
Whats On in April 2025 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: Animals and Conservation (2), Art and Museums (1), Childrens or Family Event (10), Community (23), Education (1), Exhibitions and Shows (4), Fetes and Festivals (2), Food and Drink (5), History and Heritage (11), Music (2), Sport and Exercise, Walks (3), .
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Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
2nd
U3a French
08:30 every Wednesday
Community in Harmans Cross
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 ...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
Drum Practice P.L
18:00 to 22:00 every Wednesday
Community in Harmans Cross
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 ...
3rd
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
Singing for Pleasure
14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday
Music in Swanage
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 All Welcome ...
4th
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
5th
parkrun at Durlston
09:00 to 10:30 every Saturday
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage
Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – its up to you! Its free to enter but you need to register through www.parkrun.org.uk ...
Easter Holiday: Ink & Iron
09:30 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Wool
Celebrate wartime storytelling at The Tank Museum with Easter Holiday fun for the whole family. From 5 – 20 April 2025, see vehicles from our collection feature in live displays, enjoy Ink & Iron themed activities and even get into the arena yourself with a tracked vehicle ride!Book online to s...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
6th
Easter Holiday: Ink & Iron
09:30 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Wool
Celebrate wartime storytelling at The Tank Museum with Easter Holiday fun for the whole family. From 5 – 20 April 2025, see vehicles from our collection feature in live displays, enjoy Ink & Iron themed activities and even get into the arena yourself with a tracked vehicle ride!Book online to s...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
7th
U3a Table Tennis
08:30 every Monday
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 ...
Easter Holiday: Ink & Iron
09:30 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Wool
Celebrate wartime storytelling at The Tank Museum with Easter Holiday fun for the whole family. From 5 – 20 April 2025, see vehicles from our collection feature in live displays, enjoy Ink & Iron themed activities and even get into the arena yourself with a tracked vehicle ride!Book online to s...
Pins And Needles
13:00 every Monday
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
Cuppa and a Chat
14:00 to 16:00 every Monday
Community in Swanage
Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop in for a brew! Venue: The Durlston Shed Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
8th
Easter Holiday: Ink & Iron
09:30 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Wool
Celebrate wartime storytelling at The Tank Museum with Easter Holiday fun for the whole family. From 5 – 20 April 2025, see vehicles from our collection feature in live displays, enjoy Ink & Iron themed activities and even get into the arena yourself with a tracked vehicle ride!Book online to s...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
9th
U3a French
08:30 every Wednesday
Community in Harmans Cross
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 ...
Easter Holiday: Ink & Iron
09:30 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Wool
Celebrate wartime storytelling at The Tank Museum with Easter Holiday fun for the whole family. From 5 – 20 April 2025, see vehicles from our collection feature in live displays, enjoy Ink & Iron themed activities and even get into the arena yourself with a tracked vehicle ride!Book online to s...
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 schoo... Venue: Learning Centre Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
Drum Practice P.L
18:00 to 22:00 every Wednesday
Community in Harmans Cross
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 ...
10th
Easter Holiday: Ink & Iron
09:30 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Wool
Celebrate wartime storytelling at The Tank Museum with Easter Holiday fun for the whole family. From 5 – 20 April 2025, see vehicles from our collection feature in live displays, enjoy Ink & Iron themed activities and even get into the arena yourself with a tracked vehicle ride!Book online to s...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
Singing for Pleasure
14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday
Music in Swanage
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 All Welcome ...
11th
Easter Holiday: Ink & Iron
09:30 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Wool
Celebrate wartime storytelling at The Tank Museum with Easter Holiday fun for the whole family. From 5 – 20 April 2025, see vehicles from our collection feature in live displays, enjoy Ink & Iron themed activities and even get into the arena yourself with a tracked vehicle ride!Book online to s...
Agm Afternoon And Evening Starts At 6.30Pm
12:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Agm Afternoon And Evening Starts At 6.30Pm at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
12th
parkrun at Durlston
09:00 to 10:30 every Saturday
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage
Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – its up to you! Its free to enter but you need to register through www.parkrun.org.uk ...
Easter Holiday: Ink & Iron
09:30 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Wool
