Whats On in October 2024
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. You can filter the events by: Animals and Conservation (124), Art and Museums (193), Childrens or Family Event (171), Community (375), Education (60), Environment (1), Exhibitions, Shows (33), Food and Drink (5), Gardens, Countryside (8), History and Heritage (152), Hobbies (4), Music (83), Sport and Exercise, Walks (70), Theatre and Stage (3), .
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TueMaking Memories Dementia Friendly Cafe
10:00 to 12:00
Community in Swanage
Meet at the Show Bar in the Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage from 10am to 12 noon on the first and third Tuesday in the month. Meeting fiends socially over a cup of tea or coffee and homemade cake with occasional entertainment. A stimulating way to share memories and experiences with other peo...
Parish Council Meeting
18:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Parish Council Meeting at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
2nd
WedHall Out Of Use For Maintenance
07:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
U3a French
07:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Men’s Wellbeing Walk At Arne
12:30 to 15:00
Animals and Conservation in Swanage
Join us at Arne for our men’s wellbeing walk. The stresses of life can take its toll on our mental health and wellbeing. This event starts at 12.30 for a soup lunch and a drink of your choice included in the ticket price. This is also a great opportunity to get to know each other before the walk co...
Choir Rehearsals
13:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Choir Rehearsals at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Martial Arts Training
17:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Martial Arts Training at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
3rd
ThuPurbeck Patchwork Quilting
08:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Purbeck Patchwork Quilting at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Dear Future: I Leave This Place For You - Corfe Castle
13:00 to 16:00
History and Heritage in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Without gifts in wills, we simply wouldn’t be able to look after the extraordinary places in our care. This special event will take you behind the scenes to see first-hand how your support is helping us carry out crucial conservation work every day, and how a gift in your own...
Singing for Pleasure
14:00 to 15:00
Music in Swanage
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with dementia and their carers to come along. Followed by light refreshments All Welcome ...
4th
FriArtisan Crafts
11:00 to 14:00
Exhibitions, Shows in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in the Outer Bailey every Friday displaying heritage crafts such as stone carving, wood carving, wattle and daubing, and more! *Displays dependent on volunteer availability...
5th
SatCosy Corner Yoga School
07:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cosy Corner Yoga School at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
7th
MonU3a Table Tennis
07:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Medieval Tile Workshop
10:00 to 12:30
History and Heritage in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers as they demonstrate the medieval craft of tile making in our 15th style timber frame workshop....
Nature Tots
10:00 to 11:00
Childrens or Family Event in Studland
National Trust event. Bring your little ones to our parent and volunteer led toddler group. Our Nature Tots group is for children aged up to 5 years old and their parents/carers. Each week parents and carers help the Nature Tots volunteers to organise and run nature inspired activities and together ...
Medieval Tile Making Workshop
11:00 to 14:00
Education in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers to make traditional medieval-style clay tiles in our traditional 15th century style tile workshop....
Pins And Needles
12:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
8th
TueWicked Little Letters
17:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Wicked Little Letters at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Movie Night
17:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Movie Night at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
9th
WedHall Out Of Use For Maintenance
07:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
U3a French
07:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Vh Committee
09:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Vh Committee at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Choir Rehearsals
13:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Choir Rehearsals at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Martial Arts Training
17:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Martial Arts Training at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
10th
ThuSinging for Pleasure
14:00 to 15:00
Music in Swanage
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with dementia and their carers to come along. Followed by light refreshments All Welcome ...
11th
FriArtisan Crafts
11:00 to 14:00
Exhibitions, Shows in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in the Outer Bailey every Friday displaying heritage crafts such as stone carving, wood carving, wattle and daubing, and more! *Displays dependent on volunteer availability...
Stalls In The Hall
16:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Stalls In The Hall at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
13th
SunAll-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour
10:00 to 11:30
Education in Studland
National Trust event. Let one of our team show you the nature and history of this special place, all from the comfort of one of our ATVs. You will be taken along a vast stretch of the beautiful Jurassic Coast and back in land around our sand dunes and heather trail. There will be stops where partici...
14th
MonU3a Table Tennis
07:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Nature Tots
10:00 to 11:00
Childrens or Family Event in Studland
National Trust event. Bring your little ones to our parent and volunteer led toddler group. Our Nature Tots group is for children aged up to 5 years old and their parents/carers. Each week parents and carers help the Nature Tots volunteers to organise and run nature inspired activities and together ...
Medieval Tile Workshop
10:00 to 12:30
History and Heritage in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers as they demonstrate the medieval craft of tile making in our 15th style timber frame workshop....
Medieval Tile Making Workshop
11:00 to 14:00
Education in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers to make traditional medieval-style clay tiles in our traditional 15th century style tile workshop....
