What's On
March
Park to Pier Walk
Saturday 22nd March at 10.30am
Meeting at Durlston, you will firstly have the opportunity to learn more about the country park, led by a Ranger. You will then be joined by a John Scott, Chairperson of the Dorset Geologists Association Group, for a stroll from down to the Pier, discovering the history, wildlife and (1).jpg)
geology of the bay along the way.
Adult - £5.00
Child - £3.00
No booking required just turn up on the day.
Meeting at Durlston Country Park at 10.30am
April
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Easter Trail
Friday 4th - Tuesday 22nd April
The Easter Bunny, along with his friends, is hiding on Swanage Pier. Can you find them, discover the Easter saying and answer our quiz in our egg-citing Easter trail.
Here is what you need to do………..
Pick up your activity sheet from the Pier gatehouse. As you walk along the Pier, your first task is to collect all the words from the Easter Bunny and rearrange them into an Easter saying.
Your second task is to complete our Easter-themed quiz.
Once you have found all the items, Mini Egg Explorers can hand in th
eir sheets at the Pier Gift shop to be rewarded with a prize and entered into our draw to win the egg-cellent Easter hamper.
New for this year: Participate in egg-citing Easter-themed games (weather permitting).
£2.00 per trail
Normal Adult Pier Entry applies.
Easter-Inspired Crafts & Games with the Easter Bunny
Wednesday 9th and Thursday 17th April
11am - 2pm
Join us for a day filled with fun as you meet the Easter Bunny and take part in 'egg-citing' Easter-themed crafts and games.
Join us for Easter-themed crafts and test your skills with our fun Easter games: 'Pin the Tail on the Bunny,' 'Egg and Spoon Race,' 'Knock the Eggs Down,' and 'Shoot and Score' — perfect for all ages.
Drop in anytime between 11am - 2pm on Wednesday 9th April and Thursday 17th April, for a day packed with Easter activities.
Enjoy crafts and games for the whole family for just £3.00 per child.
Don't miss out on the 'eggs-tra fun'!
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Children’s History Tour
Thursday 10th and Monday 14th April - 11.00am
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Swanage.
We will take a walk along the Pier, for about 45 minutes, strolling in the footsteps of past generations to learn more about the history, including hearing about pirates, smugglers, sunken treasure, and wrecks.
Accompanied children from 5 years.
Adult admission to the Pier applies.
May
Lego Drag Car Racing on Swanage Pier
Saturday 24th May
Come and burn some rubber!! This fast-paced and fun event on Swanage Pier will involve racing Lego pull-back cars on the Pier. Come and choose your car (all cars provided) and race to the finish.
The event will be held on Saturday 24th May between 11am and 3pm. No booking is required; just turn up, bring your family and friends and race your Lego pull back cars.
Pick your lucky car out of the hat, burn some rubber and race to the finish line to win a prize.
£1 for three races, no upper or lower age limit, just come and have fun!
Fish and Chip Cruise 
Sunday 25th May
Set sail on an early evening circular cruise to Poole Harbour with Coastal Cruises, departing from Swanage Pier.
The cruise offers vast panoramas of sky, sea and sand as you pass Old Harry Rocks, Studland Bay, Sandbanks and into Poole, Europe's Largest natural harbour.
Fish and chips will be served on the boat at Poole before heading back to Swanage.
All proceeds will go towards supporting the work of Swanage Pier Trust.
£29.50 per person - Includes fish and chips at Poole
Depart from Swanage Pier - 6.30pm / Returns to Swanage - 9pm
Book Now
- Cut off for tickets is Sunday 25th May at 2.00pm
- Please note that dietary requirement must be made in advance of the day of sailing.
- Fully Licenced bar on board.
Other dates available - Friday 18th July, Wednesday 30th July and Friday 8th August - CLICK HERE
June
Park to Pier Walk
Sunday 8th June at 10.30am
Join a Ranger for a guided walk from Durlston Castle to Swanage Pier learning about wildlife, geology and history of Durlston Country Park and Swanage. Once you reach the Pier, you will have the opportunity for a history talk led by a Pier Volunteer.
Adult - £5.00
Child - £3.00
Booking is not required, just turn up on the day at Durlston Castle Reception.
Make sure to dress for the weather, walking boots are recommended. The walk will include hills and some steps.
