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 28 March 2026
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 ...
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 ...
09:00 to 17:00
Swanage Pier Eggcellent Easter Trail
Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
The Easter Bunny and his friends are hiding all over Swanage Pier. Can you track them down, uncover the message they’ve left ...
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 16:00
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
'Wild Nature', an exhibition by Lisa Parkyn, a Devon-based painter, originally from the Kalahari semi-desert, Botswana. ...
10:00 to 15:00
Studland's Easter Adventure in Nature
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Childrens or Family Event events
Head along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. How quick can you be at the animal run? Can ...
10:00 to 17:00
Easter Holidays: Tanks In Action
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the biggest day out in history this Easter at The Tank Museum! Enjoy tanks in action displays on weekdays, tracked ...
10:00 to 16:00
Easter adventures at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Make your way throughout the castle and find activities for the whole family. Taking place between 28 March to 12 April 2026, ...
10:00 to 12:30
Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island
Animals and Conservation events
Experience the wonderful birdlife of Brownsea Island with our guided birdwatching walks. Led by a knowledgeable Dorset Wildlife ...
10:00 to 15:00
Studland's Easter Adventure in Nature
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Childrens or Family Event events
Head along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. How quick can you be at the animal run? Can ...
13:00 to 18:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Natural Movement Dance at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
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, ...
06:00 to 08:00
Sunrise Guided Walk at RSPB Arne
RSPB Arne, Wareham
Animals and Conservation events
Biofluorescence is one of nature’s hidden wonders! Encounter an invisible natural world on an exclusive night-time adventure ...
09:00 to 17:00
Swanage Pier Eggcellent Easter Trail
Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
The Easter Bunny and his friends are hiding all over Swanage Pier. Can you track them down, uncover the message they’ve left ...
10:00 to 16:00
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
'Wild Nature', an exhibition by Lisa Parkyn, a Devon-based painter, originally from the Kalahari semi-desert, Botswana. ...
10:00 to 15:00
Studland's Easter Adventure in Nature
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Childrens or Family Event events
Head along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. How quick can you be at the animal run? Can ...
10:00 to 17:00
Easter Holidays: Tanks In Action
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Experience the biggest day out in history this Easter at The Tank Museum! Enjoy tanks in action displays on weekdays, tracked ...
10:00 to 16:00
Easter adventures at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Make your way throughout the castle and find activities for the whole family. Taking place between 28 March to 12 April 2026, ...
10:00 to 15:00
Studland's Easter Adventure in Nature
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Childrens or Family Event events
Head along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. How quick can you be at the animal run? Can ...
13:00 to 18:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Natural Movement Dance at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
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
23rd May 2026 to 7th June 2026
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.
23rd May 2026 to 24th May 2026
The Swanage Pirate Festival is held in Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck in South Dorset
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.
