Activities in Swanage

What can I do in Swanage?

Swanage is where the land stops and the sea and the sky begin. It is a place to cross over and a place to step back in time. It owes its existence to its beach and to the white heat of the Victorian technological revolution. It is a child of the Victorian railway age and it remains true to its parents.

Ours is a town centre which has not been redeveloped. The phrase "time warp" is often used to describe the place and clocks definitely need to be adjusted to Swanage time. If all these actvities sound a little too exhausting why not simply sit by the quay and enjoy a plate of oysters and a glass of wine.


Walking Swanage is a gateway to the Jurrasic Coast and is on the South West Coast path. It is an ideal location for exploring the coast but don't forget the inland walks which range from rolling hilltops to mysterious heaths.	What can I do in Swanage? Swanage is where the land stops and the sea and the sky begin. It is a place to cross over and a place to step back in time. It owes its existence to its beach and to the white heat of the Victorian technological revolution. It is a child of the Victorian railway age and it remains true to its parents. Ours is a town centre which has not been redeveloped. The phrase "time warp" is often used to describe the place and clocks definitely need to be adjusted to Swanage time. If all these actvities sound a little too exhausting why not simply sit by the quay and enjoy a plate of oysters and a glass of wine.	Diving Swanage is very much the home of English diving. We have a diving school which is the oldest established in the country. The sea is famously clear and there are many wrecks to explore. For the less adventurous the area under Swanage pier is home to many species normally only found in much deeper water.
Climbing There are many well known climbs on the limestone cliffs from Durlston Head westwards. The Oxford is the closest guest house to the nearer climbs.	Here are some useful links. They are in no particular order Jazz festival http://www.swanagejazz.org.uk/ Blues festival http://www.swanage-blues.org/ Folk Festival http://www.swanagefolkfestival.co.uk/ String Festival http://www.purbeckstrings.com/ Film Festival http://www.purbeckfilm.org.uk/ Swanage Railway http://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/ Arts events http://www.strata-arts.org.uk/ Theatre and cinema http://www.mowlemtheatre.co.uk/	Festivals We have festivals for many musical genres, Jazz, Folk, Blues, classical. Opera seems to be missing from the list so if you would like to organise an opera festival let me know!