Local Attractions

Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck have many local attractions, below are just a small selection:

Restaurants - for weekends and high season advance booking is recommended at the following popular restaurants:

The Corner Restaurant - 01929-424969 www.thecornerrestaurant.co.uk

Ocean Bay Restaurant - 01929 422222

The Trat Italian Restaurant - 01929-423784

Tawny's Wine Bar - 01929 422781

Other restaurants where advance booking may not be essential include:

Masala Indian Restaurant - 01929 427299

Chilled Red - 01929-426066

There are many more restaurants and pubs in Swanage where good food is served, please call if you need advice.

Durlston Country Park
Durlston Country Park is the nature reserve on the coast south of Swanage. The park covers over 260 acres of land that is home to many different species of animals, birds and reptiles. The area is popular with bird watchers and people coming to watch the dolphins that swim in the seas to the south and east of the park.

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Monkey World
Set amongst the woodland of Dorset lays 62 acres of sanctuary for over 150 primates. Monkey World was set up in 1987 by Jim and Alison Cronin to provide abused Spanish beach chimps with a permanent, stable home. Today Monkey World works in conjunction with foreign governments from all over the world to stop the illegal smuggling of apes out of Africa and Asia. At the park visitors can see more than 150 primates of 15 different species.

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Swanage Railway
The award-winning Swanage Railway currently operates on the six miles of track between Swanage and Norden The branch line from Swanage to Norden Park & Ride is the perfect way to see the beautiful countryside while staying in the town.

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 Local Information
The area is very popular with walkers and climbers and has something to offer for everyone, for further local information visit Swanage Online.

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