Whats On in April 2024
events 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: Art and Museums (132), Childrens or Family Event (136), Community (341), Education (16), History and Heritage (1), Hobbies (6), Sport and Exercise, Walks (29), Theatre and Stage (1), .

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March

April 2024

May

1^st

Mon

Bonkers Bunnies Childrens Activity Trail

10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Hop on up to Durlston as we enjoy the Easter holidays! Head to the Castle reception and collect your activity trail booklet. Just £3.50 per tr... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Landing Among the Stars Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Drop in to the Fine Foundation Gallery for an exhibition of night time photography by Kevin Ferrioli, showcasing Dorsets dark skies and hidden ... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Drawing in Pen, Pencil and Ink Workshop

14:00 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Join Madelaine Devenay in the Leanring Centre for a 2 hour drawing workshop suitable for beginners and improvers to learn the art of drawing in pen,... Venue: Learning Centre Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

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Tue

Cath Newman Yoga

07:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath Newman 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 ...

Bonkers Bunnies Childrens Activity Trail

10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Hop on up to Durlston as we enjoy the Easter holidays! Head to the Castle reception and collect your activity trail booklet. Just £3.50 per tr... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Landing Among the Stars Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Evening Talk Durlstons Habitats and Ecology by Hamish Murray

19:30 to 21:00

Community in Swanage

Former Head Ranger and naturalist Hamish Murray talks about Durlstons natural history including some new research. At the Learning Centre. &pou... Venue: Learning Centre Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

3^rd

Wed

Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

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 Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Bonkers Bunnies Childrens Activity Trail

10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Hop on up to Durlston as we enjoy the Easter holidays! Head to the Castle reception and collect your activity trail booklet. Just £3.50 per tr... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Landing Among the Stars Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Wild Wednesdays

11:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Drop in at the Learning Centre from 11am - 3pm to have a go at painting, crafts and activities including painting eggs! Wild Wednesdays runs every W... Venue: Learning Centre Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Pat Lemon Drum Practice

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pat Lemon Drum Practice 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 ...

4^th

Thu

Bonkers Bunnies Childrens Activity Trail

10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Hop on up to Durlston as we enjoy the Easter holidays! Head to the Castle reception and collect your activity trail booklet. Just £3.50 per tr... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Landing Among the Stars Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Flower Pot Planting Kids Activity

10:30 to 12:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Join a Durlston Ranger in the Learning Centre to decorate your own flowerpot then plant your seeds! Some activities may be outdoors or involve craft... Venue: Learning Centre Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Victorian Durlston Guided Walk

11:00 to 12:30

Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage

Join us for an hour and a half guided walk around the park to discover Durlstons Victorian past. No need to book, just turn up at the Castle re... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Cath Newman Yoga

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

5^th

Fri

Bonkers Bunnies Childrens Activity Trail

10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Hop on up to Durlston as we enjoy the Easter holidays! Head to the Castle reception and collect your activity trail booklet. Just £3.50 per tr... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Landing Among the Stars Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

6^th

Sat

Bonkers Bunnies Childrens Activity Trail

10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Hop on up to Durlston as we enjoy the Easter holidays! Head to the Castle reception and collect your activity trail booklet. Just £3.50 per tr... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Landing Among the Stars Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Family Art Workshop with Ilona Skladzien

11:00 to 13:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Join Ilona for 2 hours to create artworks inspired by being a parent or having a parent. Ilona will show you her way of working with paper napkins t... Venue: Learning Centre Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

7^th

Sun

Cath Newman Yoga

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Bonkers Bunnies Childrens Activity Trail

10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Hop on up to Durlston as we enjoy the Easter holidays! Head to the Castle reception and collect your activity trail booklet. Just £3.50 per tr... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Landing Among the Stars Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Park to Pier

10:30 to 12:30

Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage

Join a Jurassic Coast Volunteer for a guided walk from Durlston Castle to Swanage Pier learning about wildlife, geology and history of Durlston Coun... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

8^th

Mon

U3a Table Tennis

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

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 ...

Bonkers Bunnies Childrens Activity Trail

10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Hop on up to Durlston as we enjoy the Easter holidays! Head to the Castle reception and collect your activity trail booklet. Just £3.50 per tr... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Landing Among the Stars Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Pins Needles Sewing Group

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins Needles Sewing Group 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 ...

Cath Newman Yoga

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

9^th

Tue

Cath Newman Yoga

07:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Bonkers Bunnies Childrens Activity Trail

10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Hop on up to Durlston as we enjoy the Easter holidays! Head to the Castle reception and collect your activity trail booklet. Just £3.50 per tr... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Landing Among the Stars Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Kids Easter Drawing Workshop

10:30 to 12:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Join artist Mark Page in the Learning Centre for a workshop learning to draw Easter bunnies and hares! Materials are included. Suitable for children... Venue: Learning Centre Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Movie Night

17:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Movie Night 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 ...

10^th

Wed

Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Bonkers Bunnies Childrens Activity Trail

10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Hop on up to Durlston as we enjoy the Easter holidays! Head to the Castle reception and collect your activity trail booklet. Just £3.50 per tr... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Landing Among the Stars Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Wild Wednesdays

11:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Drop in at the Learning Centre from 11am - 3pm to have a go at painting, crafts and activities. Wild Wednesdays runs every Wednesday of the school h... Venue: Learning Centre Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Harmony Rocks Choir Practice

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Harmony Rocks Choir Practice 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 ...

