Events in Swanage

Whats On in August 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: Animals and Conservation (134), Art and Museums (39), Childrens or Family Event (154), Community (441), Education (67), Exhibitions, Shows (39), Food and Drink (3), History and Heritage (9), Hobbies (2), Music (90), Sport and Exercise, Walks (15), .

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August 2024

1st

Thu
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Swanage Carnival Week

Event Time27/07/2024 to 03/08/2024

Festival

Once every year at the start of August Swanage comes alive as the carnival comes to town. Visit our Swanage Carnival page for more information ...

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Purbeck Patchwork Quilting

Event Time08:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Purbeck Patchwork Quilting 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 ...

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Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

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Singing for Pleasure

Event Time14:00 to 15:00

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 ...

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Cath Yoga

Event Time17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath 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 ...

2nd

Fri
Event Time

Swanage Carnival Week

Event Time27/07/2024 to 03/08/2024

Festival

Once every year at the start of August Swanage comes alive as the carnival comes to town. Visit our Swanage Carnival page for more information ...

Childrens Event Icon

Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

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Artisan Crafts

Event Time11:00 to 14:00

Exhibitions, Shows in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in the Outer Bailey every Friday displaying heritage crafts such as stone carving, wood carving, wattle and daubing, and more! *Displays dependent on volunteer availability...

3rd

Sat
Event Time

Swanage Carnival Week

Event Time27/07/2024 to 03/08/2024

Festival

Once every year at the start of August Swanage comes alive as the carnival comes to town. Visit our Swanage Carnival page for more information ...

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Keeper of the Castle: Storytelling tours

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Education in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join the Keeper of the Castle as you discover how clever design and strategic location made it fulfil its role throughout a turbulent history. During this fun and fact filled 45-minute tour you will discover some of the castles secrets and participate in interactive challenges...

Childrens Event Icon

Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

4th

Sun
Childrens Event Icon

Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

Calendar Icon

Keeper of the Castle: Storytelling tours

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Education in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join the Keeper of the Castle as you discover how clever design and strategic location made it fulfil its role throughout a turbulent history. During this fun and fact filled 45-minute tour you will discover some of the castles secrets and participate in interactive challenges...

5th

Mon
Childrens Event Icon

Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

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Medieval Tile Making Workshop

Event Time11:00 to 14:00

Education in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers to make traditional medieval-style clay tiles in our traditional 15th century style tile workshop....

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Cath Yoga

Event Time17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath 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 ...

6th

Tue
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Cath Yoga

Event Time07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath 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 ...

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Making Memories Dementia Friendly Cafe

Event Time10:00 to 12:00

Community in Swanage

Meet at the Show Bar in the Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage from 10am to 12 noon on the first and third Tuesday in the month. Meeting fiends socially over a cup of tea or coffee and homemade cake with occasional entertainment. A stimulating way to share memories and experiences with other peo...

Childrens Event Icon

Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

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Osprey and Birds of Arne Guided Walk

Event Time10:30 to 12:30

Animals and Conservation in Wareham

Join us at Arne for our guided osprey and heathland wildlife walk. With stunning views, its the perfect location to spot migrating Osprey fishing and soaring through the air. Well also be on the look out for heathland birds and other wildlife as well. After youre walk is complete its time to relax ...

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Parish Council Meeting

Event Time18:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Parish Council Meeting 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 ...

7th

Wed
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Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance

Event Time07:30

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 ...

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Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

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Men’s Wellbeing Walk At Arne

Event Time12:30 to 15:00

Animals and Conservation in Swanage

Join us at Arne for our men’s wellbeing walk. The stresses of life can take its toll on our mental health and wellbeing. This event starts at 12.30 for a soup lunch and a drink of your choice included in the ticket price. This is also a great opportunity to get to know each other before the walk co...

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Martial Arts Training

Event Time17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Martial Arts Training 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 ...

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Family Night Time Guided Walks at Arne

Event Time20:00 to 22:00

Animals and Conservation in Swanage

Join us for our exclusive night tour of Arne, where once the sun goes down the nocturnal species come to life. Use detectors to listen out for the echo location of bats hunting. Listen to the deer whistling and the majestic sound of owls hooting overhead. This nocturnal tour is not to be missed! ...

8th

Thu
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Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

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Singing for Pleasure

Event Time14:00 to 15:00

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 ...

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Cath Yoga

Event Time17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath 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 ...

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Unavailable For Hire

Event Time23:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Unavailable For Hire 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 ...

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Limited Availability

Event Time23:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Limited Availability 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 ...

9th

Fri
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Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

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Artisan Crafts

Event Time11:00 to 14:00

Exhibitions, Shows in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in the Outer Bailey every Friday displaying heritage crafts such as stone carving, wood carving, wattle and daubing, and more! *Displays dependent on volunteer availability...

10th

Sat
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Modern Railway Exhibition

Event Time09:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Modern Railway Exhibition 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 ...

