Guidebook for Dorset
Food Scene
Crows Nest Inn station
Love Cake Etc
42 High StJava Independent Coffee House
Unit 3 Commercial RdBlack Swan Inn
159 High StreetBest pub food in Swanage - book in advance!
Pricey but worth it for the views, the food and the cocktails.
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The Pig on the Beach
Manor RoadPricey but worth it for the views, the food and the cocktails.
Drinks & Nightlife
Grand Hotel
Beautiful views from the conservatory over the Bay
Bar One - Swanage
10 High StCocktails!
Pub, overlooking the sea and countryside, famous for pasties, cider and live music
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The Square and Compass
Worth MatraversPub, overlooking the sea and countryside, famous for pasties, cider and live music
Parks & Nature
Stunning views over Poole Harbour and walks over the top, along the coast path, to Studland Beach, the chain ferry, Studland, Bournemouth and beyond...
Ballard Down
Stunning views over Poole Harbour and walks over the top, along the coast path, to Studland Beach, the chain ferry, Studland, Bournemouth and beyond...
Durlston Country Park
Lighthouse RoadCountry park with accessible trails, views and a café
Excellent walk or ride over nine barrow down to Corfe Castle - views from the ridge over Swanage, Corfe and Poole Harbour
Nine Barrow Down
Excellent walk or ride over nine barrow down to Corfe Castle - views from the ridge over Swanage, Corfe and Poole Harbour
The main town beach with access to toilets, safe bathing and shops
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Swanage Beachfront
Shore RoadThe main town beach with access to toilets, safe bathing and shops
Accessible flat, gravel path, perfect for buggies and bikes, taking you from Swanage to Worth Matravers. Starts in Swanage but parking at Spyway car park in Langdon Matravers makes the path fully accessible.
Priests Way
Priests WayAccessible flat, gravel path, perfect for buggies and bikes, taking you from Swanage to Worth Matravers. Starts in Swanage but parking at Spyway car park in Langdon Matravers makes the path fully accessible.
Entertainment & Activities
Corfe Castle
National Trust castle
Our son's favourite place in the world! Fossil collection ideal for any child with a love of dinosaurs.
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The Etches Collection, Museum of Jurassic Marine Life
Our son's favourite place in the world! Fossil collection ideal for any child with a love of dinosaurs.
Putlake Adventure Farm
High StreetPetting farm and soft play
Essentials
Ballard Down Stores
10 Redcliffe RdCo-op Food - Swanage
52 Kings Rd WBudgens
36 Station Rd