Swanage
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Town in Dorset, England
Swanage is a coastal town and civil parish in the south-east of Dorset, England. It lies at the eastern end of the Isle of Purbeck and is one of its two towns, approximately 6+1⁄4 miles (10 km) south of Poole and 25 miles (40 km) east of Dorchester. In the 2011 census, the civil parish had a population of 9,601. Nearby are Ballard Down and Old Harry Rocks, with Studland Bay and Poole Harbour to the north; within the parish are Durlston Bay and Durlston Country Park to the south of the town. The parish also includes the areas of Herston, just to the west of the town, and Durlston, just to the south.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 9,601
- Coordinates
- 50.608, -1.957
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Swanage
In England, United Kingdom, Swanage stands out as a tiny locality. The population is roughly 9,601. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards adventure, water sports and nature.
Things to do in Swanage
Adventure in Swanage
(4)The adventure shortlist for Swanage: Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks and Climbing. Everything listed here comes from what Swanage is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Swanage
(4)Water Sports lovers get Diving, Paddle, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling. It is a direct read of Swanage's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nature in Swanage
(1)Under nature, Swanage is tagged with Scenic Roads. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Swanage.
Best time to visit Swanage
Plan water days for June to September. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Access Swanage through a larger town in England; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Swanage that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Swanage known for?
- Swanage is mainly a destination for adventure, water sports and nature, set in England, United Kingdom with around 9,601 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Swanage?
- You can plan around Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Climbing and Diving in Swanage. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Swanage?
- Plan water days for June to September. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
- Where is Swanage located?
- Administratively, Swanage sits in England, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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