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Keeper of the Castle: Storytelling tours

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Education in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join the Keeper of the Castle as you discover how clever design and strategic location made it fulfil its role throughout a turbulent history. During this fun and fact filled 45-minute tour you will discover some of the castles secrets and participate in interactive challenges...

Childrens Event Icon

Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

11th

Sun
Childrens Event Icon

Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

Calendar Icon

Keeper of the Castle: Storytelling tours

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Education in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join the Keeper of the Castle as you discover how clever design and strategic location made it fulfil its role throughout a turbulent history. During this fun and fact filled 45-minute tour you will discover some of the castles secrets and participate in interactive challenges...

12th

Mon
Childrens Event Icon

Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

Calendar Icon

Medieval Tile Making Workshop

Event Time11:00 to 14:00

Education in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers to make traditional medieval-style clay tiles in our traditional 15th century style tile workshop....

 Community Event Icon

Cath Yoga

Event Time17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath 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 ...

13th

Tue
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Cath Yoga

Event Time07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath 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 ...

Childrens Event Icon

Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

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Osprey and Birds of Arne Guided Walk

Event Time10:30 to 12:30

Animals and Conservation in Wareham

Join us at Arne for our guided osprey and heathland wildlife walk. With stunning views, its the perfect location to spot migrating Osprey fishing and soaring through the air. Well also be on the look out for heathland birds and other wildlife as well. After youre walk is complete its time to relax ...

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Movie Night

Event Time17:30

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 ...

14th

Wed
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Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance

Event Time07:30

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 ...

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Vh Committee

Event Time09:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Vh Committee 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 ...

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Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

 Community Event Icon

Martial Arts Training

Event Time17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Martial Arts Training 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 ...

Animals and Conservation Event Icon

Family Night Time Guided Walks at Arne

Event Time20:00 to 22:00

Animals and Conservation in Swanage

Join us for our exclusive night tour of Arne, where once the sun goes down the nocturnal species come to life. Use detectors to listen out for the echo location of bats hunting. Listen to the deer whistling and the majestic sound of owls hooting overhead. This nocturnal tour is not to be missed! ...

15th

Thu
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Purbeck Patchwork Quilting

Event Time08:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Purbeck Patchwork Quilting 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 ...

Childrens Event Icon

Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

Calendar Icon

Singing for Pleasure

Event Time14:00 to 15:00

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 ...

 Community Event Icon

Cath Yoga

Event Time17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath 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 ...

16th

Fri
Childrens Event Icon

Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

Exhibition Event Icon

Artisan Crafts

Event Time11:00 to 14:00

Exhibitions, Shows in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in the Outer Bailey every Friday displaying heritage crafts such as stone carving, wood carving, wattle and daubing, and more! *Displays dependent on volunteer availability...

17th

Sat
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U3a Science Technology

Event Time07:30

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 ...

Childrens Event Icon

Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

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Keeper of the Castle: Storytelling tours

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Education in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join the Keeper of the Castle as you discover how clever design and strategic location made it fulfil its role throughout a turbulent history. During this fun and fact filled 45-minute tour you will discover some of the castles secrets and participate in interactive challenges...

18th

Sun
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Keeper of the Castle: Storytelling tours

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Education in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join the Keeper of the Castle as you discover how clever design and strategic location made it fulfil its role throughout a turbulent history. During this fun and fact filled 45-minute tour you will discover some of the castles secrets and participate in interactive challenges...

Childrens Event Icon

Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

19th

Mon
Childrens Event Icon

Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

Calendar Icon

Medieval Tile Making Workshop

Event Time11:00 to 14:00

Education in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers to make traditional medieval-style clay tiles in our traditional 15th century style tile workshop....

 Community Event Icon

Cath Yoga

Event Time17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath 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 ...

20th

Tue
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Cath Yoga

Event Time07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath 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 ...

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Making Memories Dementia Friendly Cafe

Event Time10:00 to 12:00

Community in Swanage

Meet at the Show Bar in the Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage from 10am to 12 noon on the first and third Tuesday in the month. Meeting fiends socially over a cup of tea or coffee and homemade cake with occasional entertainment. A stimulating way to share memories and experiences with other peo...

Childrens Event Icon

Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

Animals and Conservation Event Icon

Osprey and Birds of Arne Guided Walk

Event Time10:30 to 12:30

Animals and Conservation in Wareham

Join us at Arne for our guided osprey and heathland wildlife walk. With stunning views, its the perfect location to spot migrating Osprey fishing and soaring through the air. Well also be on the look out for heathland birds and other wildlife as well. After youre walk is complete its time to relax ...

21st

Wed
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Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance

Event Time07:30

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 ...

Childrens Event Icon

Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

 Community Event Icon

Martial Arts Training

Event Time17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Martial Arts Training 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 ...

Animals and Conservation Event Icon

Family Night Time Guided Walks at Arne

Event Time20:00 to 22:00

Animals and Conservation in Swanage

Join us for our exclusive night tour of Arne, where once the sun goes down the nocturnal species come to life. Use detectors to listen out for the echo location of bats hunting. Listen to the deer whistling and the majestic sound of owls hooting overhead. This nocturnal tour is not to be missed! ...

