Events in Swanage

Whats On in June 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 (440), 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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June 2024

1st

Sat
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Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Event Time25/05/2024 to 09/06/2024

Festival

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, prints and mosaics, wood work, digital art and m...

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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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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...

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May Half Term

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. This half term discover the wildlife that calls Corfe Castle home with our new family quest. Join our storyteller on an interactive tour of the castle. Please see specific listings for these events....

2nd

Sun
Event Time

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Event Time25/05/2024 to 09/06/2024

Festival

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, prints and mosaics, wood work, digital art and m...

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May Half Term

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. This half term discover the wildlife that calls Corfe Castle home with our new family quest. Join our storyteller on an interactive tour of the castle. Please see specific listings for these events....

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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...

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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

3rd

Mon
Event Time

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Event Time25/05/2024 to 09/06/2024

Festival

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, prints and mosaics, wood work, digital art and m...

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U3a Table Tennis

Event Time07:30

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 Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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Nature Tots

Event Time10:00 to 11:00

Childrens or Family Event in Studland

National Trust event. Bring your little ones to our parent and volunteer led toddler group. Our Nature Tots group is for children aged up to 5 years old and their parents/carers. Each week parents and carers help the Nature Tots volunteers to organise and run nature inspired activities and together ...

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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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Pins Needles Sewing Group

Event Time12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins Needles Sewing Group 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 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 ...

4th

Tue
Event Time

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Event Time25/05/2024 to 09/06/2024

Festival

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, prints and mosaics, wood work, digital art and m...

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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...

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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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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 ...

5th

Wed
Event Time

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Event Time25/05/2024 to 09/06/2024

Festival

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, prints and mosaics, wood work, digital art and m...

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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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U3a French

Event Time07:30

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 Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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Harmony Rocks Choir Practice

Event Time12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Harmony Rocks Choir Practice 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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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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Pat Lemon Drum Practice

Event Time17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pat Lemon Drum Practice 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

Thu
Event Time

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Event Time25/05/2024 to 09/06/2024

Festival

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, prints and mosaics, wood work, digital art and m...

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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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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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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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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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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 ...

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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 ...

7th

Fri
Event Time

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Event Time25/05/2024 to 09/06/2024

Festival

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, prints and mosaics, wood work, digital art and m...

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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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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...

8th

Sat
Event Time

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Event Time25/05/2024 to 09/06/2024

Festival

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, prints and mosaics, wood work, digital art and m...

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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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Tastes Through Time - living history

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

History and Heritage in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Tastes Through Time will showcase Medieval life, focusing on the diverse uses of herbs, including medicine, cloth dyeing, and the wool trade. Visitors can witness spinning demonstrations and learn about dyeing natural fibres with natural substances. Additionally, they will disc...

9th

Sun
Event Time

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Event Time25/05/2024 to 09/06/2024

Festival

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, prints and mosaics, wood work, digital art and m...

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Tastes Through Time - living history

Event Time10:00 to 17:30

History and Heritage in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Tastes Through Time will showcase Medieval life, focusing on the diverse uses of herbs, including medicine, cloth dyeing, and the wool trade. Visitors can witness spinning demonstrations and learn about dyeing natural fibres with natural substances. Additionally, they will disc...

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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

10th

Mon
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U3a Table Tennis

Event Time07:30

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 Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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Nature Tots

Event Time10:00 to 11:00

Childrens or Family Event in Studland

National Trust event. Bring your little ones to our parent and volunteer led toddler group. Our Nature Tots group is for children aged up to 5 years old and their parents/carers. Each week parents and carers help the Nature Tots volunteers to organise and run nature inspired activities and together ...

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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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Pins Needles Sewing Group

Event Time12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins Needles Sewing Group 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 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 ...

11th

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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Coffee Junction

Event Time09:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Coffee Junction 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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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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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 ...

12th

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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U3a French

Event Time07:30

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 Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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Harmony Rocks Choir Practice

Event Time12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Harmony Rocks Choir Practice 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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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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Pat Lemon Drum Practice

Event Time17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pat Lemon Drum Practice 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

Thu
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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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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 ...

14th

Fri
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U3a Gadget Group

Event Time07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Gadget Group 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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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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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...

15th

Sat
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Swanage Fish Festival

Event Time15/06/2024 to 16/06/2024

Festival

We are extremely pleased, proud and relieved to announce the dates of the next Swanage Fish Festival! So get your fishy heads on and get ready for another taste-bud tantalising journey through all things fishy in Swanage! We will be holding monthly get together. There will be stalls offering fish,...

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Knights and Castles

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join Sir Stephen de Blenerhayset and Lady Eleanor as they show you all of the good bits of the “high life” of the Middle Ages! Stephen loves to swing his sword around and is always looking for budding new squires to join his retinue. While Stephen is galloping around in sea...

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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

16th

Sun
Event Time

Swanage Fish Festival

Event Time15/06/2024 to 16/06/2024

Festival

We are extremely pleased, proud and relieved to announce the dates of the next Swanage Fish Festival! So get your fishy heads on and get ready for another taste-bud tantalising journey through all things fishy in Swanage! We will be holding monthly get together. There will be stalls offering fish,...