Celebrate wartime storytelling at The Tank Museum with Easter Holiday fun for the whole family. From 5 – 20 April 2025, see vehicles from our collection feature in live displays, enjoy Ink & Iron themed activities and even get into the arena yourself with a tracked vehicle ride!Book online to s...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
13th
Prosecco Cream Tea
Various times
Food and Drink in Swanage
Join us in our beautifully restored 1930s Maunsell heritage carriages - with their comfy upholstered seats and varnished wood panelling - for a refreshing and tasty Prosecco cream tea through the Isle of Purbeck. Delight in the beautiful countryside views through the windows of your historic car...
Easter Holiday: Ink & Iron
09:30 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Wool
Celebrate wartime storytelling at The Tank Museum with Easter Holiday fun for the whole family. From 5 – 20 April 2025, see vehicles from our collection feature in live displays, enjoy Ink & Iron themed activities and even get into the arena yourself with a tracked vehicle ride!Book online to s...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
14th
U3a Table Tennis
08:30 every Monday
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 ...
Easter Holiday: Ink & Iron
09:30 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Wool
Celebrate wartime storytelling at The Tank Museum with Easter Holiday fun for the whole family. From 5 – 20 April 2025, see vehicles from our collection feature in live displays, enjoy Ink & Iron themed activities and even get into the arena yourself with a tracked vehicle ride!Book online to s...
Pins And Needles
13:00 every Monday
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
Cuppa and a Chat
14:00 to 16:00 every Monday
Community in Swanage
Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop in for a brew! Venue: The Durlston Shed Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
15th
Easter Holiday: Ink & Iron
09:30 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Wool
Celebrate wartime storytelling at The Tank Museum with Easter Holiday fun for the whole family. From 5 – 20 April 2025, see vehicles from our collection feature in live displays, enjoy Ink & Iron themed activities and even get into the arena yourself with a tracked vehicle ride!Book online to s...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
16th
U3a French
08:30 every Wednesday
Community in Harmans Cross
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 ...
Easter Holiday: Ink & Iron
09:30 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Wool
Celebrate wartime storytelling at The Tank Museum with Easter Holiday fun for the whole family. From 5 – 20 April 2025, see vehicles from our collection feature in live displays, enjoy Ink & Iron themed activities and even get into the arena yourself with a tracked vehicle ride!Book online to s...
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 schoo... Venue: Learning Centre Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
Drum Practice P.L
18:00 to 22:00 every Wednesday
Community in Harmans Cross
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 ...
17th
Easter Holiday: Ink & Iron
09:30 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Wool
Celebrate wartime storytelling at The Tank Museum with Easter Holiday fun for the whole family. From 5 – 20 April 2025, see vehicles from our collection feature in live displays, enjoy Ink & Iron themed activities and even get into the arena yourself with a tracked vehicle ride!Book online to s...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
Singing for Pleasure
14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday
Music in Swanage
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 All Welcome ...
18th
Easter Egg Hunt
Various times
Childrens or Family Event in Swanage
Can you help the Easter Bunny hunt for eggs? Come to Swanage railway for a fun filled family trip and as you travel look out of the windows to spot the missing eggs. This event is free for railway travellers. Start your egg-stravaganza by collecting a form with your tickets at...
Easter Holiday: Ink & Iron
09:30 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Wool
Celebrate wartime storytelling at The Tank Museum with Easter Holiday fun for the whole family. From 5 – 20 April 2025, see vehicles from our collection feature in live displays, enjoy Ink & Iron themed activities and even get into the arena yourself with a tracked vehicle ride!Book online to s...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
19th
Easter Egg Hunt
Various times
Childrens or Family Event in Swanage
Can you help the Easter Bunny hunt for eggs? Come to Swanage railway for a fun filled family trip and as you travel look out of the windows to spot the missing eggs. This event is free for railway travellers. Start your egg-stravaganza by collecting a form with your tickets at...
The Fish and Chips Special
Various times
Food and Drink in Swanage
Join us and Fox & Edwards Events for a steam train journey with a difference - a fish and chips meal to enjoy!Take in the picturesque scenery on a round trip from Norden station (where there is car parking - postcode BH20 5DW) in a heritage carriage from the 1950s or early 1960s, hauled by a st...
parkrun at Durlston
09:00 to 10:30 every Saturday
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage
Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – its up to you! Its free to enter but you need to register through www.parkrun.org.uk ...
Easter Holiday: Ink & Iron
09:30 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Wool
Celebrate wartime storytelling at The Tank Museum with Easter Holiday fun for the whole family. From 5 – 20 April 2025, see vehicles from our collection feature in live displays, enjoy Ink & Iron themed activities and even get into the arena yourself with a tracked vehicle ride!Book online to s...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
