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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 (2), Childrens or Family Event (27), Community (262), Durlston Country Park (79), Fetes and Festivals (1), History and Heritage (1), Music (6), Sport and Exercise, Walks (3), Theatre and Stage (14), .

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Events this week

Oct
21st 
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Purbeck Film Festival

The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It first began when a group of volunteers brought together the rural community
In Local Festivals
  

Purbeck Film Festival Various times

At Various venues accross Purbeck and other parts of Dorset. Ffi: purbeckfilm.com ...
In Art and Museums events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

1918-2018 An Exhibition Various times

To mark the centenary of the end of the first world war at the Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre. ...
In Exhibitions, Shows events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  
details for

Family quests, craft and spooky fun

Dress as a knight and try our spooky "Creepy Creatures" family quest, learning about it's mysterious natural inhabitants as you explore the castle. See if you can find all the missing pumpkins ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Purbeck Film Festival Adult: Puppet Making & Animation Workshop 10:30 to 13:30

Led by Andy Gent, who worked on Corpse Bride, Fantastic Mr. Fox & Frankenweenie. Ages 16+ Please book. £15 incl materials & light refreshments FFG www.purbeckfilm.com and the PFF Box office ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  
details for

Creatures of the night

Take part in our nature-themed Halloween trail Event ticket prices £2.00 Dogs on leads are welcome. Meeting point Knoll Beach Visitor Centre, Studland, BH19 3AQ ...
At Studland in Childrens or Family Event events
  
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Woodland Walk and Draw

Come to the woods and dunes for inspiration and get creative using the natural things around you. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. This is a family event suitable ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
  

Halloween at The Blue Pool 10:00 to 16:00

Spooky hunts around the pool! ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  
details for

October half-term: The great escape

Bring your own brave teddy to rescue one of our knights and escape down the zip-wire. King John was notorious for keeping prisoners at his favourite stronghold of Corfe Castle. After the defeat of ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Halloween Bat Trail 11:00 to 15:00

Walk through the woodlands to discover our Halloween friends and win a prize. £3 Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  
details for

October half-term: Trebuchet missile launch

Come and see how far a missile launch from Corfe Castle's resident medieval siege engine will go. Imagine the castle under siege and see Corfe Castle's resident medieval siege engine, 'Warwolf ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Incredibles 2 (PG) 14:30 to 16:50

An animated adventure in which a family of super heroes face a new foe.   Included before the film is BAO, a silent short animation about a woman whose dumpling comes to life.   Voices ...
At Swanage in Theatre and Stage events
  

Church Service 17:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Sun, 21 Oct 2018 5 pm - 8 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Sing-a-long (PG) 19:30 to 21:40

 Sing-a-long with your favourite ABBA tracks at special screenings of the musical sequel.    Seats can be reserved in advance for this film.   £7.50 ...
At Swanage in Theatre and Stage events
Oct
22nd 
details for

Purbeck Film Festival

The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It first began when a group of volunteers brought together the rural community
In Local Festivals
  

Purbeck Film Festival Various times

At Various venues accross Purbeck and other parts of Dorset. Ffi: purbeckfilm.com ...
In Art and Museums events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

1918-2018 An Exhibition Various times

To mark the centenary of the end of the first world war at the Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre. ...
In Exhibitions, Shows events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Yorkshire Television Highlights Various times

A Crossways Travel Coach Tour. 5 Day Tour - £420 per person. Ffi: 01305 851697 ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

U3a Table Tennis 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Mon, 22 Oct 2018 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  
details for

Family quests, craft and spooky fun

Dress as a knight and try our spooky "Creepy Creatures" family quest, learning about it's mysterious natural inhabitants as you explore the castle. See if you can find all the missing pumpkins ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  
details for

Creatures of the night

Take part in our nature-themed Halloween trail Event ticket prices £2.00 Dogs on leads are welcome. Meeting point Knoll Beach Visitor Centre, Studland, BH19 3AQ ...
At Studland in Childrens or Family Event events
  

An Introduction to Orienteering 10:30 to 12:00

Learn to read an orienteering map & navigate a course. £3 LC Booking essential. Family Activity Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

