Whats On in December 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.
08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
14:00 to 16:00
The Durlston Shed , Swanage
Community events
Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop ...
08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
14:00 to 15:00
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 160 Victoria Avenue, Swanage
Music events
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
10:00 to 14:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Community events
Watch demonstrations of heritage crafts from our friendly artisan volunteers. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
09:00 to 10:30
Durlston Country park, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's ...
09:00 to 11:00
Quiet Morning at The Tank Museum
The Tank Museum, Wool
History and Heritage events
Join us for a quiet morning aimed at anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to The Tank Museum. From 9am-11am all ...
09:00 to 12:00
Quiet Morning at The Tank Museum
The Tank Museum, Wool
History and Heritage events
Join us for a quiet morning aimed at anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to The Tank Museum.From 9am-11am all sounds, ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 16:00
Station Road, Swanage
Community events
The Swanage Christmas Market is a cherished annual event that traditionally takes place along Station Road in Swanage, Dorset. ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
14:00 to 16:00
The Durlston Shed , Swanage
Community events
Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
14:00 to 15:00
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 160 Victoria Avenue, Swanage
Music events
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
10:00 to 14:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Community events
Watch demonstrations of heritage crafts from our friendly artisan volunteers. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
14:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Churchfitters Xmas Concert at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit ...
09:00 to 10:30
Durlston Country park, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
16:00 to 19:15
The Square, Corfe Castle
Community events
Experience the magic of exploring Corfe Castle at night under the starsExplore the ruins of Corfe Castle lit under warm glowing ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
14:00 to 16:00
The Durlston Shed , Swanage
Community events
Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
14:00 to 15:00
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 160 Victoria Avenue, Swanage
Music events
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
10:00 to 14:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Community events
Watch demonstrations of heritage crafts from our friendly artisan volunteers. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the charm of Christmas at Corfe Castle, with festive touches and winter moments to enjoy.Take time to relax and ...
12:00
Hx Xmas Drinks Starts At 6.30Pm
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Hx Xmas Drinks Starts At 6.30Pm at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more ...
16:00 to 19:15
The Square, Corfe Castle
Community events
Experience the magic of exploring Corfe Castle at night under the starsExplore the ruins of Corfe Castle lit under warm glowing ...
09:00 to 10:30
Durlston Country park, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the charm of Christmas at Corfe Castle, with festive touches and winter moments to enjoy.Take time to relax and ...
10:00 to 15:00
Christmas crafts at the castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Get creative with simple seasonal crafts at Corfe Castle.Join us in the castle lodge for a relaxed crafting activity, perfect ...
07:00 to 10:00
Winter Solstice at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Community events
Corfe Castle will be opening its gates from 7am to experience the rare opportunity of watching the sun rise over East Hill ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 15:00
Christmas crafts at the castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Get creative with simple seasonal crafts at Corfe Castle.Join us in the castle lodge for a relaxed crafting activity, perfect ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the charm of Christmas at Corfe Castle, with festive touches and winter moments to enjoy.Take time to relax and ...
08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 15:00
Christmas crafts at the castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Get creative with simple seasonal crafts at Corfe Castle.Join us in the castle lodge for a relaxed crafting activity, perfect ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the charm of Christmas at Corfe Castle, with festive touches and winter moments to enjoy.Take time to relax and ...
14:00 to 16:00
The Durlston Shed , Swanage
Community events
Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 15:00
Christmas crafts at the castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Get creative with simple seasonal crafts at Corfe Castle.Join us in the castle lodge for a relaxed crafting activity, perfect ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the charm of Christmas at Corfe Castle, with festive touches and winter moments to enjoy.Take time to relax and ...
08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
14:00 to 15:00
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 160 Victoria Avenue, Swanage
Music events
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
10:00 to 14:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Community events
Watch demonstrations of heritage crafts from our friendly artisan volunteers. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
09:00 to 10:30
Durlston Country park, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the charm of Christmas at Corfe Castle, with festive touches and winter moments to enjoy.Take time to relax and ...
08:50 to 11:00
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Join us for the Trust10 at Studland Bay and challenge yourself on this 10km trail run with breathtaking views.Trust10 running ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the charm of Christmas at Corfe Castle, with festive touches and winter moments to enjoy.Take time to relax and ...
08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the charm of Christmas at Corfe Castle, with festive touches and winter moments to enjoy.Take time to relax and ...
14:00 to 16:00
The Durlston Shed , Swanage
Community events
Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the charm of Christmas at Corfe Castle, with festive touches and winter moments to enjoy.Take time to relax and ...
08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the charm of Christmas at Corfe Castle, with festive touches and winter moments to enjoy.Take time to relax and ...
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Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
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
17th October 2025 to 2nd November 2025
Films shown in and around the Isle of Purbeck
23rd May 2026 to 24th May 2026
The Swanage Pirate Festival is held in Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck in South Dorset
23rd May 2026 to 7th June 2026
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival offers wonderful art, concerts and talks in venues across beautiful Purbeck. Enjoy exploring the array of Open Studios and the huge range of artistic riches, from painting, photography and sculpture to ceramics.
Swanage Fish and Food Festival
13th June 2026 to 14th June 2026
Join us for a celebration of all things ‘fishy’ as Swanage comes alive with a focus on delicious seafood and family activities.
25th July 2026 to 1st August 2026
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.
20th August 2026 to 23rd August 2026
The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival