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Whats On for October 2020

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 (3), Community (100), Durlston Country Park (1), Food and Drink (1), .

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Events in October 2020

Oct
6th 

We will flight them on the Beach 19:30 to 20:30

Pier Volunteer, diver and amateur maritime archaeologist Nick Reed will explore different aspects of the varied facets of Purbeck’s fascinating maritime history. The Dorset Coast would have ...
At Swanage in History and Heritage events
Oct
7th 

Table Tennis With Steve 17:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Table-Tennis-with-Steve-2020-10-07 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
8th 

Post Office In Foyer 08:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Post-Office-in-Foyer-2020-10-08 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Cath Newman Yoga 17:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/CATH-NEWMAN-YOGA-2020-10-08 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Worth Matravers Parish Council 18:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Worth-Matravers-Parish-Council-2020-10-08 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
10th 

Stalls In The Hall 07:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/stalls-in-the-hall-2020-10-10 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
11th 

Cath Newman Yoga 07:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/CATH-NEWMAN-YOGA-2020-10-11 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
12th 

Purbeck Table Tennis Group 07:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Purbeck-Table-Tennis-Group-2020-10-12 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Cath Newman Yoga 17:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Takes place on: 20201015 18:00:00 More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/CATH-NEWMAN-YOGA-2020-10-15-16072020163551 Visit the website for further ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
13th 

Cath Newman Yoga 07:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/CATH-NEWMAN-YOGA-2020-10-13 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Art Group 12:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Art-Group-2020-10-13 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Swanage Pier Friday History Walks 14:30 to 15:30

Enjoy a tour following in the footsteps of the Victorians in a stroll along the pier, a pleasure that has been enjoyed by generations. Experience a breath of fresh air and great views while learning ...
At Swanage in History and Heritage events
  

A Maritime Graveyard 19:30 to 20:30

Pier Volunteer, diver and amateur maritime archaeologist Nick Reed will explore different aspects of the varied facets of Purbeck’s fascinating maritime history. A map of the Dorset coastline ...
At Swanage in History and Heritage events
Oct
14th 

Swanage Pier Friday History Walks 14:30 to 15:30

Enjoy a tour following in the footsteps of the Victorians in a stroll along the pier, a pleasure that has been enjoyed by generations. Experience a breath of fresh air and great views while learning ...
At Swanage in History and Heritage events
  

Table Tennis With Steve 17:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Table-Tennis-with-Steve-2020-10-14 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
15th 

Patchwork Group 07:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/PATCHWORK-GROUP-2020-10-15 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Post Office In Foyer 08:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Post-Office-in-Foyer-2020-10-15 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Swanage Pier Friday History Walks 14:30 to 15:30

Enjoy a tour following in the footsteps of the Victorians in a stroll along the pier, a pleasure that has been enjoyed by generations. Experience a breath of fresh air and great views while learning ...
At Swanage in History and Heritage events
  

Cath Newman Yoga 17:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Takes place on: 20201015 18:00:00 More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/CATH-NEWMAN-YOGA-2020-10-15 Visit the website for further information. ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
16th 

Swanage Pier Friday History Walks 14:30 to 15:30

Enjoy a tour following in the footsteps of the Victorians in a stroll along the pier, a pleasure that has been enjoyed by generations. Experience a breath of fresh air and great views while learning ...
At Swanage in History and Heritage events
  

Purbeck Railway Circle 17:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Purbeck-Railway-Circle-2020-10-16 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
17th 

South West Model Show 10:00 to 17:00

Traders, exhibitors and modelling demonstrations alongside the real thing, at the biggest model show in the South West. Model planes, ships, trains and, of course, tanks of all types and sizes will ...
At Bovington in Exhibitions, Shows events
Oct
18th 

South West Model Show 10:00 to 17:00

Traders, exhibitors and modelling demonstrations alongside the real thing, at the biggest model show in the South West. Model planes, ships, trains and, of course, tanks of all types and sizes will ...
At Bovington in Exhibitions, Shows events
  

Church @ Hxvh 6Pm Service 16:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Church--HXVH--6pm-service-2020-10-18 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
19th 

Purbeck Table Tennis Group 07:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Purbeck-Table-Tennis-Group-2020-10-19 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Cath Newman Yoga 17:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Takes place on: 20201022 18:00:00 More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/CATH-NEWMAN-YOGA-2020-10-22-16072020163551 Visit the website for further ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
20th 

Cath Newman Yoga 07:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/CATH-NEWMAN-YOGA-2020-10-20 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Art Group 12:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Art-Group-2020-10-20 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
21st 

Table Tennis With Steve 17:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Table-Tennis-with-Steve-2020-10-21 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
22nd 

Cath Newman Yoga 17:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/CATH-NEWMAN-YOGA-2020-10-22 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
23rd 

Swanage Pier Friday History Walks 14:30 to 15:30

Enjoy a tour following in the footsteps of the Victorians in a stroll along the pier, a pleasure that has been enjoyed by generations. Experience a breath of fresh air and great views while learning ...
At Swanage in History and Heritage events
Oct
24th 

Halloween Fun on Swanage Pier 09:00 to 16:00

Come and find the spooky creatures hidden on the Pier, as part of our Halloween trail. Due to current restrictions we are not able to hand out trail sheets this year. If you would like one then download ...
At Swanage in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Half Term fun at The Tank Museum 10:00 to 17:00

