Whats On in December 2024 events 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), Childrens or Family Event (6), Community (47), Exhibitions and Shows (1), Fetes and Festivals (1), History and Heritage (2), Music (3), Sport and Exercise, Walks (3), Theatre and Stage (1), .

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November

December 2024

January

Sun

1^st

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Service provided by Polar Productions Ltd not the Swanage Railway. Swanage Railway is a ticket agent on behalf of Polar Productions Ltd.for this event, Swanage Railway gift cards, memberships, Season Tickets or promotional vouchers cannot be used against this product.The experience consists of appr...

Purbeck Artists & Stallholders Christmas Fair

11:00 to 16:00

Fetes and Festivals in Swanage

A Christmas event in beautiful Worth Matravers. Come and explore a range of handmade crafts, art work and tasty festive treats. A wonderful source of unique Christmas gifts.Find us at Worth Matravers village hall. Open daily from 11am to 4pm. Free admission. This popular event has been running for ...

Mon

2^nd

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

U3a Table Tennis

08:30 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

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 ...

Nature Tots

10:00 to 11:00

Childrens or Family Event in Studland

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 carers help the Nature Tots volunteers to organise and run nature inspired activities and together ...

Purbeck Artists & Stallholders Christmas Fair

11:00 to 16:00

Fetes and Festivals in Swanage

Pins And Needles

13:00 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Cuppa and a Chat

14:00 to 16:00 every Monday

Community in Swanage

Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop in for a brew! Venue: The Durlston Shed Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Tue

3^rd

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Art Workshop

08:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Art Workshop 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 ...

Making Memories Dementia Friendly Cafe

10:00 to 12:00

Community in Swanage

Meet at the Show Bar in the Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage from 10am to 12 noon on the first and third Tuesday in the month. Meeting fiends socially over a cup of tea or coffee and homemade cake with occasional entertainment. A stimulating way to share memories and experiences with other peo...

Purbeck Artists & Stallholders Christmas Fair

11:00 to 16:00

Fetes and Festivals in Swanage

Wed

4^th

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

U3a French

08:30 every Wednesday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French 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 ...

Purbeck Artists & Stallholders Christmas Fair

11:00 to 16:00

Fetes and Festivals in Swanage

Drum Practice P.L

18:00 to 22:00 every Wednesday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Drum Practice P.L 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 ...

Martial Arts Training

18:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Martial Arts Training 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 ...

Thu

5^th

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Purbeck Artists & Stallholders Christmas Fair

11:00 to 16:00

Fetes and Festivals in Swanage

Singing for Pleasure

14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday

Music in Swanage

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 All Welcome ...

Purbeck Folk Club

20:00 to 22:30

Music in Swanage

Our next evening at the Village Hall on the 5th December 2024 will feature The Well. The Well are creative spirits with very different artistic and cultural backgrounds who have formed an enthusiastic and sympathetic friendship making music they describe as alt-folk. Initially put together for a si...

Fri

6^th

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Purbeck Artists & Stallholders Christmas Fair

11:00 to 16:00

Fetes and Festivals in Swanage

Band Practice J.J

18:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Band Practice J.J 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 ...

Sat

7^th

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Parkrun at Durlston

09:00 to 10:30 every Saturday

Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage

Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – its up to you! I... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Swanage Christmas Market

10:00 to 16:00

Community in Swanage

The annual start to the festive season with stalls, food, drinks and seasonal cheer! ...

Purbeck Artists & Stallholders Christmas Fair

11:00 to 16:00

Fetes and Festivals in Swanage

Annual Meeting Drummon Locomotives Ltc

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Annual Meeting Drummon Locomotives Ltc 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 ...

DINNER! DARLINGS! DINNER! by Josephine Pembroke

19:30 to 21:00

Theatre and Stage in Studland

A COCKTAIL INFUSED DINNER PARTY, FULL OF MUSIC, GOSSIP, COMEDY AND DESPAIR. SET IN THE 70s. EXPECT ‘A’ LIST CELEBRITIES AND FROLICS!Josephine Pembroke, cabaret singer and actor, is well known to many in Purbeck. Josephine’s latest show has had rave reviews at its debut at Brighton Fringe this yearP...

Sun

8^th

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Purbeck Artists & Stallholders Christmas Fair

11:00 to 16:00

Fetes and Festivals in Swanage

Mon

9^th

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

U3a Table Tennis

08:30 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

Nature Tots

10:00 to 11:00

Childrens or Family Event in Studland

Pins And Needles

13:00 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Cuppa and a Chat

14:00 to 16:00 every Monday

Community in Swanage

Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop in for a brew! Venue: The Durlston Shed Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Tue

10^th

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Wonka

18:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Wonka 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 ...

Purbeck Wi

18:45

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Purbeck Wi 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 ...

Wed

11^th

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

U3a French

08:30 every Wednesday

Community in Harmans Cross

Drum Practice P.L

18:00 to 22:00 every Wednesday

Community in Harmans Cross

Martial Arts Training

18:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Thu

12^th

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Coffee Junction

10:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Coffee Junction 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 ...

Singing for Pleasure

14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday

Music in Swanage

Fri

13^th

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Artisan Crafts

11:00 to 14:00

Exhibitions and Shows in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in the Outer Bailey every Friday displaying heritage crafts such as stone carving, wood carving, wattle and daubing, and more! *Displays dependent on volunteer availability...

Winter Lights

16:00 to 19:15

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Explore the ruins of Corfe Castle lit under warm glowing lights with the stars above you. Gather around a fire pit to toast marshmallows whilst catching up with friends or family. Braziers and festoon lights will illuminate the paths but we recommend you bring a torch with ...

