See some of our favourite beaches in Swanage. Find the perfect spot to relax, get on with activities, or spend the day with the family in the Jurassic Coast.
Apart from Main beach having a summer ban, all these locations are dog friendly.
This beach offers fantastic days out for families. The gentle sloping sand makes getting around and playing on the shore easy. Further to this, it offers safe swimming, and lifeguards during summer. Think traditional with beach huts amusements, and café filled promenades.
This long and unspoilt sandy beach has many sections, these include: - Shell Bay- Knoll Beach - Middle Beach - South Beach
This area is perfect for those wishing to perform walking, water sports, and quiet days out. The area is managed by the National Trust, read more about it here.
This is a recommended stop on the South West coastal path. The area is renowned for dramatic cliffs and spots perfect for natural swimming. This is also a safe spot because the swimming can take place in the natural swimming pool cut in to the rock. Be aware that access to this area is steep, so children or those who struggle with access will not always enjoy this location.
Chapman's pool is a remote and peaceful beach that has a very, lost in nature feel to it. It is a shingle beach, and is accessible by excursion from the main South West coastal path. It is well worth the journey, a perfect spot to relax, picnic, and fossil hunt.
A favourite beach for snorkelling and rock pooling that can be found slightly further to the west. This is amazing for nature lovers, as it's part of the marine nature reserve. It offers something for enthusiasts, and families whishing to expose their children to the natural beauty of this coastline.
The Grand Hotel Swanage offers the perfect location for relaxing between days out exploring these beautiful Swanage beaches. Book your stay now.