Upcoming Events

What’s on this month: December 2024

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Swanage, with plenty of winter activities and festive events for the whole family to enjoy.

Experience the Lights Switch-On at Swanage Pier on 13th Dec (postponed from 6th Dec), explore the annual Christmas Market on 14th December (postponed from 7th Dec) and enjoy a variety of seasonal events at The Mowlem throughout December.

Last year’s hit Polar Express Train Ride is back until 24th Dec, and there’s plenty more family-friendly entertainment opportunities to discover, from Santa’s grottos and Christmas donkeys & reindeer, to art activities, craft fairs, carol concerts and lots more.

The Polar Express Train Ride in Swanage

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

The Polar Express Train Ride in Swanage

The Polar Express Train Ride

Step aboard the Swanage Railway for a magical journey to the North Pole

  Saturday 23rd November – Tuesday 24th December 2024

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Started 14 days ago

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Tourists and locals browsing Swanage beach huts

Artisans on the Beach

  Saturday 30th November 2024 – Wednesday 1st January 2025

  10.00 – 16.00

  Shore Road Beach Huts, Swanage, BH19 1LB

Started 7 days ago

Ends in 25 days

Felt crafts at Purbeck Artists & Stallholders' fair

Purbeck Artists & Stallholders' Christmas Fair (Worth Matravers)

  Saturday 30th November – Sunday 8th December 2024

  11.00 – 16.00

  Worth Matravers Village Hall, Pikes Lane, Worth Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3LQ

Started 7 days ago

Ends Tomorrow

Swanage Rotary's Father Christmas

Santa's Sleigh

Find out when Santa's visiting your street this Christmas

  Monday 2nd – Saturday 14th December 2024

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Swanage Library Christmas Character Hunt

Christmas Character Hunt (Swanage Library)

  Monday 2nd – Tuesday 31st December 2024

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Purbeck Christmas Tree Festival tree decorations

Purbeck Christmas Tree Festival

  Thursday 5th – Saturday 7th December 2024

  10.00 – 18.00

  Emmanuel Baptist Church, 160 Victoria Avenue, Swanage, BH19 1AZ

Started 2 days ago

Ends Today

Chrismas at The Blue Pool 2024 poster

Santa's Grotto (at The Blue Pool)

  Saturday 7th – Monday 23rd December 2024

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  The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Road, Wareham, BH20 5AR

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Harmony Rocks Choir Christmas Concert poster

Harmony Rocks Choir Christmas Concert

  Saturday 7th December 2024

  14.00 – 15.00

  St James' Church, West Street, Kingston, Wareham

Starts Today

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Martin Freed one man band poster - Cellar Bar

Martin Freed (at The Cellar Bar)

  Saturday 7th December 2024

  19.30

  The Cellar Bar, 2 Mowlem Lane, Swanage, BH19 1DD

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Tom Jones Tribute Night flyer - Kingston Country Courtyard

Tom Jones Tribute Night (at Kingston Country Courtyard)

  Saturday 7th December 2024

  18.30 – 23.59

  Kingston Country Courtyard, West Street, Kingston, BH20 5LR

Starts Today

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Live music poster - The Village Inn

Bruce Evans (The Village Inn)

  Saturday 7th December 2024

  14.30 – 17.00

  The Village Inn, Ulwell, Swanage, BH19 3DG

Starts Today

Ends Today

Upcoming Events

Gugge 2000 band, Wareham Christmas parade

Wareham Christmas Parade & Arrival of Santa

  Sunday 8th December 2024

  3..15

Starts Tomorrow

Ends Tomorrow

Emmanuel Baptist Church in Swanage

Lights of Love

  Sunday 8th December 2024

  16.00

  Emmanuel Baptist Church, 160 Victoria Avenue, Swanage, BH19 1AZ

Starts Tomorrow

Ends Tomorrow

Christmas decoration kids' activity - Durlston

Christmas Tree Decoration Drop-In (at Durlston)

