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SUMMARY:SWANAGE RAILWAY - ROADS TO RAIL STEAM RALLY
DESCRIPTION:Roads to Rail brings together historic vehicles\, heritage trains and family-friendly entertainment\, offering something for enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. \nThis year\, the event field has been relocated to a larger area previously used as the car park near Norden Station. The move provides more space\, easier access\, and a safer environment for both visitors and exhibitors. \nEvent Highlights: \n– A stunning display of full-size and miniature steam engines \n– Tractors\, stationary engines and commercial vehicles \n– Classic cars\, motorcycles and military vehicles \n– Steam train rides on the Swanage Railway \n– Traditional funfair\, food stalls and a real ale bar \n– Live music throughout the weekend \n– Family activities\, including alpacas and circus skills \n– Brake van rides from the event field \n\nShowground tickets start from £15\, with children and dogs admitted free. Combined showground and train tickets are available from £40.
URL:https://swanagechamber.co.uk/event/swanage-railway-roads-to-rail-steam-rally-2/
LOCATION:Swanage Railway
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260621T145038
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SUMMARY:Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike
DESCRIPTION:Do something Mighty for Macmillan\nHike a full or half marathon along the beautiful Jurassic Coast\, and help improve cancer care for everyone in the UK. \nThe Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike begins near the beautiful Corfe Castle before heading anticlockwise out to St Aldhelm’s Chapel on the coast. You will keep walking along the coast and into Swanage for the half marathon finish. Full marathon hikers will then continue north\, past Old Harry Rocks and into Studland before walking back to finish near Corfe Castle.
URL:https://swanagechamber.co.uk/event/jurassic-coast-mighty-hike/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260621T145038
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SUMMARY:Swanage Rowing Regatta
DESCRIPTION:SWANAGE REGATTA\, SATURDAY 4TH JULY 2026. CLUB INVITE.\nTHURSDAY\, MAY 21\, 2026 AT 5:50PM\n\nThe information realting to the Swanage R. C. Regatta on – Saturday 4th July 2026 can now be downladed from their Calender entry on the H&D ARA Web Site – www.hdara.co.uk \nEntries close on Friday\, 19th June 2026.
URL:https://swanagechamber.co.uk/event/swanage-regatta/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTSTAMP:20260621T145038
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T150238Z
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SUMMARY:Swanage Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Swanage Jazz Festival is one of the UK’s longest-running jazz festivals\, held annually in the seaside town of Swanage on the Jurassic Coast. It began in 1990 and has developed a reputation for presenting a broad range of jazz styles—from traditional New Orleans and swing to contemporary\, fusion\, and modern British jazz. \nWhat makes it special?\n\nMultiple venues spread across the town\, including concert halls\, marquees\, pubs\, hotels\, and outdoor spaces.\nA mix of ticketed headline concerts and a free fringe programme.\nA relaxed seaside atmosphere where audiences can move between performances throughout the day.\nStrong support for both established UK jazz stars and emerging artists.\n\n2026 Festival\nThe 35th edition is scheduled for 10–12 July 2026 and will feature performances across several venues in Swanage. Early announcements indicate more than 40 artists and bands\, with performers including names such as Andy Sheppard\, Alan Barnes\, Yazz Ahmed\, Simon Spillett’s Big Band\, Mark Kavuma\, Xhosa Cole\, and others.
URL:https://swanagechamber.co.uk/event/swanage-jazz-festival/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTSTAMP:20260621T145038
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SUMMARY:The Wild Swimming Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Wild Swimming Festival is the event beside the sea that you’ve all been asking for. Featuring live music\, swim races\, seminars with experts in water safety sessions\, local food and drink and iconic guided swims with our open water coaches and lifeguards. \n​ \nWith Swanage’s limited tidal range\, golden sandy beaches and an easterly outlook\, Swanage Bay is renowned for it’s clear\, calm & swim friendly waters. The Jurassic Swim Challenge is a choice of a 4km or a 2km timed swim challenge around the bay. \n  \nIf a racing challenge isn’t your thing\, book your place for a personal challenge or join one of our small group guided swims of Swanage’s Victorian Piers\, Dancing Ledge\, Old Harry Rocks or a Hike and Dip at secretive Durlston Bay.
