Upcoming Events

What’s on this month: JULY 2026

Wacky Western theme - Swanage Carnival
Swanage Carnival returns for 2026 with a Wacky Western theme (25 Jul – 1 Aug)

Find a range of fun, family-friendly festivals and events in and around Swanage this summer.

The town’s annual main event, Swanage Carnival, returns from 25 July – 1 August, this year with a Wild West theme.

And dotted around Purbeck are community summer fetes, children’s activity days and live music programmes, including Summer Nights in Corfe Castle (24 – 25 Jul) and The Mowlem’s Summer of Music.

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

Glow worms - Durlston Country Park

Stars in the Grass: Glow-Worm Walk (Durlston)

  Friday 17th – Wednesday 22nd July 2026

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  21.15 – 22.30

  Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL

Started 2 days ago

Ends in 3 days

Wareham Carnival float 2025

Wareham Carnival

  Friday 17th – Sunday 19th July 2026

  Wareham Recreation Ground, Worgret Road, Wareham, BH20 4PH

Started 2 days ago

Ends Today

Swanage Wild Swimming Festival

The Wild Swimming Festival

  Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th July 2026

  Prince Albert Gardens Amphitheatre, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2AP

Started Yesterday

Ends Today

Amphitheatre - Holme for Gardens

Outdoor Theatre (Holme for Gardens)

  Sunday 19th July – Sunday 9th August 2026

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  Holme for Gardens, Wareham BH20 6AQ

Starts Today

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Upcoming Events

Future Coast North Swanage Launch Event - Dorset Coast Forum

Future Coast North Swanage Launch (The Mowlem Showbar)

  Tuesday 21st July 2026

  16.30 – 18.30

2 days away

Hand painting landscapes - image credit: Shelley Perry

Shelley Perry: Colour & Coast Exhibition (Durlston)

  Tuesday 21st July – Tuesday 4th August 2026

  10.30 – 16.30

2 days away

Daisies - Ben Tolley/Durlston Country Park

Marvellous Meadows Children's Trail (Durlston Country Park)

  Wednesday 22nd July – Wednesday 12th August 2026

  10.00 – 16.00

  Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL

3 days away

Knoll Beach sand bowl

Sandpit Play (Studland Bay)

  Wednesday 22nd July – Wednesday 26th August 2026

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  10.30 – 15.30

  Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland, Swanage BH19 3AQ

3 days away

The White Swan

The White Swan Summer Party Nights

  Wednesday 22nd July – Wednesday 9th September 2026

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  20.30

  The White Swan, 31 The Square, High Street Swanage BH19 2LJ

3 days away

Tales from the Trees - Squashbox

Tales from the Trees (Sandy Hill Arts)

  Thursday 23rd July 2026

  14.30

  Sandy Hill Arts, Sandy Hill Lane, Corfe Castle BH20 5JF

4 days away

The Mowlem Summer of Music 2026

Summer of Music (The Mowlem)

  Friday 24th July – Saturday 29th August 2026

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  19.30

5 days away

BSO Summer Nights in Corfe Castle - Love It Local

Summer Nights in the Castle (Corfe Castle)

  Friday 24th – Sunday 26th July 2026

  19.30 – 21.30

  Corfe Castle, The Square BH20 5EZ

5 days away

Wacky Western theme - Swanage Carnival

Swanage Carnival

One of Dorset's most popular family-friendly festivals - Swanage Carnival sees the town's streets, beaches and parks come alive with live music, a colourful procession, food & drinks tents and a host of family entertainment and activities

  Saturday 25th July – Saturday 1st August 2026

6 days away

Swanage Painting Club exhibition sign

Swanage Painting Club Summer Art Exhibition (St Edward's Church Hall)

  Saturday 25th July – Sunday 2nd August 2026

  10.00 – 17.00

  Holy Spirit & St Edward Church, 1 Victoria Ave, Swanage, BH19 1AH

6 days away

Durlston cliffs and sea

Art Workshop with Madeleine Devenay: Watercolour (Durlston)

  Saturday 25th July 2026

  11.00 – 13.00

6 days away

Fairy Day 2026 - The Blue Pool

Fairy Day (The Blue Pool)