Band Practice J.J

18:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Sat

14^th

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Cosy Corner Yoga School

08:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cosy Corner Yoga School 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 ...

Parkrun at Durlston

09:00 to 10:30 every Saturday

Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage

Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – its up to you! I... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Full Moon Walk | December Cold Moon

15:30 to 17:30

Animals and Conservation in Wareham

Dont miss this special opportunity to discover the wonders of RSPB Arne by moonlight, now open to all! Join us for a 3:30pm start, for a 2 hour guided walk around the reserve, taking in the beauty of the full moon and the night sky, lead by a RSPB member of staff. Tickets include a flask of hot cho...

Sun

15^th

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Full Moon Walk November | Women Only

15:30 to 17:30

Animals and Conservation in Wareham

Dont miss this special opportunity to discover the wonders of RSPB Arne by moonlight, in an event uniquely created by women for women.This event is open to anybody who identifies as a woman. We also welcome non binary people who feel comfortable in a womens only space to this event.At Arne we belie...

Church Service

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Church Service 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 ...

Mon

16^th

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

U3a Table Tennis

08:30 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

Nature Tots

10:00 to 11:00

Childrens or Family Event in Studland

Pins And Needles

13:00 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Cuppa and a Chat

14:00 to 16:00 every Monday

Community in Swanage

Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop in for a brew! Venue: The Durlston Shed Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Tue

17^th

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Making Memories Dementia Friendly Cafe

10:00 to 12:00

Community in Swanage

Hx Team Xmas Drinks Pm And Evening

13:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Hx Team Xmas Drinks Pm And Evening 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 ...

Wed

18^th

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

U3a French

08:30 every Wednesday

Community in Harmans Cross

Drum Practice P.L

18:00 to 22:00 every Wednesday

Community in Harmans Cross

Martial Arts Training

18:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Thu

19^th

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Singing for Pleasure

14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday

Music in Swanage

Fri

20^th

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Sat

21^st

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Winter Solstice at Corfe Castle

07:00 to 10:00

Community in Corfe Castle

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 the ruins and keep cosy around a fire pit roasting marshmallows in the Outer Bailey. Cas...

Parkrun at Durlston

09:00 to 10:30 every Saturday

Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage

Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – its up to you! I... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Festive parkrun at Durlston

09:00 to 10:30

Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage

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 ...

Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle

10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

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 decorations will be sprinkled around the castle, collected from across the Purbeck estate. Ad...

Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours

10:00 to 15:30

History and Heritage in Corfe Castle

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 lord of the manor, they had complete power over all the guests in choosing the games, dances and ot...

Sun

22^nd

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle

10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours

10:00 to 15:30

History and Heritage in Corfe Castle

Mon

23^rd

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

U3a Table Tennis

08:30 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle

10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours

10:00 to 15:30

History and Heritage in Corfe Castle

Pins And Needles

13:00 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Cuppa and a Chat

14:00 to 16:00 every Monday

Community in Swanage

Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop in for a brew! Venue: The Durlston Shed Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Tue

24^th

The Polar Express

Various times

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle

10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

Wed

25^th

Christmas Day Closed

Various times

Community in Swanage

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 ...

U3a French

08:30 every Wednesday

Community in Harmans Cross

Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle

10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

Drum Practice P.L

18:00 to 22:00 every Wednesday

Community in Harmans Cross

Thu

26^th

Boxing Day Closed

Various times

Community in Swanage

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 ...

Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle

10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

Singing for Pleasure

14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday

Music in Swanage

Fri

27^th

Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle

10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours

10:00 to 15:30

History and Heritage in Corfe Castle

Sat

28^th

Parkrun at Durlston

09:00 to 10:30 every Saturday

Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage

Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – its up to you! I... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle

10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours

10:00 to 15:30

History and Heritage in Corfe Castle

Sun

29^th

Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle

10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours

10:00 to 15:30

History and Heritage in Corfe Castle

Mon

30^th

U3a Table Tennis

08:30 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle

10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours

10:00 to 15:30

History and Heritage in Corfe Castle

Pins And Needles

13:00 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Cuppa and a Chat

14:00 to 16:00 every Monday

Community in Swanage

Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop in for a brew! Venue: The Durlston Shed Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Tue

31^st

Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle

10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours

10:00 to 15:30

History and Heritage in Corfe Castle

Festivals

Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

24^th May 2025 to 8^th 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.

Swanage Jazz Festival

11^th July 2025 to 13^th July 2025

Swanage Jazz Festival 2024

Wilkswood Reggae Festival

24^th July 2025 to 27^th July 2025

Peace, love & harmony in the woods by the sea.

Swanage Carnival Week

26^th July 2025 to 2^nd 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.

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

14^th August 2025 to 17^th August 2025

The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

Swanage Fish Festival

21^st August 2025 to 22^nd August 2025

Join us for a celebration of all things ‘fishy’ as Swanage comes alive with a focus on delicious seafood and family activities.

Swanage Folk Festival

5^th September 2025 to 7^th September 2025

Swanage comes alive with hundreds of Morris dancers in their bright costumes and jingling bells, and folk music lovers.

Purbeck WALX festival

15^th September 2025 to 21^st September 2025

Nordic Walkers of all levels are invited to join the team at Nordic Walking UK for a week of Nordic walking, workshops and social events in the stunning Isle of Purbeck in Dorset

Swanage Blues Festival

3^rd October 2025 to 5^th October 2025

Swanage Blues Festivals take place in October each year

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