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Whats On for January 2019

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), Childrens or Family Event (27), Community (261), Durlston Country Park (79), Fetes and Festivals (1), History and Heritage (1), Music (6), Sport and Exercise, Walks (2), Theatre and Stage (12), .

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Events in January 2019

Jan
1st 

This Is 2019 08:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Tue, 01 Jan 2019 8 am - 9 am GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Durlston Past Exhibtion 10:00 to 16:00

Explore the fascinating 20th Century history of Durlston and the ‘Durlston Pleasure Grounds‘. FFG Free Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  
details for

Twelve days of Christmas family quest

Search for the shields hidden in the castle ruins, complete the activities and solve the clues to successfully complete your Christmas castle quest. Search for the shields hidden in the castle ruins, ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Jan
2nd 

Durlston Past Exhibtion 10:00 to 16:00

Explore the fascinating 20th Century history of Durlston and the ‘Durlston Pleasure Grounds‘. FFG Free Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  
details for

Twelve days of Christmas family quest

Search for the shields hidden in the castle ruins, complete the activities and solve the clues to successfully complete your Christmas castle quest. Search for the shields hidden in the castle ruins, ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Wild Wednesdays 11:00 to 15:00

Free activities and crafts in Belvedere. Donations welcome. Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Jan
3rd 

Post Office In Foyer 09:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 03 Jan 2019 9:30 am - 11:30 am GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Durlston Past Exhibtion 10:00 to 16:00

Explore the fascinating 20th Century history of Durlston and the ‘Durlston Pleasure Grounds‘. FFG Free Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  
details for

Twelve days of Christmas family quest

Search for the shields hidden in the castle ruins, complete the activities and solve the clues to successfully complete your Christmas castle quest. Search for the shields hidden in the castle ruins, ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Durlston Pleasure Grounds Tour 11:00 to 12:00

Enjoy a tour through the Durlston Pleasure Grounds and see the work being done to make the park more accessible for all. Donations welcome. Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Jan
4th 

U3a Computers 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Fri, 04 Jan 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Durlston Past Exhibtion 10:00 to 16:00

Explore the fascinating 20th Century history of Durlston and the ‘Durlston Pleasure Grounds‘. FFG Free Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  
details for

Twelve days of Christmas family quest

Search for the shields hidden in the castle ruins, complete the activities and solve the clues to successfully complete your Christmas castle quest. Search for the shields hidden in the castle ruins, ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

New Year Bird Walk 10:30 to 12:00

Look for winter bird life on a guided stroll. £3 Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Jan
5th 

Durlston Past Exhibtion 10:00 to 16:00

Explore the fascinating 20th Century history of Durlston and the ‘Durlston Pleasure Grounds‘. FFG Free Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  
details for

Twelve days of Christmas family quest

Search for the shields hidden in the castle ruins, complete the activities and solve the clues to successfully complete your Christmas castle quest. Search for the shields hidden in the castle ruins, ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Jan
6th 

Cath Newman Meditation 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Sun, 06 Jan 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Durlston Past Exhibtion 10:00 to 16:00

Explore the fascinating 20th Century history of Durlston and the ‘Durlston Pleasure Grounds‘. FFG Free Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  
details for

Twelve days of Christmas family quest

Search for the shields hidden in the castle ruins, complete the activities and solve the clues to successfully complete your Christmas castle quest. Search for the shields hidden in the castle ruins, ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Victorian Durlston 14:00 to 15:00

Take a walk to discover Durlston‘s Victorian history and exciting future. £3 Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Jan
7th 

U3a Table Tennis 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Mon, 07 Jan 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Jan
8th 

Nordic Walking Taster Session 10:30 to 12:00

Join a NWUK instructor to get fitter & healthier in the countryside. No experience necessary, equipment provided. Book via www.dorsetnordicwalking.co.uk or call 0333 12345 40. FREE Booking ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Jan
9th 

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00

Exhibition explring some of Dorset‘s most beautiful places and the stories of the people who live and work there. FFG Free  Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

Harmony Rocks Choir Practice 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Wed, 09 Jan 2019 1 pm - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Jan
10th 

Post Office In Foyer 09:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 10 Jan 2019 9:30 am - 11:30 am GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00

Exhibition explring some of Dorset‘s most beautiful places and the stories of the people who live and work there. FFG Free  Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Jan
11th 

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00

Exhibition explring some of Dorset‘s most beautiful places and the stories of the people who live and work there. FFG Free  Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

Purbeck Railway Circle 18:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Fri, 11 Jan 2019 6 pm - 11 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Jan
12th 

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00

Exhibition explring some of Dorset‘s most beautiful places and the stories of the people who live and work there. FFG Free  Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Jan
13th 

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00

Exhibition explring some of Dorset‘s most beautiful places and the stories of the people who live and work there. FFG Free  Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Jan
14th 

U3a Table Tennis 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Mon, 14 Jan 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00

