Whats On in November 2025 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.
08:50 to 17:40
Sae Seaweed Baths Scrubs and Masks
Sae Seaweed Spa, Beach Hut, Middle Beach Studland Dorset BH19 3AP, Studland
Animals and Conservation events
Located in beautiful Studland Bay, a stunning nature reserve easily reachable from neighbouring Poole and Bournemouth, Sae ...
09:00 to 10:30
Durlston Country park, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
10:00 to 17:00
October Half Term: Women in Warfare
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Half Term fun for the whole family to enjoy! Kids’ activities, interactive exhibitions, soft play, and more at The Tank Museum.This ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
10:00 to 17:00
October Half Term: Women in Warfare
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Half Term fun for the whole family to enjoy! Kids’ activities, interactive exhibitions, soft play, and more at The Tank Museum.This ...
08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
13:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. Visit the website for further information. Venue: ...
14:00 to 16:00
The Durlston Shed , Swanage
Community events
Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop ...
18:00 to 22:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Jodi Purbeck Yoga at Harmans Cross Village Hall. Visit the website for further information. Venue: ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
18:00 to 22:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Drum Practice P.L at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
14:00 to 15:00
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 160 Victoria Avenue, Swanage
Music events
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with ...
18:00 to 22:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Jodi Purbeck Yoga at Harmans Cross Village Hall. Visit the website for further information. Venue: ...
20:00 to 22:30
Village Hall, High Street, Langton Matravers
Music events
Our next event will be Thursday 6th November 2025 when Bridport based Bea Piper will be joining us. Some of you may have ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
10:00 to 14:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Community events
Watch demonstrations of heritage crafts from our friendly artisan volunteers. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
09:00 to 10:30
Durlston Country park, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
13:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. Visit the website for further information. Venue: ...
14:00 to 16:00
The Durlston Shed , Swanage
Community events
Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
10:30 to 12:30
Beginner Bird Walk and Heathland Tour
Layby next to Greenlands Farm, Ferry Rd, Studland
Animals and Conservation events
A guided walk around our world-famous heathland. Take in glorious views around the harbour and explore some of our bird hides. ...
14:00 to 15:00
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 160 Victoria Avenue, Swanage
Music events
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
09:30 to 10:30
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Join us for a mindful journey in nature being aware of our senses, walking through woodlands followed by gentle movements ...
10:00 to 14:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Community events
Watch demonstrations of heritage crafts from our friendly artisan volunteers. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
10:00 to 12:00
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
A walk for neurodivergent people to connect and enjoy nature together. Led by ADHD coach Jane Woods and National Trust.A ...
09:00 to 10:30
Durlston Country park, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
10:00 to 14:00
Langton Matravers Village Hall Christmas Fair
Langton Matravers Village Hall, 59 High Street, Langton Matravers
Fetes and Festivals events
Traditional Christmas Fair with a wide variety of local crafters and traders. Tea/Coffee, cakes and hot food available. ...
10:00 to 16:00
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG UK, Bovington
Childrens or Family Event events
A Christmassy day out for all ages. Over 100 local stalls selling high-quality crafts, from jewellery made of sea glass and ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
10:00 to 16:00
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG UK, Bovington
Childrens or Family Event events
A Christmassy day out for all ages. Over 100 local stalls selling high-quality crafts, from jewellery made of sea glass and ...
10:00 to 11:30
All-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Environment events
Enjoy the unique experience of a ranger guided nature tour around our beach and dunes in one of our all terrain vehicles ...
08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
14:00 to 16:00
The Durlston Shed , Swanage
Community events
Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
14:00 to 15:00
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 160 Victoria Avenue, Swanage
Music events
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
10:00 to 14:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Community events
Watch demonstrations of heritage crafts from our friendly artisan volunteers. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
09:00 to 10:30
Durlston Country park, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
08:50 to 11:00
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Join us for the Trust10 at Studland Bay and challenge yourself on this 10km trail run with breathtaking views.Trust10 running ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
10:30 to 15:00
Blacksmithing Workshops - Medieval Key Making
Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle, Corfe Castle
Education events
Join Alistair Butcher from ABforgeworks, a blacksmith based in Corfe Castle village, forging historical and archaeological ...
08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
14:00 to 16:00
The Durlston Shed , Swanage
Community events
Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
08:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
14:00 to 15:00
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 160 Victoria Avenue, Swanage
Music events
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
10:00 to 14:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Community events
Watch demonstrations of heritage crafts from our friendly artisan volunteers. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
09:00 to 10:30
Durlston Country park, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Studland Style
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Explore the beach and dunes to find the twelve Christmas trees and collect bespoke lyrics to complete a song and earn a sticker.Following ...
18:30 to 22:00
St Mary's Church, Swanage
Music events
The Purbeck Arts Choir are singing Handel's Messiah with orchestra and professional soloists. Adult tickets only £12. ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Studland Style
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Explore the beach and dunes to find the twelve Christmas trees and collect bespoke lyrics to complete a song and earn a sticker.Following ...
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Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
23rd May 2026 to 7th June 2026
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.
23rd May 2026 to 24th May 2026
The Swanage Pirate Festival is held in Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck in South Dorset
Swanage Fish and Food Festival
13th June 2026 to 14th June 2026
Join us for a celebration of all things ‘fishy’ as Swanage comes alive with a focus on delicious seafood and family activities.
25th July 2026 to 1st August 2026
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.
20th August 2026 to 23rd August 2026
The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival