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Whats On in 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 (3), Childrens or Family Event (17), Community (238), Durlston Country Park (78), Education (11), Food and Drink (1), Gardens, Countryside (1), Hobbies (2), Music (25), Sport and Exercise, Walks (1), .

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Events this week

Nov
22nd 

BSO Symphonic Brass Various times

BSO Brass present an evening of musical delights, taking you on a journey through exquisite pieces of classical music by Bach and Byrd, to jazz classics such as Oh When the Saints and Just a Closer Walk. ...
At East Lulworth in Music events
  

U3a Archaeology 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/U3A-Archaeology-2019-11-22 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Nov
23rd 

Clearing 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/clearing-2019-11-23 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Hatha Yoga 09:30

Gentle indoor yoga, Saturday mornings. All welcome, including beginners. Booking essential with Frances White 01929 472927 or email r19few@googlemail.com, 10 week term: £80 in advance or £10 for 1 session. ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

Christmas Toy-making 10:00

Make toys and games out of woodland materials! At the Shed. Donations Welcome. Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

Creative Crafts for Your Christmas Tree 10:00

Make paper snowflake fairies and snowmen, salt dough Christmas stars and wood craft baubles. Please book. £3. Learning Centre. Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

Christmas Market 10:00 to 14:00

At Winfrith Village Hall,for Winfrith Preschool. Craft stalls, cake stall, book stall and many more, there will also be a raffle, tombola, children's games, refreshments of hot turkey rolls, tea, coffee ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Alexander Technique Saturday Workshop 10:00 to 17:00

In Wareham with Kate Brailsford and Caroline Jucker: 10 – 5pm. Come and find out how to enhance your co-ordination and comfort in all your everyday activities and interests. Ffi contact Kate 07798 ...
In Education events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Shop Dorset Makers 10:00 to 17:00

At Creech, Wareham, BH20 5DG. Over 30 makers and artists, gifts, art and design, coffee and cake. ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
Nov
24th 

Half Day Bushcraft & Foraging Course in Studland 09:00 to 12:00

We LOVE the woods, getting our hands dirty and getting to grips with grizzled outdoor skills. Coming in to the woods with us in Dorset for a bushcraft experience, depending on the time of year and season, ...
At Studland in Gardens, Countryside events
  

Shop Dorset Makers 10:00 to 17:00

At Creech, Wareham, BH20 5DG. Over 30 makers and artists, gifts, art and design, coffee and cake. ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Colour of Christmas Event 11:00 to 14:00

At St Johns the Evangelist Church. The church will be decorated in the colours of Christmas, there will be a tombola, crafts, book stall, bric a brac, and refreshments of hot turkey rolls, tea, coffee ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Tobias Ben Jacob & Lucas Drinkwater 14:00

Live acts at the Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. Ffi: 01929 439229 ...
In Music events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
Nov
25th 

U3a Table Tennis 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3A TASBLE TENNIS More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/U3A-TASBLE-TENNIS-2019-11-25 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Shop Dorset Makers 10:00 to 17:00

At Creech, Wareham, BH20 5DG. Over 30 makers and artists, gifts, art and design, coffee and cake. ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Wareham Area Seniors' Forum 10:00 to 12:00

At Carey Hall, Mistover rd, Wareham. A short AGM followed by Christmas festivities. ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Pins Needles Meeting Room 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Pins--Needles--meeting-room-2019-11-25 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Creative Memories Arts and Crafts 14:00

Creative Memories arts and crafts session are planned to benefit anyone living with memory difficulties, including dementia. The group aims to have fun, while enjoying the therapeutic benefits of drawing ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

Cath Newman Yoga 18:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/CATH-NEWMAN-YOGA-2019-11-25 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Nov
26th 

Cath Newman Yoga 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/CATH-NEWMAN-YOGA-2019-11-26 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Shop Dorset Makers 10:00 to 17:00

At Creech, Wareham, BH20 5DG. Over 30 makers and artists, gifts, art and design, coffee and cake. ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Judy Robson Art Group 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Judy-Robson-Art-Group-2019-11-26 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Nov
27th 

U3a French 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/U3A-French-2019-11-27 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Shop Dorset Makers 10:00 to 17:00

At Creech, Wareham, BH20 5DG. Over 30 makers and artists, gifts, art and design, coffee and cake. ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Harmony Rocks Choir 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Harmony-Rocks-Choir-2019-11-27 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Table Tennis With Steve 18:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/table-tennis-with-Steve-2019-11-27 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Nov
28th 

U3a Meeting Point 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/U3A-Meeting-Point-2019-11-28 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Post Office In Foyer 09:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Post-Office-in-Foyer-2019-11-28 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Coffee Junction Meeting Room 10:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Coffee-Junction--meeting-room-2019-11-28 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Shop Dorset Makers 10:00 to 17:00

At Creech, Wareham, BH20 5DG. Over 30 makers and artists, gifts, art and design, coffee and cake. ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Durlston Pleasure Grounds Tour 11:00

Tour through the Durlston Pleasure Grounds to see the work being done to make the park more accessible. Donations welcome. Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

Life Drawing 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Life-Drawing-2019-11-28 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Cath Newman Yoga 18:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/CATH-NEWMAN-YOGA-2019-11-28-15072019152007 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

A Vicar of Dibly Christmas 19:30

At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. ...
In Theatre and Stage events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette

Festivals

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

details for Swanage Blues Festival
Swanage Blues Festival

5th March 2020 to 8th March 2020

Swanage Blues Festivals take place in March and October each year
details for Wilkswood Reggae Festival
Wilkswood Reggae Festival

24th July 2020 to 26th July 2020

Peace, love & harmony in the woods by the sea.
details for Swanage Carnival Week
Swanage Carnival Week

25th July 2020 to 1st August 2020

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.
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