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: Art and Museums (132), Childrens or Family Event (136), Community (341), Education (16), History and Heritage (1), Hobbies (6), Sport and Exercise, Walks (29), Theatre and Stage (1), .
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Dec
Artisans on the Beach Various times
Local crafters on Swanage Sea Front Shore Road Beach Huts throughout December.Set on Swanage seafront over the Christmas season, the beach-huts are taken over by local crafters and tradespeople all looking ...At Swanage in Community events
Cath Newman Yoga 08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath Newman 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
Monty Mouse's Hunt for a Festive Feast - family quest 10:00 to 15:30
National Trust event. Monty Mouse and his friends are hosting a festive feast in the ruins of Corfe Castle for all the mice in the village. But there's a problem, he has mislaid the ingredients for their ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
What if you just leave it? Rewilding Unwrapped Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00
Photographer, geographer and podcaster Sam Rose has created a photographic body of work to explain and 'unwrap' rewilding, what it means and... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Art and Museums events
Parish Council Meeting 18:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Parish Council Meeting 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
Dec
Artisans on the Beach Various times
Local crafters on Swanage Sea Front Shore Road Beach Huts throughout December.Set on Swanage seafront over the Christmas season, the beach-huts are taken over by local crafters and tradespeople all looking ...At Swanage in Community events
Monty Mouse's Hunt for a Festive Feast - family quest 10:00 to 15:30
National Trust event. Monty Mouse and his friends are hosting a festive feast in the ruins of Corfe Castle for all the mice in the village. But there's a problem, he has mislaid the ingredients for their ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
What if you just leave it? Rewilding Unwrapped Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00
Photographer, geographer and podcaster Sam Rose has created a photographic body of work to explain and 'unwrap' rewilding, what it means and... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Art and Museums events
Harmony Rocks Choir Practice 13:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Harmony Rocks Choir Practice 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
Martial Arts Training 18:00
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: ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Pat Lemon Drum Practice 18:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pat Lemon Drum Practice 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
Dec
Artisans on the Beach Various times
Local crafters on Swanage Sea Front Shore Road Beach Huts throughout December.Set on Swanage seafront over the Christmas season, the beach-huts are taken over by local crafters and tradespeople all looking ...At Swanage in Community events
U3a Patchwork And Quilting 08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Patchwork And Quilting 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
Monty Mouse's Hunt for a Festive Feast - family quest 10:00 to 15:30
National Trust event. Monty Mouse and his friends are hosting a festive feast in the ruins of Corfe Castle for all the mice in the village. But there's a problem, he has mislaid the ingredients for their ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
What if you just leave it? Rewilding Unwrapped Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00
Photographer, geographer and podcaster Sam Rose has created a photographic body of work to explain and 'unwrap' rewilding, what it means and... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Art and Museums events
Pleasure Grounds Guided Walk 11:00 to 12:30
Join us for an hour and a half guided walk around the park to the history of the park, its wildlife and the history of the Durlston Pleasure Grounds... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Life Drawing Classes 13:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Life Drawing Classes 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
Cath Newman Yoga 18:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath Newman 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
Dec
Artisans on the Beach Various times
Local crafters on Swanage Sea Front Shore Road Beach Huts throughout December.Set on Swanage seafront over the Christmas season, the beach-huts are taken over by local crafters and tradespeople all looking ...At Swanage in Community events
U3a Gadget Group 08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Gadget Group 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
Monty Mouse's Hunt for a Festive Feast - family quest 10:00 to 15:30
National Trust event. Monty Mouse and his friends are hosting a festive feast in the ruins of Corfe Castle for all the mice in the village. But there's a problem, he has mislaid the ingredients for their ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
What if you just leave it? Rewilding Unwrapped Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00
Photographer, geographer and podcaster Sam Rose has created a photographic body of work to explain and 'unwrap' rewilding, what it means and... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Art and Museums events
Light up Lives - 'The Switch on' 17:30 to 19:00
Our Christmas ‘Lighting Up Lives’ is back, over the last two years this magical event, lighting up the iconic Swanage Pier, has made it possible for hundreds of people to fondly remember loved ones and ...At Swanage in Childrens or Family Event events
Dec
Artisans on the Beach Various times
Local crafters on Swanage Sea Front Shore Road Beach Huts throughout December.Set on Swanage seafront over the Christmas season, the beach-huts are taken over by local crafters and tradespeople all looking ...At Swanage in Community events
What if you just leave it? Rewilding Unwrapped Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00
