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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: Animals and Conservation (1), Childrens or Family Event (18), Community (163), Durlston Country Park (261), Education (6), Exhibitions, Shows (4), Food and Drink (1), History and Heritage (4), Hobbies (1), Music (5), Sport and Exercise, Walks (34), 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 
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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
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
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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
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 
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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 Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala
Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala

10th May 2019 to 12th May 2019

The Diesel Gala will see an impressive line up of diesel locomotives operating on the Swanage Railway.
details for Purbeck Pirate Festival
Purbeck Pirate Festival

24th May 2019 to 27th May 2019

The Purbeck Pirate Festival at Sandpit Field
details for Purbeck Art Weeks Festival
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

25th May 2019 to 9th June 2019

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 Fish Festival
Swanage Fish Festival

8th June 2019 to 9th June 2019

Join us for a celebration of all things ‘fishy’ as Swanage comes alive with a focus on delicious seafood and family activities.
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.
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