Halloween at The Blue Pool 10:00 to 16:00

Spooky hunts around the pool! ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  
details for

October half-term: The great escape

Bring your own brave teddy to rescue one of our knights and escape down the zip-wire. King John was notorious for keeping prisoners at his favourite stronghold of Corfe Castle. After the defeat of ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Halloween Bat Trail 11:00 to 15:00

Walk through the woodlands to discover our Halloween friends and win a prize. £3 Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  
details for

October half-term: Trebuchet missile launch

Come and see how far a missile launch from Corfe Castle's resident medieval siege engine will go. Imagine the castle under siege and see Corfe Castle's resident medieval siege engine, 'Warwolf ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Incredibles 2 (PG) 14:30 to 16:50

An animated adventure in which a family of super heroes face a new foe.   Included before the film is BAO, a silent short animation about a woman whose dumpling comes to life.   Voices ...
At Swanage in Theatre and Stage events
  

Cath Newman Yoga 18:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Mon, 22 Oct 2018 6 pm - 11 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Sing-a-long (PG) 19:30 to 21:40

 Sing-a-long with your favourite ABBA tracks at special screenings of the musical sequel.   Seats can be reserved in advance for this film.   £7.50 ...
At Swanage in Theatre and Stage events
Oct
23rd 
details for

Purbeck Film Festival

The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It first began when a group of volunteers brought together the rural community
In Local Festivals
  

Purbeck Film Festival Various times

At Various venues accross Purbeck and other parts of Dorset. Ffi: purbeckfilm.com ...
In Art and Museums events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

1918-2018 An Exhibition Various times

To mark the centenary of the end of the first world war at the Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre. ...
In Exhibitions, Shows events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Yorkshire Television Highlights Various times

A Crossways Travel Coach Tour. 5 Day Tour - £420 per person. Ffi: 01305 851697 ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Cath Newman Yoga 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Tue, 23 Oct 2018 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  
details for

Family quests, craft and spooky fun

Dress as a knight and try our spooky "Creepy Creatures" family quest, learning about it's mysterious natural inhabitants as you explore the castle. See if you can find all the missing pumpkins ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  
details for

Creatures of the night

Take part in our nature-themed Halloween trail Event ticket prices £2.00 Dogs on leads are welcome. Meeting point Knoll Beach Visitor Centre, Studland, BH19 3AQ ...
At Studland in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Halloween at The Blue Pool 10:00 to 16:00

Spooky hunts around the pool! ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  
details for

October half-term: The great escape

Bring your own brave teddy to rescue one of our knights and escape down the zip-wire. King John was notorious for keeping prisoners at his favourite stronghold of Corfe Castle. After the defeat of ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Halloween Bat Trail 11:00 to 15:00

Walk through the woodlands to discover our Halloween friends and win a prize. £3 Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  
details for

October half-term: Trebuchet missile launch

Come and see how far a missile launch from Corfe Castle's resident medieval siege engine will go. Imagine the castle under siege and see Corfe Castle's resident medieval siege engine, 'Warwolf ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Welcome to the Pleasure Grounds! Guided Tour 11:00 to 12:00

Explore the Victorian history of the Pleasure Grounds and see the work being done to make the park more accessible for all. Donations welcome. Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  
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Blood donation in Swanage

We need more blood donors to attend a blood donor session in Swanage on 23 October 2018, especially donors who are blood groups O negative and B negative. Please don't leave it to someone else. ...
At Swanage in Community events
  

Judy Robson Art Group 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Tue, 23 Oct 2018 1 pm - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

U3a Meeting 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Tue, 23 Oct 2018 1 pm - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Bushcraft Bootcamp 14:00 to 16:00

Explore, make dens, cook marshmallows and create wild art! £3 Booking essential LC Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

Incredibles 2 (PG) 14:30 to 16:50

An animated adventure in which a family of super heroes face a new foe.   Included before the film is BAO, a silent short animation about a woman whose dumpling comes to life.   Voices ...
At Swanage in Theatre and Stage events
  

