What’s on this month: APRIL 2024
Step into spring in Swanage this April with lots of indoor and outdoors activities and events happening in and around town.
Enjoy live music, local choir concerts, craft fairs and art exhibitions.
There’s also a range of films and comedy showing throughout the month at The Mowlem.
And Swanage Carnival’s annual Classic Motor Show is back for another year on Sunday 21st April.
Current & Upcoming Events
 | Free Kitchen Garden Tours at The Pig on the Beach Monday 1st – Tuesday 30th April 2024 11.00 The Pig on the Beach, Manor House, Manor Road, Studland, Swanage, BH19 3AU | Now On Started 24 days ago Ends in 5 days |
 | Clare Baskerville: 'Gathering In' Exhibition - At The Mowlem Friday 5th April – Friday 17th May 2024 The Mowlem, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD | Now On Started 20 days ago Ends in 22 days |
 | All of Us Strangers - At The Mowlem Monday 22nd – Thursday 25th April 2024 The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD | Now On Started 3 days ago Ends Today |
 | Women's Circle & Sound Bath at The Loft Thursday 25th April 2024 10.00 – 12.00 The Loft Community Centre, Commercial Road, Swanage BH19 1DF | Postponed! Starts Today Ends Today |
 | Thursday 25th April 2024 18.00 – 20.00 The Mowlem Showbar, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD | Now On Starts Today Ends Today |
 | Meet Oly Rush - At Worth Matravers Village Hall Thursday 25th April 2024 19.00 Worth Matravers Village Hall, Pikes Lane, Worth Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3LQ | Now On Starts Today Ends Today |
 | The History of Rock at The Mowlem Friday 26th April 2024 19.30 The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage BH19 1DD | Starts Tomorrow Ends Tomorrow |
 | Fun Race Night at The Con Club Friday 26th April 2024 19.00 Swanage Conservative Club, 27 Kings Road West, Swanage, BH19 1HE | Starts Tomorrow Ends Tomorrow |
 | Philip Clouts Quartet at The Square & Compass (Worth Matravers) Friday 26th April 2024 20.00 The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3LF | Starts Tomorrow Ends Tomorrow |
 | Let's Rock! After-Party at The Mowlem Friday 26th April 2024 19.00 The Mowlem Showbar, Shore Road, Swanage BH19 1DD | Starts Tomorrow Ends Tomorrow |
 | Phoenix Rock n' Roll Band at The White Swan Friday 26th April 2024 21.00 The White Swan, 31 The Square, High Street, Swanage, BH19 2LJ | Starts Tomorrow Ends Tomorrow |
 | Aaron & Karen Sing Together - At The Royal Oak Friday 26th April 2024 20.00 The Royal Oak, 417 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2NR | Starts Tomorrow Ends Tomorrow |
 | Guided Orchard Tour & Cider-Tasting at Dorset Cider Farm Saturday 27th April 2024 Dorset Cider Farm, Lower Bushey Farm, Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5JP | 2 days away |
 | Old Baby Mackerel at The Square & Compass Saturday 27th April 2024 20.00 The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3LF | 2 days away |
 | Wicked Little Letters - At The Mowlem Saturday 27th April – Thursday 2nd May 2024 The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage, BH19 1DD | 2 days away |
 | Swanage Railway Footplate Ride Saturday 27th April – Saturday 25th May 2024 | 2 days away |
 | Mayday Singers' Spring Concert in Langton Matravers Sunday 28th April 2024 15.30 – 16.30 4 St. George's Close, Langton Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3HZ | 3 days away |
 | Swing Easy Too at The Grand Hotel Tuesday 30th April 2024 12.15 The Grand Hotel, Burlington Road, Swanage, BH19 1LU | 5 days away |
| May 2024 | ||
 | Bob Marley: One Love - At The Mowlem Friday 3rd May 2024 The Mowlem, Swanage, BH19 1DD | 8 days away |
 | One Love: Free After-Party at The Mowlem Friday 3rd May 2024 21.00 – 23.59 The Mowlem Showbar, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD | 8 days away |
 | Saturday 4th May 2024 20.00 The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage BH19 1DD | 9 days away |
 | Swanage Jazz Club Presents: The Alan Barnes & David Newton Duo Saturday 4th May 2024 20.00 – 22.00 Isle of Purbeck Golf Club, Corfe Road, Studland, Swanage, BH19 3AB | 9 days away |
 | Swanage Railway Class 50 Driving Experience Saturday 4th – Sunday 5th May 2024 | 9 days away |
 | Fran & Flora at Sandy Hill Arts Saturday 4th May 2024 Sandy Hill Arts, Sandy Hill Lane, Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5JF | 9 days away |
 | Sundrunk at the Old Harry Bar (Studland) Sunday 5th May 2024 18.00 – 20.00 Old Harry Bar, Heath Green Road, Studland, Swanage, BH19 3BU | 10 days away |
 | Swanage Railway Diesel Gala & Beer Festival Friday 10th – Sunday 12th May 2024 | 15 days away |
 | Friday 10th – Thursday 16th May 2024 The Mowlem, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD | 15 days away |