Pat Lemon Drum Practice

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

11^th

Thu

Bonkers Bunnies Childrens Activity Trail

10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Hop on up to Durlston as we enjoy the Easter holidays! Head to the Castle reception and collect your activity trail booklet. Just £3.50 per tr... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Landing Among the Stars Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Lets Go Fly a Kite

10:30 to 12:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Join a Durlston Ranger in the Learning Centre to design and make your own mini-kites, then learn to fly them! Some activities may be outdoors or inv... Venue: Learning Centre Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Cath Newman Yoga

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

12^th

Fri

U3a Gadget Group

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Gadget Group 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 ...

Bonkers Bunnies Childrens Activity Trail

10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Hop on up to Durlston as we enjoy the Easter holidays! Head to the Castle reception and collect your activity trail booklet. Just £3.50 per tr... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Landing Among the Stars Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

13^th

Sat

Bonkers Bunnies Childrens Activity Trail

10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Hop on up to Durlston as we enjoy the Easter holidays! Head to the Castle reception and collect your activity trail booklet. Just £3.50 per tr... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Landing Among the Stars Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

WonderDomes Family Activity - 11am Session

11:00 to 11:45

Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage

Wonderdomes is an interactive, outdoor activity that invites people all ages and abilities to explore the world of plants, through play and creativi... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

WonderDomes Family Activity - 12 30pm Session

12:30 to 13:15

Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage

WonderDomes Family Activity - 2pm Session

14:00 to 14:45

Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage

Stargazing

20:15 to 22:00

Hobbies in Swanage

Join us and the Wessex Astronomical Society at the Learning Centre to see Moon, Jupiter, Uranus, Star clusters, Orion Nebula, Galaxies and Spring co... Venue: Learning Centre Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

14^th

Sun

Bonkers Bunnies Childrens Activity Trail

10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Hop on up to Durlston as we enjoy the Easter holidays! Head to the Castle reception and collect your activity trail booklet. Just £3.50 per tr... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Landing Among the Stars Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Early Spider Orchids and Spring Flowers Guided Walk

11:00 to 12:30

Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage

Join a Ranger to enjoy Durlstons spring flowers. No need to book, just turn up at the Castle reception. Its £3.50 per person. Make s... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

15^th

Mon

U3a Table Tennis

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Bonkers Bunnies Childrens Activity Trail

10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Hop on up to Durlston as we enjoy the Easter holidays! Head to the Castle reception and collect your activity trail booklet. Just £3.50 per tr... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Pins Needles Sewing Group

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Cath Newman Yoga

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

16^th

Tue

Cath Newman Yoga

07:00

Community in Harmans Cross

17^th

Wed

U3a Science Technology

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Science Technology 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 ...

Harmony Rocks Choir Practice

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Pat Lemon Drum Practice

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

18^th

Thu

Cath Newman Yoga

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

19^th

Fri

Agm Afternoon Evening

15:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Agm Afternoon Evening 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 ...

20^th

Sat

Family Art Workshop with Ilona Skladzien

11:00 to 13:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

21^st

Sun

Cath Newman Yoga

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

22^nd

Mon

U3a Table Tennis

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Pins Needles Sewing Group

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Walk and Draw Workshop

14:00 to 16:00

Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage

Join Madelaine Devenay for a 2 hour drawing workshop suitable for beginners and improvers to learn the art of outdoor drawing and sketching in the b... Venue: Learning Centre Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Cath Newman Yoga

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

23^rd

Tue

Cath Newman Yoga

07:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Convergence Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Drop in to the Fine Foundation Gallery to view twenty3 art collective present a thought-provoking exhibition that explores themes from hum... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

24^th

Wed

Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Convergence Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Harmony Rocks Choir Practice

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Pat Lemon Drum Practice

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

25^th

Thu

U3a Meeting Point

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

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 ...

Convergence Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Cath Newman Yoga

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

26^th

Fri

U3a Archaeology

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Archaeology 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 ...

Convergence Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

27^th

Sat

Convergence Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

28^th

Sun

Trust10

08:45 to 11:00

Sport and Exercise, Walks in Studland

National Trust event. Trust10 running is about enjoying the landscapes and nature surrounding you rather than a competitive event supported by timing systems. Therefore, if timing is important to you, we recommend that you bring your own device to record your run. Our Trust10 10k trail run is a cha...

Convergence Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Life on the Edge Seabirds Guided Walk

11:00 to 12:30

Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage

Join a Ranger to discover life in one of the south coasts largest Guillemot colonies. £3.50 per person. Booking is not required, just tur... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

29^th

Mon

U3a Table Tennis

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Convergence Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Pins Needles Sewing Group

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Cath Newman Yoga

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

30^th

Tue

Cath Newman Yoga

07:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Convergence Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Festivals

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

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

25^th May 2024 to 9^th June 2024

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

15^th June 2024 to 16^th June 2024

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

Swanage Jazz Festival

12^th July 2024 to 14^th July 2024

Swanage Jazz Festival 2024

Wilkswood Reggae Festival

18^th July 2024 to 21^st July 2024

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

Swanage Carnival Week

27^th July 2024 to 3^rd August 2024

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.

Swanage Folk Festival

6^th September 2024 to 8^th September 2024

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

Purbeck WALX festival

9^th September 2024 to 16^th September 2024

Nordic Walkers of all levels are invited to join the team at Nordic Walking UK for a week of Nordic walking, workshops and social events in the stunning Isle of Purbeck in Dorset

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