Events in Swanage

Whats On in March 2024
events in Swanage & the Isle of Purbeck

Throughout the year Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck plays host to a wide array of events and festivals for all ages. You can filter the events by: Animals and Conservation (134), Art and Museums (39), Childrens or Family Event (154), Community (441), Education (67), Exhibitions, Shows (39), Food and Drink (3), History and Heritage (9), Hobbies (2), Music (90), Sport and Exercise, Walks (15), .

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March 2024

12th

Tue
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Sea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason

Event Time10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Drop in to the Fine Foundation Gallery for an exhibition of drawing, print and sculpture by Carrie Mason exploring the transformational effect of th... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

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Mission Conservation family quest

Event Time10:00 to 16:00

Community in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Over the next few years a multi-million-pound conservation project is taking place here at Corfe Castle to help protect and care for the ruins. Discover the reasons why the conservation project is needed by hunting the castle ruins for the quest boards. Can you become a conser...

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Movie Night

Event Time18:30

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 ...

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Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning

Event Time18:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning 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

Wed
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U3a French

Event Time08:30

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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Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance

Event Time08:30

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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Mission Conservation family quest

Event Time10:00 to 16:00

Community in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Over the next few years a multi-million-pound conservation project is taking place here at Corfe Castle to help protect and care for the ruins. Discover the reasons why the conservation project is needed by hunting the castle ruins for the quest boards. Can you become a conser...

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Sea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason

Event Time10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Drop in to the Fine Foundation Gallery for an exhibition of drawing, print and sculpture by Carrie Mason exploring the transformational effect of th... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

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Harmony Rocks Choir Practice

Event Time13:00

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 Time18:00

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 Time18:00

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 ...

14th

Thu
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Sea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason

Event Time10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Drop in to the Fine Foundation Gallery for an exhibition of drawing, print and sculpture by Carrie Mason exploring the transformational effect of th... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

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Mission Conservation family quest

Event Time10:00 to 16:00

Community in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Over the next few years a multi-million-pound conservation project is taking place here at Corfe Castle to help protect and care for the ruins. Discover the reasons why the conservation project is needed by hunting the castle ruins for the quest boards. Can you become a conser...

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Life Drawing

Event Time13:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Life Drawing 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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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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South Dorset Butterfly Recorders Meeting

Event Time18:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. South Dorset Butterfly Recorders 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 ...

15th

Fri
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Mission Conservation family quest

Event Time10:00 to 16:00

Community in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Over the next few years a multi-million-pound conservation project is taking place here at Corfe Castle to help protect and care for the ruins. Discover the reasons why the conservation project is needed by hunting the castle ruins for the quest boards. Can you become a conser...

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Sea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason

Event Time10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Drop in to the Fine Foundation Gallery for an exhibition of drawing, print and sculpture by Carrie Mason exploring the transformational effect of th... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

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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...

16th

Sat
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Yoga Event Morning And Afternoon

Event Time08:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Yoga Event Morning And Afternoon 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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Sea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason

Event Time10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Drop in to the Fine Foundation Gallery for an exhibition of drawing, print and sculpture by Carrie Mason exploring the transformational effect of th... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

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Introduction to Wood Engraving Workshop

Event Time10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Join resident printmaker Robin Mackenzie to create a wood engraving. Suitable for beginners and intermediate. Workshop will take place at the Learni... Venue: Learning Centre Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

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Mission Conservation family quest

Event Time10:00 to 16:00

Community in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Over the next few years a multi-million-pound conservation project is taking place here at Corfe Castle to help protect and care for the ruins. Discover the reasons why the conservation project is needed by hunting the castle ruins for the quest boards. Can you become a conser...

17th

Sun
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Sea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason

Event Time10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Drop in to the Fine Foundation Gallery for an exhibition of drawing, print and sculpture by Carrie Mason exploring the transformational effect of th... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

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All-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour

Event Time10:00 to 11:30

Education in Studland

National Trust event. Let one of our team show you the nature and history of this special place, all from the comfort of one of our ATVs. You will be taken along a vast stretch of the beautiful Jurassic Coast and back in land around our sand dunes and heather trail. There will be stops where partici...

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Signs of Spring Guided Walk

Event Time11:00 to 12:30

Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage

Join a Ranger to look for signs of the coming spring! No need to book, just turn up at the Castle reception. Its £3.50 per person. Make s... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

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Church Service 5.30 7.30

Event Time17:00

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 ...

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Fleet Drifters, B&W film with live soundtrack

Event Time19:30

Music in Langton Matravers

Showing of the silent B&W film documentary Drifters which follows the herring trawlers down the East Coast as they chase the shoals of herring. With live soundtrack by Jason Singh.The event is opened by local landscape writer Sarah Acton with the premier of her show Seiners fishing for mackerel...

18th

Mon
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U3a Table Tennis

Event Time08:30

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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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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Sea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason

Event Time10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Drop in to the Fine Foundation Gallery for an exhibition of drawing, print and sculpture by Carrie Mason exploring the transformational effect of th... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

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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 Time13:00

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 Newman Yoga

Event Time18:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath Newman 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 ...