  Sunday 8th December 2024

  11.00 – 16.00

  Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage BH19 2JL

Starts Tomorrow

Ends Tomorrow

Christingle & Craft poster - Swanage URC

Christingle & Craft Afternoon (Swanage URC)

  Sunday 8th December 2024

  14.30 – 17.00

  Swanage URC, 112 High St, Swanage, BH19 2NY

Starts Tomorrow

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Margaret Green festive dog photography poster

Festive Dog Photography Day (Margaret Green)

  Sunday 8th December 2024

  10.00 – 15.00

  Margaret Green Animal Rescue, Church Knowle, Wareham, BH20 5NQ

Starts Tomorrow

Ends Tomorrow

Handmade Christmas decorations - Swanage Library

Make Your Own Christmas Decorations (Swanage Library)

  Monday 9th December 2024

  14.30 – 16.00

2 days away

Swanage Bandstand with a Santa hat

Carols on the Bandstand

  Wednesday 11th December 2024

  18.30

  Swanage Bandstand, Recreation Ground

4 days away

Durlston cliffs and sea

Layers in the Landscape: Guided Walk (at Durlston)

  Wednesday 11th December 2024

  11.00 – 12.30

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

4 days away

St George's School Christmas fair flyer

St George's School Christmas Fair (Langton)

  Wednesday 11th December 2024

  15.15

  St George's School, High Street, Langton Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3HB

4 days away

Sandbanks ferry from Shell Bay

Sandbanks Ferry Community Drop-In (The Mowlem)

  Wednesday 11th December 2024

  16.00 – 20.00

  The Mowlem, Swanage BH19 1DD

4 days away

Candlelit Fayre 2024 at Swanage URC

Festive Fayre by Candlelight (Swanage URC)

  Thursday 12th – Friday 13th December 2024

  17.30 – 20.00

  Swanage URC, 112 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2NY

5 days away

Christmas lights along Swanage Pier railings

Lighting Up Lives on Swanage Pier

Watch Swanage Pier be lit up for the festive season & enjoy family-friendly entertainment whilst remembering loved ones this Christmas

  Friday 13th December 2024 – Monday 6th January 2025

  Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage, BH19 2AP

6 days away

Winter lights on Corfe Castle's keep

Winter Lights at Corfe Castle

  Friday 13th – Saturday 14th December 2024

  16.00 – 20.00

6 days away

St Mark's Christmas Fair 2024 poster

St Mark’s Christmas Fair

  Friday 13th December 2024

  15.30

  St Mark’s CE Primary School, High Street, Swanage, BH19 2PH

6 days away

Wreaths from My Scented Home at Swanage Christmas Market

Swanage Christmas Market

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

  Saturday 14th December 2024

  10.00 – 16.00

7 days away

Swanage Pier's Santa's grotto

Santa's Grotto on Swanage Pier

Step into Swanage Pier’s winter wonderland grotto this Christmas

  Saturday 14th – Monday 23rd December 2024

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  Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage, BH19 2AP

7 days away

Donkey in a Christmas costume

Christmas Reindeer, Donkeys & Entertainment (on Swanage Pier)

Swanage Pier's welcoming some very special festive visitors once again - the Christmas donkeys are returning, plus you’ll get to meet Santa's reindeer

  Saturday 14th – Saturday 21st December 2024

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  10.30 – 16.30

  Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage, BH19 2AP

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Belvedere Singers Christmas Concert 2024 flyer

The Belvedere Singers' Christmas Concert

  Saturday 14th December 2024

  19.30

  St Mary's Church, Church Hill, Swanage, BH19 1HU

7 days away

Glass Engraving - Rob Page

Glass Engraving Workshop (at Durlston)

  Saturday 14th December 2024

  11.00 – 12.30

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

7 days away

Sundrunk at Old Harry Bar poster

Sundrunk (Old Harry Bar, Studland)

  Saturday 14th December 2024

  19.00 – 21.00

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

7 days away

The Big Christmas Assembly James B Partridge

The Big Christmas Assembly (at The Mowlem)

Join performer and singing teacher James B Partridge at The Mowlem this December as he brings his UK tour of The Big Christmas Assembly to Swanage.

