Whats on at the Weekend 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.
Events for weekend starting Saturday 13 June 2026
Swanage Fish and Food Festival
Festivals
We are extremely pleased, proud and relieved to announce the dates of the next Swanage Fish Festival! So get your fishy heads ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
08:50 to 17:40
Sae Seaweed Baths Scrubs and Masks
Sae Seaweed Spa, Beach Hut, Middle Beach Studland Dorset BH19 3AP, Studland
Animals and Conservation events
Located in beautiful Studland Bay, a stunning nature reserve easily reachable from neighbouring Poole and Bournemouth, Sae ...
08:00 to 09:00
Intermediate Yoga on Swanage Pier
Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Yoga on the Pier returns this summer for its eighth year. These sessions offer a joyful start to the day, a chance to connect ...
08:15 to 10:15
Wakey, Wakey, Paddle and Brekkie
Studland Watersports, Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Enjoy a guided group kayak out to Old Harry Rocks on a summer's morning with time allowed to explore the bottom of the ...
09:00 to 10:30
Durlston Country park, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's ...
10:00 to 17:00
AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...
10:00 to 16:30
Home and Hearth: Archaeological finds exhibition
Visitor Centre, Below Corfe Castle, Corfe Castle
History and Heritage events
Delve into the past and discover more about everyday life at Corfe Castle. This exhibition showcases fascinating small finds ...
10:00 to 16:30
The New Famous Five and the Forgotten Treasure
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Are you ready for an adventure worthy of the New Famous Five? Whether you arrive with a team of budding explorers or a family ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Three Dorset artists combine three different mediums - printing, stone carving and painting - to depict visual, spiritual ...
10:00 to 16:30
The Square, Corfe Castle
History and Heritage events
Journey back to the Middle Ages at Corfe Castle with this immersive Medieval Life weekend.Meet Nichodemus the physician and ...
18:30 to 21:30
Rectory Classroom, St Mary's Church, Church Hill, Swanage
Hobbies events
Would you enjoy a game of cards on a Saturday evening? You are welcome to join our friendly, local whist drive with tea, ...
20:00 to 22:30
Night Wildlife & Nightjar Guided Walk at RSPB Arne
RSPB Arne,, Wareham
Animals and Conservation events
Experience RSPB Arne in the evening as the sun sets and twilight takes over. An exclusive opportunity to see and ...
Swanage Fish and Food Festival
Festivals
We are extremely pleased, proud and relieved to announce the dates of the next Swanage Fish Festival! So get your fishy heads ...
08:50 to 17:40
Sae Seaweed Baths Scrubs and Masks
Sae Seaweed Spa, Beach Hut, Middle Beach Studland Dorset BH19 3AP, Studland
Animals and Conservation events
Located in beautiful Studland Bay, a stunning nature reserve easily reachable from neighbouring Poole and Bournemouth, Sae ...
08:00 to 09:00
Intermediate Yoga on Swanage Pier
Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Yoga on the Pier returns this summer for its eighth year. These sessions offer a joyful start to the day, a chance to connect ...
10:00 to 12:00
All-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Education events
Enjoy the unique experience of a ranger guided nature tour around our beach and dunes in one of our all terrain vehicles ...
10:00 to 16:30
Home and Hearth: Archaeological finds exhibition
Visitor Centre, Below Corfe Castle, Corfe Castle
History and Heritage events
Delve into the past and discover more about everyday life at Corfe Castle. This exhibition showcases fascinating small finds ...
10:00 to 16:30
The New Famous Five and the Forgotten Treasure
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Are you ready for an adventure worthy of the New Famous Five? Whether you arrive with a team of budding explorers or a family ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Three Dorset artists combine three different mediums - printing, stone carving and painting - to depict visual, spiritual ...
10:00 to 16:30
The Square, Corfe Castle
History and Heritage events
Journey back to the Middle Ages at Corfe Castle with this immersive Medieval Life weekend.Meet Nichodemus the physician and ...
18:00 to 22:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Db Drum Practice at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
18:30 to 21:30
Rectory Classroom, St Mary's Church, Church Hill, Swanage
Hobbies events
Would you enjoy a game of cards on a Saturday evening? You are welcome to join our friendly, local whist drive with tea, ...
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Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
Swanage Fish and Food Festival
13th June 2026 to 14th June 2026
Join us for a celebration of all things ‘fishy’ as Swanage comes alive with a focus on delicious seafood and family activities.
25th July 2026 to 1st August 2026
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.
20th August 2026 to 23rd August 2026
The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival