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 (1), Art and Museums (1), Childrens or Family Event (3), Community (21), Education (2), Exhibitions and Shows (3), Fetes and Festivals (1), History and Heritage (2), Hobbies (2), Music (1), Sport and Exercise, Walks (3), .
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Events this week
Jan
Studland Bay Photo Calendar Competition 01:00 to 23:00
National Trust event. Take up the challenge of snapping an image of Studland that fits a monthly theme. January's is Winter birds. Each month will have a new theme, that is updated on the website and ...At Studland in Hobbies events
Durlston Past Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to explore the 20th Century history of Durlston and the 'Durlston Pleasure Grounds'. Open daily. Free entry. ...At Swanage in Exhibitions and Shows events
Nature Tots 10:00 to 11:30, every Monday
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 ...At Studland in Childrens or Family Event events
Jan
Studland Bay Photo Calendar Competition 01:00 to 23:00
National Trust event. Take up the challenge of snapping an image of Studland that fits a monthly theme. January's is Winter birds. Each month will have a new theme, that is updated on the website and ...At Studland in Hobbies events
Durlston Past Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to explore the 20th Century history of Durlston and the 'Durlston Pleasure Grounds'. Open daily. Free entry. ...At Swanage in Exhibitions and Shows events
Jan
Studland Bay Photo Calendar Competition 01:00 to 23:00
National Trust event. Take up the challenge of snapping an image of Studland that fits a monthly theme. January's is Winter birds. Each month will have a new theme, that is updated on the website and ...At Studland in Hobbies events
Kings view experience 10:00 to 15:30
For the first time since 1646, you can ascend the Kings Tower at Corfe Castle to experience rare historical features and panoramic views - once only reserved for royalty. This is a chargeable event ...At Corfe Castle in History and Heritage events
Durlston Past Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to explore the 20th Century history of Durlston and the 'Durlston Pleasure Grounds'. Open daily. Free entry. ...At Swanage in Exhibitions and Shows events
Jan
Studland Bay Photo Calendar Competition 01:00 to 23:00
National Trust event. Take up the challenge of snapping an image of Studland that fits a monthly theme. January's is Winter birds. Each month will have a new theme, that is updated on the website and ...At Studland in Hobbies events
Durlston Past Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to explore the 20th Century history of Durlston and the 'Durlston Pleasure Grounds'. Open daily. Free entry. ...At Swanage in Exhibitions and Shows events
Jan
Studland Bay Photo Calendar Competition 01:00 to 23:00
National Trust event. Take up the challenge of snapping an image of Studland that fits a monthly theme. January's is Winter birds. Each month will have a new theme, that is updated on the website and ...At Studland in Hobbies events
Durlston Past Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to explore the 20th Century history of Durlston and the 'Durlston Pleasure Grounds'. Open daily. Free entry. ...At Swanage in Exhibitions and Shows events
Jan
Studland Bay Photo Calendar Competition 01:00 to 23:00
National Trust event. Take up the challenge of snapping an image of Studland that fits a monthly theme. January's is Winter birds. Each month will have a new theme, that is updated on the website and ...At Studland in Hobbies events
Kings view experience 10:00 to 15:30
For the first time since 1646, you can ascend the Kings Tower at Corfe Castle to experience rare historical features and panoramic views - once only reserved for royalty. This is a chargeable event ...At Corfe Castle in History and Heritage events
Durlston Past Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to explore the 20th Century history of Durlston and the 'Durlston Pleasure Grounds'. Open daily. Free entry. ...At Swanage in Exhibitions and Shows events
Jan
Trust10 08:50 to 11:00
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, we recommend that you ...At Studland in Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Kings view experience 10:00 to 15:30
For the first time since 1646, you can ascend the Kings Tower at Corfe Castle to experience rare historical features and panoramic views - once only reserved for royalty. This is a chargeable event ...At Corfe Castle in History and Heritage events
Durlston Past Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to explore the 20th Century history of Durlston and the 'Durlston Pleasure Grounds'. Open daily. Free entry. ...At Swanage in Exhibitions and Shows events
The Joy of Watercolour: Day Retreat 10:30 to 15:00
Unwind, explore, and awaken your creative side in this relaxing all day watercolour workshop designed for beginners and those that enjoy using watercolours. Set at a cosy venue overlooking Corfe Castle, ...At Wareham in Hobbies 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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