July
Fish and Chip Cruise 
Friday 18th July
Set sail on an early evening circular cruise to Poole Harbour with Coastal Cruises, departing from Swanage Pier.
The cruise offers vast panoramas of sky, sea and sand as you pass Old Harry Rocks, Studland Bay, Sandbanks and into Poole, Europe's Largest natural harbour.
Fish and chips will be served on the boat at Poole before heading back to Swanage.
All proceeds will go towards supporting the work of Swanage Pier Trust.
£29.50 per person - Includes fish and chips at Poole
Depart from Swanage Pier - 6.30pm / Returns to Swanage - 9pm
Book Now
- Cut off for tickets is Friday 18th July at 2.00pm
- Please note that dietary requirement must be made in advance of the day of sailing.
- Fully Licenced bar on board.
Other dates available - Sunday 25th May, Wednesday 30th July and Friday 8th August - CLICK HERE
Park to Pier Walk
Sunday 27th July
Meeting at Durlston, you will firstly have the opportunity to learn more about the country park, led by a Ranger. You will then be joined by a John Scott, Chairperson of the Dorset Geologists Association Group, for a guided walk from Durlston Castle to Swanage Pier learning about wildlife, geology and history of Durlston Country Park, the Pier and Swanage.
Adult - £5.00
Child - £3.00
Booking is not required, just turn up on the day at Durlston Castle Reception.
Make sure to dress for the weather, walking boots are recommended. The walk will include hills and some steps.
Fish and Chip Cruise 
Wednesday 30th July
Set sail on an early evening circular cruise to Poole Harbour with Coastal Cruises, departing from Swanage Pier.
The cruise offers vast panoramas of sky, sea and sand as you pass Old Harry Rocks, Studland Bay, Sandbanks and into Poole, Europe's Largest natural harbour.
Fish and chips will be served on the boat at Poole before heading back to Swanage.
All proceeds will go towards supporting the work of Swanage Pier Trust.
£29.50 per person - Includes fish and chips at Poole
Depart from Swanage Pier - 6.30pm / Returns to Swanage - 9pm
Book Now
- Cut off for tickets is Wednesday 30th July at 2.00pm
- Please note that dietary requirement must be made in advance of the day of sailing.
- Fully Licenced bar on board.
Other dates available - Sunday 25th May, Friday 18th July and Friday 8th August - CLICK HERE
August
Fish and Chip Cruise 
Friday 8th August
Set sail on an early evening circular cruise to Poole Harbour with Coastal Cruises, departing from Swanage Pier.
The cruise offers vast panoramas of sky, sea and sand as you pass Old Harry Rocks, Studland Bay, Sandbanks and into Poole, Europe's Largest natural harbour.
Fish and chips will be served on the boat at Poole before heading back to Swanage.
All proceeds will go towards supporting the work of Swanage Pier Trust.
£29.50 per person - Includes fish and chips at Poole
Depart from Swanage Pier - 6.30pm / Returns to Swanage - 9pm
Book Now
- Cut off for tickets is Friday 8th August at 2.00pm
- Please note that dietary requirement must be made in advance of the day of sailing.
- Fully Licenced bar on board.
Other dates available - Sunday 25th May, Friday 18th July and Wednesday 30th July - CLICK HERE
Park to Pier Walk
Sunday 17th August at 10.30am
Join a Ranger for a guided walk from Durlston Castle to Swanage Pier learning about wildlife, geology and history of Durlston Country Park and Swanage. Once you reach the Pier, you will have the opportunity for a history talk led by a Pier Volunteer.
Adult - £5.00
Child - £3.00
Booking is not required, just turn up on the day at Durlston Castle Reception.
Make sure to dress for the weather, walking boots are recommended. The walk will include hills and some steps.
September
Park to Pier Walk
Sunday 28th September
Meeting at Durlston, you will firstly have the opportunity to learn more about the country park, led by a Ranger. You will then be joined by a John Scott, Chairperson of the Dorset Geologists Association Group, for a guided walk from Durlston Castle to Swanage Pier learning about wildlife, geology and history of Durlston Country Park, the Pier and Swanage.
Adult - £5.00
Child - £3.00
Booking is not required, just turn up on the day at Durlston Castle Reception.
Make sure to dress for the weather, walking boots are recommended. The walk will include hills and some steps.