For a ‘wet and wild’ time head to Purbeck’s waterpark, just outside Corfe Castle.
Set on two lakes within 18 acres of woodland, the…
Standing watch over the village of the same name, Corfe Castle is an iconic and striking ruin, synonymous with the Isle of Purbeck.
Take a trip through time on the Isle of Purbeck’s heritage railway
Let a lovingly restored steam train take…
The RSPB nature reserve at Arne is perfect for either a short stroll through the woodland or a full day out walking and exploring.
We are spoilt for choice in Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck with so many wonderful places to…
Standing proudly as the highest in Purbeck, you can walk to Swyre Head from various locations.
For the best…
The smaller of Durdle Door’s two beaches, Man O’ War Bay, is an enclosed cove, perfect for picnicking.
As with Durdle Door, this beach…
Some people hike out especially to see it; others happen upon it on their walk, bike or horse ride across Godlinsgton Heath.
But whether you’re…
This towering hexagonal monument was brought to Swanage from London by George Burt – a local businessman and founding father of much of the town’…
Home to the Anvil Point Lighthouse, built in the 1800s, this is just one location for stunning seascapes and excellent walking within Durlston Country Park.…
Whether or not you’re taking a trip on a Swanage Railway steam train,
The town’s largest public park is popular with local children and teens with its skate park, graffiti wall and playground equipment.
If you love Studland’s beaches but would prefer a more ‘local’ vibe head to South Beach.
It still benefits from the safe, shallow…
Sometimes referred to as Tyneham Beach, this stretch of sand and pebble is most commonly known as Worbarrow…
These caves are what is left over after the area was used to quarry Purbeck stone in the 1800s.
Once open to the public, they are now closed due to…
There are two main bus routes serving Swanage – from Poole and from Bournemouth.
There is also a seasonal (summer) bus running to and from…
Whether you’re coming to Swanage for its water sports, coasteering and biking opportunities, or just want to keep up your normal exercise routine,…
If you’re staying in Swanage for a week or more it’ll be on your list to explore the ins and outs of the town’s back streets as there&…
This abandoned quarry is a fantastic little place to explore with its strangely-shaped rock crags and echoing cave tunnels – you won’t be…
This intriguing landform can be easily missed on your trip to Lulworth Cove, but making your way up the…
Dorset is a dog-loving county and welcomes four-legged visitors to most beaches, cafes, pubs and restaurants. However, while a few beaches in and around…
The undulating green folds of land of The Downs are popular with local dog walkers and bird-watchers. You’ll rarely bump into other people and there…
The fully-restored Grade II-listed Victorian pier in Swanage is a must-visit attraction. Perfect for a stroll along with an ice cream and that nostalgic…
If your idea of a dream day at the beach involves a wild, secluded bay where you can wile away the hours watching the odd passing boat and reading a good…
Swanage is probably most well-known for its superb, sweeping sandy bay. Being sheltered and with relatively calm waters,…
Splashdown in Poole’s Tower Park has a mixture of 13 indoor and outdoor slides ranging from gentle lazy-river style…
You might discover this secluded beach by chance on a visit to the abandoned ‘ghost’ village of
A hidden historical gem in the heart of Purbeck, this is a truly local museum. Telling the story of the area’s ball clay industry, it’s a…
Around 1km of Studland Bay has been set aside for naturism. It’s one of the UK’s most well-known official naturist spots.
Although part…
Set in 25 acres of woodland between Wareham and Corfe…
A nine or 18-hole pitch and putt locked in Swanage for a fun yet challenging round of golf for both older children and adults in a 1,000 metre plot with…
Despite being one, long curved stretch of golden sand, the beach in Swanage has a different feel to it depending on where you are along it, meaning you can…
Handy for storing all your seaside essentials and giving you that extra bit of privacy, beach huts in Swanage are available to hire all year round for daily…
If the Jurassic Coast’s globally-significant geology is what drew you to Dorset, Kimmeridge…
One of the most iconic landforms on the South Coast – Old Harry Rocks – is just a stone’s throw from Swanage and an important feature of…