Where to go and what to eat.

Caitlin
Where to go and what to eat.

Food scene

42 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2NX +44 1929 475664 For those with a sweet tooth and love of coffee, we recommend Love Cake. The Chocolate Guinness cake is to die for. They also do a great breakfast and lots of family favourites for lunch. This place is dog friendly and also do takeaway options.
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Love Cake Etc
42 High St
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42 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2NX +44 1929 475664 For those with a sweet tooth and love of coffee, we recommend Love Cake. The Chocolate Guinness cake is to die for. They also do a great breakfast and lots of family favourites for lunch. This place is dog friendly and also do takeaway options.
The Salt Pig Too 7-9 Station Road, Swanage BH19 1AB +44 1929 423616 Family friendly food and locally sourced ingredients for a true taste of Dorset. Simple food, done well. This restaurant is also a butchers and sell amazing hot dogs to go.
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The Salt Pig
6 North St
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The Salt Pig Too 7-9 Station Road, Swanage BH19 1AB +44 1929 423616 Family friendly food and locally sourced ingredients for a true taste of Dorset. Simple food, done well. This restaurant is also a butchers and sell amazing hot dogs to go.
Gee White’s The Old Stone Quay, 1 High Street, Swanage BH19 2LN +44 (0) 1929 425720 For the best views! Al fresco seafood restaurant and ice cream parlour. This place doesn’t take bookings, but it’s the perfect spot for lunch if you’re spending the day in town.
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Gee Whites Seafood Restaurant
1 High St
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Gee White’s The Old Stone Quay, 1 High Street, Swanage BH19 2LN +44 (0) 1929 425720 For the best views! Al fresco seafood restaurant and ice cream parlour. This place doesn’t take bookings, but it’s the perfect spot for lunch if you’re spending the day in town.
The Pig on the Beach, Studland • Manor House, Manor Rd, Studland, Swanage BH19 3AU The ideal place to celebrate in style, enjoy artisan drinks and indulge with fine dining. A beautiful location with a kitchen garden to explore. This place does get booked up quickly, so try to get a reservation as soon as you can. https://www.thepighotel.com/on-the-beach/studland-restaurant/
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The Pig on the Beach
Manor Road
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The Pig on the Beach, Studland • Manor House, Manor Rd, Studland, Swanage BH19 3AU The ideal place to celebrate in style, enjoy artisan drinks and indulge with fine dining. A beautiful location with a kitchen garden to explore. This place does get booked up quickly, so try to get a reservation as soon as you can. https://www.thepighotel.com/on-the-beach/studland-restaurant/
The Priory, Wareham • Church Green, Wareham BH20 4ND A beautiful spot by the river. Enjoy the sunshine in the beautiful gardens of this historic building. The food is exceptional and the perfect treat for special occasions. We recommend booking in advance. https://theprioryhotel.co.uk/dining/
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The Priory Hotel
Church Green
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The Priory, Wareham • Church Green, Wareham BH20 4ND A beautiful spot by the river. Enjoy the sunshine in the beautiful gardens of this historic building. The food is exceptional and the perfect treat for special occasions. We recommend booking in advance. https://theprioryhotel.co.uk/dining/
The Greyhound Inn, Corfe Castle • The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ For family friendly food and a decent beer garden. The Greyhound Inn run several foodie and drinks events throughout the year. A perfect stop for lunch when visiting Corfe Castle. http://greyhoundcorfe.co.uk
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The Greyhound Inn
The Square
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The Greyhound Inn, Corfe Castle • The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ For family friendly food and a decent beer garden. The Greyhound Inn run several foodie and drinks events throughout the year. A perfect stop for lunch when visiting Corfe Castle. http://greyhoundcorfe.co.uk
The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers • The Square and Compass, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3LF For heartwarming and humble pasties after a long hike, nowhere beats the Square & Compass. Travel back in time and enjoy a well-earned local brew, open fires, live music in the evenings and stunning views. Open 12.00-23.00 Mon-Sun http://squareandcompasspub.co.uk
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The Square and Compass
Worth Matravers
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The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers • The Square and Compass, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3LF For heartwarming and humble pasties after a long hike, nowhere beats the Square & Compass. Travel back in time and enjoy a well-earned local brew, open fires, live music in the evenings and stunning views. Open 12.00-23.00 Mon-Sun http://squareandcompasspub.co.uk

