Upcoming Events

This Week: Swanage Blues Festival

Join us for the unforgettable Swanage Blues Festival, where the soulful sounds of blues music come alive against the stunning backdrop of the Dorset coastline. Set for Thursday 3^rd – Sunday 6^th October 2024, this vibrant festival gathers talented artists and passionate fans for an incredible celebration of rhythm and culture.

This month: Purbeck Film Festival 2024

Browse our Calendar for a day-by-day breakdown of everything that’s on this year. Anything new is added as soon as we hear about it. Alternatively, scroll down for an event-by-event breakdown of current & upcoming events.

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Current Events

Upcoming Events

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Daily, Weekly & Monthly Recurring Activities

Aside from the annual and one-time special events listed above, there’s also a wide range of regular daily, weekly and monthly activities for you to participate in, so you’re never short of things to do in Swanage.

Weekly Events

Mondays

• Mowlem Monday Café – Weekly from 10am – 2.30pm
• Herston Hall Community Café – Mondays between 10am – 12pm
• Community Pantry – Open to all from 10am – 12pm (Herston village hall) Simply bring a bag and collect surplus fruit & veg. There’s no charge although a donation is welcome
• Citizen’s Advice drop-in session – At Herston village hall between 10am – 2pm
• Wild Walking Book Club (Easy – Moderate) – Gentle exercise and book chat in and around Durlston Country Park, £8pp, Mondays at 10am. To join email Vicki: vickibarefootresolution@gmail.com
• Studland Bay: Nature Tots – Toddler group (aged up to 5) with nature-inspired activities at Knoll Beach Discovery Centre, Mondays between 4 September – 11 December, 10am – 11am
• Community Pop-In – Social session at Emmanuel Church especially for people who live on their own. Come along for a hot drink & chat and games, jigsaws & crafts, followed by a light lunch. Each week from 10.30am – 1pm, donations only
• Cuppa & Company – Pop in to Swanage Library for a warm welcome and a free cup of tea or coffee. Mondays between 10.30am – 12.30pm
• Fundamental Pilates – At Studland village hall from 9.15am, with Swanage Fitness, £50 for six-week block
• Pilates & Stretch – Improve your core strength & general fitness at Emmanuel Church, Mondays 1.45pm – 2.45pm (also Tues eve), £9 per class
• Cuppa & a Chat at Durlston – A free weekly meet up at the Durlston Shed, 2pm – 4pm
• Digital Champion Sessions – Learn the basics of your own or a library’s digital device to boost your confidence online with a friendly digital champion at Swanage Library between 2pm – 5pm. It’s free to attend, but book in by phoning to secure your spot
• Colour Me Happy – Mindful colouring session for adults at Swanage Library every Monday between 4pm – 6pm (free event)
• Junior Rowing: 6pm – 7pm between April & September (light & weather-permitting)
• Junior Boxing – At Purbeck Power Gym, Corfe. Ages 7 – 10 from 5.15pm & ages 11 – 16 from 6.15pm (also Thurs)
• Beginners Modern Line Dance – St Edward’s Church Hall,
• 6.30pm – 7.30pm, with some added Latin Line dances too. With Purbeck Dance Studio
• Adult Boxing – Classes for age 17+ at Purbeck Power Gym, Mondays 7.30pm (also Thurs)
• Cantos do Mundo – Community choir singing songs from around the world, £5 on the door (£3 concession). In The Mowlem’s community room every Monday between 7pm – 8.30pm
• Remix Youth Open Mic Night – For anyone aged 11-18 in Purbeck, all musical abilities welcome, just 50p per session. At Emmanuel Baptist Church on Mondays from 7pm – 9pm. For more info contact: youthteam@waveministry.org.uk
• Pie & Pint + Quiz Night – Mondays at The Anchor Inn, from 5pm, £15pp includes any pint or glass of wine. Quiz from 8pm

