Swanage Pier
Pier Approach
SWANAGE
Dorset
BH19 2AW
SWANAGE
Dorset
BH19 2AW
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Opening Times
| 2021 Opening (1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021) |
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* 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
TripAdvisor
Travelers Choice 2020
- Excellent256
- Very Good174
- Average54
- Poor13
- Terrible6
Recent Reviews:
- PiersUKUKAlways a brilliant place to go.
Friday, 23rd October 2020A 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 - amays49xBirmingham, United KingdomLovely townTuesday, 27th October 2020I 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
- Piggie64Saltford, United KingdomLovely spot
Friday, 30th October 2020We’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
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
- Event Venue
- 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
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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