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: Animals and Conservation (12), Art and Museums (10), Childrens or Family Event (137), Community (530), Education (14), Exhibitions and Shows (14), History and Heritage (29), Hobbies (1), Music (63), Sport and Exercise, Walks (6), .
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Events this week
Sep
Castle Critters family quest 10:00 to 16:30
National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
A Hikers View Photography Display 10:00 to 17:00
Head to the Castle's Belvedere room for a display of landscape photography from around the world by Ben Delahay. Ben Delahay is a Landscape ph... Venue: Durlston Castle's Belvedere Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Art and Museums events
Artisan Crafts 11:00 to 14:00
National Trust event. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in the Outer Bailey every Friday displaying heritage crafts such as stone carving, wood carving, wattle and daubing, and more! *Displays dependent ...At Corfe Castle in Exhibitions and Shows events
Sep
A Hikers View Photography Display 10:00 to 17:00
Head to the Castle's Belvedere room for a display of landscape photography from around the world by Ben Delahay. Ben Delahay is a Landscape ph... Venue: Durlston Castle's Belvedere Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Art and Museums events
Castle Critters family quest 10:00 to 16:30
National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Meet a Moth 11:00 to 11:30
Join one of our Durlston volunteers to open up last nights moth traps. Durlston is a superb place to discover these mysterious and beautiful '... Venue: Castle Reception Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Sep
Castle Critters family quest 10:00 to 16:30
National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
A Hikers View Photography Display 10:00 to 17:00
Head to the Castle's Belvedere room for a display of landscape photography from around the world by Ben Delahay. Ben Delahay is a Landscape ph... Venue: Durlston Castle's Belvedere Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Art and Museums events
Glass Engraving Workshop 11:00 to 12:30
Join Rob Page from the South West Guild of Glass Engravers for a brilliant workshop demonstrating and teaching the art of Glass Engraving. No experi... Venue: Learning Centre Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Art and Museums events
Sep
U3a Table Tennis 07:30
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
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
A Hikers View Photography Display 10:00 to 17:00
Head to the Castle's Belvedere room for a display of landscape photography from around the world by Ben Delahay. Ben Delahay is a Landscape ph... Venue: Durlston Castle's Belvedere Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Art and Museums events
Medieval Tile Workshop 10:00 to 12:30
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers as they demonstrate the medieval craft of tile making in our 15th style timber frame workshop. ...At Corfe Castle in History and Heritage events
Castle Critters family quest 10:00 to 16:30
National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Medieval Tile Making Workshop 11:00 to 14:00
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers to make traditional medieval-style clay tiles in our traditional 15th century style tile workshop. ...At Corfe Castle in Education events
Pins And Needles 12:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles 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
Nicola Kitt Evening Of Mediumship 17:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Nicola Kitt Evening Of Mediumship at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Sep
Jodi Purbeck Yoga 07:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Jodi Purbeck 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
A Hikers View Photography Display 10:00 to 17:00
Head to the Castle's Belvedere room for a display of landscape photography from around the world by Ben Delahay. Ben Delahay is a Landscape ph... Venue: Durlston Castle's Belvedere Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Art and Museums events
Castle Critters family quest 10:00 to 16:30
National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Osprey and Birds of Arne Guided Walk 10:30 to 12:30
Join us at Arne for our guided osprey and heathland wildlife walk. With stunning views, it's the perfect location to spot migrating Osprey fishing and soaring through the air. We'll also be on the look ...At Wareham in Animals and Conservation events
Harmony Rocks 12:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Harmony Rocks 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
Swanage Town Walks 14:00 to 15:30
The walks start outside the Swanage Museum in the Square at 2pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the season from Easter to the end of September. There is no need to purchase a ticket in advance, please ...At Swanage in History and Heritage events
Sep
Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance 07:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
U3a French 07:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French 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
Castle Critters family quest 10:00 to 16:30
National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
A Hikers View Photography Display 10:00 to 17:00
Head to the Castle's Belvedere room for a display of landscape photography from around the world by Ben Delahay. Ben Delahay is a Landscape ph... Venue: Durlston Castle's Belvedere Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Art and Museums events
Choir Rehearsals 13:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Choir Rehearsals 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
Guided Walk - Purbeck Ridgeway and East Corfe Common 13:00 to 15:30
National Trust event. Climb up to the ridge of the Purbeck Hills east of Corfe Castle with our friendly guide and enjoy outstanding views of the castle and the Isle of Purbeck. Explore and learn about ...At Corfe Castle in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Martial Arts Training 17:00
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
Drum Practice P.L 17:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Drum Practice P.L 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
Sep
U3a Meeting Point 07:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Meeting Point 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
Post Office Outreach 08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Post Office Outreach 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
A Hikers View Photography Display 10:00 to 17:00
Head to the Castle's Belvedere room for a display of landscape photography from around the world by Ben Delahay. Ben Delahay is a Landscape ph... Venue: Durlston Castle's Belvedere Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Art and Museums events
Castle Critters family quest 10:00 to 16:30
National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Drawing in Pencil, Pen, and Ink Workshop 11:00 to 13:00
Join local artist Madelaine Devanay for a 2 hour workshop suitable for beginners and improvers. Learn new techniques or just master your skills! Mat... Venue: Learning Centre Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Art and Museums events
Swanage Town Walks 14:00 to 15:30
The walks start outside the Swanage Museum in the Square at 2pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the season from Easter to the end of September. There is no need to purchase a ticket in advance, please ...At Swanage in History and Heritage events
Singing for Pleasure 14:00 to 15:00
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with dementia and their carers to come along. Followed by light refreshments ...At Swanage in Music events
Jodi Purbeck Yoga 17:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Jodi Purbeck 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
3rd October 2024 to 6th October 2024
Swanage Blues Festivals take place in March and October each year
18th October 2024 to 3rd November 2024
Films shown in and around the Isle of Purbeck
24th May 2025 to 8th June 2025
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.
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