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.
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
Step aboard the Swanage Railway for a magical journey to the North Pole
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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
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
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Find out when Santa's visiting your street this Christmas
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Christmas Character Hunt (Swanage Library)
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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
Santa's Grotto (at The Blue Pool)
Saturday 7th – Monday 23rd December 2024 Selected Dates
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The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Road, Wareham, BH20 5AR
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Harmony Rocks Choir Christmas Concert
Saturday 7th December 2024
14.00 – 15.00
St James' Church, West Street, Kingston, Wareham
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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 (at Kingston Country Courtyard)
Saturday 7th December 2024
18.30 – 23.59
Kingston Country Courtyard, West Street, Kingston, BH20 5LR
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Saturday 7th December 2024
14.30 – 17.00
The Village Inn, Ulwell, Swanage, BH19 3DG
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Upcoming Events
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Sunday 8th December 2024
16.00
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 160 Victoria Avenue, Swanage, BH19 1AZ
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Christmas Tree Decoration Drop-In (at Durlston)
Sunday 8th December 2024
11.00 – 16.00
Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage BH19 2JL
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Christingle & Craft Afternoon (Swanage URC)
Sunday 8th December 2024
14.30 – 17.00
Swanage URC, 112 High St, Swanage, BH19 2NY
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Festive Dog Photography Day (Margaret Green)
Sunday 8th December 2024
10.00 – 15.00
Margaret Green Animal Rescue, Church Knowle, Wareham, BH20 5NQ
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Layers in the Landscape: Guided Walk (at Durlston)
Wednesday 11th December 2024
11.00 – 12.30
Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL
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St George's School Christmas Fair (Langton)
Wednesday 11th December 2024
15.15
St George's School, High Street, Langton Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3HB
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Sandbanks Ferry Community Drop-In (The Mowlem)
Wednesday 11th December 2024
16.00 – 20.00
The Mowlem, Swanage BH19 1DD
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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
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
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Friday 13th December 2024
15.30
St Mark’s CE Primary School, High Street, Swanage, BH19 2PH
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Come and browse local artisans’ Christmas stalls and get that festive feeling at Swanage Christmas Market
Saturday 14th December 2024
10.00 – 16.00
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Santa's Grotto on Swanage Pier
Step into Swanage Pier’s winter wonderland grotto this Christmas
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Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage, BH19 2AP
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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 Selected Dates
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10.30 – 16.30
Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage, BH19 2AP
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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 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 (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 (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 (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 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 (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 (at The Mowlem)
Tuesday 17th December 2024
19.30 – 22.00
The Mowlem Studio, Swanage, BH19 1DD
10 days away
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
Oscar's Christmas Quiz (The Mowlem Showbar)
Wednesday 18th December 2024
20.00
The Mowlem Showbar, Swanage BH19, 1DD
11 days away
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
Paddington in Peru (at The Mowlem)
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The Mowlem, Swanage, BH19 1DD
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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
Saturday 21st December 2024
09.00
Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL
14 days away
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
'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 (at The Greyhound, Corfe)
Saturday 21st December 2024
10.00 – 11.00
The Greyhound Inn, The Square, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EZ
14 days away
Swanage Carnival's Santa's Grotto
Saturday 21st December 2024
14.00 – 16.00
Caythorpe House, 7 Rempstone Road, Swanage, BH19 1DN
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Christmas Services (Emmanuel Baptist Church)
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Emmanuel Baptist Church, 160 Victoria Avenue, Swanage, BH19 1AZ
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Carols By Candlelight (Emmanuel Baptist Church)
Monday 23rd December 2024
18.30
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 160 Victoria Avenue, Swanage, BH19 1AZ
16 days away
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
Christmas Services at St Mary's Church
Tuesday 24th December 2024
St Mary's Church, Church Hill, Swanage, BH19 1HU
17 days away
Kids' Christmas Eve Drawing Workshop (at Durlston)
Tuesday 24th December 2024
10.30 – 12.00
Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL
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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
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
Tuesday 31st December 2024
20.00
Swanage RBL, 150 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2PA
24 days away
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
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
Victorian Durlston Guided Walk
Thursday 2nd January 2025
11.00 – 12.30
Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL
26 days away
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
Thursday 9th January – Sunday 23rd February 2025
16.30 – 20.00
The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Road, Wareham, BH20 5AR
33 days away
Jack and the Beanstalk - Pantomime from Swanage Drama Company
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The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage BH19 1DD
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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
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
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Thursday 6th February 2025
11.00 – 12.00
Durlston Castle, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL
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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
The Swanage School Presents: Footloose (at The Mowlem)
Thursday 27th February – Saturday 1st March 2025
The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage, BH19 1DD
82 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: Swanage Musical Theatre Company Production
Thursday 27th – Saturday 29th March 2025
19.30
The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage, BH19 1DD
110 days away
A firm favourite in the town’s summer calendar. Browse food stalls and sample the very best of Dorset fish, seafood and drink
Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd June 2025
Sandpit Field, Swanage, BH19 1NR
196 days away
Swanage Railway Roads to Rail Steam Rally
Friday 27th – Sunday 29th June 2025
Norden Park, Norden Station, BH20 5DW
202 days away
Swanage comes alive with the sound of jazz as dozens of bands perform live at all kinds of venues across three days.
Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th July 2025
217 days away
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
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
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
Thursday 14th – Sunday 17th August 2025
Purbeck Valley Farm, Valley Road, Corfe Castle, BH20 5HU
250 days away
Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival
Enjoy four days of classical music on the Isle of Purbeck at a range of historic venues.
Thursday 4th – Sunday 7th September 2025
271 days away
The Swanage Blues Festival brings the distinctive sounds of blues, roots and soul to Swanage’s pubs, bars and music venues each year
Friday 3rd – Monday 6th October 2025
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 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
- 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
- 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.