The Flying Scotsman

Discover Swanage Railway's most famous and iconic visitor.

Salt Pig the Farm - Putlake

Meet the animals, have a tractor ride, race around the pedal go-kart track and let off steam in the soft play zone at Salt Pig the Farm, Putlake. Located just outside Swanage in Langton Matravers, the farm is a traditional, family-run working farm with...

Swanage Lifeboat Station

Swanage Lifeboat Station has been a central part of the seaside town and community of Swanage since its inception in...

The Mowlem

The Mowlem is one of Swanage’s most prominent features – a beachfront cinema, theatre and function rooms right in the heart of...

Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre

Located centrally in Swanage’s Square and right by the sea, is Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre – a pocket-sized vault of Purbeck...

Wareham Forest

Explore woodland and heathland along Wareham Forest's walking & cycling trails.

Durdle Door

Visit the striking limestone arch - one of the most-loved and visited landmarks on Dorset's Jurassic Coast.

Lulworth Castle & Park

Home to the annual Camp Bestival, Lulworth Castle also hosts weddings & other events and is open to the public to explore.

Lulworth Range walks

The Ranges, which include Tyneham village, are open whenever no military activity is taking place.

Lulworth Cove

This beautiful cove and its adjacent village is steeped in Jurassic geological history.

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3h · Environment
Perenco made to pay £6.1 million for Arne oil spill

Perenco UK has been ordered to pay more than £6 million in compensation after spilling oil into Poole Harbour from its Wytch Farm base near Arne three years ago.

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1d · Business
Studland jobs at risk as Sandbanks ferry moves to cash free toll

Redundancies cannot be ruled out for staff at the Sandbanks Ferry, which operates between Studland and Sandbanks, as it prepares to change to a cashless operation.

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2d · Swanage Railway
21st Century steam loco to appear at Swanage Spring Gala

The UK’s newest steam locomotive is to visit Swanage Railway for the first time as part of the Spring Steam Gala – and she’ll likely be younger than almost all of the visitors there.

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Explore the pretty villages, secret coves and iconic landscapes surrounding Swanage

Being the only official town on the Isle of Purbeck, Swanage is ideally situated as a base for its exploration. While Swanage has it all: a beautiful bay with a golden, sandy beach; a lively town buzzing with festivals and events throughout the year; and thriving watersports, arts and culinary scenes... Its surrounding areas are also treasures waiting to be unearthed.

Discover the abandoned buildings and the stories of the people behind them at this remarkable Dorset 'ghost' village.
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Picturesque Purbeck village with a 1,000-year-old castle ruin at its heart.
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Known for its excellent walks and traditional pub with live music and great views.
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Explore the village known for its proximity to the famous Studland Bay and excellent Isle of Purbeck walks.
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Home to a famous cove, iconic Jurassic landforms, pretty villages, a riding school and a C17th castle, Lulworth is packed with things to discover.
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