Tuesdays

• Early Risers’ Bootcamp – Outdoor fitness class in Day’s Park, every Tuesday, 7am
• Yoga on the Pier – Most Tuesdays from 8am – 9am from 18^th June – 20^th August
• Fit Yoga – With JoYoga at Swanage United Reformed Church, 9.30am – 10.30am, £8 drop-in classes during term-time only
• Out of the Blue craft & social meet-up – At ‘The Shed’ at Durlston, between 10am – 1pm. Drop in and meet some new faces and try your hand at a range of arts, wool crafts and stone carving
• Aerobics – For adults with additional learning needs in Purbeck. At Swanage Bay View between 9.30am – 10.15am, £3 a session (carers can join in for free!)
• Stitch & Bitch – Fun & friendly craft & coffee morning at The White Swan pub from 10am. Includes free hot drink
• Art Dabblers – Tuesday mornings between 10am – 12.30pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church
• Walking for Health – Short walks on a Tuesday morning from 10.30am (15 – 30 mins) meeting outside The Mowlem; longer walks at 2pm (60 – 90 mins)
• Swanage Linking Lives Place of Welcome – At 103 High Street, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10am – 12pm. All welcome for cuppa, & chat or to play board games
• Naughty Knitters of Swanage – Meet at the Con Club every Tuesday between 10.30am – 12.30pm. Free to attend, hot drinks available to purchase. All welcome
• Beach Clean – Volunteer with Swanage Beach Buddies every Tuesday and Sunday throughout the year
• Swanage Town Walks – Seasonal historical walks on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Meet at 2pm at Swanage Museum
• Join a Ranger at Durlston – Head to The Shed and help out with some crafts, practical tasks or light maintenance through some of Durlston’s DIY projects. Tuesday afternoons between 2pm – 4pm; with support from All Sort’d
• Clinical Yoga – Seven-week, 45-minute classes at St Mark’s School at 5pm or 6pm, starting Tuesday 5 September. £10 per class or £8 per class for block-booking (£56)
• Youth Gym – Gym sessions for children aged 13 – 15 at Swanage Bay View, Tuesdays 3.30pm – 4.30pm & 4.30pm – 5.30pm, £3pp
• Rowing with Swanage Sea Rowing Club: Recreational rowing between 4pm – 7pm, with new member session from 5pm – 7pm (between April & September, light & weather-permitting)
• Qigong & Meditation – At The Loft Community Centre, from 5.30pm. Suggested donation £5
• Zumba – With Lucy C Dance Fitness at The Swanage School, Tuesdays at 6.30pm
• Bereavement Cafe – Find out what support is available and share your feelings and remember loved ones – at Swanage skatepark on the WillDoes bus, 4.30pm – 6.30pm
• Martial Arts Training by the Sea – Tuesday evenings between 6pm – 7pm, from June to August
• Pilates & Stretch – Improve your core strength & general fitness at Emmanuel Church, Tuesdays 6.40pm – 7.30pm (also Monday lunchtimes), £9 per class
• Boxercise – Classes at Swanage Bay View gym, 7pm – 7.45pm
• Chakra Dancing – At Holy Spirit & St Edward’s church hall, 7pm – 9.30pm
• Fitness Flow Pilates – With Swanage Fitness, St Mary’s School at 7pm. Dynamic class including body sculpting and mobility exercises to music, £50 for six-week block
• English Country Dancing – Swanage & Langton Matravers Folk Dance group meets every Tuesday at Langton village hall, 7.30pm – 9.45pm during term time. New members & beginners welcome. No partner needed
• The Belvedere Singers – Try two sessions for free before joining (no need to audition). Rehearsals are on Tuesdays during term time at Emmanuel Baptist Church from 7.30pm – 9.30pm
• Karaoke Night – At The Anchor Inn from 8pm