URL:https://swanagechamber.co.uk/event/the-wild-swimming-festival-2026/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260621T145038
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SUMMARY:Planet Purbeck Summer Social
DESCRIPTION:This is an open invitation to everyone who has supported Planet Purbeck’s work in some way over the years.\nDrop in anytime between 2pm and 5pm – it’s super laid-back.\nEnjoy a complimentary drink 🥂 (tea\, coffee or fizz)\, cake 🍰\, great company 😊 and one of the best views in Purbeck 🌄. \nYour welcome to bring a partner\, family or a friend along too. \nThis event will be a great chance to:\n🤝 Meet the Planet Purbeck team\n🌱 Hear about what we’ve been up to and our plans for the future\n💡 Share your ideas and dreams for Purbeck\n🙌 Find out how you might like to get involved \n👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children welcome\n🚗 Free parking\n🚌 The No. 40 bus stops right outside\n🎟️ Book your free tickets:\nhttps://PlanetPurbeckSocial.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://swanagechamber.co.uk/event/planet-purbeck-summer-social/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802
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SUMMARY:Swanage Carnival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Swanage Carnival – The South Coast’s premier carnival event for the whole family to enjoy \nWhen is the Carnival Procession?\nThe Carnival Procession takes place on the first Sunday of Carnival week starting at 3pm \nWhat time do the fireworks start?\nThe Fireworks start at 9.45pm \nSwanage Carnival 2026 is from Saturday July 25th – Saturday August 01st
URL:https://swanagechamber.co.uk/event/swanage-carnival-2023/
LOCATION:Various Locations in Swanage\, Shore Road\, Swanage\, Dorset\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T170000
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SUMMARY:Rotary Summer Fete
DESCRIPTION:Swanage and Purbeck Rotary’s Summer Fête is an annual event in the Swanage Summer calendar and has been enjoyed by thousands of people over many years. \nThe event will comprise stalls\, games\, children’s activities and much more. \nWe are delighted to advise that we are now able to take applications for stalls at this year’s event. If you are interested in being considered\, please download and read this form carefully\, sign the bottom of the first page and complete the second page and then return to us at the address shown on the form at the earliest opportunity. \nImportantly\, please note that there will be NO stallholder parking this year\, due to the Council’s ongoing management of the subsidence issues on Sandpit Field. Please bear this in mind when you apply for a stall. \nAs ever\, there will be a Grand Raffle and more details will be available in the coming weeks. \nIf you have any queries regarding this event\, or would like to take part as a volunteer\, please email us at swanagerotaryfete@gmail.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
URL:https://swanagechamber.co.uk/event/rotary-summer-fete/
LOCATION:Sandpit Field\, Sandpit Field\, Swanage\, BH19 1NR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTSTAMP:20260621T145038
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SUMMARY:Swanage Lifeboat Week
DESCRIPTION:This is always a hugely entertaining week\, culminating in the raft race on Saturday and the chance to sup a few beers afterwards at the BBQ in Prince Albert Gardens. \nThe event raises vital funds for the RNLI\, the charity that saves lives at sea. The vast majority of the Swanage lifeboat crew are volunteers\, so please show your support by digging deep or getting involved during the week. \nFind out more on Facebook.
URL:https://swanagechamber.co.uk/event/swanage-lifeboat-week/
LOCATION:Prince Albert Gardens
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260621T145038
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SUMMARY:Harmans Cross Village Hall - Annual Fete
DESCRIPTION:There’ll be all the usual and much-loved attractions\, including live music\, dog agility\, children’s games and magic show\, and one of the highlights: the Flower & Produce Show\, which has around 150 different categories of entry. \nEach year there is a grand raffle and tombola\, plus plenty of craft\, artisan\, books and bric-a-brac stalls to browse
URL:https://swanagechamber.co.uk/event/harmans-cross-village-hall-annual-fete/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260621T145038
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SUMMARY:Swanage Folk Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Swanage Folk Festival returns on the 11th-13th September 2026. \nA weekend of concerts\, dance displays\, dance & music workshops\, children’s activities\, sessions and ceilidh. \nFree and ticketed concerts featuring top folk artists. A weekend of fun\, for everyone. \n 
URL:https://swanagechamber.co.uk/event/swanage-folk-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Various Locations in Swanage\, Shore Road\, Swanage\, Dorset\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260621T145038
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SUMMARY:Swanage Railway Autumn Steam Gala
DESCRIPTION:Our Autumn Steam Gala will return between Friday the 11th and Sunday the 13th of September\, an event which always proves to be popular with enthusiasts and families alike – we think this year’s Autumn Steam Gala is going to be big\, so make sure you get your tickets when they go on sale! \n  \nOur Steam Galas are the best way to see and travel behind our home fleet of steam locomotives\, along with a surprise visitor or two… Whilst the full locomotive lineup is still currently under wraps\, rest assured that our Gala Committee are hard at work to make sure that we have an exciting combination of both resident and guests in action across the 3 day event. \n  \nYou can expect to see and enjoy all of the typical sights from our previous events\, such as an interesting event timetable which features services from Swanage all the way to the River Frome on our “extension” towards Worgret Junction\, on site catering as well as facilities on our trains to keep you fed and watered\, as well as trade stands at Swanage Station.
URL:https://swanagechamber.co.uk/event/swanage-railway-autumn-steam-gala/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260621T145038
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SUMMARY:Planet Purbeck Discovery Fest
DESCRIPTION:Planet Purbeck is back for another fun-filled and informative day on Swanage beachfront. \nCome and meet some of Swanage and Purbeck’s community\, nature and wellbeing organisations to find out what makes the area so special – and find out how you can get involved. \nThere’ll be live music\, food and produce stalls\, kids’ activities and lots more at Planet Purbeck’s annual mini-festival day. \nIt’s a great opportunity to find out what local initiatives you can get involved in and a way of meeting like-minded people.
URL:https://swanagechamber.co.uk/event/planet-purbeck-discovery-fest/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T233000
DTSTAMP:20260621T145038
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T132401Z
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SUMMARY:Swanage Blues Festival October 2026
DESCRIPTION:THE SWANAGE BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL 01st-04th October 2026 \nThe Big Town Blues Party on the South Coast\n50 great gigs — 30 great acts — 15 indoor venues — open mic and jam sessions \nA full programme of quality bands throughout the Swanage Blues Festival. This independent festival depends on the sale of support wristbands to keep it going (see link above to buy a wristband). \nThis times for the October 2026 Festival are:\nThursday 8.30pm-11.00pm\nFriday 2pm-11.30pm\nSaturday 2pm-11.30pm\nSunday 1pm-11.30pm
URL:https://swanagechamber.co.uk/event/swanage-blues-festival-october-2026/
LOCATION:Various Locations in Swanage\, Shore Road\, Swanage\, Dorset\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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