Events and what's on in Swanage
A stunning seaside town with golden beaches and an iconic steam train railway station, the town is home to a range of exciting events.
Creative writing on Swanage pier takes place on multiple occasions throughout the summer, whilst many other attractive events are available below.
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The next 7 events in Swanage appear below.
10 May 2024 to 12 May 2024
Diesel Gala
Swanage Railway,
Swanage, Dorset
Swanage Railway is delighted to announce full details of our 17th annual Diesel Gala and Beer Festival, running from Friday the 10th to Sunday the 12th of May, with a Preview Day on Thursday the 9th.
We will have an intensive service in operation on all three days over our full 10-mile line between Swanage and our boundary with Network Rail at “Bridge 4” over the River Frome on the line towards Wareham. There will be three trains in service each day, with two trains operating over ...
25 May 2024 to 09 Jun 2024
Purbeck Arts Weeks Festival
Swanage, Dorset
During PAW 2024 you can expect an array of experiences across Purbeck, from eclectic exhibitions to Open Studios,captivating concerts and events, and even some surprises sprinkled along the way.
This year's PAW Festival takes place from 25 May - 9 June. Prepare to be immersed in artistic wonder as painters, sculptors, textile artists, metalworkers, glass artists, woodworkers, ceramicists and more eagerly throw open their studio doors to welcome you. Rollington Barn, nestled near Corfe ...
06 Jul 2024 to 07 Jul 2024
Dinosaur Adventures at Swanage Railway!
Swanage Railway,
Swanage, Dorset
Travel back in time and Go Jurassic on the Jurassic line! Our dinosaur friends Loki the Velociraptor and Betsy the Triceratops will be making appearances throughout the day at Corfe Castle Station on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July. You may even meet a baby dinosaur and its ranger travelling on one of our trains. This is a perfect day out for the little (and not so little) dinosaur fans in your family.
"My kids fell in love with Loki! How the Rangers managed to keep a straight face ...
12 Jul 2024 to 14 Jul 2024
Swanage Jazz Festival
Swanage, Dorset
Established and popular mixture of old friends and new faces, over 40 bands and artists from across most of the spectrum of jazz.
Various venues throughout the town.
27 Jul 2024 to 03 Aug 2024
Swanage Carnival
Swanage, Dorset
Swanage Carnival is the premier Carnival on the south coast.
Self funded and run solely by volunteers, Swanage Carnival is full of fun-filled entertainment across eight days.
28 Sep 2024 to 29 Sep 2024
Bluey Visits Swanage Railway
Swanage, Dorset
WACKADOO! Bluey is visiting Swanage Railway!
Come and see everyone’s favourite Blue Heeler at Corfe Castle Station on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29thSeptember.
This event is free for anyone who holds a valid Swanage Railway ticket - so why not have a family fun filled day out on the Railway. Our railway attraction operates full-size steam and diesel passenger trains along the five and a half miles of line from Norden to Corfe Castle and down to the Victorian seaside town of Swanage. It’s the ...
28 Sep 2024 to 29 Sep 2024
WACKADOO! Bluey is visiting Swanage Railway!
Swanage Railway,
Swanage, Dorset
Come and see everyone’s favourite Blue Heeler at Corfe Castle Station on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September.
This event is free for anyone who holds a valid Swanage Railway ticket - so why not have a family fun filled day out on the Railway. Our railway attraction operates full-size steam and diesel passenger trains along the five and a half miles of line from Norden to Corfe Castle and down to the Victorian seaside town of Swanage. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a great family day ...
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Dorset’s Egg-stravaganza of Easter Activities!
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1 Nov 2023
Whether you call him Santa Claus, Father Christmas, St Nicks or simply Santa, your little ones will want to meet the real deal this year. Lucky for you, many of Dorset's businesses have arranged magical experiences for you and your family to do just that. So why not take a look at the festive fun to be found in Dorset this year.
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18 Feb 2021
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