What’s on this month: February 2025
Find fun, family-friendly events in and around Swanage this month, from nature trails at Durlston Country Park and Studland to half-term fun at Corfe Castle.
The Blue Pool’s magical Illuminate event continues until 23 February and Swanage Railway’s holding another Community Open Weekend for the public to explore its behind-the-scenes workings (22 – 23 Feb).
There’s a range of live music gigs across Purbeck, and towards the end of the month you can catch a special production of Footloose at The Mowlem by The Swanage School (27 Feb – 1 Mar).

Browse our Calendar for a day-by-day breakdown of everything that’s on this year. Alternatively, scroll down for an event-by-event breakdown of current & upcoming events.
Current Events
Thursday 9th January – Sunday 23rd February 2025
16.30 – 20.00
The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Road, Wareham, BH20 5AR
Started 33 days ago
Ends in 12 days
Swanage Volunteer Bureau Opportunities
Friday 7th February – Friday 4th April 2025 Selected Dates
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Started 4 days ago
Ends in 52 days
Upcoming Events
Treemendous Trees Children's Activity Trail (Durlston)
Wednesday 12th – Wednesday 26th February 2025
10.00 – 15.00
Starts Tomorrow
Best of Purbeck (Newton Manor Hall)
Thursday 13th February 2025
19.00 – 22.00
Newton Manor Hall, 170 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2PF
2 days away
Valentine's Quiz Night (The Bankes Arms, Corfe)
Friday 14th February 2025
20.00
The Bankes Arms, 23 East Street, Corfe Castle, BH20 5ED
3 days away
February Half-Term Fun at Corfe Castle
Saturday 15th – Sunday 23rd February 2025
10.00 – 16.30
Corfe Castle, The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5EZ
4 days away
Valentine's Cuban Party & Classes (The Mowlem)
Saturday 15th February 2025
The Mowlem Showbar, Swanage, BH19 1DD
4 days away
Swanage Jazz Club (Isle of Purbeck Golf Club)
Saturday 15th February – Friday 20th June 2025 Selected Dates
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20.00 – 22.00
Isle of Purbeck Golf Club, Corfe Road, Studland, Swanage, BH19 3AB
4 days away
Become a Nature Detective (at Studland Bay)
Saturday 15th – Sunday 23rd February 2025
10.00 – 15.00
Knoll Beach, Studland, Swanage BH19 3AQ
4 days away
Sunday 16th February 2025
10.30 – 15.30
NCI Lookout, Peveril Point Road, Swanage, BH19 2AY
5 days away
Glass Engraving Workshop (Durlston)
Sunday 16th February 2025
11.00 – 12.30
Learning Centre, Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL
5 days away
Studland Volunteer Recruitment Day
Sunday 16th February 2025
10.30 – 13.30
Knoll Beach, Studland, BH19 3AH
5 days away
Drawing in Pen & Pencil Workshop (at Durlston)
Tuesday 18th February 2025
11.00 – 13.00
The Learning Centre, Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL
7 days away
7 days away
Paper Puppet Theatre Workshop (Sandy Hill Arts)
Tuesday 18th February 2025
Sandy Hill Arts, Sandy Hill Lane, Corfe Castle, BH20 5JF
7 days away
Swanage Pier Children's History Tour
Wednesday 19th – Thursday 20th February 2025
11.00 – 11.45
Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage, BH19 2AP
8 days away
8 days away
Blacksmithing for Children & Teens (Sandy Hill Arts)
Wednesday 19th – Thursday 20th February 2025
Sandy Hill Arts, Sandy Hill Lane, Corfe Castle, BH20 5JF
8 days away
The Importance of Being Earnest National Theatre Live (The Mowlem)
Thursday 20th February 2025
19.00
9 days away
Silver Saturday Celebration (Emmanuel Baptist Church)
Saturday 22nd February 2025
14.00 – 16.00
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 160 Victoria Avenue, Swanage BH19 1AZ
11 days away
11 days away
Swanage Town Mayor's Charity Ball (Swanage Bay View)
Saturday 22nd February 2025
19.00
Swanage Bay View, Panorama Road, Swanage, BH19 2QS
11 days away
The Swanage School Presents: Footloose (at The Mowlem)
Thursday 27th February – Saturday 1st March 2025
The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage, BH19 1DD
16 days away
Friday 28th February 2025
20.30
Swanage RBL, 150 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2PA
17 days away
Stalls in the Hall (Harman's Cross) March
Saturday 1st March 2025
09.30 – 12.00
Harman's Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harman's Cross, Swanage BH19 3EB
18 days away
The Purbeck School Science Fair
Saturday 1st March 2025
13.00 – 16.00
The Purbeck School, Worgret Road, Wareham, BH20 4PF
18 days away
20 days away
Swanage Bay Water Quality Meeting (Swanage Town Hall)
Thursday 6th March 2025
17.00
Swanage Town Hall, High Street, Swanage BH19 2NZ
23 days away
Devil’s Avocado (The Village Inn)
Saturday 8th March 2025
20.30
The Village Inn, Ulwell, Swanage, BH19 3DG
25 days away
Nature Journalling for Kids (Studland Bay)
Sunday 9th March – Sunday 12th October 2025 Selected Dates
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10.30 – 12.00
Knoll Beach Discovery Centre, Studland, Swanage BH19 3AQ
26 days away
Introduction to Wood Engraving Workshop (at Durlston)
Saturday 15th March 2025
