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.
Festivals
The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It ...
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 ...
Festivals
The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It ...
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 ...
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: ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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: ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
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
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.
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
17th October 2025 to 2nd November 2025
Films shown in and around the Isle of Purbeck
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