19th

Tue
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Cath Newman Yoga

Event Time08:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath Newman 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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Sea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason

Event Time10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Drop in to the Fine Foundation Gallery for an exhibition of drawing, print and sculpture by Carrie Mason exploring the transformational effect of th... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.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 people...

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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 people...

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Agm Meeting Jim M.

Event Time16:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Agm Meeting Jim M. 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

Wed
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U3a Science Technology

Event Time08:30

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 Time08:30

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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Harmony Rocks Choir Practice

Event Time13:00

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 Time18:00

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 Time18:00

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 ...

21st

Thu
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Purbeck Patchwork Quilting

Event Time09:00

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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Coffee Junction

Event Time10:00

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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Life Drawing

Event Time13:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Life Drawing 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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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 Newman Yoga

Event Time18:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath Newman 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 ...

22nd

Fri
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U3a Archaeology

Event Time08:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Archaeology 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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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...

23rd

Sat
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Spring games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Discover the spring themed games as you explore the castle ruins, test you throwing abilities with a traditional game of welly wanging, race your friends and family in an egg and spoon race and try your hand at building the tallest tower, plus much much more....

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Stargazing

Event Time19:30 to 21:30

Hobbies in Swanage

Join us and the Wessex Astronomical Society at the Learning Centre to see Jupiter, Mercury Star clusters, Orion Nebula, Galaxies and Spring constell... Venue: Learning Centre Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

24th

Sun
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Cath Newman Yoga

Event Time08:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath Newman 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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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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Spring games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Discover the spring themed games as you explore the castle ruins, test you throwing abilities with a traditional game of welly wanging, race your friends and family in an egg and spoon race and try your hand at building the tallest tower, plus much much more....

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"Come and Sing" Evensong

Event Time16:00 to 19:30

Music in Swanage

Advance notice of our next "Come and Sing" Evensong at St Marys Church in Swanage which will be on Palm Sunday, 24th March, when we are delighted to welcome Dr David Flood to lead our singing. David was the very distinguished Organist and Master of the Choristers at Canterbury Cathedral for over 30...

25th

Mon
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U3a Table Tennis

Event Time08:30

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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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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Spring games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Discover the spring themed games as you explore the castle ruins, test you throwing abilities with a traditional game of welly wanging, race your friends and family in an egg and spoon race and try your hand at building the tallest tower, plus much much more....

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The Wild Walking Book Club

Event Time10:00 to 17:00

Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage

Join the charismatic, experienced walk leader and nature therapist Vicki, who will lead you on a wonderful winding walk around Durlston for an hour ... Venue: Learning Centre, Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

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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 Time13:00

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 Newman Yoga

Event Time18:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath Newman 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 ...

26th

Tue
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Cath Newman Yoga

Event Time08:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath Newman 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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Spring games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Discover the spring themed games as you explore the castle ruins, test you throwing abilities with a traditional game of welly wanging, race your friends and family in an egg and spoon race and try your hand at building the tallest tower, plus much much more....

27th

Wed
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Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance

Event Time08:30

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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Spring games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Discover the spring themed games as you explore the castle ruins, test you throwing abilities with a traditional game of welly wanging, race your friends and family in an egg and spoon race and try your hand at building the tallest tower, plus much much more....

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Vh Committee

Event Time10:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Vh Committee at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

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Landing Among the Stars Exhibition

Event Time10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Drop in to the Fine Foundation Gallery for an exhibition of night time photography by Kevin Ferrioli, showcasing Dorsets dark skies and hidden ... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

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Harmony Rocks Choir Practice

Event Time13:00

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 Time18:00

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 Time18:00

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 ...

28th

Thu
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U3a Meeting Point

Event Time08:00

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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Bonkers Bunnies Childrens Activity Trail

Event Time10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Hop on up to Durlston as we enjoy the Easter holidays! Head to the Castle reception and collect your activity trail booklet. Just £3.50 per tr... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

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Landing Among the Stars Exhibition

Event Time10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Drop in to the Fine Foundation Gallery for an exhibition of night time photography by Kevin Ferrioli, showcasing Dorsets dark skies and hidden ... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

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Spring games at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Discover the spring themed games as you explore the castle ruins, test you throwing abilities with a traditional game of welly wanging, race your friends and family in an egg and spoon race and try your hand at building the tallest tower, plus much much more....

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Life Drawing

Event Time13:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Life Drawing 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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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 Newman Yoga

Event Time18:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath Newman 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 ...

29th

Fri
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Eggcellent Easter Trail

Event Time09:00 to 17:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

The Easter bunny has hidden some eggs on the Pier. You will need to find the items hidden in the eggs and solve the Easter saying to earn your reward. So here is what you need to do...Pick up your activity sheet from the Pier gatehouse and as you walk along the Pier, your first task is to collect a...

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Easter egg hunt at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between Friday 29 March to 1 April, from 10am to 4pm, with last entry at 4pm, so come along and explore the beautiful ruins of Corfe Castle. Prices are £3 per trail wh...

