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: Childrens or Family Event (3), Community (27), Education (1), Exhibitions and Shows (2), History and Heritage (2), Hobbies (1), Music (1), Sport and Exercise, Walks (1), .
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Events this week
Dec
Winter Solstice at Corfe Castle 07:00 to 10:00
National Trust event. Corfe Castle will be opening its gates from 7am to experience the rare opportunity of watching the sun rise over East Hill on the shortest day of the year from the castle ruins. Explore ...At Corfe Castle in Community events
Festive parkrun at Durlston 09:00 to 10:30
Joi us in your best fancy dress for this festive parkrun! Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jo... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle 10:00 to 15:00
National Trust event. Take time to relax and enjoy a winter warmer in the seasonal setting of Corfe Castle. Gather around a fire pit to toast marshmallows whilst catching up with friends or family. Natural ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours 10:00 to 15:30
National Trust event. Far back in the mists of history, at the darkest time of the year the Lord of Misrule was chosen to oversee the fun and frivolity of the Christmas feast. Swapping places with the ...At Corfe Castle in History and Heritage events
Wartime Winter 10:00 to 17:00
Festive fun for the whole family!This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas card colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, special talks from the Guide Team and more! Venture around The Museum to see a ...At Bovington in Exhibitions and Shows events
Dec
Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle 10:00 to 15:00
National Trust event. Take time to relax and enjoy a winter warmer in the seasonal setting of Corfe Castle. Gather around a fire pit to toast marshmallows whilst catching up with friends or family. Natural ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours 10:00 to 15:30
National Trust event. Far back in the mists of history, at the darkest time of the year the Lord of Misrule was chosen to oversee the fun and frivolity of the Christmas feast. Swapping places with the ...At Corfe Castle in History and Heritage events
Wartime Winter 10:00 to 17:00
Festive fun for the whole family!This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas card colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, special talks from the Guide Team and more! Venture around The Museum to see a ...At Bovington in Exhibitions and Shows events
Dec
Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle 10:00 to 15:00
National Trust event. Take time to relax and enjoy a winter warmer in the seasonal setting of Corfe Castle. Gather around a fire pit to toast marshmallows whilst catching up with friends or family. Natural ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours 10:00 to 15:30
National Trust event. Far back in the mists of history, at the darkest time of the year the Lord of Misrule was chosen to oversee the fun and frivolity of the Christmas feast. Swapping places with the ...At Corfe Castle in History and Heritage events
Wartime Winter 10:00 to 17:00
Festive fun for the whole family!This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas card colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, special talks from the Guide Team and more! Venture around The Museum to see a ...At Bovington in Exhibitions and Shows events
Dec
Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle 10:00 to 15:00
National Trust event. Take time to relax and enjoy a winter warmer in the seasonal setting of Corfe Castle. Gather around a fire pit to toast marshmallows whilst catching up with friends or family. Natural ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Wartime Winter 10:00 to 17:00
Festive fun for the whole family!This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas card colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, special talks from the Guide Team and more! Venture around The Museum to see a ...At Bovington in Exhibitions and Shows events
Dec
Christmas Day Closed Various times
Durlston Castle will be closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day however the park is still open to the public for those Christmas day walks. Merry Chr... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Community events
Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle 10:00 to 15:00
National Trust event. Take time to relax and enjoy a winter warmer in the seasonal setting of Corfe Castle. Gather around a fire pit to toast marshmallows whilst catching up with friends or family. Natural ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Wartime Winter 10:00 to 17:00
Festive fun for the whole family!This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas card colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, special talks from the Guide Team and more! Venture around The Museum to see a ...At Bovington in Exhibitions and Shows events
Dec
Boxing Day Closed Various times
Durlston Castle will be closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day however the park is still open to the public for those Christmas and Boxing day walks. ... Venue: Castle Reception Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...At Swanage in Community events
Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle 10:00 to 15:00
National Trust event. Take time to relax and enjoy a winter warmer in the seasonal setting of Corfe Castle. Gather around a fire pit to toast marshmallows whilst catching up with friends or family. Natural ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Wartime Winter 10:00 to 17:00
Festive fun for the whole family!This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas card colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, special talks from the Guide Team and more! Venture around The Museum to see a ...At Bovington in Exhibitions and Shows events
Singing for Pleasure 14:00 to 15:00, every Thursday
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 ...At Swanage in Music events
Dec
Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle 10:00 to 15:00
National Trust event. Take time to relax and enjoy a winter warmer in the seasonal setting of Corfe Castle. Gather around a fire pit to toast marshmallows whilst catching up with friends or family. Natural ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours 10:00 to 15:30
National Trust event. Far back in the mists of history, at the darkest time of the year the Lord of Misrule was chosen to oversee the fun and frivolity of the Christmas feast. Swapping places with the ...At Corfe Castle in History and Heritage events
Wartime Winter 10:00 to 17:00
Festive fun for the whole family!This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas card colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, special talks from the Guide Team and more! Venture around The Museum to see a ...At Bovington in Exhibitions and Shows events
Festivals
Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
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.
24th July 2025 to 27th July 2025
Peace, love & harmony in the woods by the sea.
26th July 2025 to 2nd August 2025
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.
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