Upcoming Events

What’s on this month: MARCH 2024

Spring is in the air in Swanage this month, and there’s plenty happening to keep you entertained both indoors and outdoors, whatever the weather.

  • Winding cliff-top path at Durlston Country Park (slide)
  • SMTC Anything Goes poster (slide)
  • Swanage Pier Easter egg hunt (slide)

For example, there’s a range of family-friendly nature trails at Durlston, in Studland and along Swanage Pier, with fun Easter egg hunts towards the end of the month.

Nearby, in Corfe Castle you can challenge the whole family to an array of traditional spring games.

The Mowlem is showing some great films and NT Live shows throughout March, as well as hosting a Swanage Musical Theatre Company production of Anything Goes.

Elsewhere in town you can enjoy a Purbeck Arts Choir performance, new art exhibition opening and a spring barn dance.

Current & Upcoming Events

Colourful beach hut doors

'Huddle in a Hut' - Winter Beach Hut Hire

  Friday 1st December 2023 – Friday 29th March 2024

  Shore Road Beach Huts & Swanage Information Centre, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1LB

Now On

Started 109 days ago

Ends in 10 days

Josh Hollingshead art at The Mowlem

Josh Hollingshead: Paintings of Madagascar - at The Mowlem (2024)

  Friday 9th February – Tuesday 2nd April 2024

  The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD

Now On

Started 39 days ago

Ends in 14 days

Poor Things - Searchlight Pictures

Poor Things - At The Mowlem

  Monday 4th March – Friday 5th April 2024

  The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage, BH19 1DD

Now On

Started 15 days ago

Ends in 17 days

Carrie Mason Sea Change exhibition at Durlston

Sea Change - Exhibition by Carrie Mason at Durlston

  Wednesday 6th – Tuesday 19th March 2024

  10.30 – 16.00

  Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL

Now On

Started 13 days ago

Ends Today

The Grand Hotel and garden seating

Swing Easy Too at The Grand Hotel

  Tuesday 19th March 2024

  12.15

  The Grand Hotel, Burlington Road, Swanage, BH19 1LU

Now On

Starts Today

Ends Today

SMTC Anything Goes poster

Swanage Musical Theatre Company Presents - Anything Goes

  Thursday 21st – Saturday 23rd March 2024

  The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD

2 days away

Improvised music & spoken word event poster

Improvised Music & Spoken Word Evening at Sandy Hill Arts (Corfe)

  Thursday 21st March 2024

  19.00 – 21.30

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

2 days away

Swanage Railway steam train passing Corfe Castle

Swanage Railway Victorian Weekend

  Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th March 2024

3 days away

Purbeck Arts Choir Puccini concert flyer

Purbeck Arts Choir Concert: Messa di Gloria

  Saturday 23rd March 2024

  18.30

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

4 days away

View of Corfe Castle

Rang Barse - Colours over Corfe Castle

  Saturday 23rd March 2024

  12.00 – 17.00

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

4 days away

Spring Games at Corfe Castle poster

Spring Games at Corfe Castle

  Saturday 23rd March – Sunday 14th April 2024

  10.00 – 16.00

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

4 days away

AllSort'd Bingo Night fundraiser poster

Bingo Night at Swanage Bay View

  Saturday 23rd March 2024

  18.00

  Swanage Bay View, Panorama Road, Swanage, BH19 2QS

4 days away

Hugh Budden & the Blue Chords at Swanage RBL poster

Live at The Legion: Hugh Budden & The Blue Chords

  Saturday 23rd March 2024

  20.30

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

4 days away

Fun & Food session at Swanage URC flyer

Fun & Food in the Community - at Swanage United Reformed Church

  Sunday 24th March 2024

  12.30

  Swanage United Reformed Church, 112 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2NY

5 days away

The Mowlem Big Give poster

The Big Give Sunset Session at The Mowlem

  Sunday 24th March 2024

  16.00

  The Mowlem Showbar, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD

5 days away

The Square & Compass pub in Worth Matravers

Truckstop Honeymoon at The Square & Compass (Worth Matravers)