  Sunday 26th July 2026

  09.30 – 17.00

  The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Road, Wareham BH20 5AR

7 days away

Horrible Histories Summer Trail & Activity Sessions (Corfe Castle Village)

  Wednesday 29th July – Wednesday 26th August 2026

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10 days away

Flying chair ride in the park at Lulworth Castle park

Camp Bestival (Lulworth Castle)

One of the UK’s most family-friendly festivals returns to nearby Lulworth Castle this summer

  Thursday 30th July – Sunday 2nd August 2026

  Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham BH20 5QS

11 days away

'Swing-Out' hand-turned children's ride

Three Parishes Fete (Church Knowle)

  Saturday 1st August 2026

  14.00

  The Old Rectory, Church Knowle, BH20 5NG

13 days away

Colour Trail Fun - Dorset Adventure Park

Colour Trail (Dorset Adventure Park)

  Sunday 2nd – Sunday 23rd August 2026

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  Dorset Adventure Park, Arfleet Mill Lakes, Studland Road, Corfe Castle BH20 5JG

14 days away

Swanage & Purbeck Rotary summer fete stalls

Rotary Summer Fete

  Thursday 6th August 2026

  Sandpit Field, Swanage, BH19 1NR

18 days away

Durlston Castle

Durlston Castle Tour

  Thursday 6th August 2026

  11.00 – 12.00

18 days away

Purbeck Folk Club logo

Folk Night (Langton Matravers)

  Thursday 6th August 2026

  20.00

18 days away

Illyria's Pinocchio - Frazer Marr

Pinocchio Outdoor Theatre (Corfe Castle)

  Thursday 6th August 2026

  19.00

  Corfe Castle, The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ

18 days away

Yoga in the Orchard - Purbeck Cider

Yoga in the Orchard (Dorset Cider Farm)

  Thursday 6th – Thursday 27th August 2026

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  18.00 – 19.30

  Dorset Cider Farm, Lower Bushey Farm, Wareham BH20 5JP

18 days away

Swanage Lifeboat Week raft race in Swanage Bay

Swanage Lifeboat Week

Swanage Lifeboat Week returns this summer for eight days of RNLI festival fun, both on the water and on land

  Saturday 8th – Sunday 16th August 2026

  Prince Albert Gardens, Swanage, BH19 2AR

20 days away

Model railway - Swanage

The Isle of Purbeck Model Railway Exhibition (Harman's Cross Village Hall)

  Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th August 2026

  10.00

20 days away

Langton Church Fete sign

St George's Church Fete (Langton Matravers)

  Saturday 8th August 2026

  14.00 – 17.00

  St George's Church, 4 St George's Close, Langton Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3HZ

20 days away

Dog with red rosette at the Margaret Green dog show

Country Fayre & Dog Show (Margaret Green, Church Knowle)

  Sunday 9th August 2026

  11.00 – 16.00

  Margaret Green Animal Rescue, Church Knowle, BH20 5NQ

21 days away

Horrible Histories - credit - Martin Brown

Horrible Histories Day (Sandy Hill Arts)

  Sunday 9th August 2026

  11.00 – 16.00

  Sandy Hill Arts, Sandy Hill Lane, Corfe Castle BH20 5JF

21 days away

Prince Albert Gardens' amphitheatre

The Pickwick Papers Open Air Theatre (Prince Albert Gardens Amphitheatre)

  Monday 10th August 2026

  19.00

  Prince Albert Gardens Amphitheatre, Swanage BH19 2AR

22 days away

Lighthouse Loop - Swanage RNLI

RNLI Lighthouse Loop Trail Run

  Wednesday 12th August 2026

  19.00

24 days away

The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny - Beatrix Potter/Quantum Theatre

The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny Outdoor Theatre (Corfe Castle)

  Thursday 13th August 2026

  19.00

  Corfe Castle, The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ

25 days away

Crocodile skull - Durlston Country Park

Monsters of the Jurassic Coast Activity Trail (Durlston)

  Thursday 13th August – Wednesday 2nd September 2026

  10.00 – 16.00

25 days away

St Edward's Church in Corfe Castle

St Edward's Summer Fete (Corfe Castle)

  Saturday 15th August 2026

  12.00 – 16.00

  St Edward's Church, East Street, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EQ

