Lighting Up Lives this Christmas 2024

Who will your Light Shine for?

Shine a light on someone special this Christmas.

Our Christmas ‘Lighting Up Lives’ event returns! For the past three years, this enchanting celebration at the iconic Swanage Pier has allowed hundreds of people to cherish the memories of loved ones and celebrate the special people in their lives.

A wonderful way to honour those who have meant and continue to mean, so much to us.

“This is a wonderful event. The magnificent display could be seen from the whole of the seafront and looked particularly magnificent from Broad Road. It is comforting to know one of the lights is dedicated to someone we love.”

Dedicate a Light

We invite you to dedicate a light to someone special or a group you appreciate. With a suggested donation of £12.00, you can honour, celebrate, show thanks, remember loved ones or wish someone a joyous Christmas. Your light will shine brightly in a stunning display along Swanage Pier and your dedication will be featured on our online ‘Shine a Light’ page. 

All donations made go towards the ongoing maintenance and restoration of the Pier.

Dedications will open on the 1st November.

Lighting up Lives – ‘The Switch On’

Come and join us on Friday, 6th December, starting at 5:30pm, for the first  night of the Pier illuminations! Enjoy live music from local bands Kelp! and the Allsort’d Choir. Be entertained by festive characters and watch the lights being switched on by our special guest at 6:00pm. Make your evening complete with a festive treat or a BBQ delight from the 1859 Café and Bistro and find the perfect gift in our shop.

Bring your family and friends for a magical  evening at Swanage Pier!

  • Adult - £2.00
  • Child - £1.00 (between 2 - 14 year old)
  • Family Ticket - £5.00 (2 adults & 2 children) 

Click here for more information on what is happening on the Pier this Christmas.