
Whats On in November 2023
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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ThuCoffee Junction
10:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Coffee Junction 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 ...
What if you just leave it? Rewilding Unwrapped Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Art and Museums in Swanage
Photographer, geographer and podcaster Sam Rose has created a photographic body of work to explain and unwrap rewilding, what it means and... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
Monty Mouse's Hunt for a Festive Feast - family quest
10:00 to 15:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Monty Mouse and his friends are hosting a festive feast in the ruins of Corfe Castle for all the mice in the village. But theres a problem, he has mislaid the ingredients for their after dinner sweet treat! Can you help Monty Mouse find the ingredients and help save the celebra...
Life Drawing Classes
13:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Life Drawing Classes 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 ...
Exploring Studland Bay’s environment
13:30 to 16:30
Community in Studland
Exploring and celebrating Studland Bay’s environmentJoin us for a special event focused on exploring the different ways in which the people who live, work and visit Studland Bay, place importance, depend on and enjoy its natural environment.Event Details:Date: We are running the workshop three time...
17th
FriMonty Mouse's Hunt for a Festive Feast - family quest
10:00 to 15:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Monty Mouse and his friends are hosting a festive feast in the ruins of Corfe Castle for all the mice in the village. But theres a problem, he has mislaid the ingredients for their after dinner sweet treat! Can you help Monty Mouse find the ingredients and help save the celebra...
What if you just leave it? Rewilding Unwrapped Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Art and Museums in Swanage
Photographer, geographer and podcaster Sam Rose has created a photographic body of work to explain and unwrap rewilding, what it means and... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
18th
SatWhat if you just leave it? Rewilding Unwrapped Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Art and Museums in Swanage
Photographer, geographer and podcaster Sam Rose has created a photographic body of work to explain and unwrap rewilding, what it means and... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
Monty Mouse's Hunt for a Festive Feast - family quest
10:00 to 15:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Monty Mouse and his friends are hosting a festive feast in the ruins of Corfe Castle for all the mice in the village. But theres a problem, he has mislaid the ingredients for their after dinner sweet treat! Can you help Monty Mouse find the ingredients and help save the celebra...
Stories of the Spirits Family Quest
10:00 to 16:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. This Autumn join in with our new family quest created in collaboration with Arts University Bournemouth graduate Claire Thomas. Collect each characters personalised embossing stamp in your booklet on your way around the ruins and discover life-sized portraits of each characte...
19th
SunStories of the Spirits Family Quest
10:00 to 16:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. This Autumn join in with our new family quest created in collaboration with Arts University Bournemouth graduate Claire Thomas. Collect each characters personalised embossing stamp in your booklet on your way around the ruins and discover life-sized portraits of each characte...
Monty Mouse's Hunt for a Festive Feast - family quest
10:00 to 15:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Monty Mouse and his friends are hosting a festive feast in the ruins of Corfe Castle for all the mice in the village. But theres a problem, he has mislaid the ingredients for their after dinner sweet treat! Can you help Monty Mouse find the ingredients and help save the celebra...
What if you just leave it? Rewilding Unwrapped Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Art and Museums in Swanage
Photographer, geographer and podcaster Sam Rose has created a photographic body of work to explain and unwrap rewilding, what it means and... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
Park to Pier
10:30 to 12:30
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage
Join a Jurassic Coast Volunteer for a guided walk from Durlston Castle to Swanage Pier learning about wildlife, geology and history of Durlston Coun... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
Church Service 5.30 7.30
17:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Church Service 5.30 7.30 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 ...
20th
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 ...
What if you just leave it? Rewilding Unwrapped Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Art and Museums in Swanage
Photographer, geographer and podcaster Sam Rose has created a photographic body of work to explain and unwrap rewilding, what it means and... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
Monty Mouse's Hunt for a Festive Feast - family quest
10:00 to 15:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Monty Mouse and his friends are hosting a festive feast in the ruins of Corfe Castle for all the mice in the village. But theres a problem, he has mislaid the ingredients for their after dinner sweet treat! Can you help Monty Mouse find the ingredients and help save the celebra...
Nature Tots
10:00 to 11:00
Childrens or Family Event in Studland
National Trust event. Bring your little ones to our parent and volunteer led toddler group. Our Nature Tots group is for children aged up to 5 years old and their parents/carers. Each week parents and carers help the Nature Tots volunteers to organise and run nature inspired activities and together ...
Stories of the Spirits Family Quest
10:00 to 16:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. This Autumn join in with our new family quest created in collaboration with Arts University Bournemouth graduate Claire Thomas. Collect each characters personalised embossing stamp in your booklet on your way around the ruins and discover life-sized portraits of each characte...