27 days away

Cinema Under the Stars - Purbeck Film Festival

Purbeck Film Festival Summer Screenings: Cinema Under the Stars

  Saturday 15th August – Friday 4th September 2026

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27 days away

Barn dance

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

  Thursday 20th – Sunday 23rd August 2026

  Purbeck Valley Farm, Valley Road, Corfe Castle, BH20 5HU

32 days away

As You Like It - Illyria

As You Like It Outdoor Theatre (Corfe Castle)

  Thursday 20th August 2026

  19.00

  Corfe Castle, The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ

32 days away

King Arthur and the Holy Fail play - Three Inch Fools

Outdoor Theatre: King Arthur and the Holy Fail (Kimmeridge Bay)

  Thursday 20th August 2026

  18.30

  Kimmeridge Bay, Nr Wareham BH20 5PF

32 days away

Local Swanage landscape art

Purbeck Arts Club Exhibition (St Edward's Church Hall)

  Friday 21st – Monday 31st August 2026

  10.00 – 17.00

  Holy Spirit & St Edward Church Hall, 1 Victoria Avenue, Swanage, BH19 1AH

33 days away

Caribbean Cookout (The Village Inn)

  Saturday 22nd August 2026

  15.00

  The Village Inn, Ulwell, Swanage, BH19 3DG

34 days away

Annual Family Fun Day 2026 - Swanage and Wareham RFC

Family Fun Day (Swanage & Wareham RFC)

  Saturday 22nd August 2026

  12.00 – 16.00

  Swanage & Wareham RFC, Bestwall Road, Wareham, BH20 4HY

34 days away

Summer fun and fete - Ulwell Holiday Park

Ulwell Summer Fun Week & Fete

  Tuesday 25th – Thursday 27th August 2026

  Ulwell Holiday Park, Ulwell Road, Swanage BH19 3DG

37 days away

9th annual beer festival - Old Harry Bar

Old Harry Bar Annual Beer Festival (Studland)

  Friday 28th – Monday 31st August 2026

  The Old Harry Bar, Heath Green Road, Studland, Swanage, BH19 3BU

40 days away

Breakout - band & BBQ - The Swanbrook

Breakout: Rock Covers Band (The Swanbrook)

  Saturday 29th August 2026

  12.00

  The Swanbrook Bar & Restaurant, 27 Kings Road West, Swanage BH19 1HE

41 days away

Swanage Pier, the old pier and the Ballard Down headland

Park to Pier Walk

  Sunday 30th August 2026

  10.30 – 12.30

42 days away

Harman's Cross fete

Harman's Cross Village Fete

  Monday 31st August 2026

  12.00

  Harman's Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, BH19 3EB

43 days away

Dave Neita and Musicians from the Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival

Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival

Enjoy four days of classical music on the Isle of Purbeck at a range of historic venues.

  Thursday 3rd – Sunday 6th September 2026

46 days away

Paddle steamer Waverley preparing to leave Swanage Pier

PS Waverley Cruises

  Friday 4th – Sunday 20th September 2026

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  Swanage Pier, BH19 2AP

47 days away

Isabelle Baafi, Poetry Weekend - Sandy Hill Arts

Poetry Weekend (Sandy Hill Arts, Corfe)

  Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th September 2026

  Sandy Hill Arts, Sandy Hill Lane, Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5JF

48 days away

Dorset Birdfest at Arne - RSPB

Dorset Bird Fest (RSPB Arne)

  Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th September 2026

  RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5BJ

48 days away

Corfe Castle's keep

'Get Medieval' Knight School (Corfe Castle)

  Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th September 2026

  10.00 – 16.30

  Corfe Castle, The Square, BH20 5EZ

48 days away

View of Corfe Castle

The Beast - Purbeck Trail Race

  Sunday 6th September 2026

  10.00

  Corfe Common, West Street, Corfe Castle, BH20 5HH

49 days away

Folk musicians outside Swanage Tourist Information Centre

Swanage Folk Festival

A weekend of folk concerts, street performances and music & dance workshops, all topped off with a Saturday night ceilidh

