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: Childrens or Family Event (3), Community (27), Education (1), Exhibitions and Shows (2), History and Heritage (1), Hobbies (1), Music (1), Sport and Exercise, Walks (1), .

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December

January 2025

February

Wed

1^st

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 ...

Wartime Winter

10:00 to 17:00

Exhibitions and Shows in Bovington

Festive fun for the whole family!This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas card colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, special talks from the Guide Team and more! Venture around The Museum to see a Christmas-themed 1940s House & Shop and learn about what Christmas was like in during the war....

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 ...

Thu

2^nd

Wartime Winter

10:00 to 17:00

Exhibitions and Shows in Bovington

Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours

10:00 to 15:30

History and Heritage in Corfe Castle

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 ...

Fri

3^rd

Wartime Winter

10:00 to 17:00

Exhibitions and Shows in Bovington

Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours

10:00 to 15:30

History and Heritage in Corfe Castle

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 ...

Sat

4^th

Wartime Winter

10:00 to 17:00

Exhibitions and Shows in Bovington

Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours

10:00 to 15:30

History and Heritage in Corfe Castle

Sun

5^th

Wartime Winter

10:00 to 17:00

Exhibitions and Shows in Bovington

Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours

10:00 to 15:30

History and Heritage in Corfe Castle

Mon

6^th

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 ...

Wed

8^th

U3a French

08:30 every Wednesday

Community in Harmans Cross

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

Thu

9^th

Singing for Pleasure

14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday

Music in Swanage

Sat

11^th

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 ...

Mon

13^th

U3a Table Tennis

08:30 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

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

14^th

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 ...

Wed

15^th

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

Thu

16^th

Singing for Pleasure

14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday

Music in Swanage

Sat

18^th

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 ...

Mon

20^th

U3a Table Tennis

08:30 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

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 ...

Wed

22^nd

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

Thu

23^rd

Singing for Pleasure

14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday

Music in Swanage

Sun

26^th

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 ...

Mon

27^th

U3a Table Tennis

08:30 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

Home Education Experience Days

10:15 to 14:30

Education in Bovington

Battlefield Explorers: Discovering Life in the Trenches and Tank Warfare.Walk in the footsteps of a WW1 soldier and explore how soldiers were recruited, what they ate, the uniform they wore and what life was like living in a trench. Then climb inside a real tank from WW1 and have an interactive tal...

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 ...

Wed

29^th

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

Thu

30^th

Singing for Pleasure

14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday

Music in Swanage

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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