 | Isle of Purbeck & Corfe Castle Cycle Tour Saturday 11th May 2024 10.00 – 15.00 | 16 days away |
 | Back to Black After-Party at The Mowlem Saturday 11th May 2024 The Mowlem Showbar, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD | 16 days away |
 | Saturday 11th May 2024 11.00 – 16.00 Hartland Stud, Soldiers Road, Wareham, BH20 5DU | 16 days away |
 | Sunday 12th May 2024 10.00 – 15.00 Corfe Castle, The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ | 17 days away |
 | Dorset Blind Association Motor Show at Lulworth Castle Sunday 12th May 2024 10.30 – 16.00 Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5QS | 17 days away |
 | Napoleon at Harman's Cross Village Hall Tuesday 14th May 2024 19.30 Haycrafts Lane, Harman’s Cross, Swanage, BH19 3EB | 19 days away |
 | Mindfulness Walk at Studland Bay Friday 17th May 2024 09.30 – 10.30 Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland, BH19 3AQ | 22 days away |
 | Saturday 18th May 2024 Baboo Gelato, 19 Institute Rd, Swanage, BH19 1BT | 23 days away |
 | Cancare Sanctuary Garden Grand Opening Saturday 18th May 2024 Cancare Sanctuary Garden, Prince Albert Gardens, Swanage, BH19 2AR | 23 days away |
 | Swanage Pier Volunteer Recruitment Day Saturday 18th May 2024 10.00 – 14.00 Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage, BH19 2AP | 23 days away |
 | Belvedere Singers Concert: May Melodies Saturday 18th May 2024 19.30 St Mary's Church, Church Hill, Swanage, BH19 1HU | 23 days away |
 | Stand-Up Comedy Night at The Fonc Lounge Saturday 18th May 2024 21.00 The Fonc Lounge, 1 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2LN | 23 days away |
 | Saturday 18th May 2024 14.30 Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage, BH19 2AP | 23 days away |
 | Swanage Railway Class 24 Driving Experience Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th May 2024 | 23 days away |
 | Saturday 25th May – Sunday 9th June 2024 | 30 days away |
 | Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th May 2024 09.00 – 17.00 Sandpit Field, Swanage, BH19 1NR | 30 days away |
 | Mindful Moments Fundraiser at Studland Village Hall Saturday 25th May 2024 14.00 – 17.00 Studland Village Hall, Heath Green Road, Studland, Swanage, BH19 3BT | 30 days away |
 | Saturday 25th May 2024 19.30 The Mowlem, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD | 30 days away |
 | Balkan & Yiddish Dance Workshop at The Mowlem Saturday 25th May 2024 16.00 – 18.00 The Mowlem, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD | 30 days away |
 | Sunday 26th May 2024 18.30 – 21.00 Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage, BH19 2AP | 31 days away |
 | Monday 27th May 2024 10.00 – 18.00 Corfe Castle, The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5EZ | 32 days away |
 | An Evening of Guitar & Tapas at Kingston Country Courtyard Tuesday 28th May 2024 19.00 Kingston Country Courtyard, West Street, Kingston, Wareham, BH20 5LR | 33 days away |
 | Friday 31st May – Saturday 1st June 2024 10.30 – 18.00 Sandpit Field, Swanage, BH19 1NR | 36 days away |
| June 2024 | ||
 | Swanage Skatepark Community Day Saturday 1st June 2024 12.00 – 17.00 Swanage Skatepark, Swanage, BH19 1AR | 37 days away |
 | The Purbeck Round Trek & Camping Expedition Friday 7th – Wednesday 12th June 2024 | 43 days away |
 | The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company Presents: The Dressing Book (in Worth Matravers) Friday 7th June 2024 19.30 – 22.30 The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3LF | 43 days away |
 | Community Contact Point at Main Beach Car Park Friday 7th June 2024 10.00 – 11.00 Main Beach Car Park, Victoria Avenue, BH19 1AP | 43 days away |
 | Strictly Bulleid II on the Swanage Railway Friday 7th – Sunday 9th June 2024 | 43 days away |
 | The Great Escaper at Harman's Cross Village Hall Tuesday 11th June 2024 19.30 Haycrafts Lane, Harman’s Cross, Swanage, BH19 3EB | 47 days away |
 | Swanage Drama Company Presents: Cash on Delivery Thursday 13th – Saturday 15th June 2024 19.30 The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD | 49 days away |
 | Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th June 2024 Prince Albert Gardens, Swanage, BH19 2AR | 51 days away |
 | Saturday 15th June 2024 | 51 days away |
| Sunday 16th June 2024 10.30 | 52 days away |
 | Swanage Railway Roads to Rail Steam Rally Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd June 2024 Norden Park, Norden Station, BH20 5DW | 57 days away |
 | Mindful Yoga & Gong Relaxation at Harman's Cross Village Hall Saturday 22nd June 2024 09.30 – 12.15 Harman's Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harman's Cross, Swanage, BH19 3EB | 58 days away |
 | Sunday 23rd June 2024 Coombe Keyne village, BH20 5PS | 59 days away |
| July 2024 | ||