  Saturday 14th December 2024

  19.30 – 21.30

  The Mowlem, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD

7 days away

The Father Christmas Experience poster - The Mowlem

The Father Christmas Experience (at The Mowlem)

Santa’s coming to the seaside in this brand new festive event for kids at The Mowlem

  Saturday 14th December 2024

  The Mowlem Studio, Swanage, BH19 1DD

7 days away

Breakfast with Jack & The Beanstalk poster

Breakfast with the Cast of Jack & The Beanstalk (at The Village Inn)

  Saturday 14th December 2024

  09.30 – 11.30

  The Village Inn, Ulwell, Swanage, BH19 3DG

7 days away

Carols Beneath the Castle 2024 - The Greyhound Inn

Carols Beneath the Castle (at The Greyhound, Corfe)

  Saturday 14th December 2024

  17.30 – 19.30

  The Greyhound Inn, The Square, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EZ

7 days away

Salamanda Swing Band Christmas Celebration poster

Salamanda Swing Band Christmas Celebration (at The Mowlem)

  Tuesday 17th December 2024

  19.30 – 22.00

  The Mowlem Studio, Swanage, BH19 1DD

10 days away

Christmas trail poster - Durlston Country Park

Crazy Christmas Children's Activity Trail (at Durlston)

  Wednesday 18th December 2024 – Wednesday 8th January 2025

  10.00 – 15.00

  Durlston Country Park, Swanage, BH19 2JL

11 days away

Christmas Quiz Night - The Mowlem Showbar & Taproom

Oscar's Christmas Quiz (The Mowlem Showbar)

  Wednesday 18th December 2024

  20.00

  The Mowlem Showbar, Swanage BH19, 1DD

11 days away

Swanage Library Ghostly Tales poster

Ghostly Tales from Swanage Library

  Wednesday 18th December 2024

  16.30 – 17.30

11 days away

The Bankes Arms in Corfe at Christmas

Christmas Carols with Jack Daniels (The Bankes, Corfe)

  Thursday 19th December 2024

  20.00

  The Banks Arms Hotel, 23 East Street, Corfe Castle, BH20 5ED

12 days away

Santa's Sleigh in Purbeck

Santa's Sleigh & Carol Singing (in Corfe)

  Friday 20th – Saturday 21st December 2024

13 days away

Paddington in Peru movie release poster - StudioCanal

Paddington in Peru (at The Mowlem)

  Friday 20th December 2024 – Thursday 2nd January 2025

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  The Mowlem, Swanage, BH19 1DD

13 days away

Studio South Swanage

Christmas Quiz Night (Studio South)

  Friday 20th December 2024

  18.30

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An Evening of Christmas Sparkle 2024 - Karen G

An Evening of Christmas Sparkle with Karen G & Guests (at Newton Manor Hall)

  Friday 20th December 2024

  19.00

  Newton Manor Hall, 170 High St, Swanage, BH19 2PF

13 days away

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Festive Fancy Dress Parkrun

  Saturday 21st December 2024

  09.00

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

14 days away

Corfe Castle grounds

Winter Solstice at Corfe Castle

  Saturday 21st December 2024

  07.00 – 10.00

14 days away

St George's Church in Langton Matravers

Service of Carols & Readings for Christmas (Langton Matravers)

  Saturday 21st December 2024

  18.00

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

14 days away

Castle reception at Christmas - Durlston

'Have a Very Merry Durlston' Guided Walk

  Saturday 21st December 2024

  11.00 – 12.00

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

14 days away

Christmas Hoedown 2024 flyer - The Greyhound Inn

Christmas Hoedown (at The Greyhound, Corfe)

