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Whats On for October 2019

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: Childrens or Family Event (11), Community (105), Durlston Country Park (194), Education (4), Exhibitions, Shows (3), Fetes and Festivals (3), Food and Drink (3), History and Heritage (3), Hobbies (1), Music (7), Sport and Exercise, Walks (62), Theatre and Stage (2), .

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Events in October 2019

Oct
1st 

Lift-Share Scheme Various times

Need to get to Durlston Country Park ? Sign up to our community lift-share scheme to receive lifts from volunteer drivers in Swanage. Call us on 01929 424 443 to find out more. Venue: Durlston Country ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
  

Judy Robson Art Group 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Tue, 01 Oct 2019 1 pm - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Worth Matravers Parish Council 18:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Tue, 01 Oct 2019 6 pm - 11 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
3rd 
details for

Swanage Blues Festival

Swanage Blues Festivals take place in March and October each year and are known as The Best Blues Parties on the South Coast! There are 40 gigs of acoustic and electric blues-based music in 15 indoor
In Local Festivals
  

U3a Patchwork And Quilting Group 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 03 Oct 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Coffee Junction - Committee Room 10:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 03 Oct 2019 10 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Spring Harvest Local 19:30

At The Emmanuel Baptist Church, Swanage Tickets from Tim Silk (silk423@gmail.com) 01929 423931 or 07708 668357 or springharvest.org/local ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
Oct
4th 
details for

Swanage Blues Festival

Swanage Blues Festivals take place in March and October each year and are known as The Best Blues Parties on the South Coast! There are 40 gigs of acoustic and electric blues-based music in 15 indoor
In Local Festivals
Oct
5th 
details for

Swanage Blues Festival

Swanage Blues Festivals take place in March and October each year and are known as The Best Blues Parties on the South Coast! There are 40 gigs of acoustic and electric blues-based music in 15 indoor
In Local Festivals
  

Jazz Event 4.30 - 11.00 16:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Sat, 05 Oct 2019 4:30 pm - 11 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
6th 
details for

Swanage Blues Festival

Swanage Blues Festivals take place in March and October each year and are known as The Best Blues Parties on the South Coast! There are 40 gigs of acoustic and electric blues-based music in 15 indoor
In Local Festivals
Oct
7th 

Pins Needles - Meeting Room 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Mon, 07 Oct 2019 1 pm - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
8th 

The Purbeck Carers Group 10:30 to 12:00

We meet on the 2 nd  Tuesday of each month in a private room, Wareham Library.  On behalf of everyone you are most welcome.  The groups ethos is with friendship and information to support ...
In Community events
Event supplied by The Purbeck Gazette
  

Judy Robson Art Group 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Tue, 08 Oct 2019 1 pm - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Movie Night 18:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Tue, 08 Oct 2019 6 pm - 11 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
12th 

Fore / Adventure - Kayak, Fish, Forage and Feast 09:30 to 14:30

We happen to have some pretty nifty kayak fishing instructors on the team so you're in the best hands to try and catch your lunch or dinner. We’ll be fishing off the kayaks using rods or handlines for ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
  

Fore / Adventure - Kayak, Fish, Forage and Feast 13:30 to 18:30

We happen to have some pretty nifty kayak fishing instructors on the team so you're in the best hands to try and catch your lunch or dinner. We’ll be fishing off the kayaks using rods or handlines for ...
At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Oct
14th 

Pins Needles - Meeting Room 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Mon, 14 Oct 2019 1 pm - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
15th 

Judy Robson Art Group 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Tue, 15 Oct 2019 1 pm - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
17th 

U3a Patchwork And Quilting Group 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 17 Oct 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Coffee Junction - Committee Room 10:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 17 Oct 2019 10 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
18th 
details for

Purbeck Film 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
In Local Festivals
  

Purbeck Railway Circle 18:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Fri, 18 Oct 2019 6 pm - 11 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
19th 
details for

Purbeck Film 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
In Local Festivals
Oct
20th 
details for

Purbeck Film 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
In Local Festivals
  

Church Service - Committee Room 17:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Sun, 20 Oct 2019 5 pm - 7:30 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
21st 
details for

Purbeck Film 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
In Local Festivals
  

Pins Needles - Meeting Room 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Mon, 21 Oct 2019 1 pm - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
22nd 
details for

Purbeck Film 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
In Local Festivals
  

Judy Robson Art Group 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Tue, 22 Oct 2019 1 pm - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
23rd 
details for

Purbeck Film 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
In Local Festivals
Oct
24th 
details for

Purbeck Film 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
In Local Festivals
  

U3a Meeting Point 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 24 Oct 2019 8:30 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
25th 
details for

Purbeck Film 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
In Local Festivals
Oct
26th 
details for

Purbeck Film 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
In Local Festivals
  
details for

October half term

A series of interactive activities will be on offer this half-term. Take part in the Great Escape (teddy bear zip wire) and watch missiles launch from the castle's medieval siege engine. Celebrate ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Oct
27th 
details for

Purbeck Film 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
In Local Festivals
  
details for

October half term

A series of interactive activities will be on offer this half-term. Take part in the Great Escape (teddy bear zip wire) and watch missiles launch from the castle's medieval siege engine. Celebrate ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Oct
28th 
details for

Purbeck Film 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
In Local Festivals
  
details for

October half term

A series of interactive activities will be on offer this half-term. Take part in the Great Escape (teddy bear zip wire) and watch missiles launch from the castle's medieval siege engine. Celebrate ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Oct
29th 
details for

Purbeck Film 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
In Local Festivals
  
details for

October half term

A series of interactive activities will be on offer this half-term. Take part in the Great Escape (teddy bear zip wire) and watch missiles launch from the castle's medieval siege engine. Celebrate ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Judy Robson Art Group 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Tue, 29 Oct 2019 1 pm - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
30th 
details for

Purbeck Film 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
In Local Festivals
  
details for

October half term

A series of interactive activities will be on offer this half-term. Take part in the Great Escape (teddy bear zip wire) and watch missiles launch from the castle's medieval siege engine. Celebrate ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Oct
31st 
details for

Purbeck Film 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
In Local Festivals
  
details for

October half term

A series of interactive activities will be on offer this half-term. Take part in the Great Escape (teddy bear zip wire) and watch missiles launch from the castle's medieval siege engine. Celebrate ...
At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Coffee Junction - Committee Room 10:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Thu, 31 Oct 2019 10 am - 1 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events

Festivals

Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals

details for Wilkswood Reggae Festival
Wilkswood Reggae Festival

19th July 2019 to 21st July 2019

Peace, love & harmony in the woods by the sea.
details for Swanage Carnival Week
Swanage Carnival Week

27th July 2019 to 3rd August 2019

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 Swanage Rep Theatre Season
Swanage Rep Theatre Season

7th August 2019 to 24th August 2019

Three plays in three weeks! Professional theatre at its best
details for Swanage Lifeboat Week
Swanage Lifeboat Week

9th August 2019 to 18th August 2019
details for Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

15th August 2019 to 18th August 2019

The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
details for Purbeck Chamber Music Festival
Purbeck Chamber Music Festival

29th August 2019 to 1st September 2019

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

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