Wednesdays

• Seahorses Playgroup – At Herston village hall, 9.30am – 11am (term time only), £2 per session. Hot drinks for adults & healthy snacks for children available
• Morning Yoga – Wake up with Joyoga at The Loft on Wednesdays at 9.30am. £8 drop-in sessions of £40 for six
• Wild Walking Book Club (Moderate – Challenging) – Slightly more challenging than Monday’s group – various locations around Swanage & Purbeck, £8pp. Wednesdays at 10am, duration 1-2 hours. Email for book list, further info & to join : vickibarefootresolution@gmail.com
• Citizen’s Advice drop-in session – At Swanage Library from 10am – 12pm (except first Weds of the month)
• Coffee & Craft Mornings – At Corfe Castle Congregational Church, Wednesdays between 10.30am – 12pm
• Improvers Latin American & Ballroom Dance – St Edward’s Church Hall, 9.50am – 10.50am
• Improvers Modern Line Dance – with Purbeck Dance Studio, at St Edward’s Church Hall, 11am – 12pm
• Community Lunch – Pop in to The Loft Community Centre on Commercial Road (opposite Chococo) for some free food, a warm space or hot drink each Wednesday between 12.30pm – 2.30pm (stay & chat till 4pm). Veg/vegan options available. Small donation welcome but not necessary
• Herston Junior Choir – Have fun singing a range of music and learn to sight-read at this free choir for all children in Years 3 to 8. No musical knowledge is needed and drinks & snacks are provided. Every Wednesday at St Mark’s Church in Bell Street from 3.30pm – 4.30pm
• Qigong Fitness – Choreographed standing relaxation exercise class. At the Mowlem from 2pm – 3pm & 3.30pm – 4.40pm (from 20 Sept)
• Women’s Rowing: At Swanage Sea Rowing Club, from 5pm onwards
• Hatha Yoga – Suitable for both beginners and experienced yogis. Booking not required, mats provided. At St Edwards’s Catholic Church hall at 6pm, £9 With Joyoga (term-time only)
• Swanage Town Band Practice – Rehearsals every Wednesday during term time at Swanage Methodist Church from 7pm – 8.30pm
• Fatboy Karaoke – At The Globe pub every Wednesday from 8pm – 11pm
• Boxertone – Wednesdays at 7.30pm at Purbeck Power Gym in Corfe

Thursdays

• Yoga on the Pier (Intermediate) – 8am – 9am on Thursdays from 20^th June – 25^th July
• Slimming World – Thursdays at Swanage United Reformed Church, at 9am, 5.30pm or 7pm
• EBC Tots – Toddler group at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10am – 11.30am, £1 donation per family
• Swanage Linking Lives Place of Welcome – At 103 High Street, Thursdays & Tuesdays, 10am – 12pm. All welcome for cuppa, & chat or to play board games
• Singing for Pleasure – Dementia-friendly singing session at Emmanuel Baptist Church, all welcome. From 2pm, £2pp
• Swanage Town Walks – Seasonal historical walks on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Meet at 2pm at Swanage Museum
• The Loft Social Walks – Every first and third Thursday of the month, with the Coast Path Connectors Project. Meeting point & time varies depending on route. Contact The Loft for more info: theloftswanage@gmail.com
• Jerkshak at The Anchor Inn: Weekly Jamaican cuisine during spring & summer between 4pm – 9pm
• Youth Gym – Gym sessions for children aged 13 – 15 at Swanage Bay View, Thursdays 4.30pm – 5.30pm, £3pp
• Men’s Rowing: At Swanage Sea Rowing Club, from 5pm onwards
• Spin Class – At Swanage Bay View gym, Thursdays 6.15pm & 7pm
• Junior Boxing – Thursday class for ages 11 – 16 from 6.15pm – 7.15pm. At Purbeck Power Gym, Corfe Castle
• Adult Boxing – Classes for age 17+ at Purbeck Power Gym, Thursdays 7.30pm – 8.30pm (also Mon)
• Pilates – At Emmanuel Baptist Church – Pilates First class for new & returning at 6pm and Fundamental Pilates focusing on posture, strength, balance & mobility at 7pm
• Purestretch – 45-minute class combining yoga & pilates techniques with Ucan Fitness, Thursday 7pm in St Mark’s School hall, £6 pay as you go
• Purbeck Arts Choir – Weekly practice at St Mary’s School, 7pm – 8.30pm
• Free Antenatal Classes – This six-week online PeaPods course covers getting to know your baby, bonding, mental health & communication with a specialist midwife. Starts Thursday 28 September, 7pm – 8.30pm
• Karaoke & Quiz – Family pub quiz (8pm) followed by karaoke (9pm) at The White Swan pub every Thursday

