Whats On in January 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), Childrens or Family Event (5), Community (41), Exhibitions and Shows (1), Fetes and Festivals (1), Food and Drink (1), History and Heritage (2), Hobbies (2), Music (3), Sport and Exercise, Walks (4), Theatre and Stage (1), .
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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 ...
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...
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 ...
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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...
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 ...
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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...
Wild Friday
11:00 to 15:00
Childrens or Family Event in Swanage
Drop in for painting, crafts and activities! In Durlston Castles Belvedere room. A free event, but donations via cash or card are greatly app... Venue: Durlston Castles Belvedere Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
4th
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 ...
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...
5th
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...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
Communicare
14:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Communicare 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 ...
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 ...
9th
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 ...
11th
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 Railway Sygnets Youth Group
13:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Swanage Railway Sygnets Youth Group 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 ...
13th
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 ...
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 ...
14th
The Miracle Club
18:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. The Miracle Club 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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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Yoga Day All Day
08:15
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Yoga Day All Day 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 ...
20th
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 ...
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 ...
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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 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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
23rd
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 ...
25th
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 ...
26th
The Joy of Watercolour: Day Retreat
10:30 to 15:00
Hobbies in Wareham
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, this 4 and a half hour experience is all about discovering the joy of watercolour painting in a ...
The Joy of Watercolour: Day Retreat
10:30 to 15:00
Hobbies in Wareham
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, this 4 and a half hour experience is all about discovering the joy of watercolour painting in a ...
27th
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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.
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
3rd October 2025 to 5th October 2025
Swanage Blues Festivals take place in October each year
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