Sightseeing

Looking to soak up the sun on a fabulous sandy beach, or enjoy an invigorating swim with a fantastic view? Swanage beach is one of the main attractions of the town and backed by a promenade lined with amusements and attractions. You can hire a deck chair, pedalo, kayak or sun bed, or enjoy a drink or ice cream.
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Swanage Beachfront
Shore Road
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Looking to soak up the sun on a fabulous sandy beach, or enjoy an invigorating swim with a fantastic view? Swanage beach is one of the main attractions of the town and backed by a promenade lined with amusements and attractions. You can hire a deck chair, pedalo, kayak or sun bed, or enjoy a drink or ice cream.
• Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB Whilst the view from the bottom of the garden is great, nothing beats getting up close and personal with the steam trains at Swanage Railway. Take a day trip to Corfe Castle, or enjoy the novelty of the dining carriage by booking dinner on the Wessex Belle. Sit back and relax during a leisurely trip behind one of the historic steam locomotives. Tickets can be purchased online or at the station but we do recommend you book well in advance for dinner. https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/
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Swanage Railway station
Station Road
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• Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB Whilst the view from the bottom of the garden is great, nothing beats getting up close and personal with the steam trains at Swanage Railway. Take a day trip to Corfe Castle, or enjoy the novelty of the dining carriage by booking dinner on the Wessex Belle. Sit back and relax during a leisurely trip behind one of the historic steam locomotives. Tickets can be purchased online or at the station but we do recommend you book well in advance for dinner. https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/
Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage BH19 2JL Possibly a bit too far for little legs to walk (so you can also drive up there), but well worth the short climb if you’re able. Durlston Country Park National Nature Reserve is the perfect place to start exploring Dorset’s Jurassic coast. Acres of wildflower meadows, sea cliffs, woodland, superb coastal walking and spectacular views await you. Durlston Castle also offers gallery exhibitions, the Seventhwave Café and visitor’s shop. And a ranger is always on hand to help you get the most out of your day. https://www.durlston.co.uk
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Durlston Country Park at National Nature Reserve
Lighthouse Road
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Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage BH19 2JL Possibly a bit too far for little legs to walk (so you can also drive up there), but well worth the short climb if you’re able. Durlston Country Park National Nature Reserve is the perfect place to start exploring Dorset’s Jurassic coast. Acres of wildflower meadows, sea cliffs, woodland, superb coastal walking and spectacular views await you. Durlston Castle also offers gallery exhibitions, the Seventhwave Café and visitor’s shop. And a ranger is always on hand to help you get the most out of your day. https://www.durlston.co.uk
Linsay Road, Bovington, Wareham BH20 6JG The Tank Museum brings history to life, with the world’s best collection of tanks and explosive live displays. Their exhibitions tell the story of armoured warfare spanning over 100 years of history. This unique collection includes the world’s first ever tank, the feared German Tiger and the modern Challenger 2. Where else are you going to get to have a ride in a tank? https://www.tankmuseum.org/home
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Museo ng Tank
Linsay Road
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Linsay Road, Bovington, Wareham BH20 6JG The Tank Museum brings history to life, with the world’s best collection of tanks and explosive live displays. Their exhibitions tell the story of armoured warfare spanning over 100 years of history. This unique collection includes the world’s first ever tank, the feared German Tiger and the modern Challenger 2. Where else are you going to get to have a ride in a tank? https://www.tankmuseum.org/home
The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5EZ One of Britain's most iconic survivors of the English Civil War. A favourite haunt for adults and children alike. All ages are captivated by these romantic castle ruins with breathtaking views across Purbeck. Discover 1,000 years of our history as a royal palace and fortress. With fallen walls and secret places, there are tales of treachery and treason around every corner. Spot the 'murder holes' and count the arrow loops. Feel history come to life and see the wildlife that has set up home here. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/corfe-castle
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Corfe Castle
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The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5EZ One of Britain's most iconic survivors of the English Civil War. A favourite haunt for adults and children alike. All ages are captivated by these romantic castle ruins with breathtaking views across Purbeck. Discover 1,000 years of our history as a royal palace and fortress. With fallen walls and secret places, there are tales of treachery and treason around every corner. Spot the 'murder holes' and count the arrow loops. Feel history come to life and see the wildlife that has set up home here. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/corfe-castle
Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door A beautiful secluded cove whose existence is owed to the collision of continents and the birth of the Alps. On offer is tremendous walking, a fabulous visitor centre, organised outdoor activities and lazy days on the beach. Just mind the cliff edges as rockfalls can occasionally happen. https://www.lulworth.com/visit/places-to-visit/durdle-door/
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Lulworth Cove
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Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door A beautiful secluded cove whose existence is owed to the collision of continents and the birth of the Alps. On offer is tremendous walking, a fabulous visitor centre, organised outdoor activities and lazy days on the beach. Just mind the cliff edges as rockfalls can occasionally happen. https://www.lulworth.com/visit/places-to-visit/durdle-door/
From bucket and spade fun to watersports, beach games and blow-away-the- cobwebs walks, Studland is a place for all seasons. Free parking with a National Trust card. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/studland-bay
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Studland Nature Reserve
Beach Road
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From bucket and spade fun to watersports, beach games and blow-away-the- cobwebs walks, Studland is a place for all seasons. Free parking with a National Trust card. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/studland-bay
Farmer Palmer’s • Wareham Road, Dorset, BH16 6EU Dorset’s favourite family attraction. Open every day from 10am. A full daily timetable of hands-on animal events gives your children a full day out. In addition, there are buckets of indoor and outdoor play areas – all in a safe and welcoming environment. https://farmerpalmers.co.uk
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Parke ng Magsasaka ni Palmer
Wareham Road
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Farmer Palmer’s • Wareham Road, Dorset, BH16 6EU Dorset’s favourite family attraction. Open every day from 10am. A full daily timetable of hands-on animal events gives your children a full day out. In addition, there are buckets of indoor and outdoor play areas – all in a safe and welcoming environment. https://farmerpalmers.co.uk

Kids' Activities

Monkey World • Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH Monkey World assists governments around the world to stop the smuggling of primates from the wild. At the Centre refugees of this illegal trade, as well as those that have suffered abuse or neglect, are rehabilitated into natural living groups. http://www.monkeyworld.org/
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Monkey World - Sentro ng Pagliligtas ng mga Unggoy
Longthorns
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Monkey World • Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH Monkey World assists governments around the world to stop the smuggling of primates from the wild. At the Centre refugees of this illegal trade, as well as those that have suffered abuse or neglect, are rehabilitated into natural living groups. http://www.monkeyworld.org/