Welcome to Swanage
Swanage in Dorset marks the Eastern end of the world famous Jurassic Coast. The other end officially is Exmouth to the West. The rock at the Swanage end produces the most beautiful white cliffs to rival those around Dover. Swanage, in this pretty part of Dorset which is also known as the Isle of Purbeck, and the surrounding area are very popular with tourists who flock here for the country walks, the coastal walks, the beaches and the scenery. [caption id="attachment_265" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Swanage Bay"][/caption] Swanage is a Victorian town whos heritage and prosperity can be partially attributed to it's unique place in the ...
Swanage Lifeboat
[caption id="attachment_624" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Swanage Lifeboat"][/caption] Swanage Lifeboat Station is one of over 230 RNLI lifeboat stations around the coast of the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The RNLI is a charity and relys on voluntary contributions from the public to keep its lifeboats at sea. At Swanage we have 2 lifeboats, an All Weather 'Mersey' class and a 'D-Class' inshore lifeboat. We have a volunteer crew of which 26 are sea going and 5 are shore crew to launch & recover the boats. For full information and details of events etc. please go to the Swanage Lifeboat website.
Chas E Mews
Chas 'E' Mews is a delightful holiday cottage 5 minutes walk from the town centre and the beach in the middle of Swanage and can Sleep 6 people in 3 bedrooms. [caption id="attachment_614" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Chas E Mews"][/caption] Prices from £300 per week - call the number below for current prices and availability. Ken 07973 542581 or 01702 552657or email: chasmews@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Swanage-Holiday-Let-Chas-E-Mews
Weymouth Jazz on Swanage Railway
A renowned Weymouth jazz band that has entertained audiences across the country and around the world is to play on a special evening steam train through the Isle of Purbeck – from Swanage to Harman's Cross, Corfe Castle and Norden. Veterans of television and radio performances in this country, the acclaimed Gerry Brown and the Mission Hall Jazz Band has built up a strong reputation second to none at venues in this country and abroad. The unusual music train for jazz enthusiasts will be making two return trips through the beautiful Purbeck countryside when it takes to the rails on ...
Steam Gala gets Cornish Dock Tanks
// Sep 4th, 2012
Autumn Grand Steam Gala News
// Aug 8th, 2012
Regatta & Carnival events
// Jul 30th, 2012
Accommodation
Jurassic Coast