Fridays

• Swanage Market – Every Friday from 8am – 1pm in Main Beach car park
• Qigong & Meditation – At The Loft Community Centre. Stay for one or both; 9.30am. Suggested donation £5
• Swanage Breastfeeding Group – A free, supportive and friendly group that meets on Friday mornings at Swanage Children’s Centre between 9.45am – 11.15am
• Greengage Community Garden – Fridays from 10am – 3pm
• Art Workshop – Creative art and craft sessions at all Saints church hall every Friday during term time from 10am – 12pm
• Hatha Yoga – Meditation, breathing exercises, body movement & relation techniques. Free taster session, £10 thereafter. In The Mowlem’s community room, Friday mornings from 10am – 11.15am. Email for info: sandracharlton1@gmail.com
• Durlston Gardening Group – Weekly meet at The Shed, 2pm – 4pm, tending to the Country Park’s veggies, flowers and plants, which are sold for donations to fundraise for the Park
• Inflatable Friday at Ulwell – An hour of inflatable fun (5pm – 6pm) in the holiday park swimming pool for kids aged 6 – 10. Booking advised: 01929 422823
• Swanage Youth Club – Youth club at Herston village hall for Year 6 & up, between 6.30pm – 8pm (term time only). £3 annual membership; £1.50 per session
• Seabird Boat Trips – Fridays between May & early July
• The Anchor Club – DJ night at The Anchor Inn every Friday from 10pm, playing funky house, disco, R&B & latest hits

Saturdays

• Rowing with Swanage Sea Rowing Club: Year-round recreational rowing and men & women’s training (8am – 12pm); juniors’ training 9.30am – 10.30am
• Durlston Parkrun – Free 5k parkrun every Saturday
• Pre-School Explore and Play – Saturday sessions at Herston village hall 8.45am – 9.30am
• Ukulele Group – Saturday mornings at Swanage United Reformed Church hall at 9.30am
• Children’s Art Classes – Saturday mornings at The Loft
• Lego Club – Fun for children at Swanage Library every Saturday between 10am – 12pm
• Cuban Salsa – Saturday classes at Swanage Methodist Church. Beginners at 1pm, Improvers at 2.30pm. Call Enrique for more information and t0 book: 07969 633701
• Crochet Creations – Free craft session for adults at Swanage Library – please contact the library for timings
• Self-Defence & Martial Arts – Two-hour session every Saturday with Swanage Martial Arts at the Methodist Church from 10am – 12pm, £9 per class

Sundays

• Park Yoga – Free outdoor yoga class every Sunday in the summer at Durlston Country Park
• Beach Clean – Swanage Beach Buddies are looking for volunteers to help with the local beach clean every Sunday and Tuesday throughout the year
• Clubbercise – Sunday mornings at The Swanage School, 9.30am – 10.30am (from 7th January onwards). Followed by Legs, Bums & Tums at 10.45am
• Sunday Bingo – At Swanage Conservative Club, from 1pm
• Showcase Sundays – Live music on Sunday afternoons at the Old Harry Bar in Studland, 3pm – 8pm. Open to local musicians, bands, groups & soloists who wish to gain live music experience or test out new music

Weekends

• Swanage Arts & Craft Market – Stalls outside The Mowlem every Saturday & Sunday, weather permitting (between April & October)