 | Foley - Outdoor Circus Performance at Prince Albert Gardens Thursday 4th July 2024 19.00 – 20.00 Prince Albert Gardens, Swanage, BH19 2AR | 70 days away |
 | Food & Drink Festival at Corfe Castle Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th July 2024 10.00 – 17.30 Corfe Castle, The Square, BH20 5DR | 72 days away |
 | Dinosaur Adventures on the Swanage Railway Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th July 2024 Swanage Railway Museum, Corfe Castle Railway Station, Station Road, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EJ | 72 days away |
 | Swanage Pier to Park Walk: History & Wildlife Sunday 7th July 2024 10.30 – 12.00 | 73 days away |
 | Tuesday 9th July 2024 14.30 – 17.00 Steeple Manor, Steeple, Wareham, BH20 5PA | 75 days away |
 | Friday 12th – Sunday 14th July 2024 | 78 days away |
 | Thursday 18th – Sunday 21st July 2024 Wilkswood Farm, High Street, Langton Matravers BH19 3HD | 84 days away |
 | Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st July 2024 Prince Albert Gardens Amphitheatre, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2AP | 86 days away |
 | Ranger School of Dance Presents: Showtime at The Mowlem Wednesday 24th – Saturday 27th July 2024 The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD | 90 days away |
 | Thursday 25th – Sunday 28th July 2024 Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham BH20 5QS | 91 days away |
 | Saturday 27th July – Saturday 3rd August 2024 Swanage | 93 days away |
| August 2024 | ||
 | Friday 2nd August 2024 19.00 Kimmeridge Bay, Wareham, BH20 5PF | 99 days away |
 | Country Dog Show (Church Knowle) Sunday 4th August 2024 Margaret Green Animal Rescue, Church Knowle, BH20 5NQ | 101 days away |
 | SISATA Open Air Theatre: Peter Pan Tuesday 6th – Wednesday 7th August 2024 The Amphitheatre, Prince Albert Gardens, Swanage, BH19 2AR | 103 days away |
 | Thursday 8th August 2024 Sandpit Field, De Moulham Road, Swanage, BH19 1NR | 105 days away |
 | Friday 9th – Sunday 18th August 2024 Prince Albert Gardens, Swanage, BH19 2AR | 106 days away |
 | The Isle of Purbeck Model Railway Exhibition Saturday 10th – Sunday 11th August 2024 Harman's Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harman's Cross, Swanage, BH19 3EB | 107 days away |
 | Swanage Lifeboat Week Open Air Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest Monday 12th August 2024 19.00 The Amphitheatre, Prince Albert Gardens, Peveril Point Road, Swanage, BH19 2AW | 109 days away |
 | Wednesday 14th August 2024 | 111 days away |
 | Thursday 15th – Sunday 18th August 2024 Purbeck Valley Farm, Valley Road, Corfe Castle, BH20 5HU | 112 days away |
 | Friday 16th – Sunday 18th August 2024 Wilkswood Farm, High Street, Langton Matravers, Dorset, BH19 3HD | 113 days away |
| Monday 26th August 2024 12.00 Harman's Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, BH19 3EB | 123 days away |
 | Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival Thursday 29th August – Sunday 1st September 2024 | 126 days away |
 | Saturday 31st August 2024 12.00 – 20.00 | 128 days away |
| September 2024 | ||
| The Beast - Purbeck Trail Race Sunday 1st September 2024 10.00 Corfe Common, West Street, BH20 5HH | 129 days away |
 | Friday 6th – Sunday 8th September 2024 | 134 days away |
 | Friday 6th – Sunday 8th September 2024 10.00 – 16.00 | 134 days away |
 | Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th September 2024 | 135 days away |
 | WillDoes Presents: Swanalulu Music Festival Friday 13th – Saturday 14th September 2024 | 141 days away |
 | Saturday 14th – Sunday 22nd September 2024 | 142 days away |
 | Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th September 2024 Corfe Castle Station, Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5EJ | 156 days away |
| October 2024 | ||
 | Thursday 3rd – Sunday 6th October 2024 | 161 days away |
 | Swanage Super Vets' Rowing Regatta Saturday 5th October 2024 | 163 days away |
 | Sunday 6th October 2024 10.30 Knoll Beach Visitor Centre, Studland Bay, BH19 3AH | 164 days away |
 | Friday 18th October – Saturday 2nd November 2024 | 176 days away |
| December 2024 | ||
 | Saturday 7th December 2024 | 226 days away |
 | Thursday 26th December 2024 11.00 Swanage Beach, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1LB | 245 days away |
| January 2025 | ||
 | Jack and the Beanstalk - Pantomime from Swanage Drama Company Friday 10th – Saturday 18th January 2025 The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage BH19 1DD | 260 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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 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 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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.