Swanage is a coastal town and civil parish in the south east of Dorset, England. It is at the eastern end of the Isle of Purbeck and one of its two towns, approximately 6 ¼ miles (10 km) south of Poole and 25 miles (40 km) east of Dorchester.

The town, originally a small port and fishing village, flourished in the Victorian era, when it first became a significant quarrying port and later a seaside resort for the rich of the day.

The town is located at the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site. The town contains many listed buildings and two conservation areas – Swanage Conservation Area and Herston Conservation Area.

• Blue Flag Award winning beach

• Restaurants and cafes

• Walks for all ages and abilities

• Bird watching

• Heritage steam trains

• Historical buildings

• Scuba diving

• Sailing

• Punch & Judy

• Cream teas and Dorset ice cream

And much much more