Events in Swanage

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 (14), Art and Museums (12), Childrens or Family Event (97), Community (551), Education (15), Exhibitions and Shows (16), History and Heritage (24), Hobbies (1), Music (65), Sport and Exercise, Walks (5), .

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October 2024

1st

Tue

Jodi Purbeck Yoga

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Jodi Purbeck Yoga 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 ...

Making 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...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

Harmony Rocks

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Harmony Rocks 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 ...

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

Wed

Hall 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 ...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

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 ...

Drum Practice P.L

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Drum Practice P.L 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

Thu

Swanage Blues Festival

03/10/2024 to 06/10/2024

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 venues, plus buskers, open mic and jam sessions, and Stans Blues Jamboree. If youre planning to co...

Purbeck 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 ...

Post Office Outreach

08:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Post Office Outreach 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 ...

Coffee Junction

09:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Coffee Junction 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 ...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

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 ...

Jodi Purbeck Yoga

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Jodi Purbeck Yoga 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 ...

4th

Fri

Swanage Blues Festival

03/10/2024 to 06/10/2024

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 venues, plus buskers, open mic and jam sessions, and Stans Blues Jamboree. If youre planning to co...

Yoga Day Nourish Your Soul

08:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Yoga Day Nourish Your Soul 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 ...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

Artisan Crafts

11:00 to 14:00

Exhibitions and 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

Sat

Swanage Blues Festival

03/10/2024 to 06/10/2024

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 venues, plus buskers, open mic and jam sessions, and Stans Blues Jamboree. If youre planning to co...

Cosy 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 ...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

A Singing Day with Bob Chilcott

10:00 to 16:30

Music in Online Event

A fabulous day of singing with one of the UKs finest composers and conductors - ex-Kings Singer, Bob Chilcott. This is a very welcome return for Bob after a stunningly successful workshop in Swanage last year. Booking forms available from the Parish Office or online via email swanage.team@btconnect...

6th

Sun

Swanage Blues Festival

03/10/2024 to 06/10/2024

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 venues, plus buskers, open mic and jam sessions, and Stans Blues Jamboree. If youre planning to co...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

7th

Mon

U3a 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 ...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

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 ...

Jodi Purbeck Yoga

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Jodi Purbeck Yoga 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

Tue

Jodi Purbeck Yoga

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Jodi Purbeck Yoga 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 ...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

Harmony Rocks

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Harmony Rocks 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 ...

Wicked 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 ...

9th

Wed

Hall 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 ...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

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 ...

Drum Practice P.L

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Drum Practice P.L 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

Thu

Post Office Outreach

08:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Post Office Outreach 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 ...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

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 ...

Jodi Purbeck Yoga

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Jodi Purbeck Yoga 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 ...

11th

Fri

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

Artisan Crafts

11:00 to 14:00

Exhibitions and 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 ...

12th

Sat

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

13th

Sun

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

All-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

Mon

U3a 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....

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

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 ...

Jodi Purbeck Yoga

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Jodi Purbeck Yoga 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

Tue

Jodi Purbeck Yoga

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Jodi Purbeck Yoga 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 ...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

Making 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...

Harmony Rocks

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Harmony Rocks 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 Wi

17:45

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Purbeck Wi 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 ...

16th

Wed

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 ...

U3a 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 ...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

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 ...

Drum Practice P.L

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Drum Practice P.L 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

Thu

Post Office Outreach

08:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Post Office Outreach 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 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 ...

Coffee Junction

09:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Coffee Junction 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 ...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

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 ...

Jodi Purbeck Yoga

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Jodi Purbeck Yoga 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 ...

Full Moon Walk October | Women Only

17:30 to 19:30

Animals and Conservation in Wareham

Dont miss this special opportunity to discover the wonders of RSPB Arne by moonlight, in an event uniquely created by women for women.This event is open to anybody who identifies as a woman. We also welcome non binary people who feel comfortable in a womens only space to this event.At Arne we belie...

