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 (8), Community (22), Education (1), Exhibitions and Shows (4), Fetes and Festivals (2), Food and Drink (10), History and Heritage (11), Hobbies (2), Music (2), Sport and Exercise, Walks (7), .
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Events this week
Feb
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...At Swanage in Exhibitions and Shows events
February Half Term: Camouflage in Combat 10:00 to 17:00
This February Half Term, we’re exploring Camouflage in Combat. Enjoy family activities investigating how tanks kept themselves hidden on the battlefield, from WWI to the present day.Experience the biggest ...At Bovington in Childrens or Family Event events
February Half Term Fun at Corfe Castle 10:00 to 15:00
Get involved this February with a new family quest and the return of the family favourite teddy bear zip wire. Bring your own teddy or borrow a furry Corfe Castle veteran and get involved with the return ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire 13:00 to 14:00
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new ...At Swanage in Community events
Feb
The Fish and Chips Special Various times
Join us and Fox & Edwards Events for a steam train journey with a difference - a fish and chips meal to enjoy!Take in the picturesque scenery on a round trip from Norden station (where there is car ...At Swanage in Food and Drink events
Class 08 Shunter Experience Various times
Drive our Class 08 Diesel shunter.Based at Swanage Station, you will drive our Class 08 diesel shunter from platform 1 to the siding and back.Your whole experience, including briefing, will last approximately ...At Swanage in History and Heritage events
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...At Swanage in Exhibitions and Shows events
February Half Term: Camouflage in Combat 10:00 to 17:00
This February Half Term, we’re exploring Camouflage in Combat. Enjoy family activities investigating how tanks kept themselves hidden on the battlefield, from WWI to the present day.Experience the biggest ...At Bovington in Childrens or Family Event events
February Half Term Fun at Corfe Castle 10:00 to 15:00
Get involved this February with a new family quest and the return of the family favourite teddy bear zip wire. Bring your own teddy or borrow a furry Corfe Castle veteran and get involved with the return ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire 13:00 to 14:00
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new ...At Swanage in Community events
Feb
Class 08 Shunter Experience Various times
Drive our Class 08 Diesel shunter.Based at Swanage Station, you will drive our Class 08 diesel shunter from platform 1 to the siding and back.Your whole experience, including briefing, will last approximately ...At Swanage in History and Heritage events
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
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...At Swanage in Exhibitions and Shows events
February Half Term: Camouflage in Combat 10:00 to 17:00
This February Half Term, we’re exploring Camouflage in Combat. Enjoy family activities investigating how tanks kept themselves hidden on the battlefield, from WWI to the present day.Experience the biggest ...At Bovington in Childrens or Family Event events
February Half Term Fun at Corfe Castle 10:00 to 15:00
Get involved this February with a new family quest and the return of the family favourite teddy bear zip wire. Bring your own teddy or borrow a furry Corfe Castle veteran and get involved with the return ...At Corfe Castle in Childrens or Family Event events
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire 13:00 to 14:00
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new ...At Swanage in Community events
Feb
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...At Swanage in Exhibitions and Shows events
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire 13:00 to 14:00
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new ...At Swanage in Community events
Feb
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...At Swanage in Exhibitions and Shows events
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire 13:00 to 14:00
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new ...At Swanage in Community events
Feb
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...At Swanage in Exhibitions and Shows events
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire 13:00 to 14:00
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new ...At Swanage in Community events
Feb
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition 10:00 to 16:00
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...At Swanage in Exhibitions and Shows events
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire 13:00 to 14:00
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - tune in every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comPurbeck Sounds brings you the Poetry Show - Words To Inspire Tune in each week to hear your favourite poems, learn new ...At Swanage in Community 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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