20th
Easter Egg Hunt
Various times
Childrens or Family Event in Swanage
Can you help the Easter Bunny hunt for eggs? Come to Swanage railway for a fun filled family trip and as you travel look out of the windows to spot the missing eggs. This event is free for railway travellers. Start your egg-stravaganza by collecting a form with your tickets at...
Easter Holiday: Ink & Iron
09:30 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Wool
Celebrate wartime storytelling at The Tank Museum with Easter Holiday fun for the whole family. From 5 – 20 April 2025, see vehicles from our collection feature in live displays, enjoy Ink & Iron themed activities and even get into the arena yourself with a tracked vehicle ride!Book online to s...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
21st
Easter Egg Hunt
Various times
Childrens or Family Event in Swanage
Can you help the Easter Bunny hunt for eggs? Come to Swanage railway for a fun filled family trip and as you travel look out of the windows to spot the missing eggs. This event is free for railway travellers. Start your egg-stravaganza by collecting a form with your tickets at...
U3a Table Tennis
08:30 every Monday
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 ...
Pins And Needles
13:00 every Monday
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
Cuppa and a Chat
14:00 to 16:00 every Monday
Community in Swanage
Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop in for a brew! Venue: The Durlston Shed Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
22nd
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
23rd
U3a French
08:30 every Wednesday
Community in Harmans Cross
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 ...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
Rotary Presidents Night
16:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Rotary Presidents Night at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
Drum Practice P.L
18:00 to 22:00 every Wednesday
Community in Harmans Cross
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 ...
24th
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
Singing for Pleasure
14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday
Music in Swanage
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 All Welcome ...
25th
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
26th
The Fish and Chips Special
Various times
Food and Drink in Swanage
Join us and Fox & Edwards Events for a steam train journey with a difference - a fish and chips meal to enjoy!Take in the picturesque scenery on a round trip from Norden station (where there is car parking - postcode BH20 5DW) in a heritage carriage from the 1950s or early 1960s, hauled by a st...
Tiger Day Spring 2025
08:30 to 17:00
History and Heritage in Wool
Tiger 131 only runs twice a year at Tiger Day – so you can’t afford to miss it!On 26 April 2025, see a WWII tank display and explore The Tank Museum on a day dedicated to the world’s most infamous tank. Live tanks in action, expert lectures, Living History and much, much more!This is a sell out eve...
parkrun at Durlston
09:00 to 10:30 every Saturday
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage
Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – its up to you! Its free to enter but you need to register through www.parkrun.org.uk ...
Meet a Moth
11:00 to 11:30
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage
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 ...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
27th
Trust10
08:50 to 11:00
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Studland
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 challenging multi terrain...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
28th
U3a Table Tennis
08:30 every Monday
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 ...
Pins And Needles
13:00 every Monday
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
Cuppa and a Chat
14:00 to 16:00 every Monday
Community in Swanage
Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop in for a brew! Venue: The Durlston Shed Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
29th
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
30th
U3a French
08:30 every Wednesday
Community in Harmans Cross
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 ...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
Drum Practice P.L
18:00 to 22:00 every Wednesday
Community in Harmans Cross
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 ...
Festivals
Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals

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.


24th July 2025 to 27th July 2025
Peace, love & harmony in the woods by the sea.

26th July 2025 to 2nd August 2025
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.

14th August 2025 to 17th August 2025
The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

21st August 2025 to 22nd August 2025
Join us for a celebration of all things ‘fishy’ as Swanage comes alive with a focus on delicious seafood and family activities.

Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival
4th September 2025 to 7th September 2025
The Festival welcomes Natalie Clein and Friends once more to the Isle of Purbeck on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

5th September 2025 to 7th September 2025
Swanage comes alive with hundreds of Morris dancers in their bright costumes and jingling bells, and folk music lovers.

15th September 2025 to 21st September 2025
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

3rd October 2025 to 5th October 2025
Swanage Blues Festivals take place in October each year

17th October 2025 to 2nd November 2025
Films shown in and around the Isle of Purbeck
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