18th

Fri

Purbeck Film Festival

18/10/2024 to 03/11/2024

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 to celebrate 100 years of cinema. Nearly 20 years later, the Festival continues to be run by voluntee...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

Artisan Crafts

11:00 to 14:00

Exhibitions and 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...

Meeting Jim M

16:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Meeting Jim M 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 ...

Full Moon Walk | October Hunter's Moon

17:30 to 19:30

Animals and Conservation in Wareham

Dont miss this special opportunity to discover the wonders of RSPB Arne by moonlight, now open to all! Join us for a 5:30pm start, for a 2 hour guided walk around the reserve, taking in the beauty of the full moon and the night sky, lead by a RSPB member of staff. Tickets include a flask of hot cho...

19th

Sat

Purbeck Film Festival

18/10/2024 to 03/11/2024

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 to celebrate 100 years of cinema. Nearly 20 years later, the Festival continues to be run by voluntee...

Quiet mornings at the Tank Museum

09:00 to 11:00

Childrens or Family Event in Bovington

Join us for a quiet morning aimed at anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to The Tank Museum.Quiet mornings will be on offer on four different weekend days in 2024. From 0900-1100 all sounds, and interactives will be turned off to reduce sensory input. This session is primarily for, but not ...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

Waders 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

Sun

Purbeck Film Festival

18/10/2024 to 03/11/2024

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 to celebrate 100 years of cinema. Nearly 20 years later, the Festival continues to be run by voluntee...

Fungi 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...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

Church Service

16:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Church Service 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 ...

21st

Mon

Purbeck Film Festival

18/10/2024 to 03/11/2024

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 to celebrate 100 years of cinema. Nearly 20 years later, the Festival continues to be run by voluntee...

U3a 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 ...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

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 ...

Jodi Purbeck Yoga

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Jodi Purbeck Yoga 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 ...

22nd

Tue

Purbeck Film Festival

18/10/2024 to 03/11/2024

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 to celebrate 100 years of cinema. Nearly 20 years later, the Festival continues to be run by voluntee...

Jodi Purbeck Yoga

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Jodi Purbeck Yoga 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 ...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

Purbeck Community Rail Partnership Agm

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Purbeck Community Rail Partnership Agm 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 ...

Harmony Rocks

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Harmony Rocks 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

Wed

Purbeck Film Festival

18/10/2024 to 03/11/2024

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 to celebrate 100 years of cinema. Nearly 20 years later, the Festival continues to be run by voluntee...

Hall 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 ...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

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 ...

Drum Practice P.L

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Drum Practice P.L 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

Thu

Purbeck Film Festival

18/10/2024 to 03/11/2024

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 to celebrate 100 years of cinema. Nearly 20 years later, the Festival continues to be run by voluntee...

U3a 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 ...

Post Office Outreach

08:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Post Office Outreach 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 ...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

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 ...

Jodi Purbeck Yoga

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Jodi Purbeck Yoga 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 ...

25th

Fri

Purbeck Film Festival

18/10/2024 to 03/11/2024

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 to celebrate 100 years of cinema. Nearly 20 years later, the Festival continues to be run by voluntee...

U3a Archaeology

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Archaeology 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 ...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

Artisan Crafts

11:00 to 14:00

Exhibitions and 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 ...

26th

Sat

Purbeck Film Festival

18/10/2024 to 03/11/2024

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 to celebrate 100 years of cinema. Nearly 20 years later, the Festival continues to be run by voluntee...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

October Half Term

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Bring your own teddy or borrow a furry Corfe Castle veteran and take them for a tour around the site before attaching it to the zip wire by the castle keep. As your teddy zooms down the zip wire they can help us inspect the work of the conservators as they carry out essential w...