  Saturday 21st December 2024

  10.00 – 11.00

  The Greyhound Inn, The Square, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EZ

14 days away

Santa's Grotto - Swanage Carnival

Swanage Carnival's Santa's Grotto

  Saturday 21st December 2024

  14.00 – 16.00

  Caythorpe House, 7 Rempstone Road, Swanage, BH19 1DN

14 days away

St Mary's Church choir at Christmas

Town Carol Service

  Sunday 22nd December 2024

  18.30

  St Mary's Church, Church Hill, Swanage, BH19 1HU

15 days away

Emmanuel Baptist Church in Swanage

Christmas Services (Emmanuel Baptist Church)

  Sunday 22nd – Wednesday 25th December 2024

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  Emmanuel Baptist Church, 160 Victoria Avenue, Swanage, BH19 1AZ

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Emmanuel Baptist Church in Swanage

Carols By Candlelight (Emmanuel Baptist Church)

  Monday 23rd December 2024

  18.30

  Emmanuel Baptist Church, 160 Victoria Avenue, Swanage, BH19 1AZ

16 days away

The Anchor Karaoke Party 2024 poster

Christmas Karaoke Party (The Anchor Inn)

  Monday 23rd December 2024

  19.00

  The Anchor Inn, 30-32 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2NU

16 days away

St Marys Church Christmas lantern

Christmas Services at St Mary's Church

  Tuesday 24th December 2024

  St Mary's Church, Church Hill, Swanage, BH19 1HU

17 days away

Drawing workshops at Durlston - Mark Page

Kids' Christmas Eve Drawing Workshop (at Durlston)

  Tuesday 24th December 2024

  10.30 – 12.00

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

17 days away

#WillDoes boxing day swim in Swanage

Boxing Day Swim

  Thursday 26th December 2024

  11.00

  Swanage Beach, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1LB

19 days away

Snow on the Fox Inn in Corfe Castle

New Year's Eve at The Fox Inn (Corfe Castle)

  Tuesday 31st December 2024

  19.00

  The Fox Inn, 8 West Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5HD

24 days away

Square & Compass exterior

The Square & Compass New Year's Eve Party

  Tuesday 31st December 2024

  20.00

  The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3LF

24 days away

The Swanage British Legion club

New Year's Eve at the Legion

  Tuesday 31st December 2024

  20.00

  Swanage RBL, 150 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2PA

24 days away

Peaky Blinders New Year's Eve Party - The Greyhound Inn

New Year's Eve at The Greyhound (Corfe Castle)

  Tuesday 31st December 2024

  19.00

  The Greyhound Inn, The Square, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EZ

24 days away

NYE Party 2024 - Swanage Bay View

New Year's Eve Party (Swanage Bay View)

  Tuesday 31st December 2024

  20.00

  Swanage Bay View, Panorama Rd, Swanage BH19 2QS

24 days away

The Adventure Girls Club logo

Women-Only New Year's Day Hike

  Wednesday 1st January 2025

  10.00 – 16.00

25 days away

Archive image of the Durlston Globe

Victorian Durlston Guided Walk

  Thursday 2nd January 2025

  11.00 – 12.30

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

26 days away

Kids' bird feeder activity - Durlston

Brilliant Bird Feeders Kids' Activity (at Durlston)

  Thursday 2nd January 2025

  14.30 – 16.00

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

26 days away

T3 locomotive no 563

Swanage Railway Winter Warm-Up

  Saturday 4th – Sunday 5th January 2025

28 days away

Colourful lighting display at The Blue Pool

Illuminate (at The Blue Pool)

  Thursday 9th January – Sunday 23rd February 2025

  16.30 – 20.00

  The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Road, Wareham, BH20 5AR

33 days away

Jack & the Beanstalk by Swanage Drama Company

Jack and the Beanstalk - Pantomime from Swanage Drama Company

  Friday 10th – Saturday 18th January 2025

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  The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage BH19 1DD

