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Whats On for May 2019

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 (8), Community (253), Durlston Country Park (31), Education (1), History and Heritage (1), Music (7), Sport and Exercise, Walks (1), Theatre and Stage (2), .

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Events in May 2019

May
1st 

Harmony Rocks Choir Practice 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Wed, 01 May 2019 1 pm - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
May
2nd 

Local Election Main Hall All Day 06:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 02 May 2019 6:30 am - 10:30 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Coffee Junction - Committee Room 10:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 02 May 2019 10 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
May
3rd 

U3a Computers 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Fri, 03 May 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
May
4th 
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Saxons & Vikings: The Siege of Wareham

This May bank holiday, witness the sound and fury of Saxon and Viking warriors in pitched battle as they recreate the siege of Wareham. King Alfred's court and the little warrior's training school ...
At Corfe Castle in History and Heritage events
  

Venfest 2019 10:00 to 16:00

Celebrating all that is Dorset & Venison plus much more, live music, enhanced childrens area, falconry displays, live cooking demos, chainsaw displays, lots of venison / lots of hot and cold foods ...
In Fetes and Festivals events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
May
5th 
details for

Saxons & Vikings: The Siege of Wareham

This May bank holiday, witness the sound and fury of Saxon and Viking warriors in pitched battle as they recreate the siege of Wareham. King Alfred's court and the little warrior's training school ...
At Corfe Castle in History and Heritage events
May
6th 
details for

Saxons & Vikings: The Siege of Wareham

This May bank holiday, witness the sound and fury of Saxon and Viking warriors in pitched battle as they recreate the siege of Wareham. King Alfred's court and the little warrior's training school ...
At Corfe Castle in History and Heritage events
May
7th 

Judy Robson Art Group 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Tue, 07 May 2019 1 pm - 7 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
May
8th 

Harmony Rocks Choir Practice 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Wed, 08 May 2019 1 pm - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
May
9th 

U3a Patchwork And Quilting Group 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 09 May 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
May
10th 
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Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala

Diesel action all weekend with visiting main line locomotives plus our resident diesel fleet. 
In Local Festivals
  

Purbeck Railway Circle 18:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Fri, 10 May 2019 6 pm - 11 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
May
11th 
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Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala

Diesel action all weekend with visiting main line locomotives plus our resident diesel fleet. 
In Local Festivals
  

Stalls In The Hall 08:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Sat, 11 May 2019 8 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
May
12th 
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Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala

Diesel action all weekend with visiting main line locomotives plus our resident diesel fleet. 
In Local Festivals
May
13th 

U3a Table Tennis 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Mon, 13 May 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Pins Needles - Meeting Room 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Mon, 13 May 2019 1 pm - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
May
14th 

The Purbeck Carers Group 10:30 to 12:00

We meet on the 2 nd  Tuesday of each month in a private room, Wareham Library.  On behalf of everyone you are most welcome.  The groups ethos is with friendship and information to support ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Judy Robson Art Group 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Tue, 14 May 2019 1 pm - 7 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Movie Night 18:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Tue, 14 May 2019 6 pm - 11 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
May
15th 

Purbeck Society Talks Various times

Visit to Swanage Handmade Bricks Co at Godlingston Brickworks. time TBC details 01929 425049. ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Harmony Rocks Choir Practice 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Wed, 15 May 2019 1 pm - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
May
16th 

U3a Meeting 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 16 May 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Coffee Junction - Committee Room 10:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 16 May 2019 10 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Swanage Community Drum Circle 19:15 to 21:00

Swanage Community Drum Circle. We meet monthly and all are welcome to allow you to discover and explore your inner musician. No musical experience is necessary, in fact it’s even more fun if you’ve ...
At Swanage in Music events
May
17th 

U3a Computers 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Fri, 17 May 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
May
19th 

Church Service - Committee Room 17:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Sun, 19 May 2019 5 pm - 7:30 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
May
20th 

U3a Table Tennis 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Mon, 20 May 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Pins Needles - Meeting Room 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Mon, 20 May 2019 1 pm - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
May
21st 

