Beaches · South West England
Swanage Beach
In or near Studland.
Swanage Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Swanage · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Swanage Beach is a beach on the coast of South-East England. The site is within the Dorset National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 1.2 km away. Postcode area BH19.
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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 Beach is located in the parish of Swanage, South-East England. It forms part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI and the Purbeck Ridge (East) SSSI, and lies within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The beach offers a blend of natural beauty and ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6188, -1.9510
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Swanage
- Postcode
- BH19 1LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Swanage — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: w27248036 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Swanage Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
Shep's Hollow
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km
Swanage Haven Boutique B&B
B&Bs · 0.5 km
Swanage War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Whitecliff Manor
Manor houses · 1.0 km
Santa-Fe Fun Park
Theme parks · 1.1 km
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King Alfred Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Swanage Pier
Piers · 1.1 km
The Mowlem
Theatres · 1.1 km
The Mowlem
Open-air theatres · 1.1 km
Swanage Harbour
Marinas · 1.2 km
Stone Quay
Piers · 1.2 km
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Swanage Bay
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
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📷 5Theme parks · South West England
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Where to eat & stay near Swanage Beach
Places to stay
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Swanage Haven Boutique B&B
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Cauldron Barn Caravan Park
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Swanage Bijou Camping at Kirkwood Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Herston Caravan and Camp Site
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Black Swan Inn
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★ Iconic📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
The Square and Compass
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
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📷 5Cafés · South West England
Café Villano
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swanage Beach?
- Swanage Beach is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 1LU), in the parish of Swanage.
- What is Swanage Beach?
- Swanage Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swanage Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 1LU.
- Is Swanage Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Swanage Beach is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Purbeck Ridge (East) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Swanage Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Swanage Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swanage Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 1LU.