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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: Childrens or Family Event (1), Food and Drink (2), Music (17), Sport and Exercise, Walks (39), .

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Events this week

Apr
3rd 

Half Day Old Harry Rocks Kayak Adventure £50pp 09:00 to 12:00

Daily trips at 9-12 or 1-4 (min age 12+) click the book button on our website for availability. If the session is full join our waiting list or book one of our 2 Hour Old Harry Rocks trips (min age 8+). ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
  

2 Hour Old Harry Rocks Kayak Adventure £35pp 11:00 to 13:00

Daily trips at 9-11, 11.30-1.30 or 2.30-4.30 (min age 8+) click the book button on our website for availability. If the session is full join our waiting list or book one of our Half day Old Harry Rocks ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
  

2 hour Intro to stand up paddle boarding £35pp 14:30 to 16:30

Daily trips at 9-11, 11.30-1.30 or 2.30-4.30 click the book button on the website for availability (min age 12+) Jump aboard the Stand up paddleboards to explore Studland bay one of the souths iconic ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
  

Blitz - Swanage Musical Theatre Company 19:30

At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. ...
In Theatre and Stage events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
Apr
4th 

Half Day Old Harry Rocks Kayak Adventure £50pp 09:00 to 12:00

Daily trips at 9-12 or 1-4 (min age 12+) click the book button on our website for availability. If the session is full join our waiting list or book one of our 2 Hour Old Harry Rocks trips (min age 8+). ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
  

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
  

Tea on the Green Open Day 10:00 to 17:00

At Beachgardens, Swanage. Play the 18 hole putting green free of charge! Free tennis all day, adult and junior coaching, games. ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Swanage Pier Easter Trail 10:00 to 16:00

 We have two amazing Easter trails on the Pier this year depending on your age. The Easter Bunny has hidden twelve Easter posters for you to find or follow the trail, solving the clues on the Pier. ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Adult Stone Engraving 10:00 to 13:00

At Burngate Stonecarving Centre. £50 per adult. Ffi: 01929 439405. ...
In Education events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

2 Hour Old Harry Rocks Kayak Adventure £35pp 11:00 to 13:00

Daily trips at 9-11, 11.30-1.30 or 2.30-4.30 (min age 8+) click the book button on our website for availability. If the session is full join our waiting list or book one of our Half day Old Harry Rocks ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
  

2 hour Intro to stand up paddle boarding £35pp 14:30 to 16:30

Daily trips at 9-11, 11.30-1.30 or 2.30-4.30 click the book button on the website for availability (min age 12+) Jump aboard the Stand up paddleboards to explore Studland bay one of the souths iconic ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
  

Blitz - Swanage Musical Theatre Company 19:30

At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. ...
In Theatre and Stage events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Porchlight Smokers 20:00

Live acts at the Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. Ffi: 01929 439229 ...
In Music events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
Apr
5th 

Half Day Old Harry Rocks Kayak Adventure £50pp 09:00 to 12:00

Daily trips at 9-12 or 1-4 (min age 12+) click the book button on our website for availability. If the session is full join our waiting list or book one of our 2 Hour Old Harry Rocks trips (min age 8+). ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
  

Swanage Pier Easter Trail 10:00 to 16:00

 We have two amazing Easter trails on the Pier this year depending on your age. The Easter Bunny has hidden twelve Easter posters for you to find or follow the trail, solving the clues on the Pier. ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

2 Hour Old Harry Rocks Kayak Adventure £35pp 11:00 to 13:00

Daily trips at 9-11, 11.30-1.30 or 2.30-4.30 (min age 8+) click the book button on our website for availability. If the session is full join our waiting list or book one of our Half day Old Harry Rocks ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
  

2 hour Intro to stand up paddle boarding £35pp 14:30 to 16:30

Daily trips at 9-11, 11.30-1.30 or 2.30-4.30 click the book button on the website for availability (min age 12+) Jump aboard the Stand up paddleboards to explore Studland bay one of the souths iconic ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
  

Stillhouse Junkies 14:00

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

The Crucifixion by John Stainer 18:00 to 19:15

Please join us in the audience for this well known and moving meditation on the events of Holy Week, sung by the augmented choir of St George's Church, Langton. Retiring collection. Should you wish ...
At Langton Matravers in Music events
Apr
6th 

Half Day Old Harry Rocks Kayak Adventure £50pp 09:00 to 12:00

Daily trips at 9-12 or 1-4 (min age 12+) click the book button on our website for availability. If the session is full join our waiting list or book one of our 2 Hour Old Harry Rocks trips (min age 8+). ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
  

Swanage Pier Easter Trail 10:00 to 16:00

 We have two amazing Easter trails on the Pier this year depending on your age. The Easter Bunny has hidden twelve Easter posters for you to find or follow the trail, solving the clues on the Pier. ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

The WW2 Tanks that Swam 10:00 to 11:30

 The seabed off the Dorset coast holds many secrets, often only revealed when divers have explored them. Local diver and amateur historian, Nick Reed, will give an illustrated talk about the top ...
In History and Heritage events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

2 Hour Old Harry Rocks Kayak Adventure £35pp 11:00 to 13:00

Daily trips at 9-11, 11.30-1.30 or 2.30-4.30 (min age 8+) click the book button on our website for availability. If the session is full join our waiting list or book one of our Half day Old Harry Rocks ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
  

2 hour Intro to stand up paddle boarding £35pp 14:30 to 16:30

Daily trips at 9-11, 11.30-1.30 or 2.30-4.30 click the book button on the website for availability (min age 12+) Jump aboard the Stand up paddleboards to explore Studland bay one of the souths iconic ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks 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
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

