Guidebook for Dorset
Drinks & Nightlife
A unique place with a good selection of local cider & ales. Don't forget to grab a pastie and take a look in their little museum.
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Square and Compass
Worth MatraversA unique place with a good selection of local cider & ales. Don't forget to grab a pastie and take a look in their little museum.
Food Scene
Friendly staff. Indian food to eat in or take-away.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Swanage Museum
The SquareFriendly staff. Indian food to eat in or take-away.
Our favourite for local fish & chips. Always busy, always fresh!
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Fish Plaice
14 The SqOur favourite for local fish & chips. Always busy, always fresh!
Great place to eat. Mostly locally sourced produce.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Salt Pig
6 North StGreat place to eat. Mostly locally sourced produce.
Crows Nest Inn station
Have had some lovely Sunday lunches here. Friendly atmosphere.
Parks & Nature
Great sandy beach, close to the High Street & shops. Plenty of fish & chips and ice cream close by.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Swanage Beachfront
Shore RoadGreat sandy beach, close to the High Street & shops. Plenty of fish & chips and ice cream close by.
If you're lucky you can see the pod of local dolphins.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Durlston Country Park
Lighthouse RoadIf you're lucky you can see the pod of local dolphins.
National Trust's gem in Poole Harbour. If you're lucky you can see rare Red Squirrels, Sika Deer & many many migrating birds.
204 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brownsea Island
National Trust's gem in Poole Harbour. If you're lucky you can see rare Red Squirrels, Sika Deer & many many migrating birds.
Fantastic sandy beach at the beginning of the South West Coastal Path. Be aware of the section of naturist beach which is sign posted.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Studland Naturist Beach
Fantastic sandy beach at the beginning of the South West Coastal Path. Be aware of the section of naturist beach which is sign posted.
Stunning location along the Jurassic Coast. Great chance to find fossils. Best seen at low tide.
Please note that car parking is £5 for the day.
There is also a Jurassic Marine Life Museum in the town which recently opened.
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kimmeridge Bay
Stunning location along the Jurassic Coast. Great chance to find fossils. Best seen at low tide.
Please note that car parking is £5 for the day.
There is also a Jurassic Marine Life Museum in the town which recently opened.
Essentials
A good size Co-op store just a few metres from the apartment, open till late.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Co-op Food - Swanage
52 Kings Rd WA good size Co-op store just a few metres from the apartment, open till late.
Day Lewis Pharmacy
40 Station RoadClosest pharmacy to the apartment.
Swanage Health Centre
51 Station RdSwanage Hospital
Queen's RoadGeneral surgery
Minor injuries unit
Occupational therapies services
Town & Country Laundry Services and Launderette- Swanage Laundry (Open Bank Holidays)
59 Kings Rd WGetting Around
Heritage Steam Railway. Trains running most of the year.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Swanage Railway station
Station RoadHeritage Steam Railway. Trains running most of the year.
Very close to the apartment, next to the train station. Very scenic routes to Bournemouth & Poole. Summer services to Dorchester and even to Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door.
Bus Station (Stop 1)
Very close to the apartment, next to the train station. Very scenic routes to Bournemouth & Poole. Summer services to Dorchester and even to Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door.
Entertainment & Activities
Well worth checking if there is something on.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Mowlem Theatre
Shore RoadWell worth checking if there is something on.
Arts & Culture
A nice little museum in the heart of town.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Swanage Museum
The SquareA nice little museum in the heart of town.