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.
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
'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 118 days ago Ends Tomorrow | |
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 48 days ago Ends in 5 days | |
Monday 4th March – Friday 5th April 2024 The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage, BH19 1DD | Now On Started 24 days ago Ends in 8 days | |
Saturday 23rd March – Sunday 14th April 2024 10.00 – 16.00 Corfe Castle, The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5EZ | Now On Started 5 days ago Ends in 17 days | |
'Anything Goes' Spring Open Exhibition at Purbeck New Wave Gallery Monday 25th March – Thursday 23rd May 2024 43A High Street, Swanage, BH19 2LT | Now On Started 3 days ago Ends in 56 days | |
Landing Among the Stars Exhibition at Durlston Wednesday 27th March – Sunday 14th April 2024 10.30 – 16.00 Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL | Now On Started Yesterday Ends in 17 days | |
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 | Now On Starts Today Ends in 18 days | |
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 | Postponed! Starts Today Ends Today | |
NT Live - The Motive and The Cue - At The Mowlem Thursday 28th March 2024 19.00 The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage, BH19 1DD | Now On Starts Today Ends Today | |
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 | Now On Starts Today Ends Today | |
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 | Starts Tomorrow | |
Swanage Railway Easter Egg Hunt Friday 29th March – Monday 1st April 2024 | Starts Tomorrow | |
Eggcellent Easter Trail on Swanage Pier Friday 29th March – Sunday 14th April 2024 09.00 – 17.00 Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage, BH19 2AP | Starts Tomorrow | |
The Color Purple - At The Mowlem Friday 29th March – Thursday 4th April 2024 19.30 The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage, BH19 1DD | Starts Tomorrow | |
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 | Starts Tomorrow | |
Friday 29th March – Saturday 13th April 2024 The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage, BH19 1DD | Starts Tomorrow | |
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 | Starts Tomorrow | |
Swanage Tennis Club Fun Open Day Friday 29th March 2024 10.00 – 17.00 Swanage Tennis Club, Beach Gardens Sports Park, Swanage BH19 1PG | Starts Tomorrow Ends Tomorrow | |
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 | Starts Tomorrow Ends Tomorrow | |
Friday 29th – Sunday 31st March 2024 Herston Caravan & Camping, Washpond Lane, Swanage, BH19 3DJ | Starts Tomorrow | |
Beach Gardens Putting Green & Tea on the Green Open Day Friday 29th March 2024 10.00 – 17.00 Beach Gardens, Swanage, BH19 1PG | Starts Tomorrow Ends Tomorrow | |
Bushcraft Sessions at The Blue Pool (Furzebrook) Friday 29th March – Sunday 14th April 2024 10.00 – 16.00 The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Road, Wareham, BH20 5AR | Starts Tomorrow | |
Glass Engraving Workshop at Durlston Saturday 30th March 2024 11.00 – 12.30 Learning Centre, Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL | 2 days away | |
Brown Horse at The Square & Compass (Worth Matravers) Saturday 30th March 2024 20.00 – 22.00 The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3LF | 2 days away | |
Live at the Legion: Vintage Dogs Saturday 30th March 2024 20.30 Swanage RBL, 150 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2PA | 2 days away | |
Ranger School of Dance Easter Bazaar Saturday 30th March 2024 12.00 Ranger School of Dance, Millpond Studio, Church Hill, Swanage, BH19 1HU | 2 days away | |
Durlston Parkrun Easter Special Saturday 30th March 2024 08.45 Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL | 2 days away | |
Easter Sunday Carvery at The Grand Hotel Sunday 31st March 2024 The Grand Hotel, Burlington Road, Swanage, BH19 1LU | 3 days away | |
Live at the Legion: The Ratpack Sunday 31st March 2024 20.30 Swanage RBL, 50 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2PA | 3 days away | |
Easter Sunday Lunch at Herston Village Hall Sunday 31st March 2024 12.00 – 14.30 Herston Village Hall, 12 Jubilee Road, Swanage, BH19 2SF | Cancelled! 3 days away | |
Easter Sunday Lunch at The Pines Hotel Sunday 31st March 2024 12.15 – 13.30 The Pines Hotel, Burlington Road, Swanage, BH19 1LT | 3 days away | |
Easter Egg Hunt & Open Mic at The Globe Inn Sunday 31st March 2024 14.00 – 18.00 The Globe Inn, 3 Bell Street, Swanage, BH19 2RY | 3 days away | |
April 2024 | ||
Easter-Inspired Fun on Swanage Pier Monday 1st – Wednesday 10th April 2024 11.00 – 15.00 Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage BH19 2AP | 4 days away | |