  Friday 11th – Sunday 13th September 2026

54 days away

Vintage car display at Harman's Cross

Classic & Steam Vehicle Show

  Friday 11th – Sunday 13th September 2026

  10.00 – 16.00

  Norden Showground, BH20 5DW

54 days away

Swanage Railway steam train passing Corfe Castle

Swanage Railway Autumn Steam Gala

  Friday 11th – Sunday 13th September 2026

54 days away

Apple varieties in the press house & shop

Apple Day (Dorset Cider Farm)

  Saturday 12th September 2026

55 days away

Kimmeridge Clavell Tower

Clavell Tower Open Days (Kimmeridge)

  Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th September 2026

  10.00 – 16.00

  Clavell Tower, Kimmeridge, Wareham, BH20 5PE

55 days away

Corfe Castle grounds

Medieval Living History Weekend (Corfe Castle)

  Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th September 2026

  10.00 – 16.30

  Corfe Castle, The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ

55 days away

Dragon's teeth at Middle Beach

Heritage Open Days: Life in Studland in WWII

  Sunday 13th September 2026

  10.00 – 16.00

  Studland Bay, Ferry Road, Swanage

56 days away

Lulworth Castle & Park

Lulworth Castle Open Days

  Tuesday 15th – Wednesday 16th September 2026

  10.30 – 17.00

  Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QS

58 days away

Dorset Walx Festival

Dorset WALX Festival

  Thursday 17th – Sunday 20th September 2026

60 days away

Swanage Beach Buddies beach litter display board

Planet Purbeck: Discovery Fest

  Saturday 19th September 2026

  10.00 – 15.00

  Swanage Seafront, Shore Road, BH19 1LB

62 days away

Corfe Castle & East Hill

Folklore & Fairies Family Quest (Corfe Castle)

  Saturday 19th September – Sunday 22nd November 2026

  10.00

  Corfe Castle, BH20 5EZ

62 days away

Corfe Castle ruins

Corfe Castle Open Days

  Saturday 19th – Sunday 20th September 2026

  10.00 – 16.30

  Corfe Castle The Square, BH20 5EZ

62 days away

The Purbeck Marathon poster

The Purbeck Marathon

  Sunday 20th September 2026

  09.00

63 days away

City for Incurable Women - fish in a dress

The City for Incurable Women (The Mowlem)

  Sunday 20th September 2026

  19.30

63 days away

Rhys James - The Mowlem/Off the Kerb

Rhys James (The Mowlem)

  Thursday 24th September 2026

  20.00

67 days away

The Mowlem Theatre & Cinema

Last Night of The Proms: Bournemouth Concert Brass (The Mowlem)

  Saturday 26th September 2026

  14.30

  The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage, BH19 1DD

69 days away

The Paul Cook Blues Band at Swanage Bay View

Swanage Blues Festival

The Swanage Blues Festival brings the distinctive sounds of blues, roots and soul to Swanage’s pubs, bars and music venues each year

  Thursday 1st – Sunday 4th October 2026

74 days away

Studland Stampede - Purbeck Trail Series

Studland Stampede

  Sunday 4th October 2026

  10.30

  Knoll Beach, Studland Bay, BH19 3AH

77 days away

Curious Incident - Revive Theatre

The Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night-Time (The Mowlem)

  Friday 9th – Saturday 10th October 2026

  19.30

82 days away

Putting a golf ball

#WillDoes Charity Golf Day (Isle of Purbeck Golf Club)

  Thursday 15th October 2026

  09.00 – 22.00

  Isle of Purbeck Golf Club, Corfe Road, Studland, Swanage, BH19 3AB

88 days away

Flying Scotsman nameplate

The Flying Scotsman (Swanage Railway)

  Friday 23rd October – Sunday 1st November 2026

96 days away

Corfe Castle pumpkin thrones

October Half-Term at Corfe Castle

  Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026

  10.00 – 16.30

97 days away

Sand dune path at Knoll Beach

Studland's Wicked Wildlife Trail

  Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026

  10.00 – 15.00

  Knoll Beach, Ferry Rd, Studland, BH19 3AQ

97 days away

Dominic Frisby on Tour

Dominic Frisby (The Purbeck School)

  Saturday 24th October 2026

  19.30 – 21.30

  The Purbeck School, Worgret Road, Wareham BH20 4PF

97 days away

Halloween Ghost Trains 2025 - Swanage Railway

Swanage Railway Halloween Ghost Trains

Step aboard the Swanage Railway this half-term for a frightfully fun, family-friendly Halloween journey - if you dare!