10.30 – 16.00
The Learning Centre, Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL
32 days away
Jaclarabag (Corfe Castle Village Hall)
Sunday 16th March 2025
19.30
Corfe Castle Village Hall, 67 East Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EE
33 days away
Friday 21st March 2025
19.30
The Purbeck Plaza, 19 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2LP
38 days away
Purbeck Wellfest (Harman’s Cross)
Saturday 22nd March 2025
14.00 – 17.00
Harman's Cross Village Hall, Harman's Cross, Swanage BH19 3EB
39 days away
The Bookshop Band (Studland Village Hall)
Sunday 23rd March 2025
16.00
Studland Village Hall, Heath Green Road, Studland, Swanage, BH19 3BT
40 days away
Recital by Simon Lole & Karen Grant (St Mary's Church)
Sunday 23rd March 2025
14.00 – 15.00
St Mary's Church, Church Hill, Swanage BH19 1HU
40 days away
Kinky Boots: Swanage Musical Theatre Company Production
Thursday 27th – Saturday 29th March 2025
19.30
The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage, BH19 1DD
44 days away
Introduction to Reduction Linocut Workshop (at Durlston)
Saturday 29th March 2025
10.30 – 16.00
The Learning Centre, Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL
46 days away
Touki (Langton Matravers Village Hall)
Sunday 30th March 2025
19.30
Langton Matravers Village Hall, 59 High Street, Langton Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3HA
47 days away
50 days away
Victorian Durlston Guided Walk
Thursday 3rd April 2025
11.00 – 12.30
Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL
51 days away
Easter Egg Hunt at Corfe Castle
Saturday 5th – Monday 21st April 2025
10.00 – 16.30
Corfe Castle, The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5EZ
53 days away
Bluey Visiting The Swanage Railway
Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th April 2025
Harman's Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harman's Cross, Swanage, BH19 3EB
53 days away
Tuesday 8th April 2025
10.30 – 12.00
The Learning Centre, Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL
56 days away
Purbeck Arts Choir Concert (St Mary's Church)
Saturday 12th April 2025
18.30
St Mary's Church, Church Hill, Swanage, BH19 1HU
60 days away
Sunday 27th April 2025
11.00 – 15.00
Main Beach Car Park, Victoria Avenue, Swanage, BH19 1AP
75 days away
Invading the beach and taking up post at Sandpit Field, the pirates are back in Swanage for another weekend of swashbuckling shenanigans and skirmishes
Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th May 2025
09.00 – 17.00
Sandpit Field, Swanage, BH19 1NR
102 days away
See Swanage’s Sandpit Field transformed by a sprinkling of fairy dust and a whole lot of mermaid magic during the Swanage Fairy Festival.
Friday 30th – Saturday 31st May 2025
10.30 – 18.00
Sandpit Field, Swanage, BH19 1NR
108 days away
The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company Presents: Gentle Harry's Farm (The Square & Compass, Worth)
Friday 13th June 2025
19.30
122 days away
Saturday 14th June 2025
15.00 – 20.00
Corfe Castle Village Hall, 67 East Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5EE
123 days away
Circus Skills with Fiery Jack (Corfe Castle)
Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th June 2025
10.00 – 16.30
Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5DR
123 days away
123 days away
A firm favourite in the town’s summer calendar. Browse food stalls and sample the very best of Dorset fish, seafood and drink
Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd June 2025
Sandpit Field, Swanage, BH19 1NR
130 days away
Meet Paddington at Swanage Railway
Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd June 2025
Harman's Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harman's Cross, Swanage, BH19 3EB
130 days away
Swanage Railway Roads to Rail Steam Rally
Friday 27th – Sunday 29th June 2025
Norden Park, Norden Station, BH20 5DW
136 days away
Friday 27th June 2025
19.30
The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD
136 days away
Swanage comes alive with the sound of jazz as dozens of bands perform live at all kinds of venues across three days.
Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th July 2025
151 days away
Food & Drink Festival (at Corfe Castle)
Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th July 2025
10.00 – 17.30
Corfe Castle, The Square, BH20 5DR
151 days away
Saturday 19th – Sunday 20th July 2025
Prince Albert Gardens Amphitheatre, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2AP
158 days away
Thursday 24th – Sunday 27th July 2025
Wilkswood Farm, High Street, Langton Matravers BH19 3HD
163 days away
One of Dorset's most popular family-friendly festivals. Swanage’s streets, beach and parks come alive with live music, a colourful procession, food & drinks tents and even a wheelbarrow race which stops at each pub in town
Saturday 26th July – Saturday 2nd August 2025
165 days away
Join the team at Swanage Lifeboat Station for nine days of RNLI festival fun both in the bay and on land at Prince Albert Gardens and around town.
