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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 (10), Childrens or Family Event (49), Community (431), Durlston Country Park (50), Education (29), Music (23), Sport and Exercise, Walks (28), .

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Events this week

Jan
28^th

Cath Newman Yoga 09:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/CATH-NEWMAN-YOGA-2020-01-28 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events

Judy Robson Art 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Judy-Robson-Art-2020-01-28 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events

U3a Event Meeting Room 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/U3A-EVENT---MEETING-ROOM-2020-01-28 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
At Harmans Cross in Community 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

Jan
29^th

Sustainable Swanage Meeting Various times

Venue TBC. Ffi: See our Facebook page and www.litterfreecoastandsea.co.uk/sustainable-swanage ...
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-2020-01-29 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-2020-01-29 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events

Swanage Pier Quiz Night 19:00 to 22:00

Movie Night - Fisherman's Friends 19:30

At The Isle of Purbeck Golf Club. ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette

Jan
30^th

Post Office In Foyer 09:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Post-Office-in-Foyer-2020-01-30 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events

Doggie splash and stroll

National Trust event. An opportunity to enjoy Studland with your dog and get to know other local dog lovers on an hours guided walk along the beach and dunes, culminating back at the Knoll Beach Cafe where ...
At Studland in Animals and Conservation events

Life Drawing 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Life-Drawing-2020-01-30 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-2020-01-30 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events

Swanage Pier Quiz Night 19:00 to 22:00

Langton Matravers Historical Society 19:30

At Langton Matravers Village Hall. A talk by by Peter Sills on The Purbeck Ball Clay Industry and The Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum of which Peter is Chair. ...
In History and Heritage events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette

Jan
31^st

Swanage Pier Quiz Night 19:00 to 22:00

Feb
1^st

King George's 5K 09:00

A free informal 5k walk, jog or run, Victoria Ave, Swanage. All welcome. Ffi: Pete Smith 07876 567584. ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette

Creative Card Making 10:00

Make and decorate cards: birthdays, greetings or Valentines? At the Shed. Donations welcome. Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events

Stargazing 19:30

Moon, star clusters, galaxies, Orion Nebula, 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

Swanage Pier Quiz Night 19:00 to 22:00

Feb
2^nd

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

Dorset Nordic Walking Taster Session 10:00

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

Durlston Pleasure Grounds Walk 14:00

Guided walk to see the new work taking place to restore Durlston‘s Grade II Listed Gardens. £3. Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events

Our Man in the Field 14:00

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

Swanage Pier Quiz Night 19:00 to 22:00

Feb
3^rd

U3a Table Tennis 08:30

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

Swanage Pier Quiz Night 19:00 to 22:00

Festivals

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

Swanage Blues Festival

5^th March 2020 to 8^th March 2020

Swanage Blues Festivals take place in March and October each year

Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala

24^th April 2020 to 26^th April 2020

The Diesel Gala will see an impressive line up of diesel locomotives operating on the Swanage Railway.

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

23^rd May 2020 to 7^th 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.

Swanage Fish Festival

12^th June 2020 to 14^th June 2020

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

Wilkswood Reggae Festival

24^th July 2020 to 26^th July 2020

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

Swanage Carnival Week

25^th July 2020 to 1^st 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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