
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: Art and Museums (132), Childrens or Family Event (136), Community (341), Education (16), History and Heritage (1), Hobbies (6), Sport and Exercise, Walks (29), Theatre and Stage (1), .
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FriDurlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Art and Museums in Swanage
Pop in to the Fine Foundation Gallery see one of our returning in-house exhibitions to find out about the wildlife and history hidden bene... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
2nd
SatCosy Corner Yoga School
08:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cosy Corner Yoga School 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 ...
Stargazing
19:00 to 21:00
Hobbies in Swanage
Join us and the Wessex Astronomical Society at the Learning Centre to see Jupiter, Uranus, Star clusters, Orion Nebula, Galaxies and Winter constell... Venue: Learning Centre Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
3rd
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 ...
4th
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 ...
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 ...
5th
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 ...
Draw like a Pro Workshop
10:30 to 12:00
Art and Museums in Swanage
Join artist Mark Page for a drawing workshop in Durlstons Learning Centre to learn to or master your wildlife drawing skills. The course is sui... Venue: Learning Centre Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
Evening Talk A celebration of Durlston parkrun
19:30 to 21:00
Community in Swanage
Join us at the Learning Centre for an evening talk from the organisers of the Durlston parkrun to learn about its organisation and success. &po... Venue: Learning Centre Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
6th
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
7th
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 ...
Pleasure Grounds Guided Walk
11:00 to 12:30
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage
Join us for an hour and a half guided walk around the park to learn the history of the park, its wildlife and the history of the Durlston Pleasure G... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.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 ...
8th
FriU3a Gadget Group
08:30
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 ...
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 ...
9th
SatSwanage Railway Event All Day
09:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Swanage Railway Event All Day 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 ...
Rust Printing Workshop with Carrie Mason
10:30 to 12:30
Art and Museums in Swanage
Please note: This workshop is 2 parts. First one on 9th March and the next on 16th March. People wishing to take part will need to commit to both se... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
10th
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 ...
11th
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
12th
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 ...
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 ...
13th
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
15th
FriSea 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
21st
ThuCath 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 ...
23rd
SatStargazing
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
FriBonkers 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 ...
30th
SatBonkers 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 ...
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
SunBonkers 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 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 ...
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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