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 23rd – Sunday 24th May 2026 The Red Lion pub holding a pirate-themed weekend to coincide with Swanage Pirate Festival this weekend. There’ll be live music on both days, plus food and drink – as well as the usual bar favourites, there’ll be five cask ales and 22 different ciders on offer. Pirate-themed […]
🗓️ Sunday 24th May – Wednesday 29th July 2026 (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 13th – Sunday 14th June 2026 Embrace the spirit of summer this June at The Red Lion’s Cider & Ale Festival. There’ll be live music across the weekend, alongside a great range of craft beers and ciders to sample. Line-Up Saturday 21st June Sunday 22nd June
🗓️ Saturday 13th – Sunday 14th June 2026 Swanage Fish & Food Festival returns for its 11th year this June at its new venue of Sandpit Field. Enjoy browsing the food stalls and sampling locally-sourced fish, seafood and drink, all overlooking Swanage Bay. Plus, learn some new tips and tricks with cookery demonstrations from local chefs. […]
🗓️ Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th July 2026 The Corfe Castle Food & Drink Festival returns this summer for another year to celebrate the fantastic food and drink produced in Purbeck and the South Dorset area. The National Trust and Love It Local are once again hosting the event in the grounds of Corfe Castle. […]
🗓️ Saturday 18th July 2026 The Globe is hosting a family-friendly party day/night today, with DJ sets throughout the day from Harder Sounds. The pub takeover kicks off at 3pm with a children’s disco and face-painting and is raising money for local youth charity WillDoes. Line-Up & Timings
🗓️ Tuesday 25th – Thursday 27th August 2026 Head to Ulwell Holiday Park this week for its first ever Summer Fun Week and Fete. There’ll be lots of family-friendly activities and events, including a dog show, live music, food, garden games and raffle. Programme of Events Tuesday 25th August Wednesday 26th August Thursday 27th August […]