Meet the animals, have a tractor ride, race around the pedal go-kart track and let off steam in the soft play zone at Putlake Adventure Farm. Located just outside Swanage in Langton Matravers, Putlake is a traditional, family-run working farm with friendly...
Swanage Lifeboat Station has been a central part of the seaside town and community of Swanage since its inception in...
The Mowlem is one of Swanage’s most prominent features – a beachfront cinema, theatre and function rooms right in the heart of...
Located centrally in Swanage’s Square and right by the sea, is Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre – a pocket-sized vault of Purbeck...
Visit the striking limestone arch - one of the most-loved and visited landmarks on Dorset's Jurassic Coast.
Home to the annual Camp Bestival, Lulworth Castle also hosts weddings & other events and is open to the public to explore.
The Ranges, which include Tyneham village, are open whenever no military activity is taking place.
This beautiful cove and its adjacent village is steeped in Jurassic geological history.
As a tribute to one of the leading campaigners against the closure of Swanage Day Centre in 2007, part of the revamped building now called The Focus Centre, has been named in her honour
Continue ReadingCouncillor Tina Foster has stood down as Swanage town mayor and passed the chain of office over to councillor Mike Bonfield, who was elected for a fifth term as mayor
Continue ReadingHistoric sounds echoed around Swanage Railway in Dorset, as the heritage line celebrated its 140th anniversary with a special day harking back to the Victorian era
Continue ReadingBeing 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.