Events and Festivals
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 (129), Art and Museums (203), Childrens or Family Event (172), Community (380), Education (62), Environment (1), Exhibitions, Shows (34), Food and Drink (5), Gardens, Countryside (8), History and Heritage (152), Hobbies (4), Music (83), Sport and Exercise, Walks (55), Theatre and Stage (3), .
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Apr
Dawn Chorus Walks at RSPB Arne 05:00 to 07:00
The Dawn Chorus is one of the UK’s best wildlife spectacles - so why not join us to immerse in Arne’s own Dawn birdsong orchestra! It is an event not to be missed, as we take you through the woodland ...At Wareham in Animals and Conservation events
Family Almost the Dawn Chorus Walks at RSPB Arne 07:00 to 09:00
Have you always wanted to know what the birds are getting up to when you’re getting ready for school? Or what birds you have singing in your garden? Then why not come join us for one of our (Not Quite) ...At Wareham in Animals and Conservation events
Rooted in the ruins family quest 10:00 to 17:00
National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a ...At Corfe Castle in Animals and Conservation events
Convergence Exhibition 10:30 to 17:00
Drop in to the Fine Foundation Gallery to view 'twenty3' art collective present a thought-provoking exhibition that explores themes from hum... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Art and Museums events
Apr
Dawn Chorus Walks at RSPB Arne 05:00 to 07:00
The Dawn Chorus is one of the UK’s best wildlife spectacles - so why not join us to immerse in Arne’s own Dawn birdsong orchestra! It is an event not to be missed, as we take you through the woodland ...At Wareham in Animals and Conservation events
Family Almost the Dawn Chorus Walks at RSPB Arne 07:00 to 09:00
Have you always wanted to know what the birds are getting up to when you’re getting ready for school? Or what birds you have singing in your garden? Then why not come join us for one of our (Not Quite) ...At Wareham in Animals and Conservation events
Not Quite the Dawn Chorus Walks at RSPB Arne 07:00 to 09:00
The Dawn Chorus is one of the UK’s best wildlife spectacles – so why not join us to immerse in Arne’s own (almost) Dawn orchestra! It is an event not to be missed, as we take you through our woodland ...At Wareham in Animals and Conservation events
Trust10 08:45 to 11:00
National Trust event. Trust10 running is about enjoying the landscapes and nature surrounding you rather than a competitive event supported by timing systems. Therefore, if timing is important to you, ...At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Rooted in the ruins family quest 10:00 to 17:00
National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a ...At Corfe Castle in Animals and Conservation events
Convergence Exhibition 10:30 to 17:00
Drop in to the Fine Foundation Gallery to view 'twenty3' art collective present a thought-provoking exhibition that explores themes from hum... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Art and Museums events
Life on the Edge Seabirds Guided Walk 11:00 to 12:30
Join a Ranger to discover life in one of the south coast's largest Guillemot colonies. £3.50 per person. Booking is not required, just tur... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Apr
Dawn Chorus Walks at RSPB Arne 05:00 to 07:00
The Dawn Chorus is one of the UK’s best wildlife spectacles - so why not join us to immerse in Arne’s own Dawn birdsong orchestra! It is an event not to be missed, as we take you through the woodland ...At Wareham in Animals and Conservation events
Family Almost the Dawn Chorus Walks at RSPB Arne 07:00 to 09:00
Have you always wanted to know what the birds are getting up to when you’re getting ready for school? Or what birds you have singing in your garden? Then why not come join us for one of our (Not Quite) ...At Wareham in Animals and Conservation events
Not Quite the Dawn Chorus Walks at RSPB Arne 07:00 to 09:00
The Dawn Chorus is one of the UK’s best wildlife spectacles – so why not join us to immerse in Arne’s own (almost) Dawn orchestra! It is an event not to be missed, as we take you through our woodland ...At Wareham in Animals and Conservation events
U3a Table Tennis 07:30
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 ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Rooted in the ruins family quest 10:00 to 17:00
National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a ...At Corfe Castle in Animals and Conservation events
Nature Tots 10:00 to 11:00
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 ...At Studland in Childrens or Family Event events
Medieval Tile Workshop 10:00 to 12:30
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers as they demonstrate the medieval craft of tile making in our 15th style timber frame workshop. ...At Corfe Castle in History and Heritage events
Convergence Exhibition 10:30 to 17:00
Drop in to the Fine Foundation Gallery to view 'twenty3' art collective present a thought-provoking exhibition that explores themes from hum... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Art and Museums events