  Sunday 24th March 2024

  14.00

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

5 days away

Purbeck New Wave Gallery in Swanage

'Anything Goes' Spring Open Exhibition at Purbeck New Wave Gallery

  Monday 25th March – Thursday 23rd May 2024

  43A High Street, Swanage, BH19 2LT

6 days away

Bob Marley One Love - Paramount Pictures

Bob Marley: One Love - At The Mowlem

  Monday 25th – Wednesday 27th March 2024

  The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage, BH19 1DD

6 days away

Bingo card at Swanage Carnival

Easter Bingo with Swanage Carnival

  Tuesday 26th March 2024

  19.30

  Swanage Conservative Club, 27 Kings Road West, Swanage, BH19 1HE

7 days away

York House coffee morning flyer

York House Coffee Morning

  Tuesday 26th March 2024

  10.30 – 12.00

  York House, 8 Cauldon Avenue, Swanage, BH19 1PQ

7 days away

Josh Hollingshead exhibition, The Mowlem

Artist Talk at The Mowlem: Josh Hollingshead - Painting Narrative

  Wednesday 27th March 2024

  18.45 – 20.00

  The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD

8 days away

The Great Globe at Durlston Country Park

Bonkers Bunnies Children's Activity Trail at Durlston

  Thursday 28th March – Monday 15th April 2024

  10.00 – 16.00

  Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage BH19 2JL

9 days away

Spirit & Sage Women's Circle flyer

Women's Circle & Sound Bath at The Loft

  Thursday 28th March 2024

  10.00 – 12.00

  The Loft Community Centre, Commercial Rd, Swanage BH19 1DF

9 days away

The Motive & The Cue NT Live poster

NT Live - The Motive and The Cue - At The Mowlem

  Thursday 28th March 2024

  19.00

  The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage, BH19 1DD

9 days away

St Mark's School Easter Fayre flyer

Easter Fayre at St Mark's School

  Thursday 28th March 2024

  15.15 – 17.00

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

9 days away

Corfe Castle ruins

Easter Egg Hunt at Corfe Castle

  Friday 29th March – Monday 1st April 2024

  10.00 – 16.00

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

10 days away

Swanage Railway steam train passing Corfe Castle

Swanage Railway Easter Egg Hunt

  Friday 29th March – Monday 1st April 2024

10 days away

Swanage Pier Easter egg hunt

Eggcellent Easter Trail on Swanage Pier

  Friday 29th March – Sunday 14th April 2024

  09.00 – 17.00

  Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage, BH19 2AP

10 days away

The Color Purple - Warner Bros.

The Color Purple - At The Mowlem

  Friday 29th March – Thursday 4th April 2024

  19.30

  The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage, BH19 1DD

10 days away

Studland Bay Easter trail & egg hunt poster

Easter Trail & Egg Hunt at Studland Bay

  Friday 29th March – Sunday 14th April 2024

  10.00 – 15.00

  Knoll Beach Centre, Ferry Road, Studland, BH193AQ

10 days away

Kung Fu Panda 4 movie poster

Kung Fu Panda 4 at The Mowlem

  Friday 29th March – Saturday 13th April 2024

  The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage, BH19 1DD

10 days away

The Castle Inn on East Street, Corfe

Easter at The Castle Inn (Corfe Castle)

  Friday 29th March – Monday 1st April 2024

  The Castle Inn, 63 East Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5EE

10 days away

Swanage Tennis Club open day poster

Swanage Tennis Club Fun Open Day

  Friday 29th March 2024

  10.00 – 17.00

  Swanage Tennis Club, Beach Gardens Sports Park, Swanage BH19 1PG

10 days away

The Scott Arms in Kingston

Live Music with Mick & Vik at The Scott Arms (Kingston)