The WW2 Tanks that Swam 14:00 to 15:30

 The seabed off the Dorset coast holds many secrets, often only revealed when divers have explored them. Local diver and amateur historian, Nick Reed, will give an illustrated talk about the top ...
In History and Heritage events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Slow Americana Jam 20:00 to 22:00

At The Drax Arms, Bere Regis  -  Slow Jam for acoustic Instruments, aimed at beginners to advance players, typically playing Carter Family, Woody Guthrie, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, etc. - ...
In Music events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
Apr
7th 

Food and Art Various times

At The Italian Kitchen, Wareham. Ffi: 01929 550990. ...
In Food and Drink events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Half Day Old Harry Rocks Kayak Adventure £50pp 09:00 to 12:00

Daily trips at 9-12 or 1-4 (min age 12+) click the book button on our website for availability. If the session is full join our waiting list or book one of our 2 Hour Old Harry Rocks trips (min age 8+). ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
  

Swanage Pier Easter Trail 10:00 to 16:00

 We have two amazing Easter trails on the Pier this year depending on your age. The Easter Bunny has hidden twelve Easter posters for you to find or follow the trail, solving the clues on the Pier. ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Family Have a go at Stone Carving 10:00 to 12:00

At Burngate Stonecarving Centre. £30 per adult, £17.50 per child. Ffi: 01929 439405. ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Swanage Pier History Walk 10:30 to 11:00

Enjoy a tour following in the footsteps of the Victorians in a stroll along the pier, a pleasure that has been enjoyed by generations. Tours start at the gatehouse, normal admission applies to ...
In History and Heritage events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

2 Hour Old Harry Rocks Kayak Adventure £35pp 11:00 to 13:00

Daily trips at 9-11, 11.30-1.30 or 2.30-4.30 (min age 8+) click the book button on our website for availability. If the session is full join our waiting list or book one of our Half day Old Harry Rocks ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
  

2 hour Intro to stand up paddle boarding £35pp 14:30 to 16:30

Daily trips at 9-11, 11.30-1.30 or 2.30-4.30 click the book button on the website for availability (min age 12+) Jump aboard the Stand up paddleboards to explore Studland bay one of the souths iconic ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Apr
8th 

Food and Art Various times

At The Italian Kitchen, Wareham. Ffi: 01929 550990. ...
In Food and Drink events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Half Day Old Harry Rocks Kayak Adventure £50pp 09:00 to 12:00

Daily trips at 9-12 or 1-4 (min age 12+) click the book button on our website for availability. If the session is full join our waiting list or book one of our 2 Hour Old Harry Rocks trips (min age 8+). ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
  

Swanage Pier Easter Trail 10:00 to 16:00

 We have two amazing Easter trails on the Pier this year depending on your age. The Easter Bunny has hidden twelve Easter posters for you to find or follow the trail, solving the clues on the Pier. ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Family Have a go at Stone Carving 10:00 to 12:00

At Burngate Stonecarving Centre. £30 per adult, £17.50 per child. Ffi: 01929 439405. ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

2 Hour Old Harry Rocks Kayak Adventure £35pp 11:00 to 13:00

Daily trips at 9-11, 11.30-1.30 or 2.30-4.30 (min age 8+) click the book button on our website for availability. If the session is full join our waiting list or book one of our Half day Old Harry Rocks ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
  

2 hour Intro to stand up paddle boarding £35pp 14:30 to 16:30

Daily trips at 9-11, 11.30-1.30 or 2.30-4.30 click the book button on the website for availability (min age 12+) Jump aboard the Stand up paddleboards to explore Studland bay one of the souths iconic ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Apr
9th 

Food and Art Various times

At The Italian Kitchen, Wareham. Ffi: 01929 550990. ...
In Food and Drink events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Half Day Old Harry Rocks Kayak Adventure £50pp 09:00 to 12:00

Daily trips at 9-12 or 1-4 (min age 12+) click the book button on our website for availability. If the session is full join our waiting list or book one of our 2 Hour Old Harry Rocks trips (min age 8+). ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
  

Swanage Pier Easter Trail 10:00 to 16:00

 We have two amazing Easter trails on the Pier this year depending on your age. The Easter Bunny has hidden twelve Easter posters for you to find or follow the trail, solving the clues on the Pier. ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Family Have a go at Stone Carving 10:00 to 12:00

At Burngate Stonecarving Centre. £30 per adult, £17.50 per child. Ffi: 01929 439405. ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

2 Hour Old Harry Rocks Kayak Adventure £35pp 11:00 to 13:00

Daily trips at 9-11, 11.30-1.30 or 2.30-4.30 (min age 8+) click the book button on our website for availability. If the session is full join our waiting list or book one of our Half day Old Harry Rocks ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
  

2 hour Intro to stand up paddle boarding £35pp 14:30 to 16:30

Daily trips at 9-11, 11.30-1.30 or 2.30-4.30 click the book button on the website for availability (min age 12+) Jump aboard the Stand up paddleboards to explore Studland bay one of the souths iconic ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events

Festivals

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

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.
details for Swanage Lifeboat Week
Swanage Lifeboat Week

7th August 2020 to 16th August 2020
details for Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

20th August 2020 to 23rd August 2020

The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
details for Purbeck Chamber Music Festival
Purbeck Chamber Music Festival

3rd September 2020 to 6th September 2020

The Festival welcomes Natalie Clein and Friends once more to the Isle of Purbeck on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

details for Swanage Folk Festival
Swanage Folk Festival

11th September 2020 to 13th September 2020

Swanage comes alive with hundreds of Morris dancers in their bright costumes and jingling bells, and folk music lovers.
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