  Friday 30th – Saturday 31st October 2026

103 days away

Steam and Screams- Swanage Railway

Steam and Screams (Swanage Railway)

  Saturday 31st October 2026

104 days away

Churchfitters

110 days away

Swanage Literary Festival 2025

Swanage Literary Festival (The Mowlem)

  Friday 6th – Saturday 7th November 2026

110 days away

Tale of the Loneliest Whale - Hoglets Theatre

The Tale of The Loneliest Whale (The Mowlem)

  Saturday 7th November 2026

111 days away

Robin Mackenzie Christmas wood engraving workshop

118 days away

Jo Caulfield

Jo Caulfield (The Purbeck School)

  Saturday 14th November 2026

  19.30 – 21.30

  The Purbeck School, Worgret Road, Wareham BH20 4PF

118 days away

The Cat and the Canary - Double Act Drama Group

The Cat & the Canary (Corfe Castle Village Hall)

  Wednesday 18th – Saturday 21st November 2026

  Corfe Castle Village Hall, 67 East Street, Corfe Castle BH20 5EE

122 days away

2026 tour - Cally Beaton

Cally Beaton (The Mowlem)

  Thursday 19th November 2026

  19.30

123 days away

Tourists and locals browsing Swanage beach huts

Artisans on the Beach

  Saturday 21st November – Sunday 20th December 2026

  Shore Road Beach Huts, Swanage, BH19 1LB

125 days away

Swanage Shanty Festival teaser

Swanage Shanty Festival (The Mowlem)

  Saturday 21st November 2026

125 days away

Simon Yates mountaineer

Simon Yates: My Mountain Life (The Mowlem)

  Friday 27th November 2026

  19.30

131 days away

Stalls at the Hall poster - HXVH

Stalls at the Hall (Harman's Cross)

  Saturday 28th November 2026

  09.30 – 12.00

132 days away

Christmas lights on Station Road in Swanage

Swanage Christmas Lights Switch-On

  Saturday 28th November 2026

  Outside The Mowlem/Station Road

132 days away

Santa train 2025 - Swanage Railway

Father Christmas Yuletide Express (Swanage Railway)

Save the date for the return of Swanage Railway's Yuletide Express this Christmas

  Saturday 28th November – Thursday 24th December 2026

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132 days away

Christmas Food Festival - image: Kingston Country Courtyard

Dorset Christmas Food Festival (Kingston Country Courtyard)

  Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th November 2026

  Kingston Country Courtyard, West Street, Kingston BH20 5LR

132 days away

Christmas Carol Trains (Swanage Railway)

  Thursday 3rd – Thursday 17th December 2026

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  19.00 – 21.00

137 days away

Wreaths from My Scented Home at Swanage Christmas Market

Swanage Christmas Market

Come and browse local artisans’ stalls and get that festive feeling at Swanage Christmas Market

  Saturday 5th December 2026

Rescheduled!

139 days away

Carols on the Bandstand - Swanage Town Band

Carols on the Bandstand

  Wednesday 9th December 2026

  18.30

  Swanage Bandstand, Recreation Ground

143 days away

Boxing day dip on Swanage Beach

Boxing Day Swim (Swanage Beach)

  Saturday 26th December 2026

  Swanage Beach, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1LB

160 days away

Robinson Crusoe panto - Swanage Drama Company

Swanage Drama Company Presents: Robinson Crusoe (The Mowlem)

  Friday 15th – Saturday 23rd January 2027

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180 days away

Wassail at Dorset Cider Farm

Dorset Cider Farm Wassail

  Saturday 16th January 2027

  17.00 – 23.00

  Dorset Cider Farm, Dorset Cider Farm, Lower Bushey Farm, Wareham, BH20 5JP

181 days away

Seann Walsh: This is Torture - Off the Kerb Productions

Seann Walsh (The Mowlem)

