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Purbeck Heritage Coast
Tourist attraction
Chalk cliffs are a highlight of this scenic destination with coastal paths for dramatic ocean views.
4.80 (4.4K reviews)
(~3.02 km from centre)
2
National Trust - Brownsea Island
Tourist attraction
👍👍 A great day out in a great location. We were very lucky with the weather during our visit. It was very sunny, which meant that the ground was good and firm.
(The National Trust do advise that you take wellies or good walking shoes as the ground can be soft in places).
We enjoyed some lovely woodla...
$$ $$
4.80 (2.5K reviews)
(~9.23 km from centre)
3
The Square & Compass
Pub
Country pub with local beer and cider, live music and a garden, a drop-in for coast path walkers.
$ $$$
4.80 (2.2K reviews)
(~2.91 km from centre)
4
Corfe Castle
Castle
1000-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare, with ruins to explore, views and a wildlife walk.
$$ $$
4.70 (9.6K reviews)
(~5.31 km from centre)
5
Dorset Adventure Park
Water park
Playground made of large inflatables floating on 2 lakes in a woodsy setting with a snack stand.
4.80 (729 reviews)
(~5.38 km from centre)
6
Sandbanks Beach
Tourist attraction
Bayside beach popular for kitesurfing, with seafood restaurants & views across the English Channel.
4.70 (4.8K reviews)
(~9.83 km from centre)
8
RSPB Arne
Nature preserve
Heath and marsh reserve for bird spotting and family-friendly nature walks, with a visitor centre.
4.70 (1.7K reviews)
(~9.27 km from centre)
9
Knoll Beach Studland
Beach
Beyond its sheltered waters & sandy beach, this scenic locale features a reptile discovery trail.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.6K reviews)
(~7.02 km from centre)
10
Swanage Beach
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Swanage is a beautiful seaside town. It has a small sandy beach and is surrounded by fantastic countryside. Take a walk to Peveril Point and look back at the bay and Old Harry Rocks for spectacular coastal views.
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
(~3.03 km from centre)
12
Swanage Bay
Beach
👍 Located on the Dorset coast, Swanage is a popular seaside town with a safe swimming beach, plenty of nice shops and cafes, parks and gardens and access to the beautiful SW Coast Trail. There's decent parking and it can also be accessed by rail.
4.70 (672 reviews)
(~3.23 km from centre)
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Java Independent Coffee House
Coffee shop
👍👍 Best coffee in Swanage!
I usually will review an establishment after the first or second visit, but I have held off reviewing for Java for some time. This is because I wanted to have multiple experiences to ensure consistency.
The staff are friendly, the coffee comes quickly and is delicious.
Som...
4.80 (357 reviews)
(~3.03 km from centre)
14
Old Harry Rocks Jurassic Coast
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Great place, worth the drive and seeing cliffs from uphigh and standing on the edge, for anyone interested in extreme.
I attached pics of a parking location with price information and guidance. There are people on the sight ready to help with the pay, as the signal is not great and the machines won...
4.90 (241 reviews)
(~6.43 km from centre)
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Peveril Point
Tourist attraction
👍👍 A fantastic viewpoint looking out to sea, along the rugged coast, views across the Jurassic Coast and into Swanage. Very quiet, peaceful and relaxing. The coast watch station is here, a few benches and a grassy area suitable for a picnic. Venturing to sea level via two routes, the ambitious slope re...
4.70 (620 reviews)
(~3.97 km from centre)
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Winspit Quarry
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Absolutely brilliant place to explore. Loads of caves and old buildings, feels pretty remote and fascinating to go around. Awe inspiring and I would recommend for anyone that it is a must do if visiting that part of the country.
4.70 (620 reviews)
(~3.77 km from centre)
17
Kimmeridge Bay
Tourist attraction
Conservation area featuring rock pools, a snorkelling trail, a visitor centre/aquarium and surfing.
4.60 (2.2K reviews)
(~9.18 km from centre)
18
Dancing Ledge
Tourist attraction
Seaside ledge popular for rock climbing as well as swimming, hiking & picturesque sunset views.
4.90 (203 reviews)
(~2.06 km from centre)
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Black Swan Inn
Pub
Real ales and comfort food in a traditional pub with open fire and exposed beams, plus patio garden.
$$ $$
4.60 (859 reviews)
(~2.61 km from centre)