The Quarterdeck
26 Walrond Road
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 1PD
Studland Bay
Vast area of unspoilt sandy beaches and largest expanse of unspoiled lowland heath in Dorset. Views of Old Harry Rocks. National Trust cafes
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Swanage beach
Award-winning sandy beach runs the length of the town, with deck-chairs, pedaloes, kayaks, sunbeds. Promenade with amusements and attractions. Watersports include sailing and waterskiing.
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Corfe Castle
Dramatic National Trust ruined castle in a pretty village
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Swanage Beach Gardens
18 holepPutting green, outdoor bowling green, table tennis, tennis courts and a basketball court. All equipment can be hired. Membership not required. Refreshments. Open April to end September
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Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum
Independent museum dedicated to the history of Purbeck Ball Clay mining, the industrial heritage of Purbeck and the Purbeck narrow gauge railways. Free entry - donations please.
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Monkey World
Primate rescue and rehabilitation centre. Chimps, Orang utans, gibbons, monkeys lovingly cared for. Cafe, play areas. Great family day out.
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Divers Down
Britain's oldest dive school. Dive on the pier plus deep and shallow dives including many WW1 and WW2 wrecks which lie in deeper water outside the bay.
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Studland stables
Horse riding for all abilities. Day rides. Rides on Studland beach.
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Land and Wave
Coasteering, Paddle Boarding, Bushcraft, Stag and Hen Activities
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Cumulus Outdoors
Coasteering, kayaking, abseiling, bushcraft, ropes courses, mountain biking and more
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Durlston Country Park
Country park and national nature reserve. Cliff walks. Dolphin watch. Cafe restaurant in a Victorian castle
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Dorset Adventure Park
Family fun waterpark and mud trail. Featuring 18 acres of woodland and lakes with stunning views of Corfe Castle. Open April to October, weekends and school holidays. Wet inflatable fun.
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Swanage Steam Railway
Award-winning heritage steam and diesel timetabled railway service through beautiful countryside passing Corfe Castle. Special events. Dining. Driver experiences.
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Durlston clifftop and woodland trails
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Spyway Barn to Chapman's Pool
A breathtaking walk around a limestone coastline carved into dramatic caves.Chapman's Pool itself is a wonderfully wild beach where the stream joins the sea from a plunging ravine carved through
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Studland to Swanage trail
Spectacular walk between Studland and Swanage, passing Old Harry. Part of the South West Coast Path
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Old Harry Rocks
One of the most famous landmarks on the south coast. Chalk cliff stacks, Part of the Jurassic World Heritage site.
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Mowlem Theatre and Cinema
Swanage's beach-front theatre and cinema, with cafe and dining
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