Festival season continues: OCTOBER 2023
Enjoy live music in one of Swanage’s cosy pubs, settle down in front of a classic film at a unique venue and get creative with pumpkins in Purbeck this October.
After a jam-packed September featuring the Swanage Folk Festival, Purbeck Walx Festival and Planet Purbeck Festival, October welcomes the return of the ever-popular Swanage Blues Festival (5th – 8th Oct) and sees the Purbeck Film Festival enter its 28th year (20th Oct – 4th Nov).
There are also plenty of Halloween and pumpkin-themed days to enjoy this autumn, such as firm favourite the Pumpkin & Beer Festival at The Square & Compass pub in Worth Matravers (7th Oct), as well as children’s activity trails along Swanage Pier and at Durlston Country Park.
Current & Upcoming Events
September 2023 | ||
![]() | Swanage Super Vets' Rowing Regatta Saturday 30th September 2023 | Now On Starts Today Ends Today |
October 2023 | ||
![]() | Pick Your Own Pumpkin at Lenctenbury Farm Tuesday 3rd – Tuesday 31st October 2023 Soldiers Road, Norden, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5DU | 3 days away |
![]() | Thursday 5th – Sunday 8th October 2023 | 5 days away |
![]() | Pumpkin & Beer Festival (Worth Matravers) Saturday 7th October 2023 The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3LF | 7 days away |
![]() | Friday 20th October – Saturday 4th November 2023 | 20 days away |
Saturday 21st October 2023 Swanage Seafront | 21 days away | |
November 2023 | ||
![]() | Christmas Gift Fair (Corfe Castle) Saturday 11th November 2023 Corfe Castle village hall, 67 East Street, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EE | 42 days away |
![]() | Friday 17th November – Saturday 30th December 2023 | 48 days away |
![]() | Saturday 25th November 2023 – Monday 1st January 2024 | 56 days away |
![]() | Swanage Christmas Lights Switch-On Saturday 25th November 2023 | 56 days away |
December 2023 | ||
![]() | Saturday 2nd December 2023 | 63 days away |
![]() | Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd December 2023 RSPB Arne Arne Road, Wareham BH20 5BJ | 63 days away |
May 2024 | ||
![]() | Swanage Railway Diesel Gala & Beer Festival Friday 10th – Sunday 12th May 2024 | 223 days away |
![]() | Saturday 25th May – Sunday 9th June 2024 | 238 days away |
June 2024 | ||
![]() | Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th June 2024 Prince Albert Gardens, Swanage, BH19 2AR | 259 days away |
![]() | Swanage Railway Roads to Rail Steam Rally Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd June 2024 Norden Park, Norden Station, BH20 5DW | 265 days away |
July 2024 | ||
![]() | Friday 12th – Sunday 14th July 2024 Swanage | 286 days away |
More Upcoming Events
September 2023
- Threads at The Grand – Needlecraft & textiles exhibition at the Grand Hotel by the Purbeck Group of West Country Embroiderers. Items for sale, plus tombola, Wednesday 27 September – Sunday 1 October, 9.30am – 4pm
- Stories of the Spirits Family Quest – Quest at Corfe Castle, 23 September – 12 November, 10am – 4:30pm daily. Free event, normal admission applies
- Mowlem Film: A Haunting in Venice (12A) – Fri 29 – Sat 30 September & Mon 2 – Thurs 5 October
- History Talk with Dr Phil Judkins: WWII Naval Convoys & Purbeck – At St Edward’s Church hall on Friday 29 September, 7.30pm. Tickets £4, refreshments available
- Women-Only Full Moon Walk – At RSPB Arne, Friday 29 September, 6.30pm – 8.30pm
- Harvest Supper – Special autumnal menu at Love Cake – 2 course £24.50 or 3 course £29.50. Friday 29th September, 6pm – 8.30pm. Booking advised
- Mowlem Live Music: Pop-Up Bowie – Tribute act playing Bowie’s greatest hits, Saturday 30 September, 7.30pm. Plus Afterparty with ‘The Flying G’ till midnight
- Swanage Railway Event: The Purbeck Piddler – Beer & curry steam train special with on-board bar from Dorset’s Piddle Brewery. Free pint voucher if you book in advance (£25pp or £150 carriage of six); curry meal + £12.50. 30 September, 7:30pm
- The Anchor Inn Live Music: Red Not Chili Peppers – Saturday 30 September from 10pm
- Sandy Hill Arts Live Music: iyatraQuartet – Saturday 30 September, 7:30pm
- Forage for Knowledge – Educational foraging walk looking at local edible species including medicinal herbs, mushrooms & wild greens, £20pp. Harman’s Cross, Saturday 30 September, 1pm (lasts 2-3 hours)
