Events and Festivals in Swanage & the Isle of Purbeck
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10:00 to 16:00
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Pop down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out about the wildlife and fascinating history of Durlston hidden beneath ...
10:00 to 16:30
February Half Term at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
This February half term, the National Trust at Corfe Castle is celebrating the release of Disney and Pixar’s “Hoppers”, in ...
10:00 to 17:00
February Half Term: Adventure Quest
The Tank Museum, Bovington
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the biggest day out in history with interactive exhibitions, 300 tanks, kids’ activities, and more at Dorset’s ...
10:00 to 16:00
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Pop down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out about the wildlife and fascinating history of Durlston hidden beneath ...
10:00 to 16:30
February Half Term at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
This February half term, the National Trust at Corfe Castle is celebrating the release of Disney and Pixar’s “Hoppers”, in ...
13:00 to 19:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Swanage Railway at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
17:00 to 20:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Church Service at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
08:30 to 13:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: ...
10:00 to 16:00
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Pop down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out about the wildlife and fascinating history of Durlston hidden beneath ...
10:00 to 16:30
February Half Term at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
This February half term, the National Trust at Corfe Castle is celebrating the release of Disney and Pixar’s “Hoppers”, in ...
10:00 to 12:30
Learning Centre, Durlston Country Park , Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Join a Ranger to help clear some scrub on our National Nature Reserve, creating space and opportunity for our rare wildflowers. ...
14:00 to 16:00
The Durlston Shed , Swanage
Community events
Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to ...
18:00 to 22:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Jodi Purbeck Yoga at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
18:00 to 22:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Jodi Purbeck Yoga at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
10:00 to 16:00
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Pop down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out about the wildlife and fascinating history of Durlston hidden beneath ...
10:00 to 16:30
February Half Term at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
This February half term, the National Trust at Corfe Castle is celebrating the release of Disney and Pixar’s “Hoppers”, in ...
18:00 to 22:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Purbeck Wi at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
08:00 to 13:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
U3a Science And Tech at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
10:00 to 16:00
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Pop down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out about the wildlife and fascinating history of Durlston hidden beneath ...
10:00 to 16:30
February Half Term at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
This February half term, the National Trust at Corfe Castle is celebrating the release of Disney and Pixar’s “Hoppers”, in ...
11:00 to 15:00
Learning Centre, Durlston Country Park , Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Drop in to the Learning Centre from 11am - 3pm to have a go at painting, crafts and activities . Wild Wednesdays runs ...
18:00 to 22:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Drum Practice P.L at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
09:00 to 12:30
Purbeck Patchwork And Quilting
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Purbeck Patchwork And Quilting at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
10:30 to 11:45
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Coffee Junction at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
10:00 to 16:00
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Pop down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out about the wildlife and fascinating history of Durlston hidden beneath ...
10:00 to 16:30
February Half Term at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
This February half term, the National Trust at Corfe Castle is celebrating the release of Disney and Pixar’s “Hoppers”, in ...
13:00 to 18:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Life Drawing at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
18:00 to 22:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Yoga With Semra at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
10:00 to 16:00
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Pop down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out about the wildlife and fascinating history of Durlston hidden beneath ...
10:00 to 16:30
February Half Term at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
This February half term, the National Trust at Corfe Castle is celebrating the release of Disney and Pixar’s “Hoppers”, in ...
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Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
23rd May 2026 to 7th June 2026
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.
23rd May 2026 to 24th May 2026
The Swanage Pirate Festival is held in Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck in South Dorset
Swanage Fish and Food Festival
13th June 2026 to 14th June 2026
Join us for a celebration of all things ‘fishy’ as Swanage comes alive with a focus on delicious seafood and family activities.
