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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 (1), Childrens or Family Event (15), Community (199), Durlston Country Park (58), Education (27), Music (23), Sport and Exercise, Walks (10), .

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Events this week

Dec
16th 

U3a Table Tennis 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3A TASBLE TENNIS More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/U3A-TASBLE-TENNIS-2019-12-16 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Swanage Rotary Santa's Sleigh 18:00 to 20:00

CORFE CASTLE - with CrazyforCorfe Starts at end of West St, through the square along East St, finishing at Battlemead (including all accessible side roads. ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
Dec
17th 

Swanage Rotary Santa's Sleigh 18:00 to 20:00

CORFE CASTLE - with CrazyforCorfe Starts at Townsend Mead, down East St to Mead Rd (including all accessible side roads). ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
Dec
18th 
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Bird watching for beginners

National Trust event. Guided walks to introduce the varied birdlife of Studland A series of three guided walks in December along the beach, dunes and woodland introducing you to the huge range of birds ...
At Studland in Animals and Conservation events
  

Harmony Rocks Choir 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/HARMONY-ROCKS-CHOIR-2019-12-18-15072019111518 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans ...
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-2019-12-18 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Dec
19th 

Post Office In Foyer 09:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Post-Office-in-Foyer-2019-12-19 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
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-2019-12-19 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Dec
20th 

U3a Computers 08:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/U3A-COMPUTERS-2019-12-20-15072019124248 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Christmas Wreath Trail 11:00

Get the family involved in the festive spirit. Challenges for adults and kids. Prizes for everyone! £3. Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  
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A medieval Christmas adventure with the Lord of Misrule

National Trust event. Journey through the ruins with Corfe Castle’s own Lord of Misrule. Dating back to medieval England, the Lord of Misrule tradition continues at Corfe Castle this Christmas. Join ...
At Corfe Castle in Education events
  
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Winter Lights

National Trust event. See the past in a magical light this Christmas at Corfe Castle. Booking not needed. Free event (admission applies) Share your special Christmas wish at the wishing bridge ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

The Dylan Ross Quartet 17:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Private Function More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Private-Function-2019-12-20-08102019131350 Visit the website for further information. Venue: ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

The Glenn Ross Collective 17:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Private Function More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Private-Function-2019-12-20-08102019131350 Visit the website for further information. Venue: ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Frozen II (PG) 19:00

At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Swanage Photographic Society 19:30

Meets in the Rectory classroom, Church Hill for: Two competitions:- Anders round 2 – ‘Open’and Browne round 2 – ‘Summer’ Judge: Paul Thackeray LRPS Visitors welcome, ffi: www.swanagephotographicsociety.com ...
In Hobbies events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
Dec
21st 

Spencer Duo Various times

At The Con Club, Swanage. ...
In Music events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Party Night & Tribute Act Various times

'Bruno' At The Greyhound Inn, Corfe Castle. 3 Course party night menu £29.95 pp. Book on: 01929 480205. ...
In Food and Drink events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  
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Winter Solstice

National Trust event. A magical evening gazing over the sunrise at Old Harry Rocks Booking essential Admission applies View the sunrise from Old Harry Rocks on the shortest day of the year followed ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
  

Harmony Rocks Choir Christmas Concert All Day 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Harmony-Rocks-Choir-Christmas-Concert---2019-12-21 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Harmony Rocks Christmas Concert 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/HARMONY-ROCKS-CHRISTMAS-CONCERT-2019-12-21 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Help Santa Find His Elves on the Pier 09:00 to 16:00

Santa's Elves have escaped and are hiding on Swanage Pier, help him find them. Normal Adult Pier Entry Children Voluntary Donation ...
At Swanage in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Cuppa and Chat 10:00

Meet new people and enjoy a cuppa and cake by the cosy woodburning stove! At the Shed. FREE. Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

How Does Santa Do It? 10:30 to 11:30

Every wondered how Santa gets round all the children? Join us for a Christmas storytime, then put your questions to our special guest from Santa's workshop who will fill you in! Santa's ...
At Wareham in Childrens or Family Event events
  
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A medieval Christmas adventure with the Lord of Misrule

National Trust event. Journey through the ruins with Corfe Castle’s own Lord of Misrule. Dating back to medieval England, the Lord of Misrule tradition continues at Corfe Castle this Christmas. Join ...
At Corfe Castle in Education events
  
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Spices of Christmas quest and craft

National Trust event. Make your own crafty Christmas decorations when you visit Corfe Castle this December. Learn about medieval spices with the Spices of Christmas family quest. Then join us in the ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Frozen II (PG) 14:30

At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  
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Winter Lights

National Trust event. See the past in a magical light this Christmas at Corfe Castle. Booking not needed. Free event (admission applies) Share your special Christmas wish at the wishing bridge ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Service of Readings and Carols for Christmas 16:30 to 17:30

An atmospheric and traditional service of Christmas Readings, and Carols sung by the congregation and augmented church choir. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served following the service. All are very ...
At Langton Matravers in Music events
Dec
22nd 

Help Santa Find His Elves on the Pier 09:00 to 16:00

Santa's Elves have escaped and are hiding on Swanage Pier, help him find them. Normal Adult Pier Entry Children Voluntary Donation ...
At Swanage in Childrens or Family Event events
  
details for

A medieval Christmas adventure with the Lord of Misrule

National Trust event. Journey through the ruins with Corfe Castle’s own Lord of Misrule. Dating back to medieval England, the Lord of Misrule tradition continues at Corfe Castle this Christmas. Join ...
At Corfe Castle in Education events
  

Dorset Countryside Volunteers 10:00

At Great Ovens (Purbeck) where we will be cutting pine to help maintain this heathland. We welcome new people and should have a bonfire to brew up at break times. For details see www.dcv.org.uk, email ...
In Animals and Conservation events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  
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Spices of Christmas quest and craft

National Trust event. Make your own crafty Christmas decorations when you visit Corfe Castle this December. Learn about medieval spices with the Spices of Christmas family quest. Then join us in the ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Frozen II (PG) 14:30

At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  
details for

Winter Lights

National Trust event. See the past in a magical light this Christmas at Corfe Castle. Booking not needed. Free event (admission applies) Share your special Christmas wish at the wishing bridge ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event 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 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.
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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