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Swanage Painting Club Summer Art Exhibition

2026-08-19 10:00:00

2026-08-19 10:00:00

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2026-08-19 17:00:00

Discover a wonderful collection of original artwork at the Swanage Painting Club Summer Art Exhibition

Wareham Wednesdays

2026-08-19 18:30:00

2026-08-19 18:30:00

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2026-08-19 22:30:00

Wareham Wednesday's hold FREE family-friendly summer events on the picturesque quay in Wareham every Wednesday in August, where we host fun theme nights with musical guests and lots of entertainment.

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

2026-08-20 00:00:00

All Day

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival returns from 20–23 August with four days of live music, family activities and camping

Sea Shanties on Wareham Quay

2026-08-20 18:30:00

2026-08-20 18:30:00

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2026-08-20 20:30:00

Experience an evening of authentic traditional sea shanties with the Wareham Whalers!

Local Event – Family Sunset Guided Walk

2026-08-21 19:30:00

2026-08-21 19:30:00

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2026-08-21 21:00:00

An amazing opportunity for families to experience sunset & nocturnal nature!

Big Jurassic Birthday Bash

2026-08-22 00:00:00

All Day

Purbeck Arts Club Summer Exhibition

2026-08-22 10:00:00

2026-08-22 10:00:00

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2026-09-09 17:00:00

Paintings, Pottery, Poetry and cards for sale

Local Event – Osprey and Heathland Bird Guided Walk

2026-08-22 10:30:00

2026-08-22 10:30:00

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2026-08-22 12:30:00

Explore the heathland and see stunning reserve views, while spotting Osprey!

Summer of Play: The Bee Circus Walkabout

2026-08-22 11:00:00

2026-08-22 11:00:00

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2026-08-29 14:15:00

Come and meet nature's superstar insects up close in this buzztastic Bee Walkabout and learn about the vital role that bees play in our world.

Bark in the Park

2026-08-23 10:00:00

2026-08-23 10:00:00

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2026-08-23 16:00:00

Bring the whole family – including your four-legged friends – for a fantastic day out at The Great Field, Poundbury!

Swing Easy Too

2026-08-23 12:00:00

2026-08-23 12:00:00

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2026-08-23 14:00:00

Swing Easy Too is a stylish jazz and swing ensemble delivering relaxed, feel-good performances inspired by the Great American Songbook....

Handlebards open-air theatre – Macbeth

2026-08-27 18:00:00

2026-08-27 18:00:00

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2026-08-29 20:30:00

Join the HandleBards on Brownsea Island for an early evening performance of open-air theatre. Enjoy Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' the 'Scottish Play' comes with much laughter and music.

Historical guided walk with cream tea in Brownsea Castle

2026-09-01 13:30:00

2026-09-01 13:30:00

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2026-09-01 17:00:00

Step back in time on Brownsea Island with our history-guided walk

The Blue Pool Outdoor Cinema

2026-09-04 19:00:00

2026-09-04 19:00:00

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2026-09-04 22:30:00

Enjoy a magical night under the stars as the outdoor cinema returns to The Blue Pool this September

Bird Fest 2026 at RSPB Arne

2026-09-05 13:08:00

2026-09-05 13:08:00

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2026-09-06 13:08:00

Don't miss our mini festival, celebrating all things bird! We have a fantastic weekend of bird-themed guided-walks, talks, local producer stalls, cider & vodka tasting sessions and a Binocular & Telescope Demo – all at RSPB Arne!

Classic & Steam Vehicle Show

2026-09-11 10:00:00

2026-09-11 10:00:00

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2026-09-11 16:00:00

EVENT CANCELLED BY ORGANISERS

Swanage Folk Festival

2026-09-11 10:00:00

2026-09-11 10:00:00

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2026-09-13 22:30:00

A music and dance spectacle, filling Swanage for a whole weekend. Swanage Folk Festival is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit community festival bringing music, dance and joy to Swanage each summer.

Seafood & Sounds Festival

2026-09-12 08:00:00

2026-09-12 08:00:00

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2026-09-12 17:00:00

Seafood & Sounds Festival returns to Poole on 12–13 September 2026 for a town-wide celebration of seafood, live music and family fun.

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