Purbeck DC Meeting Open to Public 14:30

Audit & Governance Committee. ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Movie With Pff 17:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Tue, 23 Oct 2018 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Sing-a-long (PG) 19:30 to 21:40

 Sing-a-long with your favourite ABBA tracks at special screenings of the musical sequel.   Seats can be reserved in advance for this film.   £7.50 ...
At Swanage in Theatre and Stage events
  

Purbeck Film Festival Film: Edie 19:30 to 21:30

Sheila Hancock stars as Edie, easing into her career’s seventh decade with grace and vitality.  £7, £6 student/u25s (includes parking) www.purbeckfilm.com, the PFF Box office at the Rex Cinema ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

Eddie Film Screening with Director Simon Hunter 19:30

PART OF PURBECK FILM FESTIVAL Edie is an octogenarian woman who is suddenly widowed by her domineering husband. The Suilven mountain is one of the most remote climbs in the Scottish Highlands. Edie’s ...
At Swanage in Fetes and Festivals events
  

Wareham Town Council Meeting 19:00

Museum. ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
Oct
24th 
details for

Purbeck Film Festival

The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It first began when a group of volunteers brought together the rural community
In Local Festivals
  

Purbeck Film Festival Various times

At Various venues accross Purbeck and other parts of Dorset. Ffi: purbeckfilm.com ...
In Art and Museums events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

1918-2018 An Exhibition Various times

To mark the centenary of the end of the first world war at the Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre. ...
In Exhibitions, Shows events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Yorkshire Television Highlights Various times

A Crossways Travel Coach Tour. 5 Day Tour - £420 per person. Ffi: 01305 851697 ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  
details for

Family quests, craft and spooky fun

Dress as a knight and try our spooky "Creepy Creatures" family quest, learning about it's mysterious natural inhabitants as you explore the castle. See if you can find all the missing pumpkins ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  
details for

Creatures of the night

Take part in our nature-themed Halloween trail Event ticket prices £2.00 Dogs on leads are welcome. Meeting point Knoll Beach Visitor Centre, Studland, BH19 3AQ ...
At Studland in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Halloween at The Blue Pool 10:00 to 16:00

Spooky hunts around the pool! ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  
details for

October half-term: The great escape

Bring your own brave teddy to rescue one of our knights and escape down the zip-wire. King John was notorious for keeping prisoners at his favourite stronghold of Corfe Castle. After the defeat of ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Halloween Bat Trail 11:00 to 15:00

Walk through the woodlands to discover our Halloween friends and win a prize. £3 Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  
details for

October half-term: Trebuchet missile launch

Come and see how far a missile launch from Corfe Castle's resident medieval siege engine will go. Imagine the castle under siege and see Corfe Castle's resident medieval siege engine, 'Warwolf ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Wild Wednesdays 11:00 to 15:00

Free children‘s activities and crafts at the Learning Centre. Donations welcome. Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

Incredibles 2 (PG) 14:30 to 16:50

An animated adventure in which a family of super heroes face a new foe.   Included before the film is BAO, a silent short animation about a woman whose dumpling comes to life.   Voices ...
At Swanage in Theatre and Stage events
  

Swanage Town Council Meeting 14:15

Beach Management and advisory Committee. ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Halloween Disco 14:30 to 18:30

At Putlake Adventure Farm. Ticket only, £5 per person, includes refreshments. ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Table Tennis With Steve 18:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Wed, 24 Oct 2018 6 pm - 11 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Sing-a-long (PG) 19:30 to 21:40

 Sing-a-long with your favourite ABBA tracks at special screenings of the musical sequel.   Seats can be reserved in advance for this film.   £7.50 ...
At Swanage in Theatre and Stage events
Oct
25th 
details for

Purbeck Film Festival

The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It first began when a group of volunteers brought together the rural community
In Local Festivals
  

Purbeck Film Festival Various times

At Various venues accross Purbeck and other parts of Dorset. Ffi: purbeckfilm.com ...
In Art and Museums events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

1918-2018 An Exhibition Various times

To mark the centenary of the end of the first world war at the Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre. ...
In Exhibitions, Shows events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Yorkshire Television Highlights Various times

A Crossways Travel Coach Tour. 5 Day Tour - £420 per person. Ffi: 01305 851697 ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

U3a Meeting Point 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 25 Oct 2018 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Post Office In Foyer 09:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 25 Oct 2018 9:30 am - 11:30 am GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  
details for

Family quests, craft and spooky fun

Dress as a knight and try our spooky "Creepy Creatures" family quest, learning about it's mysterious natural inhabitants as you explore the castle. See if you can find all the missing pumpkins ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  
details for

Creatures of the night

Take part in our nature-themed Halloween trail Event ticket prices £2.00 Dogs on leads are welcome. Meeting point Knoll Beach Visitor Centre, Studland, BH19 3AQ ...
At Studland in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Halloween at The Blue Pool 10:00 to 16:00

Spooky hunts around the pool! ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  
details for

October half-term: The great escape

Bring your own brave teddy to rescue one of our knights and escape down the zip-wire. King John was notorious for keeping prisoners at his favourite stronghold of Corfe Castle. After the defeat of ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Halloween Bat Trail 11:00 to 15:00

Walk through the woodlands to discover our Halloween friends and win a prize. £3 Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  
details for

October half-term: Trebuchet missile launch

Come and see how far a missile launch from Corfe Castle's resident medieval siege engine will go. Imagine the castle under siege and see Corfe Castle's resident medieval siege engine, 'Warwolf ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Life Drawing Group 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 25 Oct 2018 1 pm - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Incredibles 2 (PG) 14:30 to 16:50

An animated adventure in which a family of super heroes face a new foe.   Included before the film is BAO, a silent short animation about a woman whose dumpling comes to life.   Voices ...
At Swanage in Theatre and Stage events
  

Cath Newman Yoga 18:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 25 Oct 2018 6 pm - 11 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Sing-a-long (PG) 19:30 to 21:40

 Sing-a-long with your favourite ABBA tracks at special screenings of the musical sequel.   Seats can be reserved in advance for this film.   £7.50 ...
At Swanage in Theatre and Stage events
  

Purbeck Film Festival Film: Crowhurst 19:30 to 21:30

A sailor enters a round the world race which he fears he won‘t be able to complete. To save his dignity, he cheats to come last but things don‘t go to plan. £7, £6 student/u25s (includes ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Oct
26th 
details for

Purbeck Film Festival

The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It first began when a group of volunteers brought together the rural community
In Local Festivals
  

Purbeck Film Festival Various times

At Various venues accross Purbeck and other parts of Dorset. Ffi: purbeckfilm.com ...
In Art and Museums events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

1918-2018 An Exhibition Various times

To mark the centenary of the end of the first world war at the Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre. ...
In Exhibitions, Shows events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Yorkshire Television Highlights Various times

A Crossways Travel Coach Tour. 5 Day Tour - £420 per person. Ffi: 01305 851697 ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

U3a Archaeology 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Fri, 26 Oct 2018 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  
details for

Family quests, craft and spooky fun

Dress as a knight and try our spooky "Creepy Creatures" family quest, learning about it's mysterious natural inhabitants as you explore the castle. See if you can find all the missing pumpkins ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  
details for

Creatures of the night

Take part in our nature-themed Halloween trail Event ticket prices £2.00 Dogs on leads are welcome. Meeting point Knoll Beach Visitor Centre, Studland, BH19 3AQ ...
At Studland in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Halloween at The Blue Pool 10:00 to 16:00

Spooky hunts around the pool! ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  
details for

October half-term: The great escape

Bring your own brave teddy to rescue one of our knights and escape down the zip-wire. King John was notorious for keeping prisoners at his favourite stronghold of Corfe Castle. After the defeat of ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Halloween Bat Trail 11:00 to 15:00

Walk through the woodlands to discover our Halloween friends and win a prize. £3 Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  
details for

October half-term: Trebuchet missile launch

Come and see how far a missile launch from Corfe Castle's resident medieval siege engine will go. Imagine the castle under siege and see Corfe Castle's resident medieval siege engine, 'Warwolf ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Woodland Art 14:00 to 15:30

