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Swanage weather essentials

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May
60°F 15°C
44°F 6°C
Jun
65°F 18°C
49°F 9°C
Jul
69°F 20°C
52°F 11°C
Aug
70°F 21°C
52°F 11°C
Sep
65°F 18°C
48°F 8°C
Oct
58°F 14°C
44°F 6°C
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Swanage Railway
Ollie #1 of 10 attractions in Swanage
4.5 of 5 stars 107 reviews
Owner description: The Swanage Railway provides an ideal way to get to the beach without the need to park in Swanage. Simply leave your car at the Norden Park and Ride,...... more » Owner description: The Swanage Railway provides an ideal way to get to the beach without the need to park in Swanage. Simply leave your car at the Norden Park and Ride, which is conveniently located just off the A351 north of Corfe Castle, and start your holiday early! « less
Attraction type  Public Transportation Systems; Scenic Railroads
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Corfe Castle
Ollie #2 of 10 attractions in Swanage
4.5 of 5 stars 140 reviews
Attraction type  Castles
Distance  7.5 km from city centre
The Square and Compass
Ollie #3 of 10 attractions in Swanage
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs
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L'Artishe Gallery and Studio
Ollie #4 of 10 attractions in Swanage
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: A contemporary purpose built art gallery that exhibits modern art and crafts. The emphasis is on displaying work as a gallery should with room to...... more » Owner description: A contemporary purpose built art gallery that exhibits modern art and crafts. The emphasis is on displaying work as a gallery should with room to breathe and no other distractions. Showcasing the very best of local talent and internationally known artists. Exhibitions change on a monthly basis, worth checking the website for details. « less
Attraction type  Art Galleries
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Durlston Country Park
Ollie #5 of 10 attractions in Swanage
4 of 5 stars 51 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
Dorset Kayaking
Ollie #6 of 10 attractions in Swanage
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Owner description: Dorset Kayaking is Dorset’s biggest and best kayaking provider. Dorset Kayaking offers tours from Studland Beach, Swanage Pier, Lulworth Cove and...... more » Owner description: Dorset Kayaking is Dorset’s biggest and best kayaking provider. Dorset Kayaking offers tours from Studland Beach, Swanage Pier, Lulworth Cove and Poole Harbour. Dorset Kayaking uses safe and stable Sit-on-top kayaks to give our clients the most comfortable kayaking experience in Dorset. New for 2012 Dolphin Kayak Tours from Swanage Pier. « less
Attraction type  Water Sports
Swanage Pitch and Putt
Ollie #7 of 10 attractions in Swanage
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Other
All Marine Watersports
Ollie #8 of 10 attractions in Swanage
1 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Watersports & Fun, We offer thrilling RIB rides and Jetski Tours, Not your typical scenic boat ride although the scenic Jurassic coastline is...... more » Owner description: Watersports & Fun, We offer thrilling RIB rides and Jetski Tours, Not your typical scenic boat ride although the scenic Jurassic coastline is stunning. The jetski tours allow you to control a personal watercraft with a qualified instructor leading the group through out the tour. The Rib rides are from Swanage to see the sights of Poole and the Jurassic coast at speed and in comfort in qualified hands. After the initial thrills we are also able to offer training courses. « less
Attraction type  Boat Tours
Cumulus Outdoor Events
Owner description: Coasteering in Dorset with Cumulus is an action packed Dorset coasteering experiencege are run by Cumulus at a variety of locations near Swanage and...... more » Owner description: Coasteering in Dorset with Cumulus is an action packed Dorset coasteering experiencege are run by Cumulus at a variety of locations near Swanage and Bournemouth . Coasteering activity days and half day sessions in Dorset involve gearing up in buoyancy aids, helmets and wetsuits before walking to the coastline from the car park. After a safety briefing and checking the equipment, Cumulus Crew members will guide you along the coasteering coast. This involves climbing, scrambling, wading, stumbling, immersion and jumping into the water. This activity is very physical. Participants must be physically fit, confident in the water, good swimmers and ideally some climbing experience (possibly from our climbing and abseiling sessions).Groups can arrange their own dates and times for sessions. Small parties, families, couples and individuals can book on to set dates by calling the office or booking on line.£45 / person. For groups of 10 or more, a special rate of £39 / person is available.Call Russell or John for more details « less
Attraction type  Water Sports
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