  Friday 29th March 2024

  20.00

  The Scott Arms, West Street, Kingston, Wareham, BH20 5LH

10 days away

Glass engraving at Durlston

Glass Engraving Workshop at Durlston

  Saturday 30th March 2024

  11.00 – 12.30

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

11 days away

Square & Compass exterior

Brown Horse at The Square & Compass (Worth Matravers)

  Saturday 30th March 2024

  20.00 – 22.00

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

11 days away

Grand Hotel Easter carvery flyer

Easter Sunday Carvery at The Grand Hotel

  Sunday 31st March 2024

  The Grand Hotel, Burlington Road, Swanage, BH19 1LU

12 days away

Swanage Royal British Legion

Live at the Legion: The Ratpack

  Sunday 31st March 2024

  20.30

  Swanage RBL, 50 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2PA

12 days away

April 2024
Swanage Pier Easter trail

Easter-Inspired Fun on Swanage Pier

  Monday 1st – Wednesday 10th April 2024

  11.00 – 15.00

  Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage BH19 2AP

13 days away

Durlston Drawing workshop - Madelaine Devaney

Drawing in Pen, Pencil & Ink Workshop at Durlston

  Monday 1st April 2024

  14.00 – 16.00

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

13 days away

Cliff and grasses at Durlston

Durlston Talk: Durlston's Habitats & Ecology

  Tuesday 2nd April 2024

  19.30 – 21.00

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

14 days away

Putting a golf ball

#WillDoes Charity Golf Day at the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club

  Thursday 4th April 2024

  09.00 – 22.00

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

16 days away

Purbeck Folk Club Langton flyer

Folk Night at Langton Matravers Village Hall

  Thursday 4th April 2024

  20.00

  Langton Matravers Village Hall, 59 High Street, Langton Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3HA

16 days away

Painted insects & flowers at Durlston

Flowerpot Planting Kids’ Activity at Durlston

  Thursday 4th April 2024

  10.30 – 12.00

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

16 days away

Archive image of the Durlston Globe

Victorian Durlston Guided Walk APRI

  Thursday 4th April 2024

  11.00 – 12.30

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

16 days away

Dune: Part Two - Warner Bros

Dune: Part Two at The Mowlem

  Friday 5th – Thursday 11th April 2024

  19.30

  The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD

17 days away

Church Knowle village celiidh & supper flyer

Church Knowle Village Ceilidh

  Friday 5th April 2024

  19.00

  Church Knowle Village Hall, Church Knowle, Wareham BH20 5NN

17 days away

Swanage library

Friends of the Library Donated Book Sale

  Friday 5th April 2024

  10.00 – 14.00

  Swanage Library, 30-32 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2NU

17 days away

Swanage Con Club race night poster

Fun Race Night at The Con Club

  Friday 5th April 2024

  19.00

  Swanage Conservative Club, 27 Kings Road West, Swanage, BH19 1HE

17 days away

Harman’s Cross village hall

Stalls in the Hall (Harman's Cross)

  Saturday 6th April 2024

  09.30 – 12.00

  Harman's Cross village hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harman's Cross, Swanage BH19 3EB

18 days away

Durlston Art workshop with Ilona Skladzien

Family Art Workshop with Ilona Skladzien at Durlston

  Saturday 6th April 2024

  11.00 – 13.00

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

18 days away

Arty Bazaar Corfe Castle poster - Sandy Hill Arts

Arty Bazaar at Sandy Hill Arts (Corfe Castle)

