists who are making waves in their own unique ...

Sat 19^th Jul
10:00 to 17:30

The Square, Corfe Castle

Childrens or Family Event events

Could you be the next great castle designer? Join us on this family quest to learn about all the different sections that ...

Sat 19^th Jul
10:00 to 17:30

Summer of Play at Corfe Castle

The Square, Corfe Castle

Childrens or Family Event events

...

Sat 19^th Jul
10:00 to 17:30

Keeper of the Castle: Storytelling tours

The Square, Corfe Castle

Education events

At the gateway to Purbeck, Corfe Castle has stood watch for a thousand years. It has been a fortress, prison, family home ...

Sat 19^th Jul
10:00 to 17:30

Festival of Archaeology: Time Team Weekend

The Square, Corfe Castle

Education events

Your chance to visit the famous Time Team Geodome and discover more about archaeology. Corfe Castle welcome Time Team. ...

Sat 19^th Jul
11:00 to 11:30

Meet a Moth

Castle Reception, Durlston Country park, Swanage

Animals and Conservation events

Join one of our Durlston volunteers to open up last nights moth trap.Durlston is a superb place to discover these mysterious ...

Sat 19^th Jul
17:15 to 18:15

Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage

Sport and Exercise, Walks events

Saturday 28th June and Saturday 19th July The Saturday evening sessions will be a gentle guided flow class suitable for ...

Sat 19^th Jul
17:15 to 18:15

Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage

Sport and Exercise, Walks events

Saturday 28th June and Saturday 19th July The Saturday evening sessions will be a gentle guided flow class suitable for ...

Sun 20^th Jul
09:00 to 17:00

Summer Holidays: Season of STEM

Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage

Exhibitions and Shows events

Step onto the Lower Deck of Swanage Pier and explore its history through photographs. This exhibition shows Swanage Pier's ...

Sun 20^th Jul
09:30 to 17:00

The Tank Museum, Wool

Childrens or Family Event events

Summer Holidays: Season of STEMThe Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life. Experience the biggest ...

Sun 20^th Jul
10:30 to 16:30

An Architectural Adventure - family quest

Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage

Exhibitions and Shows events

Sound, water, air, heat, brain waves…. This exhibition brings together four artists who are making waves in their own unique ...

Sun 20^th Jul
10:00 to 17:30

The Square, Corfe Castle

Childrens or Family Event events

Could you be the next great castle designer? Join us on this family quest to learn about all the different sections that ...

Sun 20^th Jul
10:00 to 17:30

Summer of Play at Corfe Castle

The Square, Corfe Castle

Childrens or Family Event events

...

Sun 20^th Jul
10:00 to 17:30

Keeper of the Castle: Storytelling tours

The Square, Corfe Castle

Education events

At the gateway to Purbeck, Corfe Castle has stood watch for a thousand years. It has been a fortress, prison, family home ...

Sun 20^th Jul
10:00 to 17:30

Festival of Archaeology: Time Team Weekend

The Square, Corfe Castle

Education events

Your chance to visit the famous Time Team Geodome and discover more about archaeology. Corfe Castle welcome Time Team. ...

Mon 21^st Jul
09:00 to 17:00

Summer Holidays: Season of STEM

Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage

Exhibitions and Shows events

Step onto the Lower Deck of Swanage Pier and explore its history through photographs. This exhibition shows Swanage Pier's ...

Mon 21^st Jul
09:30 to 17:00

The Tank Museum, Wool

Childrens or Family Event events

Summer Holidays: Season of STEMThe Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life. Experience the biggest ...

Mon 21^st Jul
10:00 to 11:30

Nature Tots

Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland

Childrens or Family Event events

Bring your little ones along to our nature inspired toddler group. Nature Tots is for children aged up to 5 years old and ...

Mon 21^st Jul
10:30 to 16:30