Animals and Conservation Event Icon

Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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Knights and Castles

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join Sir Stephen de Blenerhayset and Lady Eleanor as they show you all of the good bits of the “high life” of the Middle Ages! Stephen loves to swing his sword around and is always looking for budding new squires to join his retinue. While Stephen is galloping around in sea...

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Church Service 5.30 7.30

Event Time16:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Church Service 5.30 7.30 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 ...

17th

Mon
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U3a Table Tennis

Event Time07:30

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 Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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Nature Tots

Event Time10:00 to 11:00

Childrens or Family Event in Studland

National Trust event. Bring your little ones to our parent and volunteer led toddler group. Our Nature Tots group is for children aged up to 5 years old and their parents/carers. Each week parents and carers help the Nature Tots volunteers to organise and run nature inspired activities and together ...

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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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Pins Needles Sewing Group

Event Time12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins Needles Sewing Group 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 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 ...

18th

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...

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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

19th

Wed
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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 ...

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U3a French

Event Time07:30

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 Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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Harmony Rocks Choir Practice

Event Time12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Harmony Rocks Choir Practice 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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Pat Lemon Drum Practice

Event Time17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pat Lemon Drum Practice 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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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 ...

20th

Thu
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Summer Solstice Guided Walk

Event Time04:00 to 06:00

Animals and Conservation in Swanage

Start your day the inspiring way. Join us for the breath taking experience of sunrise over looking Poole harbour. The walk starts at 4am winding our way through the farmers fields and heathland on the way to Shipstal shoreline in time for the sunrise of the longest day of the year. ...

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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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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 ...

21st

Fri
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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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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...

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Big wild Sleepout - For Adults

Event Time12:00

Animals and Conservation in Arne

The Big Wild Sleep Outs at RSPB Arne are a unique opportunity to sleep out in the Wild. Spend the night in an idyllic private area of a large nature reserve overlooking Poole harbour and the Purbeck hills with all this included: • Tent pitch inside Arne’s beautiful nature reserve with incredible vi...

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Limited Availability

Event Time17:00

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 ...

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Unavailable For Evening Hire

Event Time17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

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

22nd

Sat
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Cosy Corner School Of Yoga And Gongs

Event Time07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cosy Corner School Of Yoga And Gongs 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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Medieval Paint Maker and Cutler

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Education in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Medieval paint maker: colours & wall decoration Discover how colourful buildings were during the medieval period, from simple hovels to grand castles! Mistress Gabrielle will present various pigments, brushes and paints used at the time, and how colour merchants and paint make...

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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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Big wild Sleepout - For Adults

Event Time12:00

Animals and Conservation in Arne

The Big Wild Sleep Outs at RSPB Arne are a unique opportunity to sleep out in the Wild. Spend the night in an idyllic private area of a large nature reserve overlooking Poole harbour and the Purbeck hills with all this included: • Tent pitch inside Arne’s beautiful nature reserve with incredible vi...

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Unavailable For Evening Hire

Event Time17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Unavailable For Evening 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 Time17:00

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 ...

23rd

Sun
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Trust10

Event Time08:45 to 11:00

Sport and Exercise, Walks in Studland

National Trust event. 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 cha...

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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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Medieval Paint Maker and Cutler

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Education in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Medieval paint maker: colours & wall decoration Discover how colourful buildings were during the medieval period, from simple hovels to grand castles! Mistress Gabrielle will present various pigments, brushes and paints used at the time, and how colour merchants and paint make...

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Big wild Sleepout - For Adults

Event Time12:00

Animals and Conservation in Arne

The Big Wild Sleep Outs at RSPB Arne are a unique opportunity to sleep out in the Wild. Spend the night in an idyllic private area of a large nature reserve overlooking Poole harbour and the Purbeck hills with all this included: • Tent pitch inside Arne’s beautiful nature reserve with incredible vi...

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Limited Availability

Event Time17:00

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 ...

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Unavailable For Evening Hire

Event Time17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

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

24th

Mon
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U3a Table Tennis

Event Time07:30

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 Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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Nature Tots

Event Time10:00 to 11:00

Childrens or Family Event in Studland

National Trust event. Bring your little ones to our parent and volunteer led toddler group. Our Nature Tots group is for children aged up to 5 years old and their parents/carers. Each week parents and carers help the Nature Tots volunteers to organise and run nature inspired activities and together ...

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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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Pins Needles Sewing Group

Event Time12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins Needles Sewing Group 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 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 ...

25th

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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Coffee Junction

Event Time09:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Coffee Junction 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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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

26th

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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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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Harmony Rocks Choir Practice

Event Time12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Harmony Rocks Choir Practice 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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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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Pat Lemon Drum Practice

Event Time17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pat Lemon Drum Practice 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 ...

27th

Thu
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U3a Meeting Point

Event Time07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Meeting Point 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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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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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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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 ...

28th

Fri
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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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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...

29th

Sat
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Artisan Weekend

Event Time10:00 to 18:00

Community in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. "Life in a castle with our Artisans Volunteers" Come and watch our stone masons at work from the Outer Bailey....

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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

30th

Sun
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Rooted in the ruins family quest

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Animals and Conservation in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin. Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your ...

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Artisan Weekend

Event Time10:00 to 18:00

Community in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. "Life in a castle with our Artisans Volunteers" Come and watch our stone masons at work from the Outer Bailey....


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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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