Swanage’s closest village has a thriving community and fantastic nearby walks
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Indian Restaurants
Dine-in or take away from Swanage’s three Indian restaurants
Swanage Post Office is centrally-located in town and has a small gift shop inside
Christmas
Swanage is the perfect setting for a Christmas by the seaside, with lots of things to see and do during the festive season
Putlake Adventure Farm
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 animals – some of whom love nothing more than to be petted, groomed […]
Find EV charging points in and around Swanage
Holiday Cottages
Cosy up in a home-from-home holiday cottage in the beautiful Isle of Purbeck’s only seaside town – stay in a luxury beach-side apartment for a relaxing and restorative break, a large Victorian property to spend time with the whole family, or keep it cheap with budget accommodation for a seaside staycation with friends.
B&Bs
A warm welcome awaits at one of the many family-run B&Bs in Swanage.
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 history.
A Parkdean resort just outside Wareham, with easy access to the Isle of Purbeck
For a fun, nature-filled and budget-friendly way to holiday in Swanage, try one of the local campsites or touring parks – the back-to-basics way to explore Dorset’s Jurassic Coast.
Acton Field Campsite
Traditional, rural camping with rolling countryside views
Traditional family campsite in a village location
Coombe Farm Camping
Back-to-basics camping & glamping on the edge of Swanage town
A beautiful, peaceful caravan, campsite & holiday cottage set on a family farm just outside Swanage
Goadsby, Swanage
Located in the heart of town centre, the Swanage branch of Goadsby – one of the South’s largest independent estate agents – has been helping people find their forever homes in Purbeck for generations.
Pubs
There’s a great range of pubs in Swanage, from gastropubs to go-to music venues, and from your traditional log fires and wooden beams for that cosy atmosphere to waterfront bars with stunning sea views.
Peaceful holiday park with panoramic bay and countryside views
Swanage News
Keep up to date with all the latest news and weather, along with local stories and any events happening in and around Swanage via the local news sites and publications covering Swanage and Purbeck.
Isle of Purbeck
Beautiful landscape, fantastic walks, charming villages, intriguing history and superb sandy beaches abound in this special corner of Dorset
Wareham
This Saxon riverside town, known for being a gateway to the Isle of Purbeck, has plenty of eateries, markets and essential shops & services
Visit the beach from Poole, or shopping centre from Swanage, with ease
Walks & hiking
Discover walks across Swanage & Purbeck for all abilities
Purbeck Hills
Also known as the Purbeck Ridgeway, this striking chalk ridge offers some of the finest walks on the Isle of Purbeck
Agglestone Rock
Take a relaxed heathland walk to the striking sandstone Agglestone Rock, close to the famous Studland Bay
Harman’s Cross
Home to a heritage railway station, busy village hall, and various popular campsites within easy reach of Swanage
Wareham to Swanage
Wareham is Swanage’s closest town – hop on a bus, grab a taxi or cycle between the two
Tilly Whim caves
These caves are what is left over after the area was used to quarry Purbeck stone in the 1800s.
Purbeck Breezer
There are two main Purbeck Breezer bus routes serving Swanage – from Poole and from Bournemouth.
Councils
A variety of councils exist in the Swanage and Purbeck area, each with their own services, responsibilities and areas covered.
Dancing Ledge
One of Purbeck’s most famous landmarks sits just under the cliffs near the villages of Langton Matravers and Worth Matravers.
Worth Matravers
Known for its excellent walks and traditional pub with live music and great views
Studland village
Explore the village known for its proximity to the famous Studland Bay and excellent Isle of Purbeck walks
Detailed weather forecast data for Swanage is coming soon to this page. In the meantime please refer to the 5-day forecast widget live on our homepage. See also Things to do on a rainy day If it rains unexpectedly while you’re here – and even if it doesn’t – there are plenty of indoor things […]
Jurassic Coast
Discover the Isle of Purbeck stretch of Dorset’s spectacular Jurassic Coast