Swanage Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
coastal town and civil parish in the south east of Dorset, England
About Swanage
The town was a small port and fishing village that flourished in the Victorian era, when it first became a significant quarrying port and later a seaside resort for the rich of the day. Swanage has a gently sloping white sand beach which is sheltered and generally calm. Besides the beach, there are other local attractions including the restored Swanage steam railway and the Victorian pier. The town may also be used a base from which to visit other nearby areas of interest, such as Corfe Castle. During its history the bay was listed variously as Swanawic, Swanwich and Sandwich, and only in more recent history as Swanage. The town is at the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site. The town contains many listed buildings and two conservation areas: Swanage Conservation Area a
Top Attractions in Swanage
Explore the best things to see and do in Swanage:
- ★Old Harry Rocks
- ★Studland Beach
- ★Swanage Steam Railway
Where to Eat in Swanage
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Harlees Fish and Chips
- 🍴The Fish Plaice
Where to Stay in Swanage
- 🏨Grand Hotel
- 🏨Little Gem Guest House
- 🏨The Pig on the Beach
- 🏨YHA
Swanage Travel Guide Sections
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