Top 10 Summer Festivals in Swanage and Purbeck 2017
July 11th, 2017
Plan your visit to Purbeck to combine one of the great local summer festivals with a fantastic outdoor adventure experience for a truly memorable holiday!
Swanage and the surrounding area has so much to offer this summer! Why not combine a little Jazz with a not so little Coasteering jump or some fun at the Carnival with a lot of fun on a multi-activity adventure day? The choice of festival and the choice of adventure is yours, enjoy!
Swanage Jazz Festival
14th to 16th July
Enjoy a mix of well-known names and some of the younger generation who are keeping jazz alive in Britain today at venues throughout Swanage.
Wilkswood Reggae Festival
14th to 16th July
The second Festival held in the lush, green Purbeck countryside on the outskirts of Swanage. Following the success of last year, the capacity has now been increased to 2,000!
Camp Bestival
27th to 30th July
A multi-award winning festival that combines an all-encompassing family festival experience with an action packed camping holiday.
Swanage Regatta & Carnival Week
29th July to 5th August
For one week at the end of July and the beginning of August, Swanage will be radiating to the sound, fun and excitement of the annual Regatta & Carnival, the South Coast’s Premier event.
Swanage Lifeboat Week
11th to 20th August
Learn more about and celebrate the heritage of our Lifeboats in Swanage.
Swanage Triathlon Festival
13th August
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Set in Swanage, residing in an area of outstanding natural beauty known as the Isle of Purbeck. The event is known for its stunning views!
Swanage Folk Festival
8th to 10th September
A happy and inspiring place to spend the festival weekend and enjoy a relaxing and adventurous holiday!
The Purbeck Outdoor Weekend
15th to 17th September
Be inspired, Get Fit, Take Control – Running, Biking, Walking and more!
Swanage & Purbeck Walking Festival
16th to 24th September
The beautiful Isle of Purbeck is a walker’s paradise. From coast to country, the variety is unsurpassed. Why not consider enjoying a coastal walk as part of your Dorset adventure?
Purbeck Running Festival/Purbeck Marathon
17th September
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Swanage, Purbeck and the Jurassic Coast has spectacular history, landscapes and views and has been home to The Purbeck Marathon for the last three years and now there is The Purbeck 16! A step up from a half marathon with the same fantastic scenery and big hills!