Half Term fun for the whole family to enjoy. The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life. Experience the biggest day out in history with live tank displays, activities and crafts, ...
At Bovington in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Dorsets Wild Seas: Exhibition 10:30

Discover Dorset’s underwater wildlife, habitats and landscape and the network of protected areas set up to safeguard it for the future. With original artwork by Antonia Phillips. In partnership with Dorset ...
At Swanage in Durlston Country Park events
Oct
25th 

Cath Newman Yoga 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/CATH-NEWMAN-YOGA-2020-10-25 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Halloween Fun on Swanage Pier 09:00 to 16:00

Come and find the spooky creatures hidden on the Pier, as part of our Halloween trail. Due to current restrictions we are not able to hand out trail sheets this year. If you would like one then download ...
At Swanage in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Half Term fun at The Tank Museum 10:00 to 17:00

Half Term fun for the whole family to enjoy. The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life. Experience the biggest day out in history with live tank displays, activities and crafts, ...
At Bovington in Childrens or Family Event events
Oct
26th 

Purbeck Table Tennis Group 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Purbeck-Table-Tennis-Group-2020-10-26 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Halloween Fun on Swanage Pier 09:00 to 16:00

Come and find the spooky creatures hidden on the Pier, as part of our Halloween trail. Due to current restrictions we are not able to hand out trail sheets this year. If you would like one then download ...
At Swanage in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Half Term fun at The Tank Museum 10:00 to 17:00

Half Term fun for the whole family to enjoy. The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life. Experience the biggest day out in history with live tank displays, activities and crafts, ...
At Bovington in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Cath Newman Yoga 18:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Takes place on: 20201029 18:00:00 More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/CATH-NEWMAN-YOGA-2020-10-29-16072020163551 Visit the website for further ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
27th 

Cath Newman Yoga 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/CATH-NEWMAN-YOGA-2020-10-27 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Halloween Fun on Swanage Pier 09:00 to 16:00

Come and find the spooky creatures hidden on the Pier, as part of our Halloween trail. Due to current restrictions we are not able to hand out trail sheets this year. If you would like one then download ...
At Swanage in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Half Term fun at The Tank Museum 10:00 to 17:00

Half Term fun for the whole family to enjoy. The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life. Experience the biggest day out in history with live tank displays, activities and crafts, ...
At Bovington in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Art Group 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Art-Group-2020-10-27 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
  

Movie Night Title Tbc 18:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Movie-Night-title-tbc-2020-10-27 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
28th 

Halloween Fun on Swanage Pier 09:00 to 16:00

Come and find the spooky creatures hidden on the Pier, as part of our Halloween trail. Due to current restrictions we are not able to hand out trail sheets this year. If you would like one then download ...
At Swanage in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Half Term fun at The Tank Museum 10:00 to 17:00

Half Term fun for the whole family to enjoy. The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life. Experience the biggest day out in history with live tank displays, activities and crafts, ...
At Bovington in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Table Tennis With Steve 18:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/Table-Tennis-with-Steve-2020-10-28 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
29th 

Halloween Fun on Swanage Pier 09:00 to 16:00

Come and find the spooky creatures hidden on the Pier, as part of our Halloween trail. Due to current restrictions we are not able to hand out trail sheets this year. If you would like one then download ...
At Swanage in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Half Term fun at The Tank Museum 10:00 to 17:00

Half Term fun for the whole family to enjoy. The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life. Experience the biggest day out in history with live tank displays, activities and crafts, ...
At Bovington in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Cath Newman Yoga 18:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. More details - http://harmanscross.greenhousecms.co.uk/Diary/CATH-NEWMAN-YOGA-2020-10-29 Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events
Oct
30th 

Halloween Fun on Swanage Pier 09:00 to 16:00

Come and find the spooky creatures hidden on the Pier, as part of our Halloween trail. Due to current restrictions we are not able to hand out trail sheets this year. If you would like one then download ...
At Swanage in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Half Term fun at The Tank Museum 10:00 to 17:00

Half Term fun for the whole family to enjoy. The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life. Experience the biggest day out in history with live tank displays, activities and crafts, ...
At Bovington in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Swanage Pier Friday History Walks 14:30 to 15:30

Enjoy a tour following in the footsteps of the Victorians in a stroll along the pier, a pleasure that has been enjoyed by generations. Experience a breath of fresh air and great views while learning ...
At Swanage in History and Heritage events
Oct
31st 

Halloween Fun on Swanage Pier 09:00 to 16:00

Come and find the spooky creatures hidden on the Pier, as part of our Halloween trail. Due to current restrictions we are not able to hand out trail sheets this year. If you would like one then download ...
At Swanage in Childrens or Family Event events
  

Half Term fun at The Tank Museum 10:00 to 17:00

Half Term fun for the whole family to enjoy. The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life. Experience the biggest day out in history with live tank displays, activities and crafts, ...
At Bovington in Childrens or Family Event events

Festivals

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

details for Swanage Blues Festival

Swanage Blues Festival

4th March 2021 to 7th March 2021

Swanage Blues Festivals take place in March and October each year
details for Swanage Fish Festival

Swanage Fish Festival

12th June 2021 to 13th June 2021

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

23rd July 2021 to 25th July 2021

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

Swanage Carnival Week

31st July 2021 to 7th August 2021

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 Folk Festival

Swanage Folk Festival

10th September 2021 to 12th September 2021

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

Swanage Blues Festival

30th September 2021 to 3rd October 2021

Swanage Blues Festivals take place in March and October each year
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