Location: Swanage
Top Things to do in Swanage
What to do and see in Swanage, England: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Swanage was a popular seaside resort in Victorian times, and families today continue to enjoy its shallow, calm beach. The recently restored Swanage Pier is a popular spot for fishing. Diving trips and boat tours also depart from here. Don’t miss a trip through the local countryside on the Swanage Steam Railway.
Restaurants in Swanage
1. Land & Wave
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 815 reviews
Land & Wave | Swanage | Dorset Real Adventure - Brilliant People - Inspiring Places Land & Wave helps people have brilliant adventures in Dorset and the UK. We think that sharing adventures with people in incredible places is important.
2. L'Artishe Gallery and Studio
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
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.
3. Burngate Stone Carving Centre
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
Located in the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, Burngate provides facilities and expert tuition in traditional stone carving skills for residents and visitors.Description A varied programme of courses and activities with something to suit everyone from 6 years to 80+. The location is inspirational, and the surrounding landscape is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is also part of the Jurassic coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We have a small, friendly tearoom serving tea, coffee, homemade Dorset apple cake, and local Purbeck ice cream. Sit back and relax in the peace and quiet. We have gallery space exhibiting a variety of arts, crafts and sculpture by local artists and sculptors.General information. We run Have-a-Go carving sessions - two hours of fun! Ideal for all ages whatever the weather.Courses to suit all levels of experience. Courses include: Freeform Carving, Relief and Intro to Stone Carving, Ideal for individuals, family/groups/corporate.
Reviewed By dianeaB5223WJ
Fantastic morning. 2 hours learning to do the basics with Jigger . Thoroughly enjoyed every minute learning new skills. Excellent morning day out and beautiful views
4. Langton Matravers Museum of the Stone Industry
5. Pursenalities
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 92 reviews
Beautiful & quirky Handbag & Accessories Boutique. Unique fashionable handbags and purses. Womens, Mens and Childrens designs available. From Leather to Fashion brands, Eco friendly to Vegan Friendly, from British, European and worldwide suppliers, a wide choice, perfect for treating yourself, or a gift for the one you love. Gift Vouchers are available
Reviewed By 967debbieo - Swanage, United Kingdom
Love this shop! Beautiful handbags and purses. Always lots of choice. Friendly owner who always makes you welcome. No pressure when looking. Bags for all occasions and reasonably priced.
6. Snack Bar
7. Purbeck Holistic Therapy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Holistic massage therapy for continued well-being. Treatments include clinical massage for acute and chronic conditions, deep tissue, relaxation, hot stone, abdominal-sacral, reflexology and indian head
Reviewed By wellimpressed100
Visited Purbeck Holistic Therapy for a massage, wow ,the most amazing massage i have ever had ! (back/shoulders ), was greeted by Karen a lovely lady who made me feel very relaxed , I felt in a different world it was such a wonderfully relaxing ,shut off from the world experience , treat yourself and have one ,in my experience it was something extra special.
8. Lucy's Farm
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Lucy's Farm offers country living inspired art and gifts. Lucy Tidbury is famed for her "Moo Selfie" range which include many scenes from around the local area and available to purchase as original oil paintings or signed prints. Designs are also available in giftware including Mugs, Cards, Postcards, Stoneware, Tea Towels and soft furnishing. The shop is also adorned with rustic items from The little French Depot which dress Lucy's products perfectly. If you are looking for totally unique products from a renowned local artist, Lucy's Farm is a must.
Reviewed By CiaronG3
Charming and talented Lucy painted my pet dog penny has pride of place on our hall wall thanks Lucy ????take your kids they will love it
9. The Square and Compass
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By marknall70 - Winchester, United Kingdom
Super walker's rest with honest home-cooked pasties & great beer. Live music and heaps of unspoilt, smuggler's-inn character. After a blowy dog-walk via Dancing Ledge the Square & Compass is a welcome sight after the stiff pull up Seacombe Bottom (a valley named to keep 12 year old boys giggling all the way up the hill.) If you're looking for a "typical" 21st century gastropub lunch you're in the wrong pub - but then there's a million places you can find that. The tiny low-beamed rooms, stone flags & rough tables are a real step back in time. There's no bar - just two serving hatches into a cellar room where the beers are gravity-poured. We were there on a Sunday afternoon and it was packed inside & out with an eclectic & good-humoured crowd, bolstered by the hipster fans of a very good, young country-ish band playing in the main lounge, live music always a great surprise. The pasties were home-cooked with excellent pastry and served piping hot, really quickly & by friendly staff. Had a couple of pints of excellently kept best bitter & younger children loved the Palmers Ginger Beer. It was a wrench to leave the fireside for a quick turn around the fascinating higgeldy-piggeldy fossil & antiquities museum and then squeeze our way back through the narrow passageways & out to a blusterous return walk. Our hound was amongst many friends - certainly a dog-friendly establishment. Worth bearing in mind the Square & Compass is tiny & very popular, we were lucky to get a table inside but you'd need to go prepared to eat at one of the many outdoor tables, enjoying fabulously airy views across the surrounding countryside & out to sea and of course the weather you'd expect to go with such an impressive situation! Will definitely be back.
10. Swanage Railway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,035 reviews
The Swanage Railway provides an ideal way to get to the beach without the need to park in Swanage. Simply leave your car at Purbeck Park, next to Norden station, which is conveniently located just off the A351 north of Corfe Castle, and start your holiday early!
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