Swanage & Studland

Swanage Beach

The soft sand of the award winning beach is not to be missed whether you are topping up your tan or building castles in the summer sun. Winter time in Swanage has its own charm and couples wishing a romantic getaway would be well advised to taste what this seaside retreat has to offer.

The beach has been awarded Blue Flag Status and the waters in the bay are generally regarded as one of the safer spots to bathe.  The beach has a good set of toilets with sand showers and water available.  The visitor centre also lies on Shore Rd and is easily accessible.  Half of Shore Rd is closed during the summer months, making it a much more relaxing place to visit.

Swanage Events

Keep an eye on the events calendar these will include the jazz, comedy, folk & blues festivals, a huge summer carnival and fabulous walking events.  For a full list visit the Swanage eventspage.

Swanage Attractions

Swanage has many attractions including the Victorian pier, blue flag sandy beach, safe swimming environment, diving, boat trips, amusement arcades, beach gardens, heritage centre and Historic Swanage Railway. There is also the Purbeck Way walking route and South West Coast Path which will enable you to explore Purbeck’s countryside and the Jurassic Coast, Durlston Country Park and Nature Reserve is a countryside paradise with stupendous views, the Great Globe, a variety of walks, children’s activities and fascinating geology – there’s always something new to see and do. Not only teeming with bird and animal life, but a vantage point for spotting the pods of dolphins which swim in the waters along the Dorset coast.  If you would like more information visit Swanage Attractions.

Travelling to Swanage

When planning your trip you may want to consider using the Sandbanks Ferry and of course you will need to know all the details that relate to parking in the town.  You can travel by coach to Swanage station and the steam railway now links with the main line, full details can be found here.