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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TueSea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason
10:30 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 ...
Mission Conservation family quest
10:00 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...
Movie Night
18:30
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 ...
Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning
18:30
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
WedU3a French
08:30
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 ...
Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance
08:30
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 ...
Mission Conservation family quest
10:00 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...
Sea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason
10:30 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 ...
Harmony Rocks Choir Practice
13:00
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 ...
Martial Arts Training
18:00
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 ...
Pat Lemon Drum Practice
18:00
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
ThuSea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason
10:30 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 ...
Mission Conservation family quest
10:00 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...
Life Drawing
13:00
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 ...
Singing for Pleasure
14:00 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 ...
South Dorset Butterfly Recorders Meeting
18:00
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
FriMission Conservation family quest
10:00 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...
Sea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason
10:30 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 ...
Artisan Crafts
11:00 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
SatYoga Event Morning And Afternoon
08:30
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 ...
Sea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason
10:30 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 ...
Introduction to Wood Engraving Workshop
10:30 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 ...
Mission Conservation family quest
10:00 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
SunSea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason
10:30 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 ...
All-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour
10:00 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...
Signs of Spring Guided Walk
11:00 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 ...
Church Service 5.30 7.30
17:00
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 ...
Fleet Drifters, B&W film with live soundtrack
19:30
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
MonU3a Table Tennis
08:30
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 ...
Nature Tots
10:00 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 ...
Sea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason
10:30 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 ...
Medieval Tile Making Workshop
11:00 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....
Pins Needles Sewing Group
13:00
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 ...
Cath Newman Yoga
18:00
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
TueCath Newman Yoga
08:00
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 ...
Sea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason
10:30 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 ...
Making Memories Dementia Friendly Cafe
10:00 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...
Making Memories Dementia Friendly Cafe
10:00 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...
Agm Meeting Jim M.
16:00
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
WedU3a Science Technology
08:30
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 ...
U3a French
08:30
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 ...
Harmony Rocks Choir Practice
13:00
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 ...
Pat Lemon Drum Practice
18:00
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 ...
Martial Arts Training
18:00
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
ThuPurbeck Patchwork Quilting
09:00
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 ...
Coffee Junction
10:00
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 ...
Life Drawing
13:00
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 ...
Singing for Pleasure
14:00 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 ...
Cath Newman Yoga
18:00
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
FriU3a Archaeology
08:30
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 ...
Artisan Crafts
11:00 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
SatSpring games at Corfe Castle
10:00 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....
Stargazing
19:30 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
SunCath Newman Yoga
08:30
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 ...
Trust10
08:45 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...
Spring games at Corfe Castle
10:00 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....
"Come and Sing" Evensong
16:00 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
MonU3a Table Tennis
08:30
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 ...
Nature Tots
10:00 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 ...
Spring games at Corfe Castle
10:00 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....
The Wild Walking Book Club
10:00 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 ...
Medieval Tile Making Workshop
11:00 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....
Pins Needles Sewing Group
13:00
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 ...
Cath Newman Yoga
18:00
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
TueCath Newman Yoga
08:00
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 ...
Spring games at Corfe Castle
10:00 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
WedHall Out Of Use For Maintenance
08:30
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 ...
Spring games at Corfe Castle
10:00 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....
Vh Committee
10:30
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 ...
Landing Among the Stars Exhibition
10:30 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 ...
Harmony Rocks Choir Practice
13:00
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 ...
Martial Arts Training
18:00
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 ...
Pat Lemon Drum Practice
18:00
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
ThuU3a Meeting Point
08:00
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 ...
Bonkers Bunnies Childrens Activity Trail
10:00 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 ...
Landing Among the Stars Exhibition
10:30 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 ...
Spring games at Corfe Castle
10:00 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....
Life Drawing
13:00
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 ...
Singing for Pleasure
14:00 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 ...
Cath Newman Yoga
18:00
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
FriEggcellent Easter Trail
09:00 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...
Easter egg hunt at Corfe Castle
10:00 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...
Bonkers Bunnies Childrens Activity Trail
10:00 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 ...
Landing Among the Stars Exhibition
10:30 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 ...
Studland's Easter Adventure
10:00 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...
Artisan Crafts
11:00 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
SatEggcellent Easter Trail
09:00 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...
Studland's Easter Adventure
10:00 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...
Bonkers Bunnies Childrens Activity Trail
10:00 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 ...
Landing Among the Stars Exhibition
10:30 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 ...
Easter egg hunt at Corfe Castle
10:00 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...
Glass Engraving Workshop
11:00 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 ...
31st
SunEggcellent Easter Trail
09:00 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...
Easter egg hunt at Corfe Castle
10:00 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...
Bonkers Bunnies Childrens Activity Trail
10:00 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 ...
Landing Among the Stars Exhibition
10:30 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 ...
Studland's Easter Adventure
10:00 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...
Spring has Sprung Guided Walk!
11:00 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 ...
Easter Sunday Carvery
12:00 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
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.
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.
18th July 2024 to 21st July 2024
Peace, love & harmony in the woods by the sea.
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.
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.
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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