Dorset prides itself on showcasing its homegrown food & drink produce and culinary expertise – and in Swanage you can sample a wide variety of local ingredients, dishes and eateries at these events.
From annual festivals, such as the Swanage Fish Festival, to special menu evenings at favourite local restaurants, you can find the very best in seasonal dining here.
🗓️ Saturday 2nd November 2024 Enjoy another Spanish flamenco show at The Purbeck Plaza tonight, with Mi Flamenco. There’ll be two dancers accompanied by a Spanish guitarist and singer. Call the Purbeck Plaza to book: 01929 408911 Find out more about Mi Flamenco on their website: https://www.mi-flamenco.com
🗓️ Saturday 14th September 2024 Enjoy a beer and curry night with a different aboard a Swanage Railway special steam train. The Purbeck Piddler will take you on two return journeys from Swanage Station, with your choice of curry bookable in advance and a great selection of Piddle Brewery ales to sample from the on-board […]
🗓️ Friday 6th September 2024 Enjoy an evening of delicious tapas, sharing boards, puddings and cocktails tonight at Love Cake.
🗓️ Thursday 5th September 2024 Enjoy a special kitchen garden tour, tipple and nibble at The Pig on the Beach this September. You’ll start your morning with pastries and a cup of tea or coffee, before heading into The Pig’s ‘Studland patch’ for a guided tour with head kitchen gardener Ollie Hutson, where you’ll learn […]
🗓️ Friday 30th August 2024 Enjoy some al fresco, freshly-prepared paella at The Village Inn today. Pantastic Paella will be in the beer garden from 2pm. The outside bar will be open, with paella being served till around 9pm (or until it sells out). No booking required – just turn up.
🗓️ Wednesday 28th August 2024 Come and browse the books at Swanage’s Oxfam today and pick up a cake or two to go with your next holiday read. The bookshop is holding a cake sale all day to help raise extra funds for the charity. It stocks a wide range of second-hand fiction, non-fiction, children’s […]
🗓️ Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th August 2024 Swanage Fish Festival will be held in August this year at the new venue of Sandpit Field. The fish & food festival is a firm favourite in the town’s summer calendar – usually held at Prince Albert Gardens in June, it was postponed earlier this year due to […]
🗓️ Saturday 24th August 2024 **Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to the heavy rain forecast** Soak up the spirit of summer at The Village Inn this afternoon with their special Caribbean Cookout. There’ll be tasty food and rum to drink – no need to book; just turn up from 3.30pm. On the menu […]
🗓️ Friday 23rd – Monday 26th August 2024 The annual Old Harry Bar Beer Festival returns this August with four days of entertainment including live music and of course a fantastic selection of real ales and ciders, along with various wines and gins. You can sample beers from a range of local, Dorset-based brewers, plus […]
🗓️ Sunday 18th August 2024 Learn the art of deer butchery and how to safely forage for your own food on this day out in the Purbeck wild with Forage for Knowledge. The six-hour session is led by experienced instructors who will share their knowledge and skills through: The day will end with your group […]
🗓️ Sunday 11th August 2024 The Dorset Cider Farm is holding its second Cider Sundae Festival today. There’ll be entertainment throughout the day, including live music, BBQ, family games and a bouncy castle. Pop along for a pint of Purbeck cider or an ice cream, or some hot food before exploring the farm’s orchards. Tickets […]
🗓️ Saturday 10th August 2024 Head to Knoll House Hotel in Studland for an afternoon of great music and grilled food. The BBQ will be fired up and there’ll be live Cuban/Latin music from local Mambossa band.
