Natural landmarks · South West England
Swanage Bay
In or near Studland.
Swanage Bay — a natural feature in england south east.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swanage · 1.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Swanage Bay is a named natural feature in england south east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Purbeck Ridge (East) SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swanage Bay is a natural landmark located in South-East England. It features a sandy beach and picturesque coastline, making it a notable destination for coastal activities. The bay is part of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised for its geological significance. Visitors can expect scenic views and opportunities for walking along coastal paths.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6181, -1.9518
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Swanage
- Postcode
- BH19 1LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Swanage — 1.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2636444 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Swanage Beach
Beaches · 0.1 km
Swanage Haven Boutique B&B
B&Bs · 0.5 km
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Swanage War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Santa-Fe Fun Park
Theme parks · 1.0 km
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King Alfred Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
The Mowlem
Theatres · 1.0 km
The Mowlem
Open-air theatres · 1.0 km
Swanage Pier
Piers · 1.0 km
Whitecliff Manor
Manor houses · 1.1 km
Swanage Harbour
Marinas · 1.1 km
Stone Quay
Piers · 1.1 km
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swanage Bay?
- Swanage Bay is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 1LU), in the parish of Swanage.
- What is Swanage Bay?
- Swanage Bay — a natural feature in england south east.
- How do I get to Swanage Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 1LU.
- Is Swanage Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Swanage Bay is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Purbeck Ridge (East) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Swanage Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 1LU.