Guidebook for Dorset
Parks & Nature
Durlston Country Park
Lighthouse RoadStudland
Old Harry Rocks
Sightseeing
Corfe Castle
The 12 mile Swanage Railway return trip takes you through the beautiful Purbeck countryside and includes stunning views of the iconic remains of William the Conqueror's Corfe Castle.
As you travel down to Swanage you can appreciate the rich history of the area, its abundant wildlife and fascinating geology as well as the influence the region had on famous authors such as Enid Blyton and Thomas Hardy.
Steam trains run most weekends throughout the year and daily from April to October.
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Swanage Railway station
Station RoadThe 12 mile Swanage Railway return trip takes you through the beautiful Purbeck countryside and includes stunning views of the iconic remains of William the Conqueror's Corfe Castle.
As you travel down to Swanage you can appreciate the rich history of the area, its abundant wildlife and fascinating geology as well as the influence the region had on famous authors such as Enid Blyton and Thomas Hardy.
Steam trains run most weekends throughout the year and daily from April to October.
Food Scene
Love Cake Etc
42 High StThe Salt Pig
6 North StGreat for tasty breakfasts, lunches and dinners!
Gee Whites is an al fresco seafood restaurant and ice cream parlour. Dine under a canopy, have a relaxing drink on benches over looking Swanage bay or take away meals and refreshments. A great selection of quality food to suit all budgets here.
Locally caught lobster, crab, whelks and other shellfish. Cooked and live lobster and crab can be reserved and collected.
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Gee Whites Seafood Restaurant
1 High StGee Whites is an al fresco seafood restaurant and ice cream parlour. Dine under a canopy, have a relaxing drink on benches over looking Swanage bay or take away meals and refreshments. A great selection of quality food to suit all budgets here.
Locally caught lobster, crab, whelks and other shellfish. Cooked and live lobster and crab can be reserved and collected.
Joe's café is the place to head for if you're hungry or thirsty and in the vicinity of Studland. Situated on South Beach, it's a beach hut style café offering organic soups, sandwiches, salads and Purbeck ice-cream. Ingredients are fresh and largely local and fair trade. You can even borrow buckets and spades and windbreaks!
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Joe's Cafe South Beach
Joe's café is the place to head for if you're hungry or thirsty and in the vicinity of Studland. Situated on South Beach, it's a beach hut style café offering organic soups, sandwiches, salads and Purbeck ice-cream. Ingredients are fresh and largely local and fair trade. You can even borrow buckets and spades and windbreaks!
One of the first UK artisan chocolatiers to lead the way in making truly fresh chocolates, using locally sourced seasonal ingredients, including local fresh cream, blended with fine origin chocolate and no additives or preservatives. Cafe attached.
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Chococo
23A Commercial Rd One of the first UK artisan chocolatiers to lead the way in making truly fresh chocolates, using locally sourced seasonal ingredients, including local fresh cream, blended with fine origin chocolate and no additives or preservatives. Cafe attached.
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent selection of ciders and beers, great pasties, a fossil museum plus wonderful views.
Live music is also served up on a regular basis with bands and artists playing at the pub on evenings and Sunday afternoons throughout the year
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The Square and Compass
Worth MatraversExcellent selection of ciders and beers, great pasties, a fossil museum plus wonderful views.
Live music is also served up on a regular basis with bands and artists playing at the pub on evenings and Sunday afternoons throughout the year
Entertainment & Activities
Dorset Coasteering, Kayaking and Bushcraft. School trips and outdoor education in Dorset.The very best Coasteering in Dorset.
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Land & Wave
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