Local Attractions

Blue Award Beach A beautiful sandy beach with varied water sports on offer: Jet ski hire, pedal boats, fishing trips, boat hire. Or just sit and watch the world go by!

Swanage Pier Newly renovated, with shop, museum, boat trips, fishing and diving school.

Steam Railway Take a trip to Corfe Castle on these lovely trains, running all year.

Swanage Museum Found in the centre of the old town, with lots of history and information.

Durlston Country Park with nature trails and country walks.

Various Festivals and Carnivals held through out the year, please see events page.

Swanage Town Market held every Tuesday and a regular farmers market.

The Mowlem Theatre for shows, reviews, pantomimes, and films.

Cycling, Hiking Many cycle ways and walking / hiking routes pass through or start in Swanage, following the coastal path or through breath taking countryside.

Corfe Castle found in the centre of a beautiful stone village, with an interesting history and stunning views, it is well worth a visit.

Athelhampton House and its estate and gardens have been in private ownership for over five hundred years.

Monkey World Visit the world famous monkey sanctuary – also great play area for young children!

Bovington Tank Museum A fascinating collection or armoured vehicles and lots more.

Lulworth Cove A natural and breath-taking coastal phenomenon.

Blue Pool Another natural looking landscape with a little help from man. See the colours change as the daylight alters.

Badger Watching Spend an evening watching badgers, foxes and deer foraging in farm land near Dorcester.

Giant Maize Try to loose the kids in a giant maize maze! Lots of fun for the whole family.

Farmer Palmer's A wonderful place to visit for young and old alike with plenty to see and do. Visit this award winning attraction and enjoy a BBQ on a Thursday evening throughout the summer.

Studland Stables For a beach riding experience to make your holiday one to remember.

Purbeck Sports Centre For all sports imaginable

Corfe Castle Model Village Great fun for the kids and a lovely tearoom with gift shop.

Boat Chartering For those of you wishing to get closer to the sea.

Great Dorset Steam Fair A must for steam enthusiasts of all ages!

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