Events in Swanage
Purbeck Film Festival
Sat 01st Nov

Purbeck Film Festival

Festivals

The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It ...

Sae Seaweed Baths Scrubs and Masks
Sat 01st Nov
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 ...

parkrun at Durlston
Sat 01st Nov
09:00 to 10:30

parkrun at Durlston

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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Sat 01st Nov
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 ...

October Half Term: Women in Warfare
Sat 01st Nov
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 ...

Purbeck Film Festival
Sun 02nd Nov

Purbeck Film Festival

Festivals

The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Sun 02nd Nov
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 ...

October Half Term: Women in Warfare
Sun 02nd Nov
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 ...

U3a Table Tennis
Mon 03rd Nov
08:30

U3a Table Tennis

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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Mon 03rd Nov
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 ...

Pins And Needles
Mon 03rd Nov
13:00

Pins And Needles

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: ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Tue 04th Nov
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 ...

U3a French
Wed 05th Nov
08:30

U3a French

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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Wed 05th Nov
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 ...

Drum Practice  P.L
Wed 05th Nov
18:00 to 22:00

Drum Practice P.L

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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Thu 06th Nov
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 ...

Singing for Pleasure
Thu 06th Nov
14:00 to 15:00

Singing for Pleasure

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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Fri 07th Nov
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 ...

Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
Fri 07th Nov
13:00 to 14:00

Poetry Show - Words To Inspire

Swanage, Swanage

Exhibitions and Shows events

'Words To Inspire' poetry show each Friday at 13.00 on Purbeck Sounds. www.purbecksounds.com. We talk to local poets, hear ...

parkrun at Durlston
Sat 08th Nov
09:00 to 10:30

parkrun at Durlston

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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Sat 08th Nov
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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Sun 09th Nov
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 ...

U3a Table Tennis
Mon 10th Nov
08:30

U3a Table Tennis

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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Mon 10th Nov
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 ...

Pins And Needles
Mon 10th Nov
13:00

Pins And Needles

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: ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Tue 11th Nov
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 ...

U3a French
Wed 12th Nov
08:30

U3a French

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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Wed 12th Nov
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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Thu 13th Nov
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 ...

Singing for Pleasure
Thu 13th Nov
14:00 to 15:00

Singing for Pleasure

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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Fri 14th Nov
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 ...

Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
Fri 14th Nov
13:00 to 14:00

Poetry Show - Words To Inspire

Swanage, Swanage

Exhibitions and Shows events

'Words To Inspire' poetry show each Friday at 13.00 on Purbeck Sounds. www.purbecksounds.com. We talk to local poets, hear ...

parkrun at Durlston
Sat 15th Nov
09:00 to 10:30

parkrun at Durlston

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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Sat 15th Nov
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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Sun 16th Nov
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 ...

All-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour
Sun 16th Nov
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 ...

U3a Table Tennis
Mon 17th Nov
08:30

U3a Table Tennis

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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Mon 17th Nov
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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Tue 18th Nov
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 ...

U3a French
Wed 19th Nov
08:30

U3a French

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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Wed 19th Nov
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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Thu 20th Nov
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 ...

Singing for Pleasure
Thu 20th Nov
14:00 to 15:00

Singing for Pleasure

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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Fri 21st Nov
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 ...

Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
Fri 21st Nov
13:00 to 14:00

Poetry Show - Words To Inspire

Swanage, Swanage

Exhibitions and Shows events

'Words To Inspire' poetry show each Friday at 13.00 on Purbeck Sounds. www.purbecksounds.com. We talk to local poets, hear ...

parkrun at Durlston
Sat 22nd Nov
09:00 to 10:30

parkrun at Durlston

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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Sat 22nd Nov
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 ...

Trust10
Sun 23rd Nov
08:50 to 11:00

Trust10

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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Sun 23rd Nov
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 ...

U3a Table Tennis
Mon 24th Nov
08:30

U3a Table Tennis

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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Mon 24th Nov
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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Tue 25th Nov
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 ...

U3a French
Wed 26th Nov
08:30

U3a French

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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Wed 26th Nov
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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Thu 27th Nov
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 ...

Singing for Pleasure
Thu 27th Nov
14:00 to 15:00

Singing for Pleasure

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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Fri 28th Nov
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 ...

Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
Fri 28th Nov
13:00 to 14:00

Poetry Show - Words To Inspire

Swanage, Swanage

Exhibitions and Shows events

'Words To Inspire' poetry show each Friday at 13.00 on Purbeck Sounds. www.purbecksounds.com. We talk to local poets, hear ...

parkrun at Durlston
Sat 29th Nov
09:00 to 10:30

parkrun at Durlston

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 ...

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
Sat 29th Nov
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 ...

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Festivals

details for Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival

Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival

4th September 2025 to 7th September 2025

The Festival welcomes Natalie Clein and Friends once more to the Isle of Purbeck on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

details for Swanage Folk Festival

Swanage Folk Festival

5th September 2025 to 7th September 2025

Swanage comes alive with hundreds of Morris dancers in their bright costumes and jingling bells, and folk music lovers.

details for Purbeck WALX festival

Purbeck WALX festival

15th September 2025 to 21st September 2025

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

Swanage Blues Festival

2nd October 2025 to 5th October 2025

Swanage Blues Festivals

details for Purbeck Film Festival

Purbeck Film Festival

17th October 2025 to 2nd November 2025

Films shown in and around the Isle of Purbeck

details for Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

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.

details for Swanage Pirate Festival

Swanage Pirate Festival

23rd May 2026 to 24th May 2026

The Swanage Pirate Festival is held in Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck in South Dorset

details for Swanage Fish and Food Festival

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.

details for Swanage Jazz Festival

Swanage Jazz Festival

10th July 2026 to 12th July 2026

Swanage Jazz Festival 2024

details for Swanage Carnival Week

Swanage Carnival Week

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.

details for Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

20th August 2026 to 23rd August 2026

The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

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