What to do and see in Swanage, England: The Best Things to do

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Coasteering and Adventure Activities in Dorset with Cumulus Outdoors. We have private parking facility, no other provider has this. We always have at least two Coasteering guides in the water for your excitement and safety. We have the best kit with thicker 5:3 wetsuits to ensure warmth in the water. We feel we go the extra mile to make this a great, safe and adventurous experience for you. Coasteering at £49.00pp Enjoy a fun-filled adventure with qualified experts- Explore the coastline and caves from the sea- A unique way to discover hidden coastal secrets. Learn new skills and choose how high you jump! Morning or afternoon sessions for all levels of groups or families with children from age 8 and above. All equipment is provided, all you need is your swim gear, towel and trainers for the water. Certified 'Good To Go' by Visit England in respect of the Covid-19 operational procedures implemented to be Covid Secure.

A contemporary purpose built art gallery that exhibits modern art and crafts. The emphasis is on displaying work as a gallery should with room to breathe and no other distractions. Showcasing the very best of local talent and internationally known artists. Exhibitions change on a monthly basis, worth checking the website for details. The space can be hired on a monthly basis.

A 5.1 mile South West Coast Path walk with a round-up of assorted fascinating features around a limestone headland where the chalk grasslands are rich in wildflowers. The angular caves and tunnels in the vertical cliffs are home to the equally rare greater horseshoe bat, as well as doubling as distant planets in various sci-fi films.

Fore / Adventure in Studland is the closest outdoor provider to Old Harry Rocks, here we offer a whole host of activities aswell as our signature Old Harry Rocks Kayaking Trips. Join us for a unique outdoor adventure from foraging to fishing, kayaking to snorkelling, bushcraft to beach school, wild food to wild camping and more, all from our unique location in Studland, Dorset. Fore / Adventure host two hour taster sessions to three day expeditions for all ages and abilities, getting closer to nature by sea kayak and enjoying the fruits of natures larder through foraging to give you the freedom and a sense of escapism for those precious hours or days you find yourselves here. Our special wild food adventures in Dorset have been aired on ITV and Channel 4 and featured in The Telegraph, The Guardian and Conde Naste Magazine.

A 4.7 mile pastoral route taking in the South West Coast Path by hay meadows and flower-filled chalk grasslands, with the possibility of seeing puffins, bats and even dolphins. The steep cliffs have been hollowed out by quarrying of Purbeck limestone, shot through in places with important fossils, and the route follows ancient lanes through crumbling stone boundaries dating back hundreds of years.

A spectacular walk on the South West Coast Path that takes you from the village of Studland past the famous landmark of Old Harry – the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site - and on to Swanage.

Art gallery selling pictures, ceramics, glassware, jewellery and hand designed and made fabric creations. All made or designed by local artists. The owner is one of the artists and some of the other artists also work behind the counter.

An antiques centre with something for everyone old and young at reasonable prices, the third largest shop in Swanage, 8 rooms plus a salvage yard / garden. Tea and coffee available. Dogs welcome , w.c. upstairs.