Saturday 9th – Sunday 17th August 2025
Prince Albert Gardens, Swanage, BH19 2AR
179 days away
Thursday 14th – Sunday 17th August 2025
Purbeck Valley Farm, Valley Road, Corfe Castle, BH20 5HU
184 days away
Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival
Enjoy four days of classical music on the Isle of Purbeck at a range of historic venues.
Thursday 4th – Sunday 7th September 2025
205 days away
A weekend of folk concerts, street performances, music and dance workshops, all topped off with a Saturday night ceilidh.
Friday 5th – Sunday 7th September 2025
206 days away
Civil War Re-Enactment Weekend (at Corfe Castle)
Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th September 2025
10.00 – 16.30
Corfe Castle, The Square, BH20 5EZ
207 days away
Swanage Lifeboat Station Open Day
Saturday 13th September 2025
12.00 – 16.00
Swanage Lifeboat Station, Peveril Point Road, Swanage, BH19 2AY
214 days away
Country Dog Show (Church Knowle)
Sunday 14th September 2025
Margaret Green Animal Rescue, Church Knowle, BH20 5NQ
215 days away
The Swanage Blues Festival brings the distinctive sounds of blues, roots and soul to Swanage’s pubs, bars and music venues each year
Friday 3rd – Monday 6th October 2025
234 days away
Swanage Christmas Lights Switch-On
Saturday 29th November 2025
15.00 – 16.30
Outside The Mowlem/Station Road
291 days away
Come and browse local artisans’ Christmas stalls and get that festive feeling at Swanage Christmas Market
Saturday 6th December 2025
10.00 – 16.00
298 days away
318 days away
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 18th June – 20th 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
- Herston Junior Singing Club – Free fun music club at St Mark’s Church every Tuesday after school during term time, from 3.30pm – 4.25pm. For Years 3 – 6.
- 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)
- Studio South Art Club – Tuesday evenings from 5pm – 7pm, £12 a month. Bring your own projects/materials and enjoy an art demo every 3 months, plus discounted materials & drinks for members
- 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
- Women’s Walking Football – 6.50pm – 8pm at Swanage Football Club, £4 a week (first session free)
- 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
- Quiz Night – At Kingston Country Courtyard’s Sawmill restaurant, Tuesdays at 7pm. Teams of up to 6; winning team receives a round of drinks. Free entry (charity donations welcomed)
- 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
- Wild Wednesdays – Every Wednesday during the school holidays between 11am – 3pm, you can pop in to Durlston’s Learning Centre for some fun & free crafts & activities
- 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
- 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
- Boxertone – Wednesdays at 7.30pm at Purbeck Power Gym in Corfe
Thursdays
- Yoga on the Pier (Intermediate) – 8am – 9am on Thursdays from 20th June – 25th 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 followed by light refreshments at Emmanuel Baptist Church, from 2pm – 3.15pm, £2pp
- Swanage Town Walks – Seasonal historical walks on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Meet at 2pm at Swanage Museum
- The Loft Social Walks – Every second and fourth Thursday of the month, with the Coast Path Connectors Project
- 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
- Mao Shin Kai Aikido – Non-competitive martial arts class, Thursdays 7pm, 12 Hill Road, £7 per session (cash only)
- 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
- Folk Dancing – Langton Matravers village hall, Tuesdays 7.30pm – 9.45pm
- 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
- 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
- Toddler Group – At Putlake Farm, 10.30am – 12.30pm during term time. Adults: £2, children aged 1 – 4: £5
- 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
- Qigong – Fridays at The Loft Community Centre, 9.30am, payment by donation
- 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
- Short Mat Bowls – Langton Matravers village hall, Fridays between 7pm – 9pm, £3 per person
- 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 28th April – 20th October, £34.50/£74.50pp. Visit the Swanage Railway website for more information
Monthly Events
Tuesdays
- Making Memories – Dementia Friendly Café in The Mowlem’s Showbar on the first & third Tuesday of the month, from 10am – 12pm
- Live Jazz: At The Grand Hotel, with Swing Easy Too
- 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
- Stitches – Monthly sewing evening at Sandy Hill Arts’ cottage classroom. Last Wednesday of the month, 7pm – 9pm, £3 per session
- Oscar’s Ultimate Quiz – 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
- Folk Night – Monthly live music in Langton on the first Thursday of the month with Purbeck Folk Club
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
- Live Jazz: At The Grand Hotel, with Swanage Jazz Machine
- Come & Sing at St. Mary’s Church – Open choral singing sessions, typically on the third Sunday of the month
Varying days
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.