Local Events

Here are some of the events and entertainment taking place near Smedmore House, the stunning manor house rental Dorset which you might like to attend during your stay.

Here you will find a list of local attractions which also might be hosting special events.

Swanage Blues Festival 2-5 MARCH 2023

Purbeck Arts Week Festival (PAW)  27 MAY-11 JUNE 2023

Chalke Valley History Festival 26 JUNE- 2 JULY 2023

Dorset Opera Festival 25 – 29 JULY 2023

Camp Bestival 27 – 30 JULY 2023

Swanage Regatta and Carnival 29 JULY – 5 AUGUST 2023

Dorset Steam Fair Postponed until 2024

Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival 7-10 SEPT 2023

Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival 9-10 SEPTEMBER 2023

Swanage Blues Festival 5-8 OCTOBER 2023

Purbeck Film Festival 

Bridport Literary Festival  5-11 NOVEMBER 2023