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Arne Nature Reserve and Village
https://www.virtual-swanage.co.uk/things-to-do/towns-and-villages/arneA small village at the northern end of the Isle of Purbeck. Visit the RSPB nature reserve to see many rare birds and animals.
With stunning Swanage sea views, Bay View is a spacious and stylish holiday home offering beautiful accommodation and easy access to the beach and town. Sleeping up to nine guests across four comfortable bedrooms, it's perfect for memorable family holidays or relaxed getaways with friends. Bay View is dog friendly. Light-filled living spaces, relaxing hot tub, a generous garden and inviting terrac
Explore the best beaches around Purbeck. From sandy coves to hidden bays, with info on access, parking, facilities and what makes each seaside spot special.
Find Swanage car parks, locations and facilities. Plan your visit easily with information on parking options and directions.
Corfe Castle in the Isle of Purbeck the village of Corfe Castle is a captivating destination for all the family to explore
Explore the sensational landscapes in Dorset with award winning bike hire! Discover the fascinating ruins of Corfe Castle and the breath-taking views of Studland Bay and Old Harry Rocks. Cycle through forests and the pre-historic Jurassic coast full of fossils and beautiful carved bays, beaches, cliffs, stacks, arches and landslides. Sit back, relax and take a journey back in time with Swan
Discover Days Park in Swanage. Family-friendly greenspace with play areas, picnic spots, sports facilities and seasonal events, ideal for outdoor fun.
Discover the Hidden Fungi of Studland: A Guided Walk with Andy Knott
https://www.virtual-swanage.co.uk/whats-on/45544/discover-the-hidden-fungi-of-studland-a-guided-walk-with-andy-knottFrom 25/09/2026
Divers Down is Britain's oldest dive school, established in 1958. Nestling nicely on the pier to the South of the town, Divers Down has an ideal location, with parking for cars and vans on the Pier and the underwater world lying directly underneath the Pier with copious amounts of sealife attracted by the confines of the wooden pier framework. There are a variety of other dives, deep and sha
Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck is the ideal place for a long or short walk with your dogs.
Durlston Castle near Swanage, clifftop Victorian folly built by George Burt in 1886-87, now the free visitor centre and cafe for Durlston Country Park.
Kimmeridge, a coastal village in Dorset's Isle of Purbeck, is famed for its stunning bay and fossil-rich cliffs, part of the Jurassic Coast
Visit Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door on the Jurassic Coastline in Dorset
Discover the Studland naturist beach. Information on location, access and etiquette at this clothing-optional seaside spot for relaxed coastal enjoyment.
Discover Old Harry Rocks on the Isle of Purbeck. Iconic chalk stacks, coastal views, walking routes and nature, perfect for sightseeing and outdoor adventure.
Visit Prince Albert Gardens in Swanage. Peaceful landscaped grounds, formal flower beds, sea views and space to relax and picnic.
Purbeck Antiques & Vintage Fair
https://www.virtual-swanage.co.uk/directory/info/purbeck-antiques-vintage-fairPopular and friendly, medium sized, indoors antiques fair featuring good quality antiques and collectables including Asian art, antique and costume jewellery, furniture, mid-century and modern glass, antiquarian books, paintings etc. Disabled Access, no stairs to negotiate. Plenty of close-by free car parking Admission is £1 Adults and free entry for children. £5 trade between 9am - 10am.
Purbeck View Bed and Breakfast
https://www.virtual-swanage.co.uk/directory/info/purbeck-view-bed-and-breakfastPurbeck View is an Edwardian, circa 1905, semi-detached property in Swanage. We offer luxury bed and breakfast accommodation in two ground floor en-suite rooms which comprise an annexed ensuite room and a detached studio, both having the benefit of their own outside space.All rooms are independently accessed, our guests are free to come and go as they please and there is plenty of private parking.
Childrens play area, the Bandstand and the Santa Fe childrens play park
Sandpit field is located between Shore Road and De Moulham Road
Uncover Spyway Dinosaur Footprints near Swanage. Fossilised tracks, geological history and coastal trails for an educational and memorable outdoor adventure.
Studland, Dorset, four miles of golden sandy beach, a rare lowland heath nature reserve, the Norman church of St Nicholas and much more
Our Sue Ryder shop here in Swanage is a must to visit every day as new stock is put out daily, throughout the week - so you never know what surprises await you. New stock throughout the day We stock a whole range of high quality clothes, a wide range of novels for curling up with at night, or if you prefer to listen to a CD or watch a film we have those in abundance too. Parking There are
Discover Swanage, a charming Victorian seaside town on Dorsets Isle of Purbeck with golden beaches, a restored Victorian pier, the heritage steam railway
Swanage Carnival & Regatta Week takes place late July to early August a free, week-long community festival with a 2.5-mile procession, three fireworks displays
Swanage Pier was built in 1896 and was originally used for the thriving paddle steamer industry that worked in the area.
The Blue Pool Nature Reserve & Tearooms
https://www.virtual-swanage.co.uk/directory/info/the-blue-pool-nature-reserve-tearoomsThe Blue Pool forms part of the Furzebrook Estate which traces its history back nearly 400 years. The Blue Pool Nature Reserve & Tearooms is a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and as such we respectfully ask all visitors to help us to maintain this nature reserve. Literally, acres of Free Parking for patrons. Gates open at 9.30am and close at 6.00pm. Study nature Gift shop Co
The Downs is a large open grassland area in the south east of Swanage
Travel directions for Swanage and route planning information.
Wakey, Wakey, Paddle and Brekkie
https://www.virtual-swanage.co.uk/whats-on/45545/wakey-wakey-paddle-and-brekkieFrom 13/06/2026
Wareham, the ancient Saxon walled town on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, its Alfredian ramparts, Saxon churches, T.E. Lawrence effigy
Worth Matravers, a picture-perfect stone village on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset