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Bonkers Bunnies Childrens Activity Trail

Event Time10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Hop on up to Durlston as we enjoy the Easter holidays! Head to the Castle reception and collect your activity trail booklet. Just £3.50 per tr... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

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Landing Among the Stars Exhibition

Event Time10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Drop in to the Fine Foundation Gallery for an exhibition of night time photography by Kevin Ferrioli, showcasing Dorsets dark skies and hidden ... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

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Studland's Easter Adventure

Event Time10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Studland

National Trust event. Make your way along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. Do you want to try building your own birds nest, there may be mud involved. Can you help these well-travelled birds stay well fed? Learn about the wonderful migratory birds and many other sp...

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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...

30th

Sat
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Eggcellent Easter Trail

Event Time09:00 to 17:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

The Easter bunny has hidden some eggs on the Pier. You will need to find the items hidden in the eggs and solve the Easter saying to earn your reward. So here is what you need to do...Pick up your activity sheet from the Pier gatehouse and as you walk along the Pier, your first task is to collect a...

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Studland's Easter Adventure

Event Time10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Studland

National Trust event. Make your way along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. Do you want to try building your own birds nest, there may be mud involved. Can you help these well-travelled birds stay well fed? Learn about the wonderful migratory birds and many other sp...

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Bonkers Bunnies Childrens Activity Trail

Event Time10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Hop on up to Durlston as we enjoy the Easter holidays! Head to the Castle reception and collect your activity trail booklet. Just £3.50 per tr... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

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Landing Among the Stars Exhibition

Event Time10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Drop in to the Fine Foundation Gallery for an exhibition of night time photography by Kevin Ferrioli, showcasing Dorsets dark skies and hidden ... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

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Easter egg hunt at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between Friday 29 March to 1 April, from 10am to 4pm, with last entry at 4pm, so come along and explore the beautiful ruins of Corfe Castle. Prices are £3 per trail wh...

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Glass Engraving Workshop

Event Time11:00 to 12:30

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Join Rob Page from the South West Guild of Glass Engravers for a brilliant workshop demonstrating and teaching the art of Glass Engraving. No experi... Venue: Learning Centre Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

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Eggcellent Easter Trail

Event Time09:00 to 17:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

The Easter bunny has hidden some eggs on the Pier. You will need to find the items hidden in the eggs and solve the Easter saying to earn your reward. So here is what you need to do...Pick up your activity sheet from the Pier gatehouse and as you walk along the Pier, your first task is to collect a...

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Easter egg hunt at Corfe Castle

Event Time10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between Friday 29 March to 1 April, from 10am to 4pm, with last entry at 4pm, so come along and explore the beautiful ruins of Corfe Castle. Prices are £3 per trail wh...

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Bonkers Bunnies Childrens Activity Trail

Event Time10:00 to 16:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Hop on up to Durlston as we enjoy the Easter holidays! Head to the Castle reception and collect your activity trail booklet. Just £3.50 per tr... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

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Landing Among the Stars Exhibition

Event Time10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Drop in to the Fine Foundation Gallery for an exhibition of night time photography by Kevin Ferrioli, showcasing Dorsets dark skies and hidden ... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

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Studland's Easter Adventure

Event Time10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Studland

National Trust event. Make your way along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. Do you want to try building your own birds nest, there may be mud involved. Can you help these well-travelled birds stay well fed? Learn about the wonderful migratory birds and many other sp...

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Spring has Sprung Guided Walk!

Event Time11:00 to 12:30

Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage

Enjoy the spring delights of Durlston with one of the Rangers. No need to book, just turn up at the Castle reception. Its £3.50 per perso... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

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Easter Sunday Carvery

Event Time12:00 to 13:30

Food and Drink in Swanage

Enjoy a delicious Carvery this Easter Sunday. Sit back, relax and enjoy the stunning views across Swanage Bay. ...


Festivals

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

details for Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

25th May 2024 to 9th June 2024

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival offers wonderful art, concerts and talks in venues across beautiful Purbeck.  Enjoy exploring the array of Open Studios  and the huge range of artistic riches, from painting, photography and sculpture to ceramics.

details for Swanage Fish Festival

Swanage Fish Festival

15th June 2024 to 16th June 2024

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

details for Swanage Jazz Festival

Swanage Jazz Festival

12th July 2024 to 14th July 2024

Swanage Jazz Festival 2024

details for Wilkswood Reggae Festival

Wilkswood Reggae Festival

18th July 2024 to 21st July 2024

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

details for Swanage Carnival Week

Swanage Carnival Week

27th July 2024 to 3rd August 2024

The week long event begins on Saturday night with a large firework display followed by the procession of decorated floats and bands on Sunday afternoon.

details for Swanage Folk Festival

Swanage Folk Festival

6th September 2024 to 8th September 2024

Swanage comes alive with hundreds of Morris dancers in their bright costumes and jingling bells, and folk music lovers.

details for Purbeck WALX festival

Purbeck WALX festival

9th September 2024 to 16th September 2024

Nordic Walkers of all levels are invited to join the team at Nordic Walking UK for a week of Nordic walking, workshops and social events in the stunning Isle of Purbeck in Dorset

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