  Friday 5th February 2027

  19.00

201 days away

Lulworth trail run 2027 save the date

Lulworth Trail Run

  Sunday 7th March 2027

  09.00 – 11.30

  Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham BH20 5QS

231 days away

Model railway steam locomotive

Swanage Railway Model Railway Weekend

  Saturday 17th – Sunday 18th April 2027

272 days away

Swanage Jazz fest

Swanage Jazz Festival

See Swanage come alive with the sound of jazz as dozens of bands perform live at a range of venues across three days

  Friday 9th – Sunday 11th July 2027

355 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

  • All Saints Toddlers – Mondays from 9.15am – 11am during term time, for ages 0 – 4, £2 per adult. Creative play, bible stories & songs, plus coffee, cake & fruit
  • Reach Drug & Alcohol Service – Drop in session & referrals; between 9am – 5pm each Monday at The Focus Centre
  • Chair Exercise Exercise Class – Particularly suitable for the over 50s. At The Mowlem on Mondays between 10am – 11am (starts Monday 28th April)
  • 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 – 12pm
  • Knit & Natter – At Swanage Library, Mondays 10am – 12.30pm
  • Dancercise – At Langton Matravers village hall, Mondays at 10am. First class free to try. Contact: ashurstjaney@gmail.com
  • Access Wellbeing – Free mental health & wellbeing support for anyone aged 18+. No appointment needed, just pop in to the Focus Centre between 10am – 4pm on a Monday where you’ll receive a friendly welcome from wellbeing coordinators Andy & Nicci
  • Growing Together Baby Group (0 – 1 years) – 10.30am – 11.30am at The Focus Centre. Call to book an appointment: 01929 557000
  • Nature Tots – Toddler group (aged 5 & under) with nature-inspired activities at Knoll Beach Discovery Centre, Studland. Every other Monday from 10am – 11.30am during term time
  • 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
  • Yoga with Sarah & Sandra Starters Course – All levels of experience welcome, from beginners to experienced practitioners. Mondays at The Mowlem from 6.30pm
  • 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, at The Loft on Mondays, 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 – Tuesdays from 8am – 9am, June – August. See Swanage Pier’s Facebook page for more details: www.facebook.com/swanagepier
  • 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)
  • Dancercise – At Harman’s Cross village hall, Tuesdays at 10.30am. First class free to try . Contact: ashurstjaney@gmail.com
  • 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)
  • Castle Voices – Tuesday evening choir at The Mowlem
  • Boxercise – Classes at Swanage Bay View gym, 7pm – 7.45pm
  • Chakra Dancing – At Holy Spirit & St Edward’s church hall, 7pm – 9pm
  • 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

  • Babigloo Music Therapy – From 1.30pm – 2.15pm on Wednesdays at the Focus Centre during term time. Please call to book: 01929 557000 or email: babigloomusic@gmail.com
  • Child Speech & Language Therapy – Wednesdays at the Focus Centre – please book an appointment by calling 01202 443200 or email: dhc.slt.queries@nhs.net
  • Seahorses Playgroup – At Herston village hall, 9.30am – 11am (term time only), £1 per session. Hot drinks for adults & healthy snacks for children available
  • Community Fareshare Food Distribution – Drop in between 9am – 10.30am (Please register online: https://fareshare.org.uk)
  • Corfe Crafters – Corfe Castle village hall, Wednesdays between 9am – 12pm. Contact Cheryl: 07745 242511
  • Morning Yoga – Wake up with JoYoga at The Loft on Wednesdays at 9.30am – 10.30am. £8 drop-in sessions of £40 for six
  • Health Visitor Clinic & Baby-Weighing – Drop insertion at the Focus Centre between 10am – 11.30am
  • Citizen’s Advice drop-in session – At Swanage Library from 10am – 12pm (except first Weds of the month)
  • Gentle Stretch Exercise Class – Particularly suitable for the over 50s. At The Mowlem, Wednesdays 10am – 11am (starts Wednesday 30th April)
  • 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 Dancewith 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 – 2pm (stay & chat till 3pm). Veg/vegan options available. Small donation welcome but not necessary
  • Board Game Cafe: At Swanage Library every Wednesday between 3.30pm – 5.30pm. Children & families welcome
  • 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