22nd

Thu
Childrens Event Icon

Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

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Singing for Pleasure

Event Time14:00 to 15:00

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 ...

 Community Event Icon

Cath Yoga

Event Time17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath 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 ...

23rd

Fri
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Fete Preparation All Day

Event Time07:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Fete Preparation All Day 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 ...

Childrens Event Icon

Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

Exhibition Event Icon

Artisan Crafts

Event Time11:00 to 14:00

Exhibitions, Shows in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in the Outer Bailey every Friday displaying heritage crafts such as stone carving, wood carving, wattle and daubing, and more! *Displays dependent on volunteer availability...

 Community Event Icon

Fete Preparation All Day

Event Time23:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Fete Preparation All Day 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 ...

24th

Sat
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Keeper of the Castle: Storytelling tours

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Education in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join the Keeper of the Castle as you discover how clever design and strategic location made it fulfil its role throughout a turbulent history. During this fun and fact filled 45-minute tour you will discover some of the castles secrets and participate in interactive challenges...

Childrens Event Icon

Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

 Community Event Icon

Fete Preparation All Day

Event Time23:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Fete Preparation All Day 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 ...

25th

Sun
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Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

Calendar Icon

Keeper of the Castle: Storytelling tours

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Education in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join the Keeper of the Castle as you discover how clever design and strategic location made it fulfil its role throughout a turbulent history. During this fun and fact filled 45-minute tour you will discover some of the castles secrets and participate in interactive challenges...

 Community Event Icon

Fete All Day

Event Time23:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Fete All Day 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 ...

26th

Mon
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Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

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Medieval Tile Making Workshop

Event Time11:00 to 14:00

Education in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers to make traditional medieval-style clay tiles in our traditional 15th century style tile workshop....

27th

Tue
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Keep Free For Fete Clear Up In Hall

Event Time07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Keep Free For Fete Clear Up In Hall 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 ...

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Cath Yoga

Event Time07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath 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 ...

Childrens Event Icon

Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

Animals and Conservation Event Icon

Osprey and Birds of Arne Guided Walk

Event Time10:30 to 12:30

Animals and Conservation in Wareham

Join us at Arne for our guided osprey and heathland wildlife walk. With stunning views, its the perfect location to spot migrating Osprey fishing and soaring through the air. Well also be on the look out for heathland birds and other wildlife as well. After youre walk is complete its time to relax ...

28th

Wed
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Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance

Event Time07:30

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 ...

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Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

 Community Event Icon

Martial Arts Training

Event Time17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Martial Arts Training 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 ...

Animals and Conservation Event Icon

Family Night Time Guided Walks at Arne

Event Time20:00 to 22:00

Animals and Conservation in Swanage

Join us for our exclusive night tour of Arne, where once the sun goes down the nocturnal species come to life. Use detectors to listen out for the echo location of bats hunting. Listen to the deer whistling and the majestic sound of owls hooting overhead. This nocturnal tour is not to be missed! ...

29th

Thu
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Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

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History Walks at Arne

Event Time10:00 to 12:00

Animals and Conservation in Wareham

If you like history then why not join us at Arne for one of our fantastic history walks. With history spanning from the bronze age all the way up to ww2 there will be something for everyone. After your walk it’s time to relax in our café for cake and coffee included in the price of your ticket. Wal...

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Cath Yoga

Event Time17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath 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 ...

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Unavailable For Hire

Event Time23:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Unavailable For Hire 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 ...

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Limited Availability

Event Time23:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Limited Availability 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 ...

30th

Fri
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Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

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Artisan Crafts

Event Time11:00 to 14:00

Exhibitions, Shows in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in the Outer Bailey every Friday displaying heritage crafts such as stone carving, wood carving, wattle and daubing, and more! *Displays dependent on volunteer availability...

31st

Sat
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Summer Games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Get involved with self-led activities and games that are fun for all the family. As you explore the castle ruins you will discover activities and activities new and old....

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Keeper of the Castle: Storytelling tours

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

Education in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join the Keeper of the Castle as you discover how clever design and strategic location made it fulfil its role throughout a turbulent history. During this fun and fact filled 45-minute tour you will discover some of the castles secrets and participate in interactive challenges...


Festivals

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

details for Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

25th May 2024 to 9th 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.

details for Swanage Fish Festival

Swanage Fish Festival

15th June 2024 to 16th June 2024

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

details for Swanage Jazz Festival

Swanage Jazz Festival

12th July 2024 to 14th July 2024

Swanage Jazz Festival 2024

details for Wilkswood Reggae Festival

Wilkswood Reggae Festival

18th July 2024 to 21st July 2024

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

details for Swanage Carnival Week

Swanage Carnival Week

27th July 2024 to 3rd 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.

details for Swanage Folk Festival

Swanage Folk Festival

6th September 2024 to 8th September 2024

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

9th September 2024 to 16th 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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