Pins And Needles
12:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
15th
TueMaking Memories Dementia Friendly Cafe
10:00 to 12:00
Community in Swanage
Meet at the Show Bar in the Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage from 10am to 12 noon on the first and third Tuesday in the month. Meeting fiends socially over a cup of tea or coffee and homemade cake with occasional entertainment. A stimulating way to share memories and experiences with other peo...
16th
WedU3a Science Technology
07:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Science Technology at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
U3a French
07:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Choir Rehearsals
13:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Choir Rehearsals at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Martial Arts Training
17:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Martial Arts Training at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
17th
ThuPurbeck Patchwork Quilting
08:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Purbeck Patchwork Quilting at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Singing for Pleasure
14:00 to 15:00
Music in Swanage
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with dementia and their carers to come along. Followed by light refreshments All Welcome ...
18th
FriArtisan Crafts
11:00 to 14:00
Exhibitions, Shows in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in the Outer Bailey every Friday displaying heritage crafts such as stone carving, wood carving, wattle and daubing, and more! *Displays dependent on volunteer availability...
19th
SatWaders Of Arne Guided Walk
10:00 to 12:00
Animals and Conservation in Swanage
Join our experts this October for our waders of Arne guided walk. A stroll through heathland and woodland will take you to the sandy shores of Shipstal Beach – a quiet refuge away from the busier parts of Poole Harbour. These stunning views makes a perfect spot for those enthusiastic in learning mo...
20th
SunFungi and Woodland Stroll at Arne
10:00 to 12:00
Animals and Conservation in Swanage
Join our expert volunteers for a guided walk to see the spectacular sight of Fungi at Arne. Buried deep in the woodland there’s everything from common puff balls and fly agaric through to Tawny grisette’s and Amethyst deceiver, there is a lot to learn about these incredible species in outstanding s...
21st
MonU3a Table Tennis
07:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Medieval Tile Workshop
10:00 to 12:30
History and Heritage in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers as they demonstrate the medieval craft of tile making in our 15th style timber frame workshop....
Nature Tots
10:00 to 11:00
Childrens or Family Event in Studland
National Trust event. Bring your little ones to our parent and volunteer led toddler group. Our Nature Tots group is for children aged up to 5 years old and their parents/carers. Each week parents and carers help the Nature Tots volunteers to organise and run nature inspired activities and together ...
Medieval Tile Making Workshop
11:00 to 14:00
Education in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers to make traditional medieval-style clay tiles in our traditional 15th century style tile workshop....
Pins And Needles
12:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
23rd
WedHall Out Of Use For Maintenance
07:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Choir Rehearsals
13:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Choir Rehearsals at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Martial Arts Training
17:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Martial Arts Training at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
24th
ThuU3a Meeting Point
07:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Meeting Point at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Singing for Pleasure
14:00 to 15:00
Music in Swanage
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with dementia and their carers to come along. Followed by light refreshments All Welcome ...
25th
FriArtisan Crafts
11:00 to 14:00
Exhibitions, Shows in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in the Outer Bailey every Friday displaying heritage crafts such as stone carving, wood carving, wattle and daubing, and more! *Displays dependent on volunteer availability...
Unavailable For Hire
23:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Unavailable For Hire at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
27th
SunPurbeck Film Festival Event
18:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Purbeck Film Festival Event at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Purbeck Film Festival The Old Oak
18:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Purbeck Film Festival The Old Oak at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
28th
MonU3a Table Tennis
08:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Medieval Tile Workshop
10:00 to 12:30
History and Heritage in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers as they demonstrate the medieval craft of tile making in our 15th style timber frame workshop....
Medieval Tile Making Workshop
11:00 to 14:00
Education in Corfe Castle
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers to make traditional medieval-style clay tiles in our traditional 15th century style tile workshop....
29th
TuePurbeck Film Festival Empire Of Light
18:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Purbeck Film Festival Empire Of Light at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Purbeck Film Festival Event
18:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Purbeck Film Festival Event at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
30th
WedHall Out Of Use For Maintenance
08:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Martial Arts Training
18:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Martial Arts Training at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
31st
ThuHistory Walks at Arne
10:00 to 12:00
Animals and Conservation in Wareham
If you like history then why not join us at Arne for one of our fantastic history walks. With history spanning from the bronze age all the way up to ww2 there will be something for everyone. After your walk it’s time to relax in our café for cake and coffee included in the price of your ticket. Wal...
Festivals
Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
25th May 2024 to 9th June 2024
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.
15th June 2024 to 16th June 2024
Join us for a celebration of all things ‘fishy’ as Swanage comes alive with a focus on delicious seafood and family activities.
18th July 2024 to 21st July 2024
Peace, love & harmony in the woods by the sea.
27th July 2024 to 3rd August 2024
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.
6th September 2024 to 8th September 2024
Swanage comes alive with hundreds of Morris dancers in their bright costumes and jingling bells, and folk music lovers.
9th September 2024 to 16th September 2024
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
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