Top recommendations from locals
Galerie d'art
“Great walks, amazing views, you may even see our local dolphins swimming off shore and take a break in the cafe in the castle, on a sunny day sit outside and have a bite to eat.”
- Recommandé par 20 habitants
Café
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“Delicious, locally sourced and homemade food, cosy interior and great service. Definitely worth a visit.”
- Recommandé par 14 habitants
Bar
“Superb evening pub food and atmosphere in this freehold pub, just 5 mins walk from your accommodation. Lovely big garden. Early booking always advisable, phone after 5.30.”
- Recommandé par 14 habitants
Grocery or Supermarket
“Opens long hours and has everything including a pharmacy. The car park makes a charge but it is redeemable against purchase.”
- Recommandé par 9 habitants
Place to shop
“Old fashion sea side town, about 15 miles away. You can catch a steam train down to it.”
- Recommandé par 7 habitants
Place to shop
“Lovely little cinema and theatre on the sea front. Check to see what's on, but take a jumper in the winter: it can be cold in there!”
- Recommandé par 11 habitants
Aliments
“Award-winning chocolate made in Swanage. The premises now also have room for serving coffee, and of course hot chocolates.”
- Recommandé par 11 habitants
Cafe
“The best coffee and vegan /vegatarian food in town, with great staff and atmosphere, plus a lovely sunny courtyard. Only open until 3pm ”
- Recommandé par 8 habitants
Beach
“Swanage is like the village from fifty years ago. It has a great local history including The Banks Arms where Enid Blyton stayed and wrote her wonderful children's books. The village atmosphere is great and the views are amazing.”
- Recommandé par 4 habitants
Cafe
“Good for breakfast as well as other meals. All produce is local, not to Dorset but actually to Purbeck!”
- Recommandé par 10 habitants
Grocery or Supermarket
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“Fantastic selection of local fish and meat, cheeses, Leakers bread from Bridport, Cook frozen meals etc - but park at the Co-op!”
- Recommandé par 6 habitants
Meal Takeaway
“We all have our favourite chippy, and this is mine. Can't be beaten. Eating salty fish and chips out of the newspaper, sitting on the sea wall: life doesn't get much better. ”
- Recommandé par 8 habitants
Autres grands espaces
“Walk from Swanage, through the woods to beautiful Durlston Castle which stands within Durlston Country Park and nature reserve - stretching along the coastline south of Swanage. Enjoy amazing views, delicious food and drinks while you are there!”
- Recommandé par 6 habitants
Museum
“From Old Harry Rocks, you can walk the Coast as far as Devon if you have the time. A World Heritage Site.”
- Recommandé par 8 habitants
Bar
“Great variation of real ales and cider, also good pub grub. Very quick service and friendly staff.”
- Recommandé par 2 habitants
Scenic Lookout
“Enjoy this unique location and stare out to the sea, enjoy a meal in the cafe or go for a walk along the South West Coast Path”
- Recommandé par 4 habitants