Artists in Purbeck: Spirit of Place
Delve into the works of well-known artists who were inspired to capture the stunning Purbeck landscape and coastline of this picturesque region.
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Local History and Community Day at Sandy Hill
We invite you for a cuppa and piece of cake, and to enjoy an afternoon of Community History. Learn about how Sandy Hill was linked to the life of Corfe Castle.
Swanage Carnival
The South Coast's premier carnival event for the whole family to enjoy
Swanage Lifeboat Week
Come and join the festivities at Swanage Lifeboat Station and Prince Albert Gardens for Swanage Lifeboat Week! There’s 10 days of jam-packed fun, activities and entertainment for everyone to enjoy. Take part in the much-loved build-a-boat competition or test your knowledge with the popular lifeboat quiz. Runners can even participate in “The Lifeboat Loop” a […]
Rotary Summer Craft Fair and Fate
Rotary Summer Craft Fair and Fate
Swanage Carnival 2023
Swanage Carnival is the South Coast’s premier carnival event for the whole family to enjoy. Celebrate the summer season with a full week of entertainment, food, and activities. Make memories that will last a lifetime! When is the Carnival Procession? The Carnival Procession takes place on the first Sunday of Carnival week starting at 3pm. […]
The Tempest
SISATA presents Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST. Adapted and Directed by Charmaine K. Musical Direction by Alastair Simpson. A great storm is coming to the Isle of Portland, bringing trouble to its shores. Prospero's spells wash ashore the ghosts of his past, triggering strange magical consequences for Portlanders; Miranda, Ariel and Caliban. The human lust for power […]
Swanage Jazz Festival 2023
The 32nd Swanage Jazz Festival. Over 40 bands in main programme plus a free Festival Fringe. Headline Acts James Taylor Quartet Claire Martin OBE and Her Trio Zara McFarlane Sings Sarah Vaughan Alina Bzhezhinska’s Hip Harp Collective with Viamala Rowe Issie Barratt’s Interchange The Alan Barnes Quartet Tony Kofi’s Inside Straight Get The Blessing Alyn […]
Coastal Rowing Regatta
Coastal Rowing Regatta 2023
Roads to Rail Steam Rally
Step back in time for a weekend of steam-powered demonstrations and vintage fairground fun. Working traction engines, road rollers, showman’s engines, Land Rovers, lorries, classic cars, stationary engines and much more – bringing the Isle of Purbeck to life with recreations of a bygone age. Located near Corfe Castle, next to Norden train station, you […]