Guidebook for Swanage
Sightseeing
Wonderful scenery and walking
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Durlston Country Park und National Nature Reserve
Lighthouse RoadWonderful scenery and walking
Great views of Swanage Bay. Very relaxing for a stroll and to look at the 10,000 brass plaques embedded in floorboards
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Swanage Pier
Swanage PierGreat views of Swanage Bay. Very relaxing for a stroll and to look at the 10,000 brass plaques embedded in floorboards
The Swanage Steam Railway is unique and well worth a ride to Corfe Castle, one of the UK's oldest castles
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Swanage Railway station
Station RoadThe Swanage Steam Railway is unique and well worth a ride to Corfe Castle, one of the UK's oldest castles
One of the oldest castles in the UK. The view from the top is stunning.
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Corfe Castle
One of the oldest castles in the UK. The view from the top is stunning.
Old Harry Rocks
Fantastic scenery and a super walking opportunity.
Unique opportunity to relax, walk and admire the beautiful colour of the Blue Pool.
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Der Blaue Pool
Furzebrook RoadUnique opportunity to relax, walk and admire the beautiful colour of the Blue Pool.
Lots of opportunities to climb in and on lots of tanks and lorries!!
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Das Panzermuseum
Linsay RoadLots of opportunities to climb in and on lots of tanks and lorries!!
Unique Monkey sanctuary where abandoned monkeys are very well looked after. Tip: go before lunch when they are at their most playful.
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Monkey World - Affenrettungszentrum
LongthornsUnique Monkey sanctuary where abandoned monkeys are very well looked after. Tip: go before lunch when they are at their most playful.
Wareham
Lovely small market town dating back to the Saxons.
Dolphin Quay
The QuayLovely location to relax, eat and shop.
Food Scene
Tawnys Wine Bar
52 High StSuper food, wine and hospitality. Highly recommended
Super traditional Italian restaurant serving fresh locally caught fish. The steaks are to die for!!
12 High St
12 High StreetSuper traditional Italian restaurant serving fresh locally caught fish. The steaks are to die for!!
Fortes Gelateria
Institute RoadThe best coffee bar in Swanage!!
Swanage's best kept secret. Serves great food and has an extensive wine list. Large beer garden.
11 Ulwell Rd
11 Ulwell RoadSwanage's best kept secret. Serves great food and has an extensive wine list. Large beer garden.
Bull and Boat
2 Ulwell RdOn the beach. Great for coffee and to relax whilst looking out to sea.
Shopping
Great for service washes and only 5 minutes from A Great Escape.
Town & Country Laundry Services and Launderette- Swanage Laundry (Open Bank Holidays)
59 Kings Rd WGreat for service washes and only 5 minutes from A Great Escape.
Drinks & Nightlife
A hop and a skip away from A Great Escape. Fabulous hostelry serving fresh food and wonderful beers, ciders and wine.
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Black Swan Inn
159 High StreetA hop and a skip away from A Great Escape. Fabulous hostelry serving fresh food and wonderful beers, ciders and wine.
Entertainment & Activities
Swanage beach is two miles long and sandy. Wonderful views to the Pier and Old Harry's Rocks.
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Swanage Bay
4 Highcliffe RdSwanage beach is two miles long and sandy. Wonderful views to the Pier and Old Harry's Rocks.