Events in Swanage

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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April 2025

Tue

1st

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", ?? "...

Wed

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 ...

Thu

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 ...

Fri

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", ?? "...

Sat

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", ?? "...

Sun

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", ?? "...

Mon

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 ...

Tue

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", ?? "...

Wed

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 ...

Thu

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 ...

Fri

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", ?? "...

Sat

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", ?? "...

Sun

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", ?? "...

Mon

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 ...

Tue

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", ?? "...

Wed

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 ...

Thu

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 ...

Fri

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", ?? "...

Sat

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", ?? "...

Sun

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", ?? "...

Mon

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 ...

Tue

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", ?? "...

Wed

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 ...

Thu

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 ...

Fri

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", ?? "...

Sat

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", ?? "...

Sun

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", ?? "...

Mon

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 ...

Tue

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", ?? "...

Wed

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

details for Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

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.

details for Swanage Jazz Festival

Swanage Jazz Festival

11th July 2025 to 13th July 2025

Swanage Jazz Festival 2024

details for Wilkswood Reggae Festival

Wilkswood Reggae Festival

24th July 2025 to 27th July 2025

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

details for Swanage Carnival Week

Swanage Carnival Week

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.

details for Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

14th August 2025 to 17th August 2025

The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

details for Swanage Fish Festival

Swanage Fish 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.

details for Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival

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

details for Swanage Folk Festival

Swanage Folk Festival

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.

details for Purbeck WALX festival

Purbeck WALX festival

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

details for Swanage Blues Festival

Swanage Blues Festival

3rd October 2025 to 5th October 2025

Swanage Blues Festivals take place in October each year

details for Purbeck Film Festival

Purbeck Film Festival

17th October 2025 to 2nd November 2025

Films shown in and around the Isle of Purbeck

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