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Whats On for May 2022

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: Childrens or Family Event (2), Community (308), Durlston Country Park (210), Fetes and Festivals (2), History and Heritage (3), .

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Events in May 2022

May
2^nd

Cuppa and a Chat 14:00

Enjoy a cuppa, make some new friends and enjoy the lovely woodland setting of the Durlston ‘Shed‘. Just drop in and say hello to our lovely ‘Sheddies‘. FREE. Shed. Venue: Durlston ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events

May
6^th

U3a Computer Group Subject To Covid Restriction 07:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/U3A-COMPUTER-GROUP-subject-to-Covid-res-2022-05-06 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events

FREE Total Body Walx! 12:30

Join Walx for a free taster into Nordic Walking. Free use of Nordic Poles included. Book via WALX Dorset using code : 1FREEWALX Venue: Durlston Country Park Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events

May
9^th

Cuppa and a Chat 14:00

May
10^th

Movie Night 17:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Movie-Night-2022-05-10 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events

May
13^th

U3a Genealogy Group Subject To Covid Restriction 07:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/U3A-GENEALOGY-GROUP-subject-to-Covid-re-2022-05-13 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events

U3a Advanced Driving 12:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Takes place on: 20220510 13:00:00 More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/U3A-Advanced-Driving-2022-05-10 Visit the website for further information. ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events

May
16^th

Cuppa and a Chat 14:00

May
20^th

U3a Computer Group Subject To Covid Restriction 07:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/U3A-COMPUTER-GROUP-subject-to-Covid-res-2022-05-20 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events

May
23^rd

Cuppa and a Chat 14:00

May
27^th

U3a Archaeology 07:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/U3A-ARCHAEOLOGY-2022-05-27 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events

May
30^th

Cuppa and a Chat 14:00

Festivals

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

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

11^th September 2021 to 26^th September 2021

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 Blues Festival

30^th September 2021 to 3^rd October 2021

Swanage Blues Festivals take place in March and October each year

Purbeck Film Festival

22^nd October 2021 to 31^st October 2021

Films shown in and around the Isle of Purbeck

Swanage Blues Festival

3^rd March 2022 to 6^th March 2022

Swanage Blues Festivals take place in March and October each year

Wilkswood Reggae Festival

22^nd July 2022 to 24^th July 2022

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

Swanage Carnival Week

30^th July 2022 to 6^th August 2022

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.

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