Whats On in March 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 ...
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", ?? "...
2nd
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", ?? "...
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 ...
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 ...
4th
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", ?? "...
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 ...
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 ...
6th
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 ...
Butterfly Recorders Meeting 2025
18:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Butterfly Recorders Meeting 2025 at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
7th
Mad March Blues
07/03/2025 to 09/03/2025
Festival
Swanage Blues Festivals take place in October each year and are known as The Best Blues Parties on the South Coast! There are 40 gigs of acoustic and electric blues-based music in 15 indoor venues, plus buskers, open mic and jam sessions, and Stans Blues Jamboree. If youre planning to come, b...
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", ?? "...
8th
Mad March Blues
07/03/2025 to 09/03/2025
Festival
Swanage Blues Festivals take place in October each year and are known as The Best Blues Parties on the South Coast! There are 40 gigs of acoustic and electric blues-based music in 15 indoor venues, plus buskers, open mic and jam sessions, and Stans Blues Jamboree. If youre planning to come, b...
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. ...
Spring Forage and Feast in Studland
11:30 to 14:30
Food and Drink in Studland
Experience Spring with our Wild Food Feast Event Welcome to our EventCome join us in welcoming the spring season with our special wild food and feasting event at our beautiful location in Studland. Youll have the chance to enjoy delicious food from natures own larder in a picturesque seaside setti...
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", ?? "...
9th
Mad March Blues
07/03/2025 to 09/03/2025
Festival
Swanage Blues Festivals take place in October each year and are known as The Best Blues Parties on the South Coast! There are 40 gigs of acoustic and electric blues-based music in 15 indoor venues, plus buskers, open mic and jam sessions, and Stans Blues Jamboree. If youre planning to come, b...
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", ?? "...
Come and Sing Evensong at St Mary’s Church
16:00 to 19:30
Music in Swanage
A “Come and Sing Evensong” led by the distinguished choral conductor Tim Brown who was Director of Music for many years at Clare College in Cambridge. Rehearsal is at 4pm, refreshments at 5.45pm and the service at 6.30pm. All music provided and free admission. ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
11th
Any Questions? 'What on earth is heaven?'
06:30 to 08:30
Education in Swanage
‘What on Earth is Heaven?’ A presentation by Dr James PaulJames Paul is the Director of the English branch of the apologetics ministry L’Abri Fellowship; and Author. In his book of this title James challenges popular misconceptions about Heaven and offers an alternative vision of what the idea of H...
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...
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", ?? "...
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 ...
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...
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", ?? "...
Words To Inspire - The Poetry Show - Workshop
16:00 to 17:00
Community in Swanage
Words To Inspire - The Poetry Show is coming to the Swanage Library on 12th March 16.00 - 17.00This "introductory level" workshop will inform, entertain and engage you in the power of poetry. Register at the library, it is a free workshop with limited places. Book your place at the library or call ...
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
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...
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 ...
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...
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", ?? "...
15th
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 ...
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", ?? "...
16th
Volunteer Day
10:30 to 15:30
Community in Swanage
Drop in and speak to some of our Durlston volunteers about ways to get involved and learn about the different opportunities we have at the Park. N... Venue: Belvedere Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...
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", ?? "...
Wild Food foraging and pizza workshops
13:00 to 15:30
Food and Drink in Studland
The Ultimate Wild Food Foraging and Pizza-Making Course in Dorset What to Expect Learn from the Pros Are you ready to explore the world of wild food foraging? Our two and a half hour course in Dorset is perfect for beginners! Youll be guided by experienced foragers who will show you how to safely i...
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 ...
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 ...
18th
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", ?? "...
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 ...
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 ...
20th
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 ...
21st
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
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 ...
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", ?? "...
Purbeck Wellbeing Fair
13:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Purbeck Wellbeing Fair at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall ...
Purbeck Wellfest - Wellbeing Fair
14:00 to 17:00
Community in Swanage
Purbecks wellbeing fair in the idyllic location of Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane. BH19 3EB.Local practitioners, stalls, workshops, treatments, refreshments.Free entry.NEXT EVENT - 22nd March 20252pm till 5pm. ...
23rd
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...
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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
Spring Steam Gala
Various times
History and Heritage in Swanage
Our Spring Steam Gala makes a welcome return for 2025 and is taking place between Friday the 28th and Sunday the 30th of March. Our Steam Galas are the best chance to see our home fleet of steam locomotives operating alongside each other on both passenger and freight services. Services will be run...
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", ?? "...
29th
Spring Steam Gala
Various times
History and Heritage in Swanage
Our Spring Steam Gala makes a welcome return for 2025 and is taking place between Friday the 28th and Sunday the 30th of March. Our Steam Galas are the best chance to see our home fleet of steam locomotives operating alongside each other on both passenger and freight services. Services will be run...
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 ...
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", ?? "...
30th
Spring Steam Gala
Various times
History and Heritage in Swanage
Our Spring Steam Gala makes a welcome return for 2025 and is taking place between Friday the 28th and Sunday the 30th of March. Our Steam Galas are the best chance to see our home fleet of steam locomotives operating alongside each other on both passenger and freight services. Services will be run...
Mother's Day Sunday Carvery
12:00 to 13:30
Food and Drink in Swanage
Mothers Day Sunday Carvery We are now taking bookings for our delicious Carvery on Mothering Sunday (30th March). Sit back, relax and enjoy the stunning views across Swanage Bay.Mother’s Day is a wonderful chance to spend a bit of time with someone who deserves spoiling. To book call 01929 42...
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", ?? "...
31st
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 ...
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 ...
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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