Judy Robson Art Group 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Tue, 21 May 2019 1 pm - 7 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
May
22nd 

Harmony Rocks Choir Practice 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Wed, 22 May 2019 1 pm - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Wareham & District Archaeology & Local History Soc 19:30

Meetings held at Wareham Town Hall. Lilian Ladle - Trade around Poole Harbour – bringing in and taking out the goods BC – AD. ...
In History and Heritage events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
May
23rd 

U3a Meeting Point 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 23 May 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
May
24th 
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Purbeck Pirate Festival

Held in the seaside town of Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck in south Dorset, the Purbeck Pirate Festival is a three-day affair, held during the late May Bank Holiday each year. The festival encompasses
In Local Festivals
  

Art Exhibition All Day 09:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Fri, 24 May 2019 All Day) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
May
25th 
details for

Purbeck Pirate Festival

Held in the seaside town of Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck in south Dorset, the Purbeck Pirate Festival is a three-day affair, held during the late May Bank Holiday each year. The festival encompasses
In Local Festivals
  
details for

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

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
In Local Festivals
  

Art Exhibition All Day 09:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Sat, 25 May 2019 All Day) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  
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May half term medieval mischief

Celebrate a little May madness at the castle this half-term. Join in with the medieval jester academy, play the games you discover as you explore the castle and find the shields to complete the castle ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
May
26th 
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Purbeck Pirate Festival

Held in the seaside town of Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck in south Dorset, the Purbeck Pirate Festival is a three-day affair, held during the late May Bank Holiday each year. The festival encompasses
In Local Festivals
  
details for

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

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
In Local Festivals
  

Art Exhibition All Day 09:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Sun, 26 May 2019 All Day) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  
details for

May half term medieval mischief

Celebrate a little May madness at the castle this half-term. Join in with the medieval jester academy, play the games you discover as you explore the castle and find the shields to complete the castle ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
May
27th 
details for

Purbeck Pirate Festival

Held in the seaside town of Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck in south Dorset, the Purbeck Pirate Festival is a three-day affair, held during the late May Bank Holiday each year. The festival encompasses
In Local Festivals
  
details for

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

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
In Local Festivals
May
28th 
details for

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

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
In Local Festivals
  
details for

May half term medieval mischief

Celebrate a little May madness at the castle this half-term. Join in with the medieval jester academy, play the games you discover as you explore the castle and find the shields to complete the castle ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Judy Robson Art Group 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Tue, 28 May 2019 1 pm - 7 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
May
29th 
details for

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

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
In Local Festivals
  
details for

May half term medieval mischief

Celebrate a little May madness at the castle this half-term. Join in with the medieval jester academy, play the games you discover as you explore the castle and find the shields to complete the castle ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
May
30th 
details for

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

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
In Local Festivals
  

U3a Patchwork And Quilting Group 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 30 May 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  
details for

May half term medieval mischief

Celebrate a little May madness at the castle this half-term. Join in with the medieval jester academy, play the games you discover as you explore the castle and find the shields to complete the castle ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Coffee Junction - Committee Room 10:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 30 May 2019 10 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
May
31st 
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Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

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
In Local Festivals
  

U3a Archaeology 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Fri, 31 May 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  
details for

May half term medieval mischief

Celebrate a little May madness at the castle this half-term. Join in with the medieval jester academy, play the games you discover as you explore the castle and find the shields to complete the castle ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events

Festivals

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

details for Swanage Blues Festival
Swanage Blues Festival

28th February 2019 to 3rd March 2019

Swanage Blues Festivals take place in March and October each year
details for Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala
Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala

10th May 2019 to 12th May 2019

The Diesel Gala will see an impressive line up of diesel locomotives operating on the Swanage Railway.
details for Purbeck Pirate Festival
Purbeck Pirate Festival

24th May 2019 to 27th May 2019

The Purbeck Pirate Festival at Sandpit Field
details for Purbeck Art Weeks Festival
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

25th May 2019 to 9th June 2019

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

8th June 2019 to 9th June 2019

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

19th July 2019 to 21st July 2019

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