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 | 4 days away | |
Monday 1st April 2024 | 4 days away | |
Free Kitchen Garden Tours at The Pig on the Beach Monday 1st – Tuesday 30th April 2024 11.00 The Pig on the Beach, Manor House, Manor Road, Studland, Swanage, BH19 3AU | 4 days away | |
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 | 5 days away | |
Create a Spring Collage at Swanage Library Wednesday 3rd – Friday 12th April 2024 10.00 – 15.00 Swanage Library, 30-32 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2NU | 6 days away | |
Exercise Smash 80th Anniversary at Studland Bay Wednesday 3rd – Friday 5th April 2024 10.00 – 15.00 | 6 days away | |
#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 | 7 days away | |
Thursday 4th April 2024 10.00 – 13.30 | 7 days away | |
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 | 7 days away | |
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 | 7 days away | |
Victorian Durlston Guided Walk Thursday 4th April 2024 11.00 – 12.30 Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL | 7 days away | |
Friday 5th – Thursday 11th April 2024 19.30 The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD | 8 days away | |
Friday 5th April 2024 19.00 Church Knowle Village Hall, Church Knowle, Wareham BH20 5NN | 8 days away | |
Friends of the Library Donated Book Sale Friday 5th April 2024 10.00 – 14.00 Swanage Library, 30-32 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2NU | 8 days away | |
Fun Race Night at The Con Club Friday 5th April 2024 19.00 Swanage Conservative Club, 27 Kings Road West, Swanage, BH19 1HE | 8 days away | |
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 | 9 days away | |
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 | 9 days away | |
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 | 9 days away | |
Spring Craft Fair at RSPB Arne Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th April 2024 10.00 – 16.00 RSPB Arne, Arne Road, Arne, Wareham, BH20 5BJ | 9 days away | |
Swanage Jazz Club Presents: The JazzKnots at The Isle of Purbeck Golf Club Saturday 6th April 2024 20.00 – 22.00 Isle of Purbeck Golf Club, Corfe Road, Studland, Swanage, BH19 3AB | 9 days away | |
Galaxy Thief at The Fonc Lounge Saturday 6th April 2024 21.00 The Fonc Lounge, High Street, Swanage, BH19 2LN | 9 days away | |
Sunday 7th April 2024 10.30 | 10 days away | |
Crystal & Gem Show -in Studland Sunday 7th April 2024 10.00 – 17.00 Studland Village Hall, Heath Green Road, Studland, Swanage, BH19 3BT | 10 days away | |
Purbeck Society Talk: Snakes in the Heather Project Tuesday 9th April 2024 14.30 The Mowlem Community Room, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD | 12 days away | |
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 | 12 days away | |
Tuesday 9th April 2024 10.30 – 12.00 The Learning Centre, Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL | 12 days away | |
Community Contact Point with PCSO Tara Wednesday 10th April 2024 10.00 – 11.00 Swanage Town Hall, High Street, Swanage, BH19 2NZ | 13 days away | |
Allsort'd Presents: Midsummer Madness Wednesday 10th April 2024 The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage, BH19 1DD | 13 days away | |
New Swanage WI Group Information Evening Wednesday 10th April 2024 19.30 Herston Village Hall, 12 Jubilee Road, Swanage, BH19 2SF | 13 days away | |
Let's Go Fly a Kite Kids' Craft Activity at Durlston Thursday 11th April 2024 10.30 – 12.00 The Learning Centre, Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL | 14 days away | |
Modern Jive at Swanage Conservative Club Friday 12th April 2024 20.00 – 23.00 Swanage Conservative Club, 27 Kings Road West, Swanage BH19 1HE | 15 days away | |
American Fiction - At The Mowlem Friday 12th – Thursday 18th April 2024 The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD | 15 days away | |
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 | 15 days away | |
Friday 12th April 2024 14.00 – 16.00 The Loft Community Centre, Commercial Road, Swanage, BH19 1DF | 15 days away | |
WonderDomes Family Activity at Durlston Saturday 13th April 2024 Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage BH19 2JL | 16 days away | |
Spring Celebration at Swanage Library Saturday 13th April 2024 10.00 – 13.00 Swanage Library, 30-32 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2NU | 16 days away | |
Swanage Railway Taster Driving Experience Monday 15th – Friday 26th April 2024 | 18 days away | |
Wednesday 17th April 2024 14.30 – 15.30 Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage BH19 2AP | 20 days away | |
Fundraising Quiz Night at The Legion Thursday 18th April 2024 19.30 Swanage RBL, 150 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2PA | 21 days away | |
