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. You can filter the events by: Animals and Conservation (7), Childrens or Family Event (105), Community (504), Education (8), Exhibitions and Shows (8), History and Heritage (21), Music (60), Sport and Exercise, Walks (31), .

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22nd
Oct 
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Purbeck Film Festival

The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It first began when a group of volunteers brought together the rural community
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Jodi Purbeck Yoga 07:30

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 ...
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Castle Critters family quest 10:00 to 16:30

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
  

Harmony Rocks 12:00

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
  

Purbeck Community Rail Partnership Agm 12:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Purbeck Community Rail Partnership Agm at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
23rd
Oct 
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Purbeck Film Festival

The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It first began when a group of volunteers brought together the rural community
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Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance 07:30

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 ...
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Castle Critters family quest 10:00 to 16:30

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 13:00

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 17:00

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: ...
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Drum Practice P.L 17:00

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
24th
Oct 
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Purbeck Film Festival

The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It first began when a group of volunteers brought together the rural community
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U3a Meeting Point 07:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Meeting Point 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 ...
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Post Office Outreach 08:30

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: ...
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Castle Critters family quest 10:00 to 16:30

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
  

Life Drawing 12:00

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 17:00

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
25th
Oct 
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Purbeck Film Festival

The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It first began when a group of volunteers brought together the rural community
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U3a Archaeology 07:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Archaeology 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 ...
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Castle Critters family quest 10:00 to 16:30

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
  
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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
  

Unavailable For Hire 23:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Unavailable For Hire 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
26th
Oct 
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Purbeck Film Festival

The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It first began when a group of volunteers brought together the rural community
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October Half Term - Tanks On Film Various times

From October 26 – November 3, there will be half term fun for the whole family to enjoy. With film-themed trails, interactive exhibitions, soft play and more! The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks ...
At Bovington in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Halloween Trail on Swanage Pier 09:00 to 17:00

Join us at Swanage Pier this half term for our new spook-tacular Trail!!Explore the Pier to find the hidden spooky creatures and solve the Halloween riddle! Completing our Halloween-themed quiz on the ...
At Swanage in Childrens or Family Event events
  

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
  
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Castle Critters family quest 10:00 to 16:30

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
  
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October Half Term 10:00 to 16:30

National Trust event. Bring your own teddy or borrow a furry Corfe Castle veteran and take them for a tour around the site before attaching it to the zip wire by the castle keep. As your teddy zooms down ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Photography Walk 14:00 to 15:30

Brush up your photography skills with a photography walk at Durlston. Led by wildlife photographer Julian Sawyer, as part of the Dorset National Lan... Venue: Castle Reception Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
27th
Oct 
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Purbeck Film Festival

The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It first began when a group of volunteers brought together the rural community
In Local Festivals
  

October Half Term - Tanks On Film Various times

From October 26 – November 3, there will be half term fun for the whole family to enjoy. With film-themed trails, interactive exhibitions, soft play and more! The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks ...
At Bovington in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Halloween Trail on Swanage Pier 09:00 to 17:00

Join us at Swanage Pier this half term for our new spook-tacular Trail!!Explore the Pier to find the hidden spooky creatures and solve the Halloween riddle! Completing our Halloween-themed quiz on the ...
At Swanage in Childrens or Family Event events
  
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October Half Term 10:00 to 16:30

National Trust event. Bring your own teddy or borrow a furry Corfe Castle veteran and take them for a tour around the site before attaching it to the zip wire by the castle keep. As your teddy zooms down ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  
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Castle Critters family quest 10:00 to 16:30

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
  

Purbeck Film Festival Event 18:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Purbeck Film Festival Event 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
  

Purbeck Film Festival The Old Oak 18:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Purbeck Film Festival The Old Oak 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
28th
Oct 
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Purbeck Film Festival

The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It first began when a group of volunteers brought together the rural community
In Local Festivals
  

October Half Term - Tanks On Film Various times

From October 26 – November 3, there will be half term fun for the whole family to enjoy. With film-themed trails, interactive exhibitions, soft play and more! The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks ...
At Bovington in Childrens or Family Event events
  

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
  

Halloween Trail on Swanage Pier 09:00 to 17:00

Join us at Swanage Pier this half term for our new spook-tacular Trail!!Explore the Pier to find the hidden spooky creatures and solve the Halloween riddle! Completing our Halloween-themed quiz on the ...
At Swanage in Childrens or Family Event events
  
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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
  
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Castle Critters family quest 10:00 to 16:30

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
  
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October Half Term 10:00 to 16:30

National Trust event. Bring your own teddy or borrow a furry Corfe Castle veteran and take them for a tour around the site before attaching it to the zip wire by the castle keep. As your teddy zooms down ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  
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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
  

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

Festivals

Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals

details for Purbeck Film Festival

Purbeck Film Festival

18th October 2024 to 3rd November 2024

Films shown in and around the Isle of Purbeck

details for Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

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.

details for Swanage Jazz Festival

Swanage Jazz Festival

11th July 2025 to 13th July 2025

Swanage Jazz Festival 2024

details for Wilkswood Reggae Festival

Wilkswood Reggae Festival

24th July 2025 to 27th July 2025

Peace, love & harmony in the woods by the sea.

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