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.
🗓️ Thursday 5th November 2026 Enjoy an evening of English wine-tasting at Studland’s The Pig on the Beach this evening. Located in the Roundhouse, you’ll sample six carefully-selected wines, learning the traditional wine-tasting methods – from how to smell and taste your wine to holding your wine glass. Discover the characteristics behind each bottle, along […]
🗓️ Saturday 28th November – Wednesday 23rd December 2026 (Selected dates) Swanage Railway’s Pullman Observation Car is having a special makeover for the festive season. Enjoy a touch of luxury as you travel in the decorated carriage with its large picture windows, as you are served festive sparkling afternoon tea by a uniformed Pullman attendant. […]
🗓️ Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th November 2026 Come to a brand new Christmas event in Purbeck this festive season at Kingston Country Courtyard’s ‘Dorset Christmas’ Food Festival. More details are coming soon, but expect plenty of local producers, tasting sessions and demonstrations. Find out more online: kingstoncountrycourtyard.com/events-celebrations-venue-dorset/events-celebrations-venue-dorset-whats-on-at-kingston/
🗓️ Saturday 16th January 2027 Join in the ancient tradition of wassailing at the Dorset Cider Farm this winter. The evening begins with live music, followed by a traditional play by the local Mummers, before a torch-lit procession to the apple orchards, where the trees will be blessed for a healthy harvest for the year […]
🗓️ Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th June 2027 Save the date for the next Swanage Fish & Food Festival. The weekend of local food, drink and craft returns on to Swanage on Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th June 2027. Enjoy browsing the food stalls and sampling locally-sourced fish, seafood and drink, all overlooking Swanage Bay. Plus, […]