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Whats On in November 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: Animals and Conservation (22), Art and Museums (90), Childrens or Family Event (108), Community (275), Education (35), Exhibitions and Shows (23), Fetes and Festivals (2), Food and Drink (2), History and Heritage (88), Hobbies (4), Music (70), Sport and Exercise, Walks (27), Theatre and Stage (3), .
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FriPurbeck Film Festival
18/10/2024 to 03/11/2024
Festival
The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It first began when a group of volunteers brought together the rural community to celebrate 100 years of cinema. Nearly 20 years later, the Festival continues to be run by voluntee...
Artisan Crafts
11:00 to 14:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in the Outer Bailey every Friday displaying heritage crafts such as stone carving, wood carving, wattle and daubing, and more! *Displays dependent on volunteer availability...
2nd
SatPurbeck Film Festival
18/10/2024 to 03/11/2024
Festival
The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It first began when a group of volunteers brought together the rural community to celebrate 100 years of cinema. Nearly 20 years later, the Festival continues to be run by voluntee...
Swanage Railway Event All Day
08:30
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 ...
Christmas Craft Day Dorset Trefoil Guild All Day
09:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Christmas Craft Day Dorset Trefoil Guild 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 ...
3rd
SunPurbeck Film Festival
18/10/2024 to 03/11/2024
Festival
The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It first began when a group of volunteers brought together the rural community to celebrate 100 years of cinema. Nearly 20 years later, the Festival continues to be run by voluntee...
4th
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 ...
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 ...
Medieval Tile Workshop
10:00 to 12:30
History and Heritage in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers as they demonstrate the medieval craft of tile making in our 15th style timber frame workshop....
Medieval Tile Making Workshop
11:00 to 14:00
Education in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers to make traditional medieval-style clay tiles in our traditional 15th century style tile workshop....
Pins And Needles
13:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles 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 ...
5th
TueMaking Memories Dementia Friendly Cafe
10:00 to 12:00
Community in Swanage
Meet at the Show Bar in the Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage from 10am to 12 noon on the first and third Tuesday in the month. Meeting fiends socially over a cup of tea or coffee and homemade cake with occasional entertainment. A stimulating way to share memories and experiences with other peo...
6th
WedHall 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 ...
U3a French
08:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French 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 ...
Choir Rehearsals
14:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Choir Rehearsals 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 ...
7th
ThuPost Office Outreach
09:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Post Office Outreach 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 Patchwork
09:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Patchwork 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 ...
Singing for Pleasure
14:00 to 15:00
Music in Swanage
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with dementia and their carers to come along. Followed by light refreshments All Welcome ...
8th
FriArtisan Crafts
11:00 to 14:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in the Outer Bailey every Friday displaying heritage crafts such as stone carving, wood carving, wattle and daubing, and more! *Displays dependent on volunteer availability...
9th
SatBeginner Bird Walk and Heathland Tour
10:00 to 12:00
Animals and Conservation in Studland
National Trust event. A guided walk around our world-famous heathland. Take in glorious views around the harbour and explore some of our bird hides. Join our introductory talk lead by BARI (Birds and Recreation Initiative) and discover how the National Trust and partners look after this special plac...
Charity Piano Recital
17:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Charity Piano Recital 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 ...
10th
SunAll-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour
10:00 to 11:30
Education in Studland
National Trust event. Let one of our team show you the nature and history of this special place, all from the comfort of one of our ATVs. You will be taken along a vast stretch of the beautiful Jurassic Coast and back in land around our sand dunes and heather trail. There will be stops where partici...
11th
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 ...
Medieval Tile Workshop
10:00 to 12:30
History and Heritage in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers as they demonstrate the medieval craft of tile making in our 15th style timber frame workshop....
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 ...
Medieval Tile Making Workshop
11:00 to 14:00
Education in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers to make traditional medieval-style clay tiles in our traditional 15th century style tile workshop....
Pins And Needles
13:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles 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 ...
12th
TueMovie 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 ...
13th
WedHall 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 ...
U3a French
08:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French 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 ...
Choir Rehearsals
14:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Choir Rehearsals 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 ...
14th
ThuPost Office Outreach
09:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Post Office Outreach 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
10:30
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 ...
Singing for Pleasure
14:00 to 15:00
Music in Swanage
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with dementia and their carers to come along. Followed by light refreshments All Welcome ...
Full Moon Walk | November Beaver Moon
15:30 to 17:30
Animals and Conservation in Wareham
Dont miss this special opportunity to discover the wonders of RSPB Arne by moonlight, now open to all! Join us for a 3:30pm start, for a 2 hour guided walk around the reserve, taking in the beauty of the full moon and the night sky, lead by a RSPB member of staff. Tickets include a flask of hot cho...
15th
FriArtisan Crafts
11:00 to 14:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in the Outer Bailey every Friday displaying heritage crafts such as stone carving, wood carving, wattle and daubing, and more! *Displays dependent on volunteer availability...
