Events in Swanage

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

A Visual History of Swanage Pier
Fri 18th Jul
09:00 to 17:00

A Visual History of Swanage Pier

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 ...

Mindfulness Walk
Fri 18th 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 ...

Flight of the Castle family quest with Nosy Crow
Fri 18th Jul
10:00 to 16:30

Flight of the Castle family quest with Nosy Crow

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 ...

Artisan Crafts
Fri 18th 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 ...

Making Waves Exhibition
Fri 18th Jul
10:30 to 16:30

Making Waves Exhibition

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 ...

Saturday Yoga on Swanage Pier
Fri 18th Jul
17:15 to 18:15

Saturday Yoga on 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 ...

Fish and Chip Cruiser to Poole from Swanage Pier
Fri 18th Jul
18:30 to 21:00

Fish and Chip Cruiser to Poole from Swanage Pier

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 ...

The Purbeck Piddler
Sat 19th 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 ...

Wakey, Wakey, Paddle and Brekkie
Sat 19th 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 ...

A Visual History of Swanage Pier
Sat 19th Jul
09:00 to 17:00

A Visual History of Swanage Pier

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 ...

Summer Holidays: Season of STEM
Sat 19th Jul
09:30 to 17:00

Summer Holidays: Season of STEM

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 ...

Making Waves Exhibition
Sat 19th Jul
10:30 to 16:30

Making Waves Exhibition

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 ...

An Architectural Adventure - family quest
Sat 19th Jul
10:00 to 17:30

An Architectural Adventure - family quest

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 ...

Summer of Play at Corfe Castle
Sat 19th Jul
10:00 to 17:30

Summer of Play at Corfe Castle

The Square, Corfe Castle

Childrens or Family Event events

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Keeper of the Castle: Storytelling tours
Sat 19th 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 ...

Festival of Archaeology: Time Team Weekend
Sat 19th 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. ...

Meet a Moth
Sat 19th 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 ...

Saturday Yoga on Swanage Pier
Sat 19th Jul
17:15 to 18:15

Saturday Yoga on 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 ...

Saturday Yoga on Swanage Pier
Sat 19th Jul
17:15 to 18:15

Saturday Yoga on 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 ...

A Visual History of Swanage Pier
Sun 20th Jul
09:00 to 17:00

A Visual History of Swanage Pier

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 ...

Summer Holidays: Season of STEM
Sun 20th Jul
09:30 to 17:00

Summer Holidays: Season of STEM

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 ...

Making Waves Exhibition
Sun 20th Jul
10:30 to 16:30

Making Waves Exhibition

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 ...

An Architectural Adventure - family quest
Sun 20th Jul
10:00 to 17:30

An Architectural Adventure - family quest

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 ...

Summer of Play at Corfe Castle
Sun 20th Jul
10:00 to 17:30

Summer of Play at Corfe Castle

The Square, Corfe Castle

Childrens or Family Event events

...

Keeper of the Castle: Storytelling tours
Sun 20th 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 ...

Festival of Archaeology: Time Team Weekend
Sun 20th 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. ...

A Visual History of Swanage Pier
Mon 21st Jul
09:00 to 17:00

A Visual History of Swanage Pier

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 ...

Summer Holidays: Season of STEM
Mon 21st Jul
09:30 to 17:00

Summer Holidays: Season of STEM

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 ...

Nature Tots
Mon 21st 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 ...

Making Waves Exhibition
Mon 21st Jul
10:30 to 16:30

Making Waves Exhibition

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 ...

An Architectural Adventure - family quest
Mon 21st Jul
10:00 to 17:30

An Architectural Adventure - family quest

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 ...

Summer of Play at Corfe Castle
Mon 21st Jul
10:00 to 17:30

Summer of Play at Corfe Castle

The Square, Corfe Castle

Childrens or Family Event events

...

A Visual History of Swanage Pier
Tue 22nd Jul
09:00 to 17:00

A Visual History of Swanage Pier

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 ...

Summer Holidays: Season of STEM
Tue 22nd Jul
09:30 to 17:00

Summer Holidays: Season of STEM

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 ...

Making Waves Exhibition
Tue 22nd Jul
10:30 to 16:30

Making Waves Exhibition

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 ...

An Architectural Adventure - family quest
Tue 22nd Jul
10:00 to 17:30

An Architectural Adventure - family quest

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 ...

Summer of Play at Corfe Castle
Tue 22nd Jul
10:00 to 17:30

Summer of Play at Corfe Castle

The Square, Corfe Castle

Childrens or Family Event events

...

A Visual History of Swanage Pier
Wed 23rd Jul
09:00 to 17:00

A Visual History of Swanage Pier

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 ...

Summer Holidays: Season of STEM
Wed 23rd Jul
09:30 to 17:00

Summer Holidays: Season of STEM

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 ...

Making Waves Exhibition
Wed 23rd Jul
10:30 to 16:30

Making Waves Exhibition

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 ...

An Architectural Adventure - family quest
Wed 23rd Jul
10:00 to 17:30

An Architectural Adventure - family quest

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 ...

Summer of Play at Corfe Castle
Wed 23rd Jul
10:00 to 17:30

Summer of Play at Corfe Castle

The Square, Corfe Castle

Childrens or Family Event events

...

Wild Wednesdays
Wed 23rd Jul
11:00 to 15:00

Wild Wednesdays

Learning Centre, Durlston Country park, Swanage

Childrens or Family Event events

Drop in to Durlston's Learning Centre from 11am - 3pm to have a go at painting, crafts and activities .Wild Wednesdays ...

Guided Walk - The Purbeck Ridgeway and East Corfe Common
Wed 23rd Jul
13:00 to 15:30

Guided Walk - The Purbeck Ridgeway and East Corfe Common

The Square, Corfe Castle

Sport and Exercise, Walks events

Join our friendly guide on a guided walk exploring the cultural history of the landscape surrounding the village of Corfe ...

A Visual History of Swanage Pier
Thu 24th Jul
09:00 to 17:00

A Visual History of Swanage Pier

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 ...

Summer Holidays: Season of STEM
Thu 24th Jul
09:30 to 17:00

Summer Holidays: Season of STEM

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 ...

Making Waves Exhibition
Thu 24th Jul
10:30 to 16:30

Making Waves Exhibition

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 ...

An Architectural Adventure - family quest
Thu 24th Jul
10:00 to 17:30

An Architectural Adventure - family quest

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 ...

Summer of Play at Corfe Castle
Thu 24th Jul
10:00 to 17:30

Summer of Play at Corfe Castle

The Square, Corfe Castle

Childrens or Family Event events

...


Festivals

details for Swanage Carnival Week

Swanage Carnival Week

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.

details for Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

14th August 2025 to 17th August 2025

The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

details for Swanage Fish Festival

Swanage Fish Festival

21st August 2025 to 22nd August 2025

Join us for a celebration of all things ‘fishy’ as Swanage comes alive with a focus on delicious seafood and family activities.

details for Jurassic Dance Festival

Jurassic Dance Festival

29th August 2025 to 31st August 2025

Jurassic Dance festival at Wilkswood Farm

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