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Swanage Pier

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SWANAGE
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About

Swanage Pier looks as glorious today as it would have done over 100 years ago and is an essential part of Swanage’s unique Victorian heritage.

Situated at the eastern end of Dorset’s World Heritage Jurassic Coast, it has given pleasure to generations of holidaymakers and locals and continues to provide moorings for some of the world’s historic sailing ships and other vessels. Swanage Pier is also a valuable marine habitat and an important centre for sub-aqua diving, angling and water sports and provides a regular summer boat service to Poole.

Find out about the Tale of Two Piers in Swanage in the Fine Foundarion Visitor Centre and have a bite to eat in the 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro.

The Swanage Pier Trust took control of the Pier Company at the end of 1994 with the aim of restoring and maintaining it for the benefit of residents and visitors alike.

Swanage Pier Trust must raise £200,000 each year to cover the pier's running and maintenance costs. This makes your support vital to the future of Swanage Pier and you can donate towards their fundraising via their website.

Opening Times

2021 Opening (1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021)

* Swanage Pier is open daily all year round (except Christmas Day). The shop and cafe operate seasonal hours.

Summer (April – September)
During the summer months Swanage Pier is normally open from 9am-5pm weekdays and 7am to 5pm at the weekend.

Winter (October - March)
Swanage Pier is normally open daily from 9am to 4pm, or some days at 3pm during December, January and February.

Guide Prices

Adult £1.50
Child (5-14 years accompanied by paying adult) FREE
Annual Pass (membership with Friends of Swanage Pier) £24.00

Diving Rate:
Heritage Diving Charge £1.50

Fishing Rates:
Adult £4.00
Junior £1.00

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Recent Reviews:

  • PiersUK
    UK
    Always a brilliant place to go.
    5 of 5 stars
    Friday, 23rd October 2020
    A lovely pier. ( Not so keen on the new buildings but maybe that's just me. Needs must? ) Super views and lots of benches and welcoming volunteers. Thank you. Read full review
  • amays49x
    Birmingham, United Kingdom
    Lovely town
    5 of 5 stars
    Tuesday, 27th October 2020
    I have been to swanage over 5 times and i tell you, it does not disappoint, you could easily spend a whole day here on a nice sunny day. It is a nice little town with a lovely beach and pier. Plenty... Read full review
  • Piggie64
    Saltford, United Kingdom
    Lovely spot
    4 of 5 stars
    Friday, 30th October 2020
    We’ve been to Swanage a couple of times & really enjoyed wandering along the pier. There is a small charge to get onto the pier, but worth it for the upkeep. This time everyone was keeping their... Read full review
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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • Shop
  • Tea Rooms

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Picnic Site

Establishment Features

  • Conference facilities
  • Dog Friendly
  • Dogs Accepted
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  • On-site parking or valet parking
  • On-site Restaurant/Cafe
  • Open All Year
  • Picnic Area
  • Shop
  • Tea / Coffee Shop
  • Toilets

Key Features

  • In town/city centre
  • Outdoor Attraction

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (charge) - Parking spaces on the pier are limited and are offered on a first come first served basis. Reservations are not accepted and spaces tend to fill up quickly, particularly in the summer months, so we advise early arrival. We charge a daily parking fee which varies depending on the season. Your entry and parking fees help to contribute to the on-going restoration work on Swanage Pier.

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

From Bournemouth/Poole via ferry (01929 450203 www.sandbanksferry.co.uk): From the Ferry take the B3351 through Studland Village.  After approx. ½ mile, turn left onto the Ulwell Road, signposted Swanage.

From Bournemouth/Poole via road: Take the A35 to Bakers Arms roundabout. Take 1st exit onto A351, signposted Wareham.  Follow signs for Corfe Castle and Swanage.

From Dorchester: Take the A352 signposted Wareham. At Worgret roundabout, take 3rd exit onto A351, signposted Corfe Castle and Swanage.

From Weymouth: Take the A353 signposted Wareham. At Warmwell roundabout, take 3rd exit onto A352, signposted Wareham. At Worgret roundabout, take 3rd exit onto A351, signposted Corfe Castle and Swanage.

Swanage Pier is situated at the southern end of Swanage Bay. Park on the Pier or in nearby Broad Road Car Park.

Public Transport Directions

From the west: the nearest mainline railway station is Wareham (on the London Waterloo to Weymouth line). Catch the number 40 bus from Wareham Railway Station to Swanage Bus/Railway Station. At times when the Swanage Railway is running: Travel on the number 40 bus to Corfe Castle (East Street stop) then catch the steam train from Corfe Castle Station to Swanage. Tel: 01929 425800 or visit their website: www.swanagerailway.co.uk

From the east: Catch the train to Bournemouth Railway Station then transfer to the number 50 bus to Swanage Bus/Railway Station.

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