  Saturday 6th April 2024

  12.00 – 16.00

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

18 days away

Swanage Pier, the old pier and the Ballard Down headland

Park to Pier Walk

  Sunday 7th April 2024

  10.30

19 days away

Crystal & Gem show flyer

Crystal & Gem Show -in Studland

  Sunday 7th April 2024

  10.00 – 17.00

  Studland Village Hall, Heath Green Road, Studland, Swanage, BH19 3BT

19 days away

The Mowlem from Swanage Beach

Purbeck Society Talk: Snakes in the Heather Project

  Tuesday 9th April 2024

  14.30

  The Mowlem Community Room, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD

21 days away

My Sailor, My Love - Music Box Films

Harman's Cross Movie Night - My Sailor, My Love

  Tuesday 9th April 2024

  19.00

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

21 days away

Midsummer Madness Allsort'd & the Signalong Choir poster

Allsort'd Presents: Midsummer Madness

  Wednesday 10th April 2024

  The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage, BH19 1DD

22 days away

Swanage Women's Institute poster

New Swanage WI Group Information Evening

  Wednesday 10th April 2024

  19.30

  Herston Village Hall, 12 Jubilee Road, Swanage, BH19 2SF

22 days away

Swanage Conservative Club

Modern Jive at Swanage Conservative Club

  Friday 12th April 2024

  20.00 – 23.00

  Swanage Conservative Club, 27 Kings Road West, Swanage BH19 1HE

24 days away

American Fiction - Orion Pictures/Amazon MGM

American Fiction - At The Mowlem

  Friday 12th – Thursday 18th April 2024

  The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD

24 days away

Corfe Castle fashion show & pop up shop flyer

Ladies' Fashion Show & Pop-Up Shop (Corfe)

  Friday 12th April 2024

  19.00

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

24 days away

Swanage Railway steam train passing Corfe Castle

Swanage Railway Taster Driving Experience

  Monday 15th – Friday 26th April 2024

27 days away

The Hound of the Baskervilles radio play poster

The Hound of The Baskervilles - A Radio play live on stage at The Mowlem

  Friday 19th April 2024

  19.30

  The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD

31 days away

Allsort'd signalong for babies course flyer

Signalong for Babies at Emmanuel Baptist Church

  Friday 19th April 2024

  10.00 – 11.00

  Emmanuel Baptist Church, 60 Victoria Avenue, Swanage, BH19 1AZ

31 days away

Simon Evans Have We Met? poster

Simon Evans: Have We Met? - At The Mowlem

  Saturday 20th April 2024

  20.00

  The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage, BH19 1DD

32 days away

Swanage Railway steam train passing Corfe Castle

The Purbeck Piddler on the Swanage Railway

  Saturday 20th April 2024

32 days away

Corfe Castle village hall

Aquarius Annual Spring Fair (Corfe Castle)

  Saturday 20th April 2024

  10.00 – 12.00

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

32 days away

Carnival Classic Car Show in Main Beach Car Park in Swanage

Carnival Classic Motor Show

  Sunday 21st April 2024

  11.00 – 15.00

  Main Beach Car Park, Victoria Avenue, Swanage, BH19 1AP

33 days away

The History of Rock Celebrates Led Zeppelin poster

The History of Rock at The Mowlem

  Friday 26th April 2024

  19.30

  The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage BH19 1DD

38 days away

May 2024
Rich Hall, Shot From Cannons poster

Rich Hall at The Mowlem

  Saturday 4th May 2024

  20.00

  The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage BH19 1DD

46 days away

GB Railfreight Class 31 73 136 at Swanage railway station

Swanage Railway Diesel Gala & Beer Festival

  Friday 10th – Sunday 12th May 2024

52 days away

Studland viewpoint cyclist

Isle of Purbeck & Corfe Castle Cycle Tour

  Saturday 11th May 2024

  10.00 – 15.00

53 days away

Artwork at Rollington Barn

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

  Saturday 25th May – Sunday 9th June 2024

67 days away

Pirates of the Caribbean - Captain Edward Teague cosplay

Swanage Pirate Festival

  Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th May 2024

  Sandpit Field, Swanage, BH19 1NR

67 days away

Corfe Castle ruins

Corfe Castle Village May Fair

  Monday 27th May 2024

  10.00 – 18.00

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

69 days away

Tori Grace Astaria Fae as Ostara the fairy

Swanage Fairy Festival

  Friday 31st May – Saturday 1st June 2024

  10.30 – 18.00

  Sandpit Field, Swanage, BH19 1NR

73 days away

June 2024
The Purbeck Round trek flyer

The Purbeck Round Trek & Camping Expedition

  Friday 7th – Wednesday 12th June 2024

80 days away

Cash on Delivery - Swanage Drama Company

Swanage Drama Company Presents: Cash on Delivery

  Thursday 13th – Saturday 15th June 2024

  19.30

  The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD

86 days away

Surf-n-turf paella at Swanage Fish Festival

Swanage Fish Festival

  Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th June 2024

  Prince Albert Gardens, Swanage, BH19 2AR

88 days away

Swanage Railway Roads to Rail event near Corfe Castle

Swanage Railway Roads to Rail Steam Rally

  Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd June 2024

  Norden Park, Norden Station, BH20 5DW

94 days away

Lulworth Castle

Coombe Keynes 10K

  Sunday 23rd June 2024

  Coombe Keyne village, BH20 5PS

96 days away

July 2024
View of Corfe Castle

Food & Drink Festival at Corfe Castle

  Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th July 2024

  10.00 – 17.30

  Corfe Castle, The Square, BH20 5DR

109 days away

Swanage Railway steam train passing Corfe Castle

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

109 days away

Dry-stone wall in front of Durlston Castle

Swanage Pier to Park Walk: History & Wildlife

  Sunday 7th July 2024

  10.30 – 12.00

110 days away

Saxophone and clarinet

Swanage Jazz Festival

  Friday 12th – Sunday 14th July 2024

115 days away

Wilkswood Reggae Festival poster

Wilkswood Reggae Festival

  Thursday 18th – Sunday 21st July 2024

  Wilkswood Farm, High Street, Langton Matravers BH19 3HD

121 days away

Swanage Bay and beach looking toward the Purbeck Ridgeway

The Wild Swimming Festival

  Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st July 2024

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

123 days away

Elvana tribute band playing at Camp Bestival

Camp Bestival

  Thursday 25th – Sunday 28th July 2024

  Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham BH20 5QS

128 days away

Rampage Mas Band dancer

Swanage Carnival

  Saturday 27th July – Saturday 3rd August 2024

  Swanage

130 days away

August 2024
Dog with red rosette at the Margaret Green dog show

Country Dog Show (Church Knowle)

  Sunday 4th August 2024

  Margaret Green Animal Rescue, Church Knowle, BH20 5NQ

138 days away

Peter Pan by SISTATA flyer - Miroslav Lucan

SISATA Open Air Theatre: Peter Pan

  Tuesday 6th – Wednesday 7th August 2024

  The Amphitheatre, Prince Albert Gardens, Swanage, BH19 2AR

140 days away

Swanage & Purbeck Rotary summer fete clothing stall

Rotary Summer Fête

  Thursday 8th August 2024

  Sandpit Field, De Moulham Road, Swanage, BH19 1NR

142 days away

Swanage Lifeboat Week raft race in Swanage Bay

Swanage Lifeboat Week

  Friday 9th – Sunday 18th August 2024

  Prince Albert Gardens, Swanage, BH19 2AR

143 days away

Isle of Purbeck Model Railway Exhibition

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

144 days away

The Importance of Being Earnest outdoor theatre poster - Rain or Shine

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

146 days away

Swanage Lifeboat station building

RNLI Lighthouse Loop Run

  Wednesday 14th August 2024

148 days away

Barn dance

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

  Thursday 15th – Sunday 18th August 2024

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

149 days away

Harman’s Cross village hall

Harman's Cross Village Fete

  Monday 26th August 2024

  12.00

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

160 days away

Dave Neita and Musicians from the Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival

Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival

  Thursday 29th August – Sunday 1st September 2024

163 days away

Music By The Sea charity concert in Swanage

Music By The Sea Festival

  Saturday 31st August 2024

  12.00 – 20.00

165 days away

September 2024
View of Corfe Castle

The Beast - Purbeck Trail Race

  Sunday 1st September 2024

  10.00

  Corfe Common, West Street, BH20 5HH

166 days away

Morris musicians outside Swanage Tourist Information Centre

Swanage Folk Festival

  Friday 6th – Sunday 8th September 2024

171 days away

Vintage car display at Harman's Cross

Classic & Steam Vehicle Show September

  Friday 6th – Sunday 8th September 2024

  10.:00:00 – 16.:00:00

171 days away

Jurassic Coast Might Hike poster

Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike

  Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th September 2024

172 days away

Swanalulu Musical Festival save the date - WillDoes

WillDoes Presents: Swanalulu Music Festival

  Friday 13th – Saturday 14th September 2024

178 days away

Planet Purbeck Festival on Shore Road in Swanage

Planet Purbeck Festival

  Saturday 14th – Sunday 22nd September 2024

179 days away

Bluey visit to Swanage Railway poster

Bluey at Swanage Railway

  Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th September 2024

  Corfe Castle Station, Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5EJ

193 days away

October 2024
The Paul Cook Blues Band at Swanage Bay View

Swanage Blues Festival

  Thursday 3rd – Sunday 6th October 2024

198 days away

Swanage super vets gig race

Swanage Super Vets' Rowing Regatta

  Saturday 5th October 2024

200 days away

Knoll Beach, Studland Bay

Studland Stampede

  Sunday 6th October 2024

  10.30

  Knoll Beach Visitor Centre, Studland Bay, BH19 3AH

201 days away

The Mowlem from Swanage Beach

Purbeck Film Festival

  Friday 18th October – Saturday 2nd November 2024

213 days away

December 2024
Wreaths from My Scented Home at Swanage Christmas Market

Swanage Christmas Market

  Saturday 7th December 2024

263 days away

#WillDoes boxing day swim in Swanage

Boxing Day Swim

  Thursday 26th December 2024

  11.00

  Swanage Beach, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1LB

282 days away

January 2025
Jack & the Beanstalk by Swanage Drama Company

Jack and the Beanstalk - Pantomime from Swanage Drama Company

  Friday 10th – Saturday 18th January 2025

  The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage BH19 1DD

297 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
  • Community Café – At Herston village hall, Mondays between 10am – 12pm. Tea & cake, toys & games
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • Fit Yoga – With JoYoga at Swanage United Reformed Church, 9.30am – 10.30am, £8 drop-in classes during term-time only
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Folk Dancing – Swanage & Langton Matravers Folk Dance group meets every Tuesday at Langton village hall, 7.30pm – 9.45pm. 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)
  • 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)
  • 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

  • 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
  • Sketch & Chatter II – Six-week workshop at Studio South, Thursdays between 7 September – 12 October, 12pm – 1.30pm. £35pp (includes sketch book, charcoal pencils & blender, plus discounted drinks). Pop in to book
  • Singing for Pleasure – Dementia-friendly singing session at Emmanuel Baptist Church, all welcome. From 2pm, £2pp
  • The Loft Social Walks – Every first and third Thursday of the month, with the Coast Path Connectors Project. Meeting point varies depending on route. Contact The Loft for more info: theloftswanage@gmail.com
  • Youth Gym – Gym sessions for children aged 13 – 15 at Swanage Bay View, Thursdays 4.30pm – 5.30pm, £3pp
  • 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
  • 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
  • Sketch & Chatter I – Six-week drawing workshop at Studio South, every Friday between 8 September – 13 October, 2pm – 3.30pm. £35pp (includes sketch book, drawing equipment & discounted drinks). Pop in to book
  • Sketch & Chatter III – Six-week art workshop at Studio South, Friday mornings between 8 September – 13 October, 12pm – 1.30pm. £35pp (includes sketch book, water-soluble pencils & brush, plus discounted drinks). Pop in to book
  • 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

  • Durlston Parkrun – Free 5k parkrun every Saturday
  • Pre-School Explore and Play – Saturday sessions at Herston village hall 8.45am – 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)

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
  • 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

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Welcome to Swanage

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

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

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