Exhibition explring some of Dorset‘s most beautiful places and the stories of the people who live and work there. FFG Free  Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Jan
15th 

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00

Exhibition explring some of Dorset‘s most beautiful places and the stories of the people who live and work there. FFG Free  Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

Village Hall Committee 19:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Tue, 15 Jan 2019 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Jan
16th 

U3a French Group 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Wed, 16 Jan 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00

Exhibition explring some of Dorset‘s most beautiful places and the stories of the people who live and work there. FFG Free  Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

Harmony Rocks Choir Practice 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Wed, 16 Jan 2019 1 pm - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Wareham & District Archaeology & Local History Soc 19:30

Meetings held at Wareham Town Hall. John Smith - Roman Life. ...
In History and Heritage events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
Jan
17th 

Post Office In Foyer 09:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 17 Jan 2019 9:30 am - 11:30 am GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00

Exhibition explring some of Dorset‘s most beautiful places and the stories of the people who live and work there. FFG Free  Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Jan
18th 

U3a Computers 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Fri, 18 Jan 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00

Exhibition explring some of Dorset‘s most beautiful places and the stories of the people who live and work there. FFG Free  Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Jan
19th 

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00

Exhibition explring some of Dorset‘s most beautiful places and the stories of the people who live and work there. FFG Free  Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Jan
20th 

Kingston Maurwood College Open Morning Various times

Pre- register now at kmc.ac.uk/courseinfo/ ...
In Education events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Cath Newman Meditation 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Sun, 20 Jan 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00

Exhibition explring some of Dorset‘s most beautiful places and the stories of the people who live and work there. FFG Free  Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Jan
21st 

U3a Table Tennis 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Mon, 21 Jan 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00

Exhibition explring some of Dorset‘s most beautiful places and the stories of the people who live and work there. FFG Free  Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Jan
22nd 

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00

Exhibition explring some of Dorset‘s most beautiful places and the stories of the people who live and work there. FFG Free  Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

U3a Meeting 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Tue, 22 Jan 2019 1 pm - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

U3a Committee 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Tue, 22 Jan 2019 1 pm - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Jan
23rd 

U3a French Group 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Wed, 23 Jan 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00

Exhibition explring some of Dorset‘s most beautiful places and the stories of the people who live and work there. FFG Free  Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

Harmony Rocks Choir Practice 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Wed, 23 Jan 2019 1 pm - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Jan
24th 

U3a Meeting Point 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 24 Jan 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Post Office In Foyer 09:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 24 Jan 2019 9:30 am - 11:30 am GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00

Exhibition explring some of Dorset‘s most beautiful places and the stories of the people who live and work there. FFG Free  Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Jan
25th 

U3a Archaeology 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Fri, 25 Jan 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00

Exhibition explring some of Dorset‘s most beautiful places and the stories of the people who live and work there. FFG Free  Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Jan
26th 

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00

Exhibition explring some of Dorset‘s most beautiful places and the stories of the people who live and work there. FFG Free  Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Jan
27th 

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00

Exhibition explring some of Dorset‘s most beautiful places and the stories of the people who live and work there. FFG Free  Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

Purbeck Footprints: Wildlife and Photography Walk 11:00 to 12:30

Join wildlife photographer Julian Sawyer to ‘develop‘ your photographic skills. Please book. £5 Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Jan
28th 

U3a Table Tennis 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Mon, 28 Jan 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00

Exhibition explring some of Dorset‘s most beautiful places and the stories of the people who live and work there. FFG Free  Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Jan
29th 

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00

Exhibition explring some of Dorset‘s most beautiful places and the stories of the people who live and work there. FFG Free  Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Jan
30th 

U3a French Group 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Wed, 30 Jan 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00

Exhibition explring some of Dorset‘s most beautiful places and the stories of the people who live and work there. FFG Free  Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

Harmony Rocks Choir Practice 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Wed, 30 Jan 2019 1 pm - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Gentle Stroll 14:30 to 15:00

Free half-hour stroll along some of Durlston’s trails. Donations welcome. Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Jan
31st 

Post Office In Foyer 09:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 31 Jan 2019 9:30 am - 11:30 am GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00

Exhibition explring some of Dorset‘s most beautiful places and the stories of the people who live and work there. FFG Free  Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events

Festivals

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

details for Purbeck Film Festival
Purbeck Film Festival

12th October 2018 to 27th October 2018

Films shown in and around the Isle of Purbeck
details for Swanage Blues Festival
Swanage Blues Festival

28th February 2019 to 3rd March 2019

Swanage Blues Festivals take place in March and October each year
details for Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala
Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala

10th May 2019 to 12th May 2019

The Diesel Gala will see an impressive line up of diesel locomotives operating on the Swanage Railway.
details for Purbeck Art Weeks Festival
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

25th May 2019 to 9th June 2019

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

8th June 2019 to 9th June 2019

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

19th July 2019 to 21st July 2019

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