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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 (11), Community (105), Durlston Country Park (194), Education (4), Exhibitions, Shows (3), Fetes and Festivals (3), Food and Drink (3), History and Heritage (3), Hobbies (1), Music (7), Sport and Exercise, Walks (62), Theatre and Stage (2), .
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Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
19th July 2019 to 21st July 2019
Peace, love & harmony in the woods by the sea.
27th July 2019 to 3rd August 2019
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.
7th August 2019 to 24th August 2019
Three plays in three weeks! Professional theatre at its best
9th August 2019 to 18th August 2019
15th August 2019 to 18th August 2019
The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
29th August 2019 to 1st September 2019
The Festival welcomes Natalie Clein and Friends once more to the Isle of Purbeck on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast