Whats On in February 2025 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), Art and Museums (1), Childrens or Family Event (13), Community (23), Education (3), Exhibitions and Shows (4), Fetes and Festivals (2), Food and Drink (10), History and Heritage (13), Hobbies (2), Music (2), Sport and Exercise, Walks (7), .
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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! Its free to enter but you need to register through www.parkrun.org.uk ...
Quiet Morning at The Tank Museum
09:00 to 11:00
History and Heritage in Wool
Join us for a quiet morning aimed at anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to The Tank Museum.From 9am-11am all sounds, and interactives will be turned off to reduce sensory input.This session is primarily for, but not limited to, families of children with autism; young people and adults with ...
3rd
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
5th
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 ...
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 ...
6th
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Swanage
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...
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
19:00 to 22:30
Music in Corfe Castle
Our next event on the 6th February 2025 will feature Kitty Stewart."With just four strings she has the ability to enchant the audience...Kitty is a magnificent all-round performer with an incredibly warm personality..." - ROCK REGENERATIONBadgerfox will also be joining us again with their fast pace...
7th
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Swanage
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...
8th
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! Its free to enter but you need to register through www.parkrun.org.uk ...
South West Model Show Spring
09:30 to 17:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Bovington
The biggest Model Show of the South West will be returning to The Tank Museum from the 8 – 9 February 2025!Traders, exhibitors and modelling demonstrations alongside the real thing. A huge collection of model tanks, plus planes, ships and trains – all types and sizes will be available to see, make ...
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Swanage
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...
9th
South West Model Show Spring
09:30 to 17:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Bovington
The biggest Model Show of the South West will be returning to The Tank Museum from the 8 – 9 February 2025!Traders, exhibitors and modelling demonstrations alongside the real thing. A huge collection of model tanks, plus planes, ships and trains – all types and sizes will be available to see, make ...
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Swanage
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...
10th
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 ...
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Swanage
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...
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 ...
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 ...
11th
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Swanage
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...
Battle Over Britain
18:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Battle Over Britain at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
12th
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 ...
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Swanage
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...
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 ...
13th
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Swanage
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...
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 ...
14th
Mindfulness Walk
09:30 to 10:30
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Studland
Join us for a mindful journey in nature being aware of our senses, walking through woodlands followed by gentle movements in the sand dunes. Embark on a journey through mindfulness in nature. Attune your senses to the woodlands whispers. Traverse sensory landscapes living in the moment, concluding...
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Swanage
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...
Poetry - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
The Poetry Show - Words To Inspire - Every Friday at 13.00 on Purbecksounds.comWant a creative break in your day ? Join Words To Inspire at 13.00 on Friday. This is what you are saying about the show ?? "its fun", ?? "wrote my first ever poem", ?? "really impressed" ??, "loved listening to poetry",...
Valentine's Dinner
17:30 to 20:00
Food and Drink in Swanage
Love is in the air...Enjoy a romantic meal for two at the Grand Hotel, Swanage.Sit back and relax whilst enjoying great food and drink with fabulous views across Swanage Bay.Friday 14 February 2025. 2 Courses = £36 and 3 courses = £. Followed by coffee and petit fours.View the menu on the Grand Hot...
15th
The Fish and Chips Special
Various times
Food and Drink in Swanage
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 parking - postcode BH20 5DW) in a heritage carriage from the 1950s or early 1960s, hauled by a st...
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! Its free to enter but you need to register through www.parkrun.org.uk ...
Mindfulness Walk
09:30 to 10:30
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Studland
Join us for a mindful journey in nature being aware of our senses, walking through woodlands followed by gentle movements in the sand dunes. Embark on a journey through mindfulness in nature. Attune your senses to the woodlands whispers. Traverse sensory landscapes living in the moment, concluding...
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Swanage
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...
February Half Term: Camouflage in Combat
10:00 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Bovington
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 day out in history with interactive exhibitions, 300 tanks, kids’ activities, and more at Dors...
February Half Term Fun at Corfe Castle
10:00 to 15:00
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
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 of the family favourite teddy bear zip wire. As your teddy zooms down the zip wire can they h...
16th
Mindfulness Walk
09:30 to 10:30
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Studland
Join us for a mindful journey in nature being aware of our senses, walking through woodlands followed by gentle movements in the sand dunes. Embark on a journey through mindfulness in nature. Attune your senses to the woodlands whispers. Traverse sensory landscapes living in the moment, concluding...
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Swanage
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...
February Half Term: Camouflage in Combat
10:00 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Bovington
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 day out in history with interactive exhibitions, 300 tanks, kids’ activities, and more at Dors...
February Half Term Fun at Corfe Castle
10:00 to 15:00
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
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 of the family favourite teddy bear zip wire. As your teddy zooms down the zip wire can they h...
Family Film: Illumination's Migration (U)
13:00 to 15:00
Childrens or Family Event in Wareham
Join us at the delightful Careys Secret Garden in Wareham for a relaxing walk around the lush gardens and a film to be enjoyed by the whole familyA wholesome tale to be enjoyed by all, with some genuine wit provided by screenwriter Mike White (creator of the tv hit The White Lotus), this colourful ...
17th
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 ...
Mindfulness Walk
09:30 to 10:30
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Studland
Join us for a mindful journey in nature being aware of our senses, walking through woodlands followed by gentle movements in the sand dunes. Embark on a journey through mindfulness in nature. Attune your senses to the woodlands whispers. Traverse sensory landscapes living in the moment, concluding...
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Swanage
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...
February Half Term: Camouflage in Combat
10:00 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Bovington
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 day out in history with interactive exhibitions, 300 tanks, kids’ activities, and more at Dors...
February Half Term Fun at Corfe Castle
10:00 to 15:00
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
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 of the family favourite teddy bear zip wire. As your teddy zooms down the zip wire can they h...
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 ...
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 ...
18th
Mindfulness Walk
09:30 to 10:30
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Studland
Join us for a mindful journey in nature being aware of our senses, walking through woodlands followed by gentle movements in the sand dunes. Embark on a journey through mindfulness in nature. Attune your senses to the woodlands whispers. Traverse sensory landscapes living in the moment, concluding...
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Swanage
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...
February Half Term: Camouflage in Combat
10:00 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Bovington
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 day out in history with interactive exhibitions, 300 tanks, kids’ activities, and more at Dors...
February Half Term Fun at Corfe Castle
10:00 to 15:00
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
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 of the family favourite teddy bear zip wire. As your teddy zooms down the zip wire can they h...
19th
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 ...
Mindfulness Walk
09:30 to 10:30
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Studland
Join us for a mindful journey in nature being aware of our senses, walking through woodlands followed by gentle movements in the sand dunes. Embark on a journey through mindfulness in nature. Attune your senses to the woodlands whispers. Traverse sensory landscapes living in the moment, concluding...
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Swanage
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...
February Half Term: Camouflage in Combat
10:00 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Bovington
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 day out in history with interactive exhibitions, 300 tanks, kids’ activities, and more at Dors...
February Half Term Fun at Corfe Castle
10:00 to 15:00
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
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 of the family favourite teddy bear zip wire. As your teddy zooms down the zip wire can they h...
Wild Wednesdays
11:00 to 15:00
Childrens or Family Event in Swanage
Drop in at the Learning Centre from 11am - 3pm to have a go at painting, crafts and activities . Wild Wednesdays runs every Wednesday of the schoo... Venue: Learning Centre Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
Swanage Pier Children's History Tour
11:00 to 12:00
Animals and Conservation in Swanage
Swanage Pier has a fascinating history and has always been an important part of Swanage.We will take a walk along the Pier, for about 45 minutes, strolling in the footsteps of past generations to learn more about the history, including hearing about pirates, smugglers, sunken treasure, and wrecks.A...
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 ...
20th
Mindfulness Walk
09:30 to 10:30
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Studland
Join us for a mindful journey in nature being aware of our senses, walking through woodlands followed by gentle movements in the sand dunes. Embark on a journey through mindfulness in nature. Attune your senses to the woodlands whispers. Traverse sensory landscapes living in the moment, concluding...
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Swanage
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...
February Half Term: Camouflage in Combat
10:00 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Bovington
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 day out in history with interactive exhibitions, 300 tanks, kids’ activities, and more at Dors...
February Half Term Fun at Corfe Castle
10:00 to 15:00
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
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 of the family favourite teddy bear zip wire. As your teddy zooms down the zip wire can they h...
Swanage Pier Children's History Tour
11:00 to 12:00
Animals and Conservation in Swanage
Swanage Pier has a fascinating history and has always been an important part of Swanage.We will take a walk along the Pier, for about 45 minutes, strolling in the footsteps of past generations to learn more about the history, including hearing about pirates, smugglers, sunken treasure, and wrecks.A...
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 ...
21st
Mindfulness Walk
09:30 to 10:30
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Studland
Join us for a mindful journey in nature being aware of our senses, walking through woodlands followed by gentle movements in the sand dunes. Embark on a journey through mindfulness in nature. Attune your senses to the woodlands whispers. Traverse sensory landscapes living in the moment, concluding...
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Swanage
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...
February Half Term: Camouflage in Combat
10:00 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Bovington
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 day out in history with interactive exhibitions, 300 tanks, kids’ activities, and more at Dors...
February Half Term Fun at Corfe Castle
10:00 to 15:00
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
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 of the family favourite teddy bear zip wire. As your teddy zooms down the zip wire can they h...
Artisan Crafts
10:00 to 14:00 every Friday
Education in Corfe Castle
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 ...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
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 poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
22nd
Class 08 Shunter Experience
Various times
History and Heritage in Swanage
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 10 minutes. £20 per-person. ...
The Fish and Chips Special
Various times
Food and Drink in Swanage
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 parking - postcode BH20 5DW) in a heritage carriage from the 1950s or early 1960s, hauled by a st...
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! Its free to enter but you need to register through www.parkrun.org.uk ...