The Wild Walking Book Club
10:00 to 11:30
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage
Join a walking book club with Vicki Powell (walk leader, life coach and nature therapist). Suitable for basic level of fitness. £8 To book c... Venue: Learning Centre, Durlston Country Park 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 ...
U3a Spanish
13:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Spanish 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 ...
21st
TueStories of the Spirits Family Quest
10:00 to 16:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. This Autumn join in with our new family quest created in collaboration with Arts University Bournemouth graduate Claire Thomas. Collect each characters personalised embossing stamp in your booklet on your way around the ruins and discover life-sized portraits of each characte...
Monty Mouse's Hunt for a Festive Feast - family quest
10:00 to 15:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Monty Mouse and his friends are hosting a festive feast in the ruins of Corfe Castle for all the mice in the village. But theres a problem, he has mislaid the ingredients for their after dinner sweet treat! Can you help Monty Mouse find the ingredients and help save the celebra...
What if you just leave it? Rewilding Unwrapped Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Art and Museums in Swanage
Photographer, geographer and podcaster Sam Rose has created a photographic body of work to explain and unwrap rewilding, what it means and... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
22nd
WedU3a French Group
08:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French 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 ...
What if you just leave it? Rewilding Unwrapped Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Art and Museums in Swanage
Photographer, geographer and podcaster Sam Rose has created a photographic body of work to explain and unwrap rewilding, what it means and... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
Monty Mouse's Hunt for a Festive Feast - family quest
10:00 to 15:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Monty Mouse and his friends are hosting a festive feast in the ruins of Corfe Castle for all the mice in the village. But theres a problem, he has mislaid the ingredients for their after dinner sweet treat! Can you help Monty Mouse find the ingredients and help save the celebra...
Stories of the Spirits Family Quest
10:00 to 16:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. This Autumn join in with our new family quest created in collaboration with Arts University Bournemouth graduate Claire Thomas. Collect each characters personalised embossing stamp in your booklet on your way around the ruins and discover life-sized portraits of each characte...
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 ...
Martial Arts Training
18:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Martial Arts Training 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
ThuStories of the Spirits Family Quest
10:00 to 16:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. This Autumn join in with our new family quest created in collaboration with Arts University Bournemouth graduate Claire Thomas. Collect each characters personalised embossing stamp in your booklet on your way around the ruins and discover life-sized portraits of each characte...
Monty Mouse's Hunt for a Festive Feast - family quest
10:00 to 15:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Monty Mouse and his friends are hosting a festive feast in the ruins of Corfe Castle for all the mice in the village. But theres a problem, he has mislaid the ingredients for their after dinner sweet treat! Can you help Monty Mouse find the ingredients and help save the celebra...
What if you just leave it? Rewilding Unwrapped Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Art and Museums in Swanage
Photographer, geographer and podcaster Sam Rose has created a photographic body of work to explain and unwrap rewilding, what it means and... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
24th
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 ...
What if you just leave it? Rewilding Unwrapped Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Art and Museums in Swanage
Photographer, geographer and podcaster Sam Rose has created a photographic body of work to explain and unwrap rewilding, what it means and... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
Monty Mouse's Hunt for a Festive Feast - family quest
10:00 to 15:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Monty Mouse and his friends are hosting a festive feast in the ruins of Corfe Castle for all the mice in the village. But theres a problem, he has mislaid the ingredients for their after dinner sweet treat! Can you help Monty Mouse find the ingredients and help save the celebra...
Stories of the Spirits Family Quest
10:00 to 16:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. This Autumn join in with our new family quest created in collaboration with Arts University Bournemouth graduate Claire Thomas. Collect each characters personalised embossing stamp in your booklet on your way around the ruins and discover life-sized portraits of each characte...
Unavailable For Evening Hire
18:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Unavailable For Evening Hire 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 ...
25th
SatStalls In The Hall
08:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Stalls In The Hall 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 ...
Stories of the Spirits Family Quest
10:00 to 16:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. This Autumn join in with our new family quest created in collaboration with Arts University Bournemouth graduate Claire Thomas. Collect each characters personalised embossing stamp in your booklet on your way around the ruins and discover life-sized portraits of each characte...
Monty Mouse's Hunt for a Festive Feast - family quest
10:00 to 15:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Monty Mouse and his friends are hosting a festive feast in the ruins of Corfe Castle for all the mice in the village. But theres a problem, he has mislaid the ingredients for their after dinner sweet treat! Can you help Monty Mouse find the ingredients and help save the celebra...
What if you just leave it? Rewilding Unwrapped Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Art and Museums in Swanage
Photographer, geographer and podcaster Sam Rose has created a photographic body of work to explain and unwrap rewilding, what it means and... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
Unavailable For Hire
13:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Unavailable For Hire 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 ...
Women of Note
18:30
Music in Swanage
The Purbeck Arts Choir are celebrating 200 years of music by female composers at their concert on Saturday 25th November at 6.30pm in St Marys Church. Grace Lovelass is the Mezzo-Soprano, Gabriel Fry the Baritone and the choir will be joined by Simon Lole on organ and piano and the singers from St...
26th
SunTrust10
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...
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 ...
What if you just leave it? Rewilding Unwrapped Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Art and Museums in Swanage
Photographer, geographer and podcaster Sam Rose has created a photographic body of work to explain and unwrap rewilding, what it means and... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
Monty Mouse's Hunt for a Festive Feast - family quest
10:00 to 15:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Monty Mouse and his friends are hosting a festive feast in the ruins of Corfe Castle for all the mice in the village. But theres a problem, he has mislaid the ingredients for their after dinner sweet treat! Can you help Monty Mouse find the ingredients and help save the celebra...
Stories of the Spirits Family Quest
10:00 to 16:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. This Autumn join in with our new family quest created in collaboration with Arts University Bournemouth graduate Claire Thomas. Collect each characters personalised embossing stamp in your booklet on your way around the ruins and discover life-sized portraits of each characte...
Durlston Rocks! Geology Walk
11:00 to 12:30
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage
Guided walk to discover more about Durlstons landsape and geology. Meet at Durlston Castle Reception. No need to book, just turn up on the day.... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
27th
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 ...
Monty Mouse's Hunt for a Festive Feast - family quest
10:00 to 15:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Monty Mouse and his friends are hosting a festive feast in the ruins of Corfe Castle for all the mice in the village. But theres a problem, he has mislaid the ingredients for their after dinner sweet treat! Can you help Monty Mouse find the ingredients and help save the celebra...
Nature Tots
10:00 to 11:00
Childrens or Family Event in Studland
National Trust event. Bring your little ones to our parent and volunteer led toddler group. Our Nature Tots group is for children aged up to 5 years old and their parents/carers. Each week parents and carers help the Nature Tots volunteers to organise and run nature inspired activities and together ...
What if you just leave it? Rewilding Unwrapped Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Art and Museums in Swanage
Photographer, geographer and podcaster Sam Rose has created a photographic body of work to explain and unwrap rewilding, what it means and... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
The Wild Walking Book Club
10:00 to 11:30
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage
Join a walking book club with Vicki Powell (walk leader, life coach and nature therapist). Suitable for basic level of fitness. £8 To book c... Venue: Learning Centre, Durlston Country Park 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 ...
28th
TueCath 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 ...
What if you just leave it? Rewilding Unwrapped Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Art and Museums in Swanage
Photographer, geographer and podcaster Sam Rose has created a photographic body of work to explain and unwrap rewilding, what it means and... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
Monty Mouse's Hunt for a Festive Feast - family quest
10:00 to 15:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Monty Mouse and his friends are hosting a festive feast in the ruins of Corfe Castle for all the mice in the village. But theres a problem, he has mislaid the ingredients for their after dinner sweet treat! Can you help Monty Mouse find the ingredients and help save the celebra...
Movie Night Previews
18:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Movie Night Previews 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
WedU3a French Group
08:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French 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 ...
Monty Mouse's Hunt for a Festive Feast - family quest
10:00 to 15:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Monty Mouse and his friends are hosting a festive feast in the ruins of Corfe Castle for all the mice in the village. But theres a problem, he has mislaid the ingredients for their after dinner sweet treat! Can you help Monty Mouse find the ingredients and help save the celebra...
What if you just leave it? Rewilding Unwrapped Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Art and Museums in Swanage
Photographer, geographer and podcaster Sam Rose has created a photographic body of work to explain and unwrap rewilding, what it means and... 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 ...
Martial Arts Training
18:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Martial Arts Training 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 ...
30th
ThuU3a Meeting Point
08:30
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 ...
Coffee Junction
10:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Coffee Junction 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 ...
What if you just leave it? Rewilding Unwrapped Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Art and Museums in Swanage
Photographer, geographer and podcaster Sam Rose has created a photographic body of work to explain and unwrap rewilding, what it means and... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
Monty Mouse's Hunt for a Festive Feast - family quest
10:00 to 15:30
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Monty Mouse and his friends are hosting a festive feast in the ruins of Corfe Castle for all the mice in the village. But theres a problem, he has mislaid the ingredients for their after dinner sweet treat! Can you help Monty Mouse find the ingredients and help save the celebra...
Life Drawing Classes
13:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Life Drawing Classes 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 ...
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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