Full Moon Walk November | Women Only
15:30 to 17:30
Animals and Conservation in Wareham
Dont miss this special opportunity to discover the wonders of RSPB Arne by moonlight, in an event uniquely created by women for women.This event is open to anybody who identifies as a woman. We also welcome non binary people who feel comfortable in a womens only space to this event.At Arne we belie...
17th
SunChurch Service
17:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Church Service 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 ...
18th
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 ...
Medieval Tile Workshop
10:00 to 12:30
History and Heritage in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers as they demonstrate the medieval craft of tile making in our 15th style timber frame workshop....
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 ...
Medieval Tile Making Workshop
11:00 to 14:00
Education in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers to make traditional medieval-style clay tiles in our traditional 15th century style tile workshop....
Pins And Needles
13:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles 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 ...
19th
TueMaking Memories Dementia Friendly Cafe
10:00 to 12:00
Community in Swanage
Meet at the Show Bar in the Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage from 10am to 12 noon on the first and third Tuesday in the month. Meeting fiends socially over a cup of tea or coffee and homemade cake with occasional entertainment. A stimulating way to share memories and experiences with other peo...
20th
WedU3a 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 ...
U3a French
08:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French 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 ...
Choir Rehearsals
14:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Choir Rehearsals 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 ...
21st
ThuPost Office Outreach
09:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Post Office Outreach 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 Patchwork
09:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Patchwork 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 ...
Singing for Pleasure
14:00 to 15:00
Music in Swanage
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with dementia and their carers to come along. Followed by light refreshments All Welcome ...
22nd
FriDan Clarke Evening Of Mediumship
Various times
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Dan Clarke Evening Of Mediumship 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 ...
Beginner Bird Walk and Heathland Tour
09:00 to 11:00
Animals and Conservation in Studland
National Trust event. A guided walk around our world-famous heathland. Take in glorious views around the harbour and explore some of our bird hides. Join our introductory talk lead by BARI (Birds and Recreation Initiative) and discover how the National Trust and partners look after this special plac...
Artisan Crafts
11:00 to 14:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in the Outer Bailey every Friday displaying heritage crafts such as stone carving, wood carving, wattle and daubing, and more! *Displays dependent on volunteer availability...
25th
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 ...
Medieval Tile Workshop
10:00 to 12:30
History and Heritage in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers as they demonstrate the medieval craft of tile making in our 15th style timber frame workshop....
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 ...
Medieval Tile Making Workshop
11:00 to 14:00
Education in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers to make traditional medieval-style clay tiles in our traditional 15th century style tile workshop....
Pins And Needles
13:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles 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 ...
27th
WedHall 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 ...
U3a French
08:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French 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 ...
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 ...
Choir Rehearsals
14:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Choir Rehearsals 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 ...
28th
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 ...
Post Office Outreach
09:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Post Office Outreach 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
10:30
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 ...
Singing for Pleasure
14:00 to 15:00
Music in Swanage
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with dementia and their carers to come along. Followed by light refreshments All Welcome ...
29th
FriCarers Therapy Clinic All Day
09:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Carers Therapy Clinic 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 ...
Artisan Crafts
11:00 to 14:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in the Outer Bailey every Friday displaying heritage crafts such as stone carving, wood carving, wattle and daubing, and more! *Displays dependent on volunteer availability...
Stalls At The Hall
17:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Stalls At 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 ...
Festivals
Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
![details for Swanage Carnival Week](/docs/festivals/swanage-carnival_small.webp)
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.
![details for Purbeck Valley Folk Festival](/docs/festivals/purbeckvalleyfolkfestival_small.webp)
15th August 2024 to 18th August 2024
The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
![details for Swanage Fish Festival](/docs/festivals/fishfestival_small.webp)
24th August 2024 to 25th August 2024
Join us for a celebration of all things ‘fishy’ as Swanage comes alive with a focus on delicious seafood and family activities.
![details for Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival](/docs/festivals/purbeckchamber_small.webp)
Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival
29th August 2024 to 1st September 2024
The Festival welcomes Natalie Clein and Friends once more to the Isle of Purbeck on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
![details for Swanage Folk Festival](/docs/festivals/swanage-folk-festival_small.webp)
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.
![details for Purbeck WALX festival](/docs/festivals/swanage-walking-festival_small.webp)
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
![details for Swanage Blues Festival](/docs/festivals/swanageblues_small.webp)
3rd October 2024 to 6th October 2024
Swanage Blues Festivals take place in March and October each year
![details for Purbeck Film Festival](/docs/festivals/purbeckfilm_small.webp)
18th October 2024 to 3rd November 2024
Films shown in and around the Isle of Purbeck
![details for Purbeck Art Weeks Festival](/docs/festivals/purbeckartweeks_small.webp)
24th May 2025 to 8th June 2025
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.
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