You can be assured of a traditional warm welcome when you visit the beautiful Dorset seaside resort of Swanage in Purbeck.

Swanage is a traditional Victorian seaside town, set at the heart of Purbeck and built around a beautiful bay sheltered from the north by Ballard Down and at the south, Peveril Point. Enjoy the 'blue flag' quality beach or explore the fabulous Dorset countryside. Whatever your idea of relaxation, you'll find it here.

The Isle of Purbeck, strictly speaking a peninsula not an island, with its World Heritage Jurassic Coast, offers sandy beaches, magnificent cliffs and wonderful countryside to walk. Wildlife, attractions, steam railway and boat trips - it's all there.

There is always loads to do in Swanage and Purbec. From Comedy to Carnival and catering to all tastes there's bound to be something for you. Follow the links below to find out  more.

The Arts

Music Festivals

Events

Swanage is full of interesting and unusual shops. With everything from your regular supermarkets to specialist sports and equipment retailers and a good helping of very upmarket charity shops. Follow the links below to find out  more.

Groceries

Sports

Bakeries

Swanage & Purbeck holds many treasures for you to visit, from it's beautiful award winning beaches to historic monuments, museums and much, much more. Follow the links below to find out  more.

Beaches

Castles

Museums

Theatres

Swanage and Purbeck has some of the best food & drink on offer around Dorset, with many establishments using locally produced or soursed goods such as cheeses, wines, fresh fish, organic meats and eggs. You can also buy these to use in your own cooking from our various local markets. Follow the links below to find out  more.

Restaurants

Cafés

Pubs

Bars

There are loads of activities to have a go at in Swanage & Purbeck. From Archery and shooting, to scuba diving and water sports, to rolling down a hill in a bubble! There’s something for everyone and no better place to do it. Follow the links below to find out  more.

Sports

Activities

Fun

Adventure

Relax