Photography Walk

14:00 to 15:30

Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage

Brush up your photography skills with a photography walk at Durlston. Led by wildlife photographer Julian Sawyer, as part of the Dorset National Lan... Venue: Castle Reception Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

27th

Sun

Purbeck Film Festival

18/10/2024 to 03/11/2024

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 to celebrate 100 years of cinema. Nearly 20 years later, the Festival continues to be run by voluntee...

October Half Term

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Bring your own teddy or borrow a furry Corfe Castle veteran and take them for a tour around the site before attaching it to the zip wire by the castle keep. As your teddy zooms down the zip wire they can help us inspect the work of the conservators as they carry out essential w...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

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 ...

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

Mon

Purbeck Film Festival

18/10/2024 to 03/11/2024

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 to celebrate 100 years of cinema. Nearly 20 years later, the Festival continues to be run by voluntee...

U3a 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....

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

October Half Term

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Bring your own teddy or borrow a furry Corfe Castle veteran and take them for a tour around the site before attaching it to the zip wire by the castle keep. As your teddy zooms down the zip wire they can help us inspect the work of the conservators as they carry out essential w...

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....

Jodi Purbeck Yoga

18:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Jodi Purbeck Yoga 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 ...

29th

Tue

Purbeck Film Festival

18/10/2024 to 03/11/2024

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 to celebrate 100 years of cinema. Nearly 20 years later, the Festival continues to be run by voluntee...

Jodi Purbeck Yoga

08:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Jodi Purbeck Yoga 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 ...

October Half Term

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Bring your own teddy or borrow a furry Corfe Castle veteran and take them for a tour around the site before attaching it to the zip wire by the castle keep. As your teddy zooms down the zip wire they can help us inspect the work of the conservators as they carry out essential w...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

Harmony Rocks

13:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Harmony Rocks 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 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

Wed

Purbeck Film Festival

18/10/2024 to 03/11/2024

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 to celebrate 100 years of cinema. Nearly 20 years later, the Festival continues to be run by voluntee...

Hall 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 ...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

October Half Term

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Bring your own teddy or borrow a furry Corfe Castle veteran and take them for a tour around the site before attaching it to the zip wire by the castle keep. As your teddy zooms down the zip wire they can help us inspect the work of the conservators as they carry out essential w...

Wild Wednesdays

11:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Drop in at the Learning Centre from 11am - 3pm to have a go at painting, crafts and activities . Wild Wednesdays runs every Wednesday of the schoo... Venue: Learning Centre Web: www.durlston.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 ...

Drum Practice P.L

18:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Drum Practice P.L 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

Thu

Purbeck Film Festival

18/10/2024 to 03/11/2024

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 to celebrate 100 years of cinema. Nearly 20 years later, the Festival continues to be run by voluntee...

Post Office Outreach

09:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Post Office Outreach 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 ...

October Half Term

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Bring your own teddy or borrow a furry Corfe Castle veteran and take them for a tour around the site before attaching it to the zip wire by the castle keep. As your teddy zooms down the zip wire they can help us inspect the work of the conservators as they carry out essential w...

Coffee Junction

10:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Coffee Junction 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 ...

Castle Critters family quest

10:00 to 16:30

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Join in with this family quest to find the hidden critters that call the castle home. Explore the castle ruins to discover how they help or hinder us looking after the castle. Complete your quest sheet to earn your conservation token....

Jodi Purbeck Yoga

18:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Jodi Purbeck Yoga 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 ...


Festivals

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

details for Purbeck WALX festival

Purbeck WALX festival

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

details for Swanalulu Festival

Swanalulu Festival

13th September 2024 to 14th September 2024

Swanalulu Festival in Prince Albert Gardens in Swanage

details for Swanage Blues Festival

Swanage Blues Festival

3rd October 2024 to 6th October 2024

Swanage Blues Festivals take place in March and October each year

details for Purbeck Film Festival

Purbeck Film Festival

18th October 2024 to 3rd November 2024

Films shown in and around the Isle of Purbeck

details for Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

24th May 2025 to 8th June 2025

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.

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