Create wind chimes and hangings using found natural items. LC £3 booking Essential Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

Purbeck Film Festival Film: Get Out 19:30 to 21:30

A young African-American visits his white girlfriend‘s parents, where his uneasiness reaches boiling point. £7, £6 student/u 25s (includes parking) www.purbeckfilm.com, the PFF Box office ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

Stargazing 19:30 to 21:00

Mars, Saturn, Galaxies, Star Clusters and Autumn Constellations. Weather dependent,  call  on the day to confirm. LC £3 Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

Swanage Regatta & Carnival Presentation Eve 19:00

At Purbeck House Hotel. Public Welcome. ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Rag Mama Rag 20:00

Live acts at the Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. Ffi: 01929 439229 ...
In Music events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
Oct
27th 
details for

Purbeck Film Festival

The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It first began when a group of volunteers brought together the rural community
In Local Festivals
  

Purbeck Film Festival Various times

At Various venues accross Purbeck and other parts of Dorset. Ffi: purbeckfilm.com ...
In Art and Museums events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

1918-2018 An Exhibition Various times

To mark the centenary of the end of the first world war at the Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre. ...
In Exhibitions, Shows events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Yorkshire Television Highlights Various times

A Crossways Travel Coach Tour. 5 Day Tour - £420 per person. Ffi: 01305 851697 ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  
details for

Family quests, craft and spooky fun

Dress as a knight and try our spooky "Creepy Creatures" family quest, learning about it's mysterious natural inhabitants as you explore the castle. See if you can find all the missing pumpkins ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  
details for

Creatures of the night

Take part in our nature-themed Halloween trail Event ticket prices £2.00 Dogs on leads are welcome. Meeting point Knoll Beach Visitor Centre, Studland, BH19 3AQ ...
At Studland in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Stop Frame Animation Halloween Workshop with Richard Haynes 10:00 to 14:00

Animate a spooky character from clay. Includes materials and light refreshments; book via www.purbeckfilm.com, the PFF Box office at the Rex Cinema £15, LC  or Durlston Castle 01929 424443 ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

South West Coast Path Challenge 10:00 to 16:00

Fundraising 10 mile sponsored walk from Durlston to South Haven Point. For further details and registration visit: https://swcp.secure.force.com/membership/Challenge_registration Venue: ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

Halloween at The Blue Pool 10:00 to 16:00

Spooky hunts around the pool! ...
In Childrens or Family Event events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Meeting of local Microscopists 10:00 to 15:30

In the Village Hall, Langton Matravers. They are showing a wide variety instruments and subjects, eg pond & marine life, geological (micro fossils etc) Visitors including childrenare very welcome, ...
In Hobbies events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  
details for

October half-term: The great escape

Bring your own brave teddy to rescue one of our knights and escape down the zip-wire. King John was notorious for keeping prisoners at his favourite stronghold of Corfe Castle. After the defeat of ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Halloween Bat Trail 11:00 to 15:00

Walk through the woodlands to discover our Halloween friends and win a prize. £3 Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  
details for

October half-term: Trebuchet missile launch

Come and see how far a missile launch from Corfe Castle's resident medieval siege engine will go. Imagine the castle under siege and see Corfe Castle's resident medieval siege engine, 'Warwolf ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

2 Man Ting 20:00

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

Festivals

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

details for Purbeck Film Festival
Purbeck Film Festival

12th October 2018 to 27th October 2018

Films shown in and around the Isle of Purbeck
details for Swanage Blues Festival
Swanage Blues Festival

28th February 2019 to 3rd March 2019

Swanage Blues Festivals take place in March and October each year
details for Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala
Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala

10th May 2019 to 12th May 2019

The Diesel Gala will see an impressive line up of diesel locomotives operating on the Swanage Railway.
details for Purbeck Art Weeks Festival
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

25th May 2019 to 9th June 2019

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.
details for Swanage Fish Festival
Swanage Fish Festival

8th June 2019 to 9th June 2019

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

19th July 2019 to 21st July 2019

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