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About Swanage
- Swanage has a population of over 11,500 people and in the summer months this number nearly doubles. The town is located in between the Purbeck Hills and is on the east side of the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset.The area has something to offer for everyone, from its award wining beaches to the beautiful countryside, there is loads to see and do.
Shopping - Good selection of small privately owned shops and galleries, a great place to look round.
Things to do - This traditional seaside resort offers many interesting shops, attractive parks and gardens, tearooms offering Dorset cream teas, fish & chips and of course... there is the famous Punch and Judy Show! The nearby Beach Gardens offer a game of bowls, a round of putting, or a game of tennis in a tranquil setting. The informative Heritage Centre and three "heritage trails" enable visitors to uncover the fascinating features of "old Swanage". There are great beaches for the kids.
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We always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as activities and attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible, depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper.
Our guide is popular with families and as a school resource for educational trips.
For opening times click through to website or telephone attraction. Some attractions close during the winter.

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Doing What

Wheelchair friendly

Putlake Adventure Farm, Langton Matravers, Swanage, 
Tel  01929 422917
www.putlakeadventurefarm.com 
Adventure Farm set in 30 acres on the Dorset Jurassic Coast,  indoor & outdoor activities including: farm animals, owls, rabbits, ponies. Lamb & kid feeding. Bouncy castles, pedal tractors, trampolines. Cafe. Children's parties. Yes
Swanage Railway, Swanage,  BH19 1HB,
Tel 01929 425800
www.swanagerailway.co.uk
Great preserved steam railway runs 6 miles from Swanage to Norden & Corfe Castle through Purbeck countryside. Special events including Thomas The Tank Engine Days & adult driving experience days. Shop, Buffet cars. Yes
Sunshine Ceramics, 39 Station Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1AD,
Tel: 01929 422332
www.sunshineceramics.co.uk 
Paint it yourself Pottery and Craft Studio, plenty to keep the kids happy, and at affordable prices. Create a unique gift for someone! Birthday Parties, Special events, all the year around. Give it a go. Please telephone
Chococo, 21c Commercial Road, Swanage, BH19 1DF
Tel 01929 421777

www.chococo.co.uk 
Discover delectable, fresh chocolates handmade on the premises. Watch the team in action through the window into our tiny factory.  Try our small yum, yum cafe with choc dips and more, and gift shop. Yes
Burngate Stone Carving Centre Kingston Road, Langton Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3BE
Tel 01929 439405

www.burngatestonecentre.co.uk 
Traditional stone carving for all the family in the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset. Children's activities and stone carving sessions in school holidays and weekends. Suitable for wheelchair access
Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL
Tel/fax (01929) 424443

www.durlston.co.uk
See some of the most stunning scenery on the South Coast where families and children can find plenty to do. Summer programme of kids activities, every Thursday afternoon throughout the school holidays. Fabulous summer nature trail

Partial access, disabled buggy available

Swanage Beaches The beaches in Swanage are sandy and shallow making them ideal for families. Deck chairs available. You can hire beach huts from the local tourist Office. A dog friendly beach is about 1 mile north of the town centre - past the main beaches and all the beach huts. You need to walk.

Yes

Eating & Dining Plenty of cafes and pubs as well as good fish and chip shops.

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