Varying days

• Music at Swanage Bandstand – Live music in the bandstand throughout the spring & summer period
• Prosecco/Champagne Cream Teas on the Swanage Railway – Hour-long experience in a restored carriage, every week or two weeks from 28^th April – 20^th October, £34.50/£74.50pp. Visit the Swanage Railway website for more information

Monthly Events

Tuesdays

• Swanage W.I. – Meets at The Centre on Chapel Lane on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm
• Folk Night – At The Square & Compass on the first Tuesday of the month, 8pm
• Harman’s Cross Movie Night – Second Tuesday of the month in the village hall. Doors & bar open from 7pm, with the film starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5pp

Wednesdays

• Purbeck Crafts – Craft workshop in Corfe village hall, Wednesday mornings, 9am – 12pm
• Books and More – Free book discussion group for adults on the third Wednesday of the month from 10.30am – 11.30am at Swanage Library – join in by booking online
• 5-a-side Football – Wednesdays at The Swanage School, 7.15pm – 8pm. Adults only, £3 per player
• Soul Sisters Circle – With The Zen Room Dorset at Studland village hall, 7pm – 9pm on the first Wednesday of the month, £25
• Oscar’s Quiz Night & Rock n’ Roll Bingo – Monthly quiz held in The Mowlem’s Showbar
• Open Mic Night – At the Square & Compass pub in Worth Matravers. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 8pm (unless otherwise stated on their website). PA provided

Thursdays

• Purbeck Flower Club – Floral demonstrations & workshops in The Mowlem’s community room on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2.15pm (doors open 1.45pm). Refreshments, raffle & sales table, visitors welcome
• Swanage Photographic Society – Friendly film & digital photography group with visiting speakers and member competitions. Meets at the Rectory classroom on Church Hill on the first & third Thursday of the month at 7.30pm between September and May. New members welcome
• Swanage CommUnity Drum Circle – Creative, facilitated drum and percussion workshop for fun & wellbeing. Thursdays once monthly at Emmanuel Church between 7.30pm – 9pm. Refreshments provided, suggested donation £3. Beginners & experienced musicians welcome. Info: www.swanagedrum.org

Fridays

• Swanage Volunteer Bureau – Pop in to see how you can share your skills or experience to help local organisations on a one-off or regular basis. First Friday of the month at Swanage Library between 10.30am – 12.30pm
• Kimmeridge Keilidh – Monthly barn dance in Kimmeridge village hall

Saturdays

• Mental Health Swims – Monthly Saturday swim & chat meet-up on the beach
• Herston Craft Circle – First Saturday of the month 10am – 12pm, £3 (includes hot drinks & biscuits), Herston village hall
• Soup n Pud – With Corfe Community Kitchen. Free, sociable lunch at Corfe Castle village hall on the first Saturday of the month from 12.30pm – 1.45pm. Choice of two soups & a roll followed by puds with custard
• Tawny’s Juke Joint – Retro vinyl night at Tawny’s Wine Bar, on the first Saturday of every month, 10.30pm – 2am

Sundays

• Park to Pier Walk – Guided walk from Durlston Castle to Swanage Pier (various dates throughout the year)
• Studland Bay All-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour – Varying Sundays throughout the year
• Trust10 Run – Studland – A monthly, free 10k trail run at Studland Bay
• Antiques Fair – The first Sunday of the month at Corfe Castle village hall, from 10am
• Come & Sing at St. Mary’s Church – Open choral singing sessions, typically on the third Sunday of the month

Varying days

• Music Unlimited for Swanage Independent Charities
• Open Mic Night at Newton Manor Hall
• Stargazing at Durlston

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Welcome to Swanage

Welcome to the new Swanage Events website – home to the most comprehensive calendar of public events in Swanage and surrounding areas of Purbeck.

There’s always a wide range of events & activities going on around Swanage throughout the year, so whether you live here or are planning a quick visit, let’s see if we can’t find something for you. Please use this website as a tool to help you make the most of your time in Swanage.

If you know of any events we’ve missed please add them here, and if you have any other questions or suggestions feel free to get in touch.