- Patient Artwork Exhibition – Seaside-themed artwork and sculpture with Lewis-Manning Hospice Care at Purbeck New Wave Gallery, 30 September – 14 October
- Corfe Castle Library 10-Year Birthday Celebration II – Anniversary drinks & nibbles in the library, Saturday 30 September, 10am – 12pm
October 2023
- The Mowlem Art Exhibition: The Dreaming Lens – Purbeck landscapes by Paul Jefferis. Runs till 17 October, Monday – Saturday 5.30pm – 9pm & whenever the theatre or Showbar are open
- The Big Apple Art Competition – Submit an original apple, cider or orchard-related artwork to the Purbeck Cider Company by Friday 13th October to be in with the chance of winning a prize. Children’s category (age 2 – 15) and Adult category (16+)
- Jazz at the Grand Hotel – Local charities fundraiser with Swanage Jazz Machine, Sunday 1 October, 2pm. Free entry – donations gratefully received
- The Scott Arms Live Music: The Hightown Crows – Rockabilly blues band playing at the pub in Kingston, Sunday 1 October, 2pm
- Forest School Stay & Play sessions – Free session for children aged 2-4 with a parent or carer at Swanage Explorers Forest School, Monday 2 October, 10am – 11am
- Swanage Railway: Taster Driving Experience – Drive your own steam train – approx. one hour experience, plus goody bag. Selected dates between 2 – 20th October
- Durlston Evening Talk: Allsort’d – Meet the team behind local community group Allsort’d & hear about their latest work supporting your adults with learning disabilities, Tuesday 3 October, 7.3pm – 9pm
- Creating Cleaner Air Communities – Information evening by Dorset Council at Emanuel Baptist Church, Wednesday 4 October, 6.30pm – 8pm
- The Loft Film Night: D.O.A. – Friday 6 October, 7pm for 7.30pm start, £3 on the door (£2 conc). Hot drinks available, or byob
- SENsational Story & Play – Fun session at Swanage library for children aged 0 – 5 with additional needs & their families. Sensory toys, story & rhyme, Friday 6 October, 11am – 11.30am
- Swanage Carnival Presentation Evening – At The Mowlem, Friday 6 October, 7.30pm
- Fundraising Quiz Night & Raffle – At the Swanage School, Friday 6 October, 7.30pm
- Swanage Railway: Fish & Chips Special – Saturday 7 – Sunday 8 October
- Community Beach Clean – On Swanage Beach, with the Marine Conservation Society & Dorset Tea. With free hot tea, and Seashore Safari Guides for young people. Two sessions on Saturday 7 October at 11am (meet at the King Alfred Memorial) & 2pm (at Banjo Pier)
- Corfe Castle Library 10-Year Birthday Celebration II – Join for drinks & nibbles on Saturday 7 October, 10am – 12pm
- Corfe Castle Wedding Fair – Visit the Castle as a wedding venue and meet specially-selected suppliers for your big day, Sunday 8 October, 10am – 3pm
- Artsreach Performance: Desert Island Flicks – Winfrith village hall, Sunday 8 October, 7.30pm
- Dorset Coding Day – Interactive coding activities for Key Stage 2/3 at Swanage Library on Monday 9 October, 4pm – 5pm. Booking on Eventbrite essential
- The Mowlem Film: The Old Oak (15) – Directed by Ken Loach, 8 & 16 – 19 October, 7.30pm; 16 October at 2.30pm
- Discussion Evening: Photography, Process, Poetics, Place – Illustrated talk in conjunction with Paul Jeffris’ The Dreaming Lens exhibition at The Mowlem, Tuesday 10 October 6.45pm – 8pm
- Forest School Stay & Play sessions – Free indoor & outdoor activities for children aged 2-4, plus parent or carer at Swanage Explorers Forest School, Tuesday 10 October, 10am – 11am
- Dorset Architectural Heritage Week: Durdle Door & its Bay – Guided geology walk, Wednesday 11 October, 10.30am, £8
- The Mowlem Theatre: Tiger Lady – An Artsreach production by Dead Rabbits Theatre. Suitable for age 12+, Thursday 12 October, 7:30pm
- The Globe Live Music: Matt Black – Thursday 12 October, 9pm – 11pm
- ‘Music For All’ Competition – Musicians of all ages are being invited to enter the Purbeck Youth & Community Foundation competition. Final performance at The Purbeck School on 14 October. Email to apply: community@loveitlocal.org
- The Mowlem Live Music: Push the Pull Door – Music from 8pm, bar opens at 5pm
- Artsreach Performance: The Canterbury Tales – One-man show at Corfe Castle village hall, Saturday 14 October, 7.30pm
