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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 (4), Childrens or Family Event (27), Community (400), Durlston Country Park (34), Education (28), Music (21), Sport and Exercise, Walks (52), .

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Events this week

Feb
28th 

U3a Archaeology 08:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/U3A-Archaeology-2020-02-28 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Swanage Pier History Walks 14:30 to 15:30

Enjoy a tour following in the footsteps of the Victorians in a stroll along the pier, a pleasure that has been enjoyed by generations. Experience a breath of fresh air and great views while learning ...
At Swanage in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
  

Swanage Pier Quiz Night 19:00 to 22:00

Come along to our fun quiz night, and raise money for Swanage Pier! Arrive 7pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets £5. Teams of 6, individuals welcome. Call 01929 425 806 or email: activities@swanagepiertrust.com ...
At Swanage in Community events
Feb
29th 

Bluebird Coach Tour Various times

Bavaria's Winter Forest - unspoilt beauty on Czech border. Ffi: 01305 782353 ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  
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Keeper of the Castle

National Trust event. Meet the 'Keeper of the Castle' who will take you on a journey of discovery through 1000 years. Get ready for lots of fascinating facts, humour and fun. Event ticket prices: This ...
At Corfe Castle in Education events
  

Amy Roberts Quintet 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. jazz event afternoon and evening More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/jazz-event-afternoon-and-evening-2020-02-29 Visit the website for further ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Jazz Event Afternoon And Evening 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/jazz-event-afternoon-and-evening-2020-02-29 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Stargazing 19:30

Moon, Venus, Orion Nebula, galaxies, winter constellations. Weather dependent, call on day to confirm. £3. Learning Centre. Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Mar
1st 

Bluebird Coach Tour Various times

Bavaria's Winter Forest - unspoilt beauty on Czech border. Ffi: 01305 782353 ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  
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Mindfulness Meanders

National Trust event. A peaceful morning exploring Godlingston Heath with qualified yoga instructor Anna. Relax into mindfulness exercises along a calming walk through the heath and finish with fresh pine ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
  
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Keeper of the Castle

National Trust event. Meet the 'Keeper of the Castle' who will take you on a journey of discovery through 1000 years. Get ready for lots of fascinating facts, humour and fun. Event ticket prices: This ...
At Corfe Castle in Education events
  

Dorset Countryside Volunteers 10:00

At Creech Heath (Purbeck) where we will be cutting small pine and scrub to help maintain this heathland. We welcome new people and should have a bonfire to brew up at break times.  For ...
In Animals and Conservation events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Discover Sailing! 11:00 to 12:30

At Swanage Sailing Club. Open Day. Ffi: swanagesailingclub.org.uk ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
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David Cella & Maria 14:00

Live acts at the Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. Ffi: 01929 439229 ...
In Music events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
Mar
2nd 

Bluebird Coach Tour Various times

Bavaria's Winter Forest - unspoilt beauty on Czech border. Ffi: 01305 782353 ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

U3a Table Tennis 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3A TASBLE TENNIS More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/U3A-TASBLE-TENNIS-2020-03-02 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Pins And Needles 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Pins-and-Needles-2020-03-02 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Sandford Heritage Community Group presents 19:30

"Returning Ospreys to Dorset" a talk by Olivia Cooper of Birds of Poole Harbour, Sandford Labour Club, Keysworth Drive, Sandford BH20 7BD. Entrance by donation of £2. Ffi:   ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
Mar
3rd 

Bluebird Coach Tour Various times

Bavaria's Winter Forest - unspoilt beauty on Czech border. Ffi: 01305 782353 ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Dorset Nordic Walking Taster Session 11:00

Get fitter & healthier in the countryside. No experience necessary, equipment provided. Book via www.dorsetnordicwalking.co.uk or call 0333 1234540. FREE. Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

Judy Robson Art 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Judy-Robson-Art-2020-03-03 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Castle Tour 14:30

Free half-hour tour of Durlston Castle. Donations welcome. Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

Swanage Poets 14:00

Meet at the art workshop in Commercial Road (just past  Chococo). Everyone who writes poems, or just loves poetry, is welcome. We  meet monthly. Ffi: sdm.early@gmail.com ...
In Hobbies events
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Parish Council Meeting 18:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/PARISH-COUNCIL-MEETING-2020-03-03 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Wareham Town Council Meeting 19:00

In the Council Chamber at the Town Hall. FFi: 01929 553006 or www.wareham-tc.gov.uk ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
Mar
4th 

Bluebird Coach Tour Various times

Bavaria's Winter Forest - unspoilt beauty on Czech border. Ffi: 01305 782353 ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

U3a French 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/U3A-French-2020-03-04 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Harmony Rocks Choir 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/HARMONY-ROCKS-CHOIR-2020-03-04 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
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-2020-03-04 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Mar
5th 
details for

Swanage Blues Festival

Swanage Blues Festivals take place in March and October each year and are known as The Best Blues Parties on the South Coast! There are 40 gigs of acoustic and electric blues-based music in 15 indoor
In Local Festivals
  

Bluebird Coach Tour Various times

Bavaria's Winter Forest - unspoilt beauty on Czech border. Ffi: 01305 782353 ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Swanage Blues Festival Various times

60 gigs, 40 bands, 15 indoor venues Ffi: swanage-blues.org ...
In Music events
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Purbeck Folk Club 07:30 to 22:45

A glorious mixture of Jazz, Blues, Poetry, and Folk music featuring: The Dylan Ross Collective with Joe Limburn on double bass, Rob Mills on Saxophone, and Andrew Cannon on piano. Gary "the ...
At Langton Matravers in Music events
  

U3a Quilting 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/U3A-Quilting-2020-03-05 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: ...
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-2020-03-05 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-2020-03-05 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Swanage Painting Club Coffee Morning 10:00 to 12:00

At the Catholic Church  Hall, Rempstone Road, Swanage. Coffee and Cake. Try various mediums, all  materials provided. Entrance FREE. ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Life Drawing 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Life-Drawing-2020-03-05 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events

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 Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala
Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala

24th April 2020 to 26th April 2020

The Diesel Gala will see an impressive line up of diesel locomotives operating on the Swanage Railway.
details for Purbeck Art Weeks Festival
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

23rd May 2020 to 7th June 2020

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 Purbeck Pirate Festival
Purbeck Pirate Festival

23rd May 2020 to 24th May 2020

The Purbeck Pirate Festival at Sandpit Field
details for Swanage Fish Festival
Swanage Fish Festival

12th June 2020 to 14th June 2020

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

24th July 2020 to 26th July 2020

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