Swanage Information Centre

06/06/2026

03/06/2026

🏖️Swanage is the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, and responsible jet skiers and small motorised boats are welcome.

🚤The water is a shared space for all, so if you notice any suspicious behaviour by watercraft there is a dedicated form to pass on any information that you may think useful to the police:

https://www.dorset.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/wsi/watch-schemes-initiatives/harbour-watch/harbour-watch/harbour-watch-contact-form/

(The form is for reporting non-emergency incidents. If a crime is in progress or someone is in immediate danger, please dial 999)

All water safety information for personal watercrafts (jet skis and small motorised boats) can be found here:
https://www.dorsetcoast.com/water-safety-information-for-personal-water-crafts/

Swanage Town Council

29/05/2026

🛍️ Fill in Swanage Friday Market’s survey for a chance to win a super prize! Market day just got more interesting 👀

Its Swanage Market Prize Survey time!

Fill out the survey on the link below to win a fantastic prize at Swanage Friday Market worth up to £160. Terms and conditions apply - please see the form. Survey closes on 25th June 2026.

Also 'like and share' this post and we will chose one of you by random on 25th June 2026 for a Swanage Market related prize. Good luck.

https://forms.gle/oXR687A7gRj3s4up7

28/05/2026

🪣Before you head home after your holidays, please consider donating any buckets, spades and beach toys you may have.

🏖️Our popular “Borrow a Bucket” scheme here at Swanage Information Centre is running very low on supplies!

🌞Your donations help families enjoy the beach without needing to buy new toys — reducing waste and spreading a little seaside kindness.

🌊Reuse • Share • Enjoy Swanage Sustainably!

Please drop your donations at Swanage Information Centre.
(Any clean, usable beach toys gratefully received)

21/05/2026

21/05/2026

📣🎉Good news! 📣🎉

Beach mats are down for the summer at Banjo Pier, just in time for a lovely drop of sun. ☀️

Beach mats help people get from the slopes on pavement level to the sand, so they can enjoy the beach 🏖️

20/05/2026

The delightful Purbeck Art Weeks is nearly upon us. Pick up a brochure from us here at Swanage Information Centre or head to their website to view or download one 🖼️

https://purbeckartweeks.org.uk/brochure/

20/05/2026

🏴‍☠️Ahoy there! 🪎
It’s nearly time for this years Swanage Pirate Festival! The perfect event to kick off the Bank Holiday weekend and the start of the half term holidays 🎉
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May

***UPDATED TIMETABLE***

Due to the *generous* amount of rum consumed, we’ve had to tweak the timetable for Swanage Pirate Weekend… turns out this pirate read the tide times all wrong and nearly sent the whole crew to a watery grave.

Please share the *new* timetable far and wide across the Seven Seas!

Locations:
Pirate parade: along shore road
Beach battle: banjo pier and surrounding beach area
Sea shantys: arena in sandpit field
Cannon display: arena in sandpit field
Field battle: arena in sandpit field
Sword training: arena in sandpit field
Traders and food: sandpit field

15/05/2026

Swanage Beach has been awarded Blue Flag status for the 25th year running!
🌊🏖️

Confirmed as one of England’s top beaches, Swanage in Dorset has been awarded the international Blue Flag award by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, for the 25th year in a row

Please follow the link for the full story

https://www.swanage.news/swanage-hoists-the-blue-flag-for-25th-consecutive-year/

14/05/2026

With May half term just around the corner are you planning family trips? From seaside walks and family attractions to beach days and local events, Swanage has plenty to keep everyone entertained.

Here’s what families can enjoy in Swanage during the May half term school holidays.