Whats On in November 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 (22), Education (3), Exhibitions and Shows (4), Fetes and Festivals (3), Food and Drink (8), History and Heritage (12), Hobbies (2), Music (2), Sport and Exercise, Walks (9), .
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Purbeck Film Festival
17/10/2025 to 02/11/2025
Festival
The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It first began when a group of volunteers brought together the rural community to celebrate 100 years of cinema. Nearly 20 years later, the Festival continues to be run by voluntee...
Purbeck Film Festival
Various times
Fetes and Festivals in Wareham
The Purbeck Film Festival was established in 1996 with the aim of bringing a rich variety of cinematic experiences to the rural area of Purbeck. This year, our 30th Autumn Festival, will once again showcase great independent cinema at an amazing range of venues all across the region. Since 1996, th...
parkrun at Durlston
09:00 to 10:30 every Saturday
Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage
Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – its up to you! Its free to enter but you need to register through www.parkrun.org.uk ...
October Half Term: Women in Warfare
10:00 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Wool
Half Term fun for the whole family to enjoy! Kids’ activities, interactive exhibitions, soft play, and more at The Tank Museum.This October Half Term, we’re celebrating Women in Warfare.Enjoy family activities exploring all the roles women have taken in war from WWI to the modern day. Mini-tank fan...
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", ?? "...
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Purbeck Film Festival
17/10/2025 to 02/11/2025
Festival
The Story of the Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival, run by a Charitable Trust, was established in 1996. It first began when a group of volunteers brought together the rural community to celebrate 100 years of cinema. Nearly 20 years later, the Festival continues to be run by voluntee...
Purbeck Film Festival
Various times
Fetes and Festivals in Wareham
The Purbeck Film Festival was established in 1996 with the aim of bringing a rich variety of cinematic experiences to the rural area of Purbeck. This year, our 30th Autumn Festival, will once again showcase great independent cinema at an amazing range of venues all across the region. Since 1996, th...
October Half Term: Women in Warfare
10:00 to 17:00
Childrens or Family Event in Wool
Half Term fun for the whole family to enjoy! Kids’ activities, interactive exhibitions, soft play, and more at The Tank Museum.This October Half Term, we’re celebrating Women in Warfare.Enjoy family activities exploring all the roles women have taken in war from WWI to the modern day. Mini-tank fan...
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", ?? "...
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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 ...
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", ?? "...
4th
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...
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 ...
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
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 ...
7th
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
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", ?? "...
9th
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...
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 ...
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", ?? "...
11th
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 ...
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", ?? "...
13th
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
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
All-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour
10:00 to 11:30
Animals and Conservation in Studland
Enjoy the unique experience of a ranger guided nature tour around our beach and dunes in one of our all terrain vehicles (ATVs). A single ticket purchased will be for up to three people inside the vehicle. Let one of our team show you the nature and history of this special place, all from the comf...
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", ?? "...
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 ...
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", ?? "...
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", ?? "...
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", ?? "...
23rd
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", ?? "...
2 hr Foraging Introduction
09:00 to 11:00
Food and Drink in Studland
Discover the Wild: Foraging Introduction in Dorset What to Expect Join us for a 2-hour foraging introduction session in Dorset, where youll learn all about the art of foraging. Youll get to explore the outdoors, identify different plants, and you may even learn how to start a fire using flint and ...
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 ...
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", ?? "...
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", ?? "...
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
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
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
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", ?? "...
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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