Photographer, geographer and podcaster Sam Rose has created a photographic body of work to explain and 'unwrap' rewilding, what it means and... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Art and Museums events
Monty Mouse's Hunt for a Festive Feast - family quest 10:00 to 15:30
National Trust event. Monty Mouse and his friends are hosting a festive feast in the ruins of Corfe Castle for all the mice in the village. But there's a problem, he has mislaid the ingredients for their ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Corfe Castle's Rather Curious Christmas 10:00 to 15:00
National Trust event. Step right up and join our storyteller for a rather curious Christmas tour of Corfe Castle. Participate in real Victorian Christmas tales with a twist written for wayward children ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle 10:00 to 15:00
National Trust event. Take time to relax and enjoy a winter warmer in the seasonal setting of Corfe Castle. Gather around a fire pit to toast marshmallows whilst catching up with friends or family. Natural ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours 10:00 to 15:00
National Trust event. Far back in the mists of history, at the darkest time of the year the Lord of Misrule was chosen to oversee the fun and frivolity of the Christmas feast. Swapping places with the ...At Corfe Castle in Education events
Visit Santa's Grotto on Swanage Pier 11:00 to 17:00
Ho, Ho, Ho, Father Christmas is returning to Swanage Pier!When you arrive, you’ll be greeted by one of Father Christmas Merry Elves who will entertain you in the winter wonderland grotto. You can write ...At Online Event in Childrens or Family Event events
Dec
Artisans on the Beach Various times
Local crafters on Swanage Sea Front Shore Road Beach Huts throughout December.Set on Swanage seafront over the Christmas season, the beach-huts are taken over by local crafters and tradespeople all looking ...At Swanage in Community events
Quiet Mornings at The Tank Museum 09:00 to 11:00
On 26 March, 17 June, 30 September, and 10 December, join us for a quiet morning aimed at anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to The Tank Museum. From 0900-1100 on listed days, ...At Bovington in Art and Museums events
Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours 10:00 to 15:00
National Trust event. Far back in the mists of history, at the darkest time of the year the Lord of Misrule was chosen to oversee the fun and frivolity of the Christmas feast. Swapping places with the ...At Corfe Castle in Education events
Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle 10:00 to 15:00
National Trust event. Take time to relax and enjoy a winter warmer in the seasonal setting of Corfe Castle. Gather around a fire pit to toast marshmallows whilst catching up with friends or family. Natural ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Corfe Castle's Rather Curious Christmas 10:00 to 15:00
National Trust event. Step right up and join our storyteller for a rather curious Christmas tour of Corfe Castle. Participate in real Victorian Christmas tales with a twist written for wayward children ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Monty Mouse's Hunt for a Festive Feast - family quest 10:00 to 15:30
National Trust event. Monty Mouse and his friends are hosting a festive feast in the ruins of Corfe Castle for all the mice in the village. But there's a problem, he has mislaid the ingredients for their ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
What if you just leave it? Rewilding Unwrapped Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00
Photographer, geographer and podcaster Sam Rose has created a photographic body of work to explain and 'unwrap' rewilding, what it means and... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Art and Museums events
Visit Santa's Grotto on Swanage Pier 11:00 to 17:00
Ho, Ho, Ho, Father Christmas is returning to Swanage Pier!When you arrive, you’ll be greeted by one of Father Christmas Merry Elves who will entertain you in the winter wonderland grotto. You can write ...At Online Event in Childrens or Family Event events
Dec
Artisans on the Beach Various times
Local crafters on Swanage Sea Front Shore Road Beach Huts throughout December.Set on Swanage seafront over the Christmas season, the beach-huts are taken over by local crafters and tradespeople all looking ...At Swanage in Community 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
Monty Mouse's Hunt for a Festive Feast - family quest 10:00 to 15:30
National Trust event. Monty Mouse and his friends are hosting a festive feast in the ruins of Corfe Castle for all the mice in the village. But there's a problem, he has mislaid the ingredients for their ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
The Wild Walking Book Club 10:00 to 11:30
Join a walking book club with Vicki Powell (walk leader, life coach and nature therapist). Suitable for basic level of fitness. £8 To book c... Venue: Learning Centre, Durlston Country Park ...At Swanage in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Nature Tots 10:00 to 11:00
National Trust event. Bring your little ones to our parent and volunteer led toddler group. Our Nature Tots group is for children aged up to 5 years old and their parents/carers. Each week parents and ...At Studland in Childrens or Family Event events
U3a Spanish 13:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Spanish 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
Pins Needles Sewing Group 13:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins Needles Sewing Group 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
Cath Newman Yoga 18:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath Newman 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
25th May 2024 to 9th June 2024
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.
15th June 2024 to 16th June 2024
Join us for a celebration of all things ‘fishy’ as Swanage comes alive with a focus on delicious seafood and family activities.
18th July 2024 to 21st July 2024
Peace, love & harmony in the woods by the sea.
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Are you planning an event in the area?
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