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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February

March 2024

April

1^st

Fri

Durlston 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 ...

2^nd

Sat

Cosy 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 ...

3^rd

Sun

Cath 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 ...

4^th

Mon

U3a 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

5^th

Tue

Cath Newman Yoga

08:00

Community in Harmans Cross

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 ...

6^th

Wed

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 ...

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 ...

7^th

Thu

Sea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason

10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

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

8^th

Fri

U3a 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

9^th

Sat

Swanage 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

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 ...

10^th

Sun

Sea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason

10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

11^th

Mon

U3a Table Tennis

08:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Sea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason

10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Pins Needles Sewing Group

13:00

Community in Harmans Cross

12^th

Tue

Sea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason

10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

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 ...

13^th

Wed

Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance

08:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Sea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason

10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Harmony Rocks Choir Practice

13:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Pat Lemon Drum Practice

18:00

Community in Harmans Cross

14^th

Thu

Sea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason

10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

15^th

Fri

Sea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason

10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

16^th

Sat

Yoga 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

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 ...

17^th

Sun

Sea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason

10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

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 ...

18^th

Mon

U3a Table Tennis

08:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Sea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason

10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Pins Needles Sewing Group

13:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Cath Newman Yoga

18:00

Community in Harmans Cross

19^th

Tue

Cath Newman Yoga

08:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Sea Change Exhibition by Carrie Mason

10:30 to 16:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

20^th

Wed

U3a 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

Pat Lemon Drum Practice

18:00

Community in Harmans Cross

21^st

Thu

Cath Newman Yoga

18:00

Community in Harmans Cross

22^nd

Fri

U3a 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 ...

23^rd

Sat

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 ...

24^th

Sun

Cath Newman Yoga

08:30

Community in Harmans Cross

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...

25^th

Mon

U3a Table Tennis

08:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Pins Needles Sewing Group

13:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Cath Newman Yoga

18:00

Community in Harmans Cross

26^th

Tue

Cath Newman Yoga

08:00

Community in Harmans Cross

27^th

Wed

Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance

08:30

Community in Harmans Cross

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

Pat Lemon Drum Practice

18:00

Community in Harmans Cross

28^th

Thu

U3a 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

Cath Newman Yoga

18:00

Community in Harmans Cross

29^th

Fri

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

30^th

Sat

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

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 ...

31^st

Sun

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

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

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

25^th May 2024 to 9^th 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.

Swanage Fish Festival

15^th June 2024 to 16^th June 2024

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

Swanage Jazz Festival

12^th July 2024 to 14^th July 2024

Swanage Jazz Festival 2024

Wilkswood Reggae Festival

18^th July 2024 to 21^st July 2024

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

Swanage Carnival Week

27^th July 2024 to 3^rd 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.

Swanage Folk Festival

6^th September 2024 to 8^th September 2024

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

Purbeck WALX festival

9^th September 2024 to 16^th 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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