Swanage Carnival Week
Swanage Carnival week is one of the main highlights of the year across the Purbeck area of Dorset, with over 100 events taking place across the week! It’s free to attend, though you can spend money at various stalls and activities, and the event raises thousands each year for local charities. It’s an award-winning carnival and festival in its own right, so be sure to check it out.
Event details
Dates and times
Saturday 25th July - All day
Sunday 26th July - All day
Monday 27th July - All day
Tuesday 28th July - All day
Wednesday 29th July - All day
Thursday 30th July - All day
Friday 31st July - All day
Saturday 1st August - All day
All day
43.1 miles from Highlands End and Eype Beach
45.2 miles from Golden Cap
41.0 miles from Graston Copse
21.8 miles from Sandyholme
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Events are happening throughout the year all over Dorset and across our holiday parks. Similar events to Swanage Carnival Week are listed below. Alternatively, view all listed events via the button.
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