34 days away

Durlston wood engraving workshop - Robin Mackenzie

Introduction to Wood Engraving Workshop (at Durlston)

  Saturday 18th January 2025

  10.30 – 16.00

  The Learning Centre, Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL

42 days away

St George's Church in Langton Matravers

The Mayday Singers' Winter Celebration

  Sunday 19th January 2025

  16.00

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

43 days away

The Mowlem Comedy Club poster

The Mowlem Comedy Club

  Wednesday 22nd January 2025

  19.30

  The Mowlem Studio, Swanage, BH19 1DD

46 days away

Durlston Castle (front exterior view)

Durlston Castle Tour

  Thursday 6th February 2025

  11.00 – 12.00

  Durlston Castle, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL

61 days away

Durlston Drawing workshop - Madelaine Devaney

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

73 days away

Signal box at Harmans Cross Station

Swanage Railway Community Weekend

  Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd February 2025

77 days away

Footloose production - The Swanage School

The Swanage School Presents: Footloose (at The Mowlem)

  Thursday 27th February – Saturday 1st March 2025

  The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage, BH19 1DD

82 days away

Dry-stone wall in front of Durlston Castle

Pier to Park Walk: History & Wildlife

  Saturday 22nd March 2025

  10.30 – 12.00

105 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

105 days away

Kinky Boots poster - Swanage Musical Theatre Company

Kinky Boots: Swanage Musical Theatre Company Production

  Thursday 27th – Saturday 29th March 2025

  19.30

  The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage, BH19 1DD

110 days away

Steam loco at Harmans Cross Station

Swanage Railway Spring Steam Gala

  Friday 28th – Sunday 30th March 2025

111 days away

Angela Barnes Angst Spring 2025 tour

Angela Barnes: Angst (The Mowlem)

  Friday 2nd May 2025

  20.00

146 days away

GB Railfreight Class 31 73 136 at Swanage railway station

Swanage Railway Diesel Gala & Beer Festival

  Friday 9th – Sunday 11th May 2025

153 days away

Artwork at Rollington Barn

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

  Saturday 24th May – Sunday 8th June 2025

168 days away

The Purbeck Piddler poster

The Purbeck Piddler (Swanage Railway)

  Saturday 14th June 2025

189 days away

Fresh lobster display

Swanage Fish Festival

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

196 days away

Swanage Railway Roads to Rail event near Corfe Castle

Swanage Railway Roads to Rail Steam Rally

  Friday 27th – Sunday 29th June 2025

  Norden Park, Norden Station, BH20 5DW

202 days away

Saxophone and clarinet

Swanage Jazz Festival

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

217 days away

Ice cream van, Corfe Castle food festival

Food & Drink Festival (at Corfe Castle)

  Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th July 2025

  10.00 – 17.30

  Corfe Castle, The Square, BH20 5DR

217 days away

Rampage Mas Band dancer

Swanage Carnival

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

231 days away

Swanage Lifeboat Week raft race in Swanage Bay

Swanage Lifeboat Week

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

245 days away

Barn dance

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

  Thursday 14th – Sunday 17th August 2025

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

250 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 4th – Sunday 7th September 2025

271 days away

Vintage car display at Harman's Cross

Classic & Steam Vehicle Show

  Friday 5th – Sunday 7th September 2025

  10.00 – 16.00

272 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

  Friday 3rd – Monday 6th October 2025

300 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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 – 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Swanage Youth Club – Youth club at Herston village hall for Year 6 & up, between 6.30pm – 8pm (term time only). £3 annual membership; £1.50 per session
  • Seabird Boat Trips – Fridays between May & early July
  • The Anchor Club – DJ night at The Anchor Inn every Friday from 10pm, playing funky house, disco, R&B & latest hits

Saturdays

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

Sundays

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

Weekends

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

Varying days

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

Monthly Events

Tuesdays

  • Swing Easy Too – At The Grand Hotel
  • 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

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.