There’s loads of fun-filled events happening for kids throughout the year in Swanage – from art workshops & educational activity trails in nature, to seasonal games & special events during school and festive holidays.
Find a family-friendly event or activity to keep the children entertained whatever the weather, whether you live here or are visiting on holiday – and there’s loads of free options too.
🗓️ Wednesday 25th March – Wednesday 15th April 2026 Hop over to Durlston Country Park this Easter and learn all about its bonkers bunnies! Collect your trail pack from the castle reception. For more events at Durslton, visit their website: www.durlston.co.uk/whats-on
🗓️ Friday 3rd – Monday 6th April 2026 Hop aboard the Swanage Railway this Easter as Peter Rabbit returns for a springtime visit. Bring the whole family for some storytelling fun and a very special Easter egg hunt inspired by Beatrix Potter’s creations. See the Isle of Purbeck in spring along your train journey and […]
🗓️ Thursday 9th April 2026 Design and make your very own mini kite at Durlston Country Park this spring. Once you’ve finished your creation, a ranger will teach you how to fly it. Book your space online: www.durlston.co.uk/event/lets-go-fly-a-kite-09-04-2026-1400
🗓️ Saturday 25th April 2026 Get ready for an hour of silliness, magic and interactive family fun at The Mowlem this afternoon. Seska’s Super Silly Magic Show is a ‘fast-paced, colourful and bonkers’ performance from what the London Evening Standard calls “The funniest comedian entertaining families in the UK.”
🗓️ Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th May 2026 Invading the beach and taking up post at Sandpit Field, the pirates are back in Swanage for another weekend of swashbuckling shenanigans and skirmishes – this year celebrating their 10th anniversary. Watch as they practise their musket and cannon fire, parade through town and show off their sword-fighting skills […]
🗓️ Saturday 25th July – Saturday 1st August 2026 Swanage Carnival is one of the main highlights of the year in Swanage and Purbeck, with eight days of entertainment taking over the town in one of Dorset’s most popular family-friendly festivals. With over 100 events across the week, highlights for 2025 are set to include […]
🗓️ Thursday 6th August 2026 A reimagining of the classic story of Pinocchio by outdoor theatre company Illyria comes to Corfe Castle today. The adaptation follows Carlo Collodi’s wooden puppet as he longs to become a real boy. Tickets Booking: Book tickets online: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle/events/2a017413-8ac9-41b3-a536-7c747ef494af
🗓️ Thursday 13th August 2026 Come to Corfe Castle this evening for an enchanting adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny. The outdoor performance by Quantum Theatre follows Peter and Benjamin as they get up to mischief in Mr McGregor’s garden. Tickets Booking: Book tickets online: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle/events/bd767ad2-ef2e-4245-9744-cecd95c23a5b
🗓️ Friday 15th – Saturday 23rd January 2027 (Selected dates) Save the date for Swanage Drama Company’s next pantomime, Robinson Crusoe. Get ready for adventure, comedy and an array of colourful characters at the annual SDC panto, which will be held at The Mowlem Theatre in January 2027. Showtimes Keep an eye on the latest […]