  • EBC Tots – Toddler group at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10am – 11.30am, £1 donation per family
  • Yoga with Semra – Beginner-friendly yoga at the Focus Centre, Thursdays, 10am – 11am, £8 per session. Call or email to book: 07932 180327/yogawithsemra@gmail.com
  • 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)
  • Sequence Dancing – At Studland village hall, 7.30pm – 9.30pm, £5. Social evening, refreshments included, beginners & holidaymakers welcome
  • 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
  • BFN Breastfeeding Group – A free, supportive and friendly group that meets on Friday mornings at the Focus Centre between 9.45am – 11.45am
  • Connected Minds Programme – Fridays 9am – 12pm at the Focus Centre (Referral only – ask school or family worker for more information)
  • 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 Salt Pig The Farm, Putlake, 10.30am – 12.30pm during term time. Adults: £3, children aged 1 – 4: £6
  • Hatha Yoga – Meditation, breathing exercises, body movement & relation techniques. Free taster session, £10 thereafter. In The Mowlem Studio, 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
  • Swanage Punch & Judy – At Swanage Beach on dates between June – September
  • Slimming World – Mondays at Swanage Primary School at 5.30pm & 7pm and Tuesdays at 9am at The Mowlem. Call or text Trudy for more info: 07486 454046
  • The Welcome Lounge – Pop in to the Welcome Lounge at the Focus Centre on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday between 10am – 4pm for a listening ear from friendly, trained staff. They’re on hand to help you and/or your family find local wellbeing services for whatever you might need
  • Wellbeing Swanage/Focus Centre Events – For further information on any of these events, please visit the Wellbeing Swanage website: https://wellbeingswanage.org

Every Day

Monthly Events

Mondays

  • Bereavement Support Group – First Monday of the month at St Mary’s Church at 11am. Led by an accredited counsellor, the free group is open to anyone who might benefit from connecting with others to share similar experiences

Tuesdays

  • Health Visitor Newborn Hearing – At the Focus Centre, 9am – 1pm (Referrals & drop-in on the first & third of the month only)
  • 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
  • Live jazz – At The Mowlem Showbar with The Pent Up House Trio, first Tuesday of the month
  • Swanage W.I. – Meets at The Centre on Chapel Lane on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm
  • Purbeck WI – Every third Tuesday of the month at Harman’s Cross village hall at 7.30pm (Doors open 7pm)
  • 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

  • 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
  • Purbeck Parkys – Parkinson’s support group at Swanage Cricket Club on the third Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm (2pm – 4pm during summer). Contact: david.gynes@parkinsons-uk.goassemble.com
  • 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. Please see The Mowlem for the latest dates: themowlem.com
  • 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 Studio on the third 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
  • Best of Purbeck – Monthly music and fundraising evening at Newton Manor Hall

Fridays

  • Mindfulness Walks at Studland Bay – Monthly walks on a Friday morning, from Knoll Beach
  • 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
  • Unmasked Saturdays – Supporting Swanage families with SEND & disabilities, The Focus Centre, first Saturday of the month, 2pm – 5pm. For more, visit: www.facebook.com/groups/639273765744077
  • 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

Varying days

Film & Cinema Screenings

The Mowlem Cinema: July

  • Finding Emily (12A): 3 – 9 July
  • Madfabulous (12A): 13 – 16 July
  • Supergirl (12A): 17 – 23 July
  • Toy Story 5 (PG): 24 – 30 July
  • Minions & Monsters (U): 28 & 31 July

The Mowlem Cinema: August

  • Disclosure Day (12A): 2 – 6 August
  • Toy Story 5 (PG): 7, 9, 11, 13 August
  • Masters of the Universe (12A): 7, 9, 11 & 13 August
  • The Devil Wears Prada 2 (12A): 16 August
  • Minions & Monsters (U): 21, 23, 25, 27 Aug
  • The Odyssey (15): 21 – 27 August
  • Spider-Man: Brand New Day (12A): 28 August – 3 Sept

Please see The Mowlem’s website for dates, timings and booking information: https://themowlem.com

Harman’s Cross Movie Nights

On the second Tuesday of every month (doors & bar open from 7pm for 7.30pm start; all tickets £6 on the door)


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.

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