Mindfulness Walk
09:30 to 10:30
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Studland
Join us for a mindful journey in nature being aware of our senses, walking through woodlands followed by gentle movements in the sand dunes. Embark on a journey through mindfulness in nature. Attune your senses to the woodlands whispers. Traverse sensory landscapes living in the moment, concluding...
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Swanage
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...
February Half Term: Camouflage in Combat
10:00 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Bovington
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 day out in history with interactive exhibitions, 300 tanks, kids’ activities, and more at Dors...
February Half Term Fun at Corfe Castle
10:00 to 15:00
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
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 of the family favourite teddy bear zip wire. As your teddy zooms down the zip wire can they h...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
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 poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
23rd
Class 08 Shunter Experience
Various times
History and Heritage in Swanage
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 10 minutes. £20 per-person. ...
Trust10
08:50 to 11:00
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Studland
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 bring your own device to record your run. Our Trust10 10k trail run is a challenging multi terrain...
Mindfulness Walk
09:30 to 10:30
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Studland
Join us for a mindful journey in nature being aware of our senses, walking through woodlands followed by gentle movements in the sand dunes. Embark on a journey through mindfulness in nature. Attune your senses to the woodlands whispers. Traverse sensory landscapes living in the moment, concluding...
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Swanage
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...
February Half Term: Camouflage in Combat
10:00 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Bovington
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 day out in history with interactive exhibitions, 300 tanks, kids’ activities, and more at Dors...
February Half Term Fun at Corfe Castle
10:00 to 15:00
Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle
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 of the family favourite teddy bear zip wire. As your teddy zooms down the zip wire can they h...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
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 poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
24th
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 ...
Mindfulness Walk
09:30 to 10:30
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Studland
Join us for a mindful journey in nature being aware of our senses, walking through woodlands followed by gentle movements in the sand dunes. Embark on a journey through mindfulness in nature. Attune your senses to the woodlands whispers. Traverse sensory landscapes living in the moment, concluding...
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Swanage
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...
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 ...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
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 poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
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 ...
25th
Mindfulness Walk
09:30 to 10:30
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Studland
Join us for a mindful journey in nature being aware of our senses, walking through woodlands followed by gentle movements in the sand dunes. Embark on a journey through mindfulness in nature. Attune your senses to the woodlands whispers. Traverse sensory landscapes living in the moment, concluding...
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Swanage
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
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 poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
26th
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 ...
Mindfulness Walk
09:30 to 10:30
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Studland
Join us for a mindful journey in nature being aware of our senses, walking through woodlands followed by gentle movements in the sand dunes. Embark on a journey through mindfulness in nature. Attune your senses to the woodlands whispers. Traverse sensory landscapes living in the moment, concluding...
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Swanage
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
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 poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
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 ...
27th
Mindfulness Walk
09:30 to 10:30
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Studland
Join us for a mindful journey in nature being aware of our senses, walking through woodlands followed by gentle movements in the sand dunes. Embark on a journey through mindfulness in nature. Attune your senses to the woodlands whispers. Traverse sensory landscapes living in the moment, concluding...
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Swanage
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
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 poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
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 ...
28th
Mindfulness Walk
09:30 to 10:30
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Studland
Join us for a mindful journey in nature being aware of our senses, walking through woodlands followed by gentle movements in the sand dunes. Embark on a journey through mindfulness in nature. Attune your senses to the woodlands whispers. Traverse sensory landscapes living in the moment, concluding...
Durlston and the Sea Exhibition
10:00 to 16:00
Exhibitions and Shows in Swanage
Head down to the Fine Foundation Gallery to find out more about the wildlife and history beneath the waves. Open daily. Free entry. ...
Artisan Crafts
10:00 to 14:00 every Friday
Education in Corfe Castle
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 ...
Poetry Show - Words To Inspire
13:00 to 14:00
Community in Swanage
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 poems, hear form local poets and join our weekly write. You are saying the show is ?? "fun", ?? "...
Coastal Foraging and Edible Seaweed
14:30 to 15:30
Food and Drink in Studland
Exploring the Seashore: A Coastal Foraging Adventure Description Come join Dan Scott, the founder of Fore / Adventure in Studland, for an exciting seashore scavenger hunt! We will be foraging for coastal plants, hunting down the best Dorset seaweed, pulling in pots, and searching for razor clams. D...
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.
14th August 2025 to 17th August 2025
The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
21st August 2025 to 22nd August 2025
Join us for a celebration of all things ‘fishy’ as Swanage comes alive with a focus on delicious seafood and family activities.
29th August 2025 to 31st August 2025
Jurassic Dance festival at Wilkswood Farm
Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival
4th September 2025 to 7th September 2025
The Festival welcomes Natalie Clein and Friends once more to the Isle of Purbeck on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
5th September 2025 to 7th September 2025
Swanage comes alive with hundreds of Morris dancers in their bright costumes and jingling bells, and folk music lovers.
15th September 2025 to 21st 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
17th October 2025 to 2nd November 2025
Films shown in and around the Isle of Purbeck
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