- Elvis Presley Tribute Night – Kingston Country Courtyard, Saturday 14 October, 7pm. Tickets from £32.13 via Eventbrite
- Old Harry Bar Live Music: The Rheumatics – Punk cover band, Saturday 14 October, 8:30pm (open from 5pm)
- Dorset Maverick X Series – Four trail races (short, middle, long & ultra) around the Isle of Purbeck, starting from just outside Corfe Castle, Saturday 14 October, from £35pp
- Guided Walk: Purbeck Ridgeway & Corfe Common – Enjoy a three-mile guided walk up West Hill to the ridgeway and back via Corfe River, Wednesday 18 October, 1pm – 5:30pm
- Halloween Children’s Activity Trail – Find the pumpkins & other spooky friends at Durlston Country Park, £3.50 per trail pack, 10am – 4pm daily between 19 – 25 October
- Wild Wednesdays – At Durlston Country Park: Free painting & craft activities drop-in at the Learning Centre, Wednesday 25 October, 11am – 3pm
- Forest School Stay & Play sessions – Free indoor & outdoor activities for children aged between 2-4 years old & their parent or carer, at Swanage Explorers Forest School, Thursday 19 October, 2pm-3pm
- Artsreach Performance: Gertrude Lawrence: A lovely way to spend an evening – Langton Matravers village hall, Thursday 19 October, 7.30pm
- The Cellar Bar Live Music: Tim Young – Acoustic cover artist, Saturday 20 October, 8pm – 11pm
- Wareham Autumn Beerex – Exhibition of 20+ real ales, plus local ciders & gins. Live music in the evenings. Friday 20 – Saturday 21 October
- ‘Snuggle Up For Winter’ Fundraising Event – Help raise funds for the new Herston village hall and pick up some preloved books, jigsaws & blankets, with cosy café hot drinks & cake, Saturday 21 October, 2 – 4pm
- Sausage & Cider Festival – The Greyhound Inn, Corfe Castle, 21 – 28 October, 12 – 9pm daily (Plus ghoulish Greyhound goodies in the spooky marquee for Halloween – kids treats, fangtastic freakshakes & horrifying hot chocolate throughout half term)
- Eco-Friendly Craft Fun – At Swanage Library throughout the October half term between 11am – 3pm (Sat 21, Mon 23, Wed 25 & Fri 27)
- Fish Festival Quiz Night – Fundraiser at Swanage Royal British Legion, Saturday 21 October, 7pm. Teams of 3 – 8, £3pp
- Spooky Halloween Trail – Get spooky on Swanage Pier this half term – find the characters hidden along the pier & hand in your trail sheet at the gift shop for a reward, £1.50 per child, Saturday 21 October – Sunday 29 October
- Spooky Studland Halloween Trail – Get into the spooky season at this nature-themed activity trail, packed with creepy crawly crafts & witchy woodland walks, Saturday 21 – Sunday 29 October, 10am – 3pm
- Swanage Railway Book Signing: John Woodhams – John will be signing his book William Adams: His Life & Locomotives at Swanage station on Sunday 22 October 2023 between 12.30pm & 4pm
- Outdoor Autumn Activity Club – Half day activity & adventure sessions for children (groups aged 5 – 11 & 8 – 16) with Cumulus Outdoors, from £15pp, 23 – 27 October
- Jazz at the Grand Hotel – Local charities fundraiser with Swing Easy Too, Tuesday 24 October, 12:15pm. Free entry – donations gratefully received
- Halloween Crafts – October half term drop-in fun for kids on Swanage Pier, Thursday 26 October, 10.30am – 2pm, £2 per child – make as many Halloween-themed creations as you like
- Botanical Pumpkin Workshop – Make a festive pumpkin with a difference with Dorset Dried Flowers in Corfe. £25pp – includes tuition, materials & refreshments. Suitable for both adults and children. Thursday 26 October, 10.30am – 12pm To book
- Halloween Disco at Putlake – Halloween fun at the adventure farm on Friday 27 October from 5pm – 7pm. £6 per child (tickets must be purchased from the farm in advance)
- Autumn Barn Dance – With music & calling by Arish Mel. Tickets to include a ploughman’s meal (byo drinks & glasses) – £12 adults, £8 youth. At Corfe Castle village hall on Friday 27 October, 7.30pm
- Halloween Party – Two course dinner followed by spooky disco, fancy dress optional, for adults aged 18+, £31pp. At the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club, Saturday 28 October, from 6.45pm
- Swanage Jazz Club Presents: Amy Roberts Quintet – At Harman’s Cross village hall, £14pp, Saturday 28 October, 7.30pm (bar opens 7pm)