🗓️ Friday 9th August 2024 Love Cake’s next paella evening is this Friday – booking for eating in advised. Call to book a table: 01929 475664
🗓️ Friday 26th July 2024 Swanage Bay View is holding a special Caribbean-themed evening tonight. There’ll be a Caribbean-inspired BBQ followed by cocktails and live music. Tickets Tickets are cash only and can be purchased in person at Swanage Bay View Reception or by calling 01929 422130 to reserve. (Please note, ticket numbers are limited […]
🗓️ Saturday 20th July 2024 Fancy a fancy afternoon tea in aid of a good cause? Then head down to Swanage’s All Saints Church hall this afternoon. There’ll be scones & cakes, sparkling wine and teas & coffees. Proceeds from the day will go to Link Visiting and The Place of Welcome. ‘Tea at The […]
🗓️ Saturday 20th July 2024 Come and enjoy a paella party night in Studland this summer. There’ll be live music with Cuban/Latin band Mambossa, and paella and sangria on the menu. Get your tickets from the bar on the night, and keep up to date with all the latest events at The Old Harry Bar […]
🗓️ Sunday 14th July – Sunday 20th October 2024 Enjoy an afternoon tea with a difference on the Swanage Railway, where the memorable experience replaces a cup of tea with a glass of Prosecco (or soft alternative) to accompany your scones. You’ll journey from Swanage to Corfe Castle, Norden and back again, where you’ll be […]
🗓️ Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th July 2024 Love It Local – a Purbeck & Wareham-wide initiative supporting local businesses, shoppers and community groups – is holding its first ever Food & Drink Festival. Set in the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle, it’ll be a fantastic opportunity to sample some of the area’s very best […]
🗓️ Friday 29th – Saturday 30th June 2024 Get the date in your diary for The Square & Compass’s Chilled Cider Festival. There’ll be live bands and DJs across the weekend, along with much cider, perry, mead and merriment. Artists for 2024 include: The event has been going strong since its inception in 2003, when […]
🗓️ Saturday 29th June 2024 Everyone is welcome to come along to Corfe Castle Club’s mini beer festival, where there’ll be a range of beers and ciders to sample for just £3.50 a pint. Food will be available and there’ll be entertainment from Dorset-based 20 to 1 Big Band. Proceeds from the day go to […]
🗓️ Tuesday 28th May 2024 Enjoy an evening of guitar music in the beautiful setting of Kingston Country Courtyard’s 16th Century barn with the Dorset Guitar Society Orchestra. The group will play a variety of ensemble and solo pieces with a Spanish flavour as part of the wider Purbeck Guitar Festival. Tickets include a tapas […]
🗓️ Sunday 26th May – Wednesday 31st July 2024 (Selected Dates) Experience a fish & chip supper with a difference with Swanage Pier and City Cruises. The circular cruise from Swanage to Poole Harbour and back is guaranteed to be a memorable evening, offering some fantastic views of this part of the Jurassic Coast, including […]
🗓️ Saturday 18th May 2024 Learn how to identify medicinal mushrooms, herbs and flowers in the wild by spending the day in the forest with Forage For Knowledge. You’ll discover edible species and useful trees as you go. Lunch is included, and there’ll be ceremonial cacao around the campfire. To book your space, visit the […]
🗓️ Saturday 4th – Sunday 5th May 2024 Check out The Village Inn’s new outdoor seating area at its grand opening this weekend. To celebrate they’re holding a BBQ all weekend between 2pm – 7pm, so come along and enjoy some great food with view of the Purbeck Countryside. For more events at The Village […]
🗓️ Saturday 27th April 2024 Join a guided tour of Dorset Cider Farm’s orchards and pressing facilities this spring to celebrate British Cider Week. The 2.5 hour session includes an extensive cider-tasting experience and a slice of the farm’s favourite Dorset Cider apple cake. You’ll also receive a free half-pint stemmed glass as a memento […]
🗓️ Monday 1st – Tuesday 30th April 2024 Explore The Pig on the Beach’s kitchen garden on a guided tour this spring. Held daily throughout April, the tours are a great way to find out how The Pig in Studland manages and sources its homegrown seasonal produce, which underpins and guides the creation of all […]