Medieval Tile Making Workshop 11:00 to 14:00
National Trust event. Join our friendly artisan volunteers to make traditional medieval-style clay tiles in our traditional 15th century style tile workshop. ...At Corfe Castle in Education events
Pins Needles Sewing Group 12:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins Needles Sewing Group at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Cath Newman Yoga 17:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath Newman 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 ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Apr
Dawn Chorus Walks at RSPB Arne 05:00 to 07:00
The Dawn Chorus is one of the UK’s best wildlife spectacles - so why not join us to immerse in Arne’s own Dawn birdsong orchestra! It is an event not to be missed, as we take you through the woodland ...At Wareham in Animals and Conservation events
Family Almost the Dawn Chorus Walks at RSPB Arne 07:00 to 09:00
Have you always wanted to know what the birds are getting up to when you’re getting ready for school? Or what birds you have singing in your garden? Then why not come join us for one of our (Not Quite) ...At Wareham in Animals and Conservation events
Not Quite the Dawn Chorus Walks at RSPB Arne 07:00 to 09:00
The Dawn Chorus is one of the UK’s best wildlife spectacles – so why not join us to immerse in Arne’s own (almost) Dawn orchestra! It is an event not to be missed, as we take you through our woodland ...At Wareham in Animals and Conservation events
Cath Newman Yoga 07:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath Newman 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 ...At Harmans Cross in Community events
Rooted in the ruins family quest 10:00 to 17:00
National Trust event. Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a ...At Corfe Castle in Animals and Conservation events
Convergence Exhibition 10:30 to 17:00
Drop in to the Fine Foundation Gallery to view 'twenty3' art collective present a thought-provoking exhibition that explores themes from hum... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Art and Museums events
May
Dawn Chorus Walks at RSPB Arne 05:00 to 07:00
The Dawn Chorus is one of the UK’s best wildlife spectacles - so why not join us to immerse in Arne’s own Dawn birdsong orchestra! It is an event not to be missed, as we take you through the woodland ...At Wareham in Animals and Conservation events
Family Almost the Dawn Chorus Walks at RSPB Arne 07:00 to 09:00
Have you always wanted to know what the birds are getting up to when you’re getting ready for school? Or what birds you have singing in your garden? Then why not come join us for one of our (Not Quite) ...At Wareham in Animals and Conservation events
Not Quite the Dawn Chorus Walks at RSPB Arne 07:00 to 09:00
The Dawn Chorus is one of the UK’s best wildlife spectacles – so why not join us to immerse in Arne’s own (almost) Dawn orchestra! It is an event not to be missed, as we take you through our woodland ...At Wareham in Animals and Conservation events
May
Dawn Chorus Walks at RSPB Arne 05:00 to 07:00
The Dawn Chorus is one of the UK’s best wildlife spectacles - so why not join us to immerse in Arne’s own Dawn birdsong orchestra! It is an event not to be missed, as we take you through the woodland ...At Wareham in Animals and Conservation events
Family Almost the Dawn Chorus Walks at RSPB Arne 07:00 to 09:00
Have you always wanted to know what the birds are getting up to when you’re getting ready for school? Or what birds you have singing in your garden? Then why not come join us for one of our (Not Quite) ...At Wareham in Animals and Conservation events
Not Quite the Dawn Chorus Walks at RSPB Arne 07:00 to 09:00
The Dawn Chorus is one of the UK’s best wildlife spectacles – so why not join us to immerse in Arne’s own (almost) Dawn orchestra! It is an event not to be missed, as we take you through our woodland ...At Wareham in Animals and Conservation events
May
Dawn Chorus Walks at RSPB Arne 05:00 to 07:00
The Dawn Chorus is one of the UK’s best wildlife spectacles - so why not join us to immerse in Arne’s own Dawn birdsong orchestra! It is an event not to be missed, as we take you through the woodland ...At Wareham in Animals and Conservation events
Family Almost the Dawn Chorus Walks at RSPB Arne 07:00 to 09:00
Have you always wanted to know what the birds are getting up to when you’re getting ready for school? Or what birds you have singing in your garden? Then why not come join us for one of our (Not Quite) ...At Wareham in Animals and Conservation events
Not Quite the Dawn Chorus Walks at RSPB Arne 07:00 to 09:00
The Dawn Chorus is one of the UK’s best wildlife spectacles – so why not join us to immerse in Arne’s own (almost) Dawn orchestra! It is an event not to be missed, as we take you through our woodland ...At Wareham in Animals and Conservation events
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.
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