- Sandy Hill Arts Live Music: Soothsayers – Fusion of dub, reggae, Afrobeat & jazz. Tickets £10-£15, bar available. Saturday 28 October, 7.30pm
- Women-Only Full Moon Walk – At RSPB Arne, Saturday 28 October, 5pm – 7pm
November 2023
- SENsational Story & Play – Fun session at Swanage library for children aged 0 – 5 with additional needs & their families. Sensory toys, story & rhyme, Friday 3 November, 11am – 11.30am
- The Salamanda Swing Band Autumn Dance – At Studland village hall, Saturday 4 November, 8pm – 10pm (doors open 7.30pm), with drinks & pizza available. Tickets £10 in advance from Sue’s Cards or £12 on the door
- Harman’s Cross Movie Night: Lawrence After Arabia – Plus director’s introduction & Q&A session, Saturday 4 November, 7.30pm at Harman’s Cross village hall
- Jazz at the Grand Hotel – Charity fundraiser with Swanage Jazz Machine, Sunday 5 November, 2pm. Free entry – donations gratefully received
- ‘What if you just leave it?’: Rewilding Unwrapped – Free photographic exhibition by geographer Sam Rose at Durlston’s Fine Foundation Gallery, open 10am – 4pm daily between 7 – 10 December
- The Globe Live Music: Tim Young – Friday 10 November, 9pm
- Swanage Drama Company Presents: An Evening of Entertainment – Charity fundraiser concert showcasing local talent. At The Mowlem, Saturday 11 November, 7.30pm, £12 adults, £10 children (in aid of Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance & BBC Children in Need)
- Swanage Bay View Fundraiser with band Social Affair – In aid of Emily McDonald, tickets £10pp from Corbens Estate Agents & the Bay View, Saturday 11 November, 7pm – midnight
- Artsreach Presents: The Budapest Cafe Orchestra – Live folk band at The Mowlem, Thursday 16 November, 7:30pm
- Mowlem Comedy: Andy Parsons – Bafflingly Optimistic (14+) – Saturday 18 November, 8pm
- Christmas Fair – Langton – Local crafts, Christmas gifts & home produce, with festive refreshments. Saturday 18 November from 10am – 2pm, Langton Matravers village hall. Free entry
- Countdown to Christmas Tabletop Sale – Plus raffle & refreshments, in aid of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. At Studland Village Hall on Saturday 18 November, 10am – 2pm
- Foster With Dorset Council – Information event at Swanage Library – come and find out more about becoming a foster carer, Wednesday 22 November, 10am – 12pm
- Double Act Show: Agatha Crusty & the Health Spa Murders – At Corfe Castle Village Hall, Thursday 23 – Saturday 25 November
- The Mowlem Live Music: The Decatonics – Saturday 25 November, 7:30pm
- Laughter at the Legion – Comedy Night at Swanage RBL with headliner Tom Glover on Saturday 25 November, 8pm (doors open 7pm), early bird tickets £10. Also Jack Campbell, Andrew White, Lottie Hazell & Tim Biglowe
- Purbeck Arts Choir: Women of Note – Celebrating 200 years of female composers. At St Mary’s Church, Saturday 25 November
- Stalls in the Hall – Local craft & produce stalls at Harman’s Cross village hall, Saturday 25 November, 9:30am – 12pm
- Jazz at the Grand Hotel – Local charities fundraiser with Swing Easy Too, Tuesday 28 November, 12:15pm. Free entry – donations gratefully received
December 2023
- Mowlem Live Music: Karen G’s Christmas Show – Festive favourites plus special guests, Friday 1 December, 7.30pm
- Jazz at the Grand Hotel – Charity fundraising concert with Swanage Jazz Machine, Sunday 3 December, 2pm. Free entry – donations gratefully received
- SENsational Story & Play – Fun session at Swanage library for children aged 0 – 5 with additional needs & their families. Sensory toys, story & rhyme, Friday 8 December, 11am – 11.30am
- Mowlem Theatre: Snow Angel (13+) – Musical mash-ups and magical madcap festive fun, Saturday 9 December, 7.30pm
- Artreach Music: Icicles & Inglenooks – With the Narthen Trio, Studland village hall, Sunday 10 December, 4pm (Vocal harmony workshop 2pm – 3pm; bar & pizza from 3pm)
- Wareham Christmas Street Market – Along North Street, raising funds for local charities. Saturday 9 December, 10am – 4pm
- Crazy Christmas Children’s Activity Trail – Help Santa get Christmas back on track at Durlston, £3.50 per trail pack, 10am – 3pm daily between Thursday 14 – Tuesday 2 January
