Places to eat and visit

Steve And Jackie
Steve And Jackie
Places to eat and visit

Food scene

Delicious food. Teriyaki Salmon is especially yummy :-)
56 locals recommend
The Ship Inn
23A High St
56 locals recommend
Delicious food. Teriyaki Salmon is especially yummy :-)
Lovely food with unbeatable views
19 locals recommend
The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro
Swanage Pier
19 locals recommend
Lovely food with unbeatable views
Super fresh food with the best salad garnish you have ever had !
28 locals recommend
Java Independent Coffee House
Unit 3 Commercial Rd
28 locals recommend
Super fresh food with the best salad garnish you have ever had !
Fantastic atmosphere for watching sport and a very nice breakfast
The White Horse Inn swanage
11 High St
Fantastic atmosphere for watching sport and a very nice breakfast
Very popular outside dining set on Swanage Quay. Great views and a great place to watch the world go by
29 locals recommend
Gee Whites Seafood Restaurant
1 High St
29 locals recommend
Very popular outside dining set on Swanage Quay. Great views and a great place to watch the world go by
Up the High Street on the way out of town. Excellent food, well kept beer and a cosy atmosphere
Black Swan Inn
Up the High Street on the way out of town. Excellent food, well kept beer and a cosy atmosphere
The fact it has been around forever is testament to the excellent, fresh Italian food they consistently turn out. Not the cheapest Italian ever but a stalwart of quality food in Swanage
10 locals recommend
La Trattoria
12 High St
10 locals recommend
The fact it has been around forever is testament to the excellent, fresh Italian food they consistently turn out. Not the cheapest Italian ever but a stalwart of quality food in Swanage
The best Hot Chocolate and brownie ever! Exceptional locally produced chocolate with a great Cafe. Chocolate Fondue anyone ?
21 locals recommend
Chococo
23A Commercial Rd
21 locals recommend
The best Hot Chocolate and brownie ever! Exceptional locally produced chocolate with a great Cafe. Chocolate Fondue anyone ?
Love cake cafe, with its shabby chic and cosy interior is nestled in Swanage, a stones throw from the seafront. Welsh rarebit, Afternoon Tea, Boozy Hot Chocolate....need we say more? A firm favourite with many visitors
38 locals recommend
Love Cake Etc
42 High St
38 locals recommend
Love cake cafe, with its shabby chic and cosy interior is nestled in Swanage, a stones throw from the seafront. Welsh rarebit, Afternoon Tea, Boozy Hot Chocolate....need we say more? A firm favourite with many visitors
Lovely food in a chilled atmosphere. Worth a visit just to meet Pickle the dog who owns this restaurant (or at least that's what he seems to think).
...@The Old Stables
37 Commercial Rd
Lovely food in a chilled atmosphere. Worth a visit just to meet Pickle the dog who owns this restaurant (or at least that's what he seems to think).
Whether you’re looking for a relaxed catch up with friends over brunch or lunch with a sharing platter, or a delicious classic pub lunch after a family walk around Corfe Castle, to a romantic meal with a loved one, this is great place to eat and linger.
15 locals recommend
The Greyhound Inn
The Square
15 locals recommend
Whether you’re looking for a relaxed catch up with friends over brunch or lunch with a sharing platter, or a delicious classic pub lunch after a family walk around Corfe Castle, to a romantic meal with a loved one, this is great place to eat and linger.
Drink in the view. Enjoy good food with a stunning view of Corfe Castle from the pub garden
44 locals recommend
The Scott Arms
West Street
44 locals recommend
Drink in the view. Enjoy good food with a stunning view of Corfe Castle from the pub garden

Sightseeing

Walk along Swanage Pier and you’ll be walking in the footsteps of generations. Whether you’re scuba diving, sailing, fishing or simply strolling, this unique Victorian pier offers something for everyone including, of course, the finest views of Swanage.
The Pier
High Street
Walk along Swanage Pier and you’ll be walking in the footsteps of generations. Whether you’re scuba diving, sailing, fishing or simply strolling, this unique Victorian pier offers something for everyone including, of course, the finest views of Swanage.
A trip up to see Corfe Castle by steam train is a must!
80 locals recommend
Swanage Railway station
Station Road
80 locals recommend
A trip up to see Corfe Castle by steam train is a must!
Take a walk along part of the South West Coast Path to check out this amazing rock formation making for a spectacular and iconic view
152 locals recommend
Old Harry Rocks
152 locals recommend
Take a walk along part of the South West Coast Path to check out this amazing rock formation making for a spectacular and iconic view
A stroll up to the castle along the SWCP is a must, grab a coffee and cake in the cafe
20 locals recommend
Durlston Castle
Lighthouse Road
20 locals recommend
A stroll up to the castle along the SWCP is a must, grab a coffee and cake in the cafe
Discover stunning landscapes, amazing wildlife, exciting events and Victorian history as you explore Durlston’s Jurassic Coast.
81 locals recommend
Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve
Lighthouse Road
81 locals recommend
Discover stunning landscapes, amazing wildlife, exciting events and Victorian history as you explore Durlston’s Jurassic Coast.
National Trust ruined castle, just up the road. Grab your toy swords and storm the castle; it's well worth a visit for fascinating history and exceptional views.
Corfe Castle
National Trust ruined castle, just up the road. Grab your toy swords and storm the castle; it's well worth a visit for fascinating history and exceptional views.