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 | 22 days away | |
Signalong for Babies at Emmanuel Baptist Church Friday 19th April 2024 10.00 – 11.00 Emmanuel Baptist Church, 60 Victoria Avenue, Swanage, BH19 1AZ | 22 days away | |
Simon Evans: Have We Met? - At The Mowlem Saturday 20th April 2024 20.00 The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage, BH19 1DD | 23 days away | |
The Purbeck Piddler on the Swanage Railway Saturday 20th April 2024 | 23 days away | |
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 | 23 days away | |
Sunday 21st April 2024 11.00 – 15.00 Main Beach Car Park, Victoria Avenue, Swanage, BH19 1AP | 24 days away | |
All of Us Strangers - At The Mowlem Monday 22nd – Thursday 25th April 2024 The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD | 25 days away | |
The History of Rock at The Mowlem Friday 26th April 2024 19.30 The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage BH19 1DD | 29 days away | |
May 2024 | ||
Saturday 4th May 2024 20.00 The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage BH19 1DD | 37 days away | |
Swanage Railway Diesel Gala & Beer Festival Friday 10th – Sunday 12th May 2024 | 43 days away | |
Isle of Purbeck & Corfe Castle Cycle Tour Saturday 11th May 2024 10.00 – 15.00 | 44 days away | |
Mindfulness Walk at Studland Bay Friday 17th May 2024 09.30 – 10.30 Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland, BH19 3AQ | 50 days away | |
Saturday 18th May 2024 Baboo Gelato, 19 Institute Rd, Swanage, BH19 1BT | 51 days away | |
Cancare Sanctuary Garden Grand Opening Saturday 18th May 2024 Cancare Sanctuary Garden, Prince Albert Gardens, Swanage, BH19 2AR | 51 days away | |
Saturday 25th May – Sunday 9th June 2024 | 58 days away | |
Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th May 2024 Sandpit Field, Swanage, BH19 1NR | 58 days away | |
Monday 27th May 2024 10.00 – 18.00 Corfe Castle, The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5EZ | 60 days away | |
An Evening of Guitar & Tapas at Kingston Country Courtyard Tuesday 28th May 2024 19.00 Kingston Country Courtyard, West Street, Kingston, Wareham, BH20 5LR | 61 days away | |
Friday 31st May – Saturday 1st June 2024 10.30 – 18.00 Sandpit Field, Swanage, BH19 1NR | 64 days away | |
June 2024 | ||
The Purbeck Round Trek & Camping Expedition Friday 7th – Wednesday 12th June 2024 | 71 days away | |
The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company Presents: The Dressing Book (in Worth Matravers) Friday 7th June 2024 19.30 – 22.30 The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3LF | 71 days away | |
Swanage Drama Company Presents: Cash on Delivery Thursday 13th – Saturday 15th June 2024 19.30 The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD | 77 days away | |
Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th June 2024 Prince Albert Gardens, Swanage, BH19 2AR | 79 days away | |
Swanage Railway Roads to Rail Steam Rally Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd June 2024 Norden Park, Norden Station, BH20 5DW | 85 days away | |
Sunday 23rd June 2024 Coombe Keyne village, BH20 5PS | 87 days away | |
July 2024 | ||
Food & Drink Festival at Corfe Castle Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th July 2024 10.00 – 17.30 Corfe Castle, The Square, BH20 5DR | 100 days away | |
Dinosaur Adventures on the Swanage Railway Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th July 2024 Swanage Railway Museum, Corfe Castle Railway Station, Station Road, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EJ | 100 days away | |
Swanage Pier to Park Walk: History & Wildlife Sunday 7th July 2024 10.30 – 12.00 | 101 days away | |
Friday 12th – Sunday 14th July 2024 | 106 days away | |
Thursday 18th – Sunday 21st July 2024 Wilkswood Farm, High Street, Langton Matravers BH19 3HD | 112 days away | |
Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st July 2024 Prince Albert Gardens Amphitheatre, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2AP | 114 days away | |
Ranger School of Dance Presents: Showtime at The Mowlem Wednesday 24th – Saturday 27th July 2024 The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD | 118 days away | |
Thursday 25th – Sunday 28th July 2024 Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham BH20 5QS | 119 days away | |
Saturday 27th July – Saturday 3rd August 2024 Swanage | 121 days away | |
August 2024 | ||
Country Dog Show (Church Knowle) Sunday 4th August 2024 Margaret Green Animal Rescue, Church Knowle, BH20 5NQ | 129 days away | |
SISATA Open Air Theatre: Peter Pan Tuesday 6th – Wednesday 7th August 2024 The Amphitheatre, Prince Albert Gardens, Swanage, BH19 2AR | 131 days away | |
Thursday 8th August 2024 Sandpit Field, De Moulham Road, Swanage, BH19 1NR | 133 days away | |