- Santa’s Sleigh & Carol singing in Corfe – Santa will be visiting the streets of Corfe across Friday 15 – Saturday 16 December, ending with Christmas carols in the village square on Saturday at 6pm
- Artsreach Music: VRï – Welsh string & vocal trio, Corfe Castle village hall, Saturday 16 December, 7.30pm (Light refreshments available)
- Mowlem Theatre: Santa’s Christmas Wish – Children’s show with a present for each child, 19 December, 2pm
- Jazz at the Grand Hotel – Local charities fundraiser with Swing Easy Too, Tuesday 19 December, 12:15pm. Free entry – donations gratefully received
- Allsort’d Exhibition: ‘New Heights’ – Creative works to view and purchase at Durlston’s Fine Foundation Gallery, 10am – 4pm from Wednesday 20 December – Sunday 14 January
- Winter Solstice Walk & Breakfast – Watch the sun rise from Old Harry Rocks on the shortest day of the year, followed by a full English breakfast back at Knoll Beach’s café (v & vg options available). Adults £19.50; children £10. Thursday 21 December, 7:15am – 10am
- Boxing Day Swim – On Swanage Beach, Tuesday 26 December, 11am
January 2024
- Mowlem Pantomime: Cinderella – Panto from Swanage Drama Company, Friday 12, Saturday 13, Friday 19 & Saturday 20 January. Showings at 7.30pm each day, plus 2pm matinees on Saturdays
Daily, Weekly & Monthly Recurring Activities
Aside from the annual and one-time special events 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
- Community Café – At Herston village hall, Mondays between 10am – 12pm. Tea & cake, toys & games
- Community Pantry – Open to all between 10am – 12pm – 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
- 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
- Junior Boxing – At Purbeck Power Gym, Corfe. Ages 7 – 10 from 5.15pm & ages 11 – 16 from 6.15pm (also Thurs)
- 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
Tuesdays
- Early Risers’ Bootcamp – Outdoor fitness class in Day’s Park, every Tuesday, 7am
- Fit Yoga – With Joyoga at the Swanage Bay View gym, 9.30am, £8 drop-in classes during term-time only
- Stitch & Bitch – Fun & friendly craft & coffee morning at The White Swan pub from 10am. Includes free hot drink
- 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
- 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)
- Zumba – With Lucy C Dance Fitness at The Swanage School, Tuesdays at 6.30pm
- Pilates & Stretch – Improve your core strength & general fitness at Emmanuel Church, Tuesdays 6.40pm – 7.30pm (also Monday lunchtimes), £9 per class
- 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
- The Belvedere Singers – Try two sessions for free before joining (no need to audition). Rehearsals are on Tuesdays at Emmanuel Baptist Church from 7.30pm – 9.30pm
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)
- 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
- 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)
- Qigong Fitness – Choreographed standing relaxation exercise class. At the Mowlem from 2pm – 3pm & 3.30pm – 4.40pm (from 20 Sept)
- 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, £2
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
Wednesdays
- Purbeck Crafts – Craft workshop in Corfe village hall, Wednesday mornings, 9am – 12pm
- Oscar’s Quiz Night & Rock n’ Roll Bingo – Generally once a month, 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
Saturdays
- Herston Craft Circle – First Saturday of the month 10am – 12pm, £3 (includes hot drinks & biscuits), Herston village hall
Sundays
- Park to Pier Walk – Guided walk from Durlston Castle to Swanage Pier (various dates throughout the year)
- Volunteer Ranger Taster Sessions – Have a go at gorse-cutting, harvesting seeds, maintaining footpaths & more with the National Trust. Various locations across Purbeck on the second Sunday of the month from 10am
- Trust10 Run – Studland – A monthly, free 10k trail run through the Studland terrain – from Knoll Beach, past Old Harry Rocks to Ballard Down & back, Sunday 24 September, 8:45am – 11am (and every 4th Sunday of the month (except Dec, which is the 17th))
- Antiques Fair – The first Sunday of the month at Corfe Castle village hall, from 10am
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 find something for you!
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