Friday 9th – Sunday 18th August 2024 Prince Albert Gardens, Swanage, BH19 2AR | 134 days away | |
The Isle of Purbeck Model Railway Exhibition Saturday 10th – Sunday 11th August 2024 Harman's Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harman's Cross, Swanage, BH19 3EB | 135 days away | |
Swanage Lifeboat Week Open Air Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest Monday 12th August 2024 19.00 The Amphitheatre, Prince Albert Gardens, Peveril Point Road, Swanage, BH19 2AW | 137 days away | |
Wednesday 14th August 2024 | 139 days away | |
Thursday 15th – Sunday 18th August 2024 Purbeck Valley Farm, Valley Road, Corfe Castle, BH20 5HU | 140 days away | |
Monday 26th August 2024 12.00 Harman's Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, BH19 3EB | 151 days away | |
Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival Thursday 29th August – Sunday 1st September 2024 | 154 days away | |
Saturday 31st August 2024 12.00 – 20.00 | 156 days away | |
September 2024 | ||
The Beast - Purbeck Trail Race Sunday 1st September 2024 10.00 Corfe Common, West Street, BH20 5HH | 157 days away | |
Friday 6th – Sunday 8th September 2024 | 162 days away | |
Classic & Steam Vehicle Show September Friday 6th – Sunday 8th September 2024 10.:00:00 – 16.:00:00 | 162 days away | |
Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th September 2024 | 163 days away | |
WillDoes Presents: Swanalulu Music Festival Friday 13th – Saturday 14th September 2024 | 169 days away | |
Saturday 14th – Sunday 22nd September 2024 | 170 days away | |
Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th September 2024 Corfe Castle Station, Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5EJ | 184 days away | |
October 2024 | ||
Thursday 3rd – Sunday 6th October 2024 | 189 days away | |
Swanage Super Vets' Rowing Regatta Saturday 5th October 2024 | 191 days away | |
Sunday 6th October 2024 10.30 Knoll Beach Visitor Centre, Studland Bay, BH19 3AH | 192 days away | |
Friday 18th October – Saturday 2nd November 2024 | 204 days away | |
December 2024 | ||
Saturday 7th December 2024 | 254 days away | |
Thursday 26th December 2024 11.00 Swanage Beach, Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1LB | 273 days away | |
January 2025 | ||
Jack and the Beanstalk - Pantomime from Swanage Drama Company Friday 10th – Saturday 18th January 2025 The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage BH19 1DD | 288 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
- 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
- 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
- Rowing with Swanage Sea Rowing Club: Recreational rowing between 4pm – 7pm, with new member session from 5pm – 7pm (between April & September, light & weather-permitting)
- Zumba – With Lucy C Dance Fitness at The Swanage School, Tuesdays at 6.30pm
- Bereavement Cafe – Find out what support is available and share your feelings and remember loved ones – at Swanage skatepark on the WillDoes bus, 4.30pm – 6.30pm
- Pilates & Stretch – Improve your core strength & general fitness at Emmanuel Church, Tuesdays 6.40pm – 7.30pm (also Monday lunchtimes), £9 per class
- Boxercise – Classes at Swanage Bay View gym, 7pm
- 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)
- Improvers Latin American & Ballroom Dance – St Edward’s Church Hall, 9.50am – 10.50am
- Improvers Modern Line Dance – With Purbeck Dance Studio, at St Edward’s Church Hall, 11am – 12pm
- Community Lunch – Pop in to The Loft Community Centre on Commercial Road (opposite Chococo) for some free food, a warm space or hot drink each Wednesday between 12.30pm – 2.30pm (stay & chat till 4pm). Veg/vegan options available. Small donation welcome but not necessary
- Herston Junior Choir – Have fun singing a range of music and learn to sight-read at this free choir for all children in Years 3 to 8. No musical knowledge is needed and drinks & snacks are provided. Every Wednesday at St Mark’s Church in Bell Street from 3.30pm – 4.30pm
- Qigong Fitness – Choreographed standing relaxation exercise class. At the Mowlem from 2pm – 3pm & 3.30pm – 4.40pm (from 20 Sept)
- Women’s Rowing: At Swanage Sea Rowing Club, from 5pm onwards
- Hatha Yoga – Suitable for both beginners and experienced yogis. Booking not required, mats provided. At St Edwards’s Catholic Church hall at 6pm, £9 With Joyoga (term-time only)
- Swanage Town Band Practice – Rehearsals every Wednesday during term time at Swanage Methodist Church from 7pm – 8.30pm
- Fatboy Karaoke – At The Globe pub every Wednesday from 8pm – 11pm
- Boxertone – Wednesdays at 7.30pm at Purbeck Power Gym in Corfe
Thursdays
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
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
- 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.