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Charming Swanage Swanage Promenade Swanage has so much for the whole family to enjoy: the town has kept much of its original Victorian character and offers an award-winning beach with safe bathing together with a wide variety of all-weather leisure activities. A Beautiful Beach The town's jewel in the crown is its family friendly beach. Sandy and gently sloping, Swanage has the only beach along the Jurassic Coast to consistently achieve European Blue Flag Status. Swanage enjoys some of the south coast’s best weather; listen to the sea lapping at the shore as you lie on the golden sand or stroll along the promenade. Victorian Charm Swanage retains the feel of its original incarnation as a Victorian seaside resort. Much of the architecture is from this era – have a look along the High Street at impressive buildings such as the Town Hall and the Purbeck House Hotel. As you wander around the art galleries and boutique gift shops, the pace of life slows to a gentler rhythm in Swanage. Attractions Among the town’s main attractions are Swanage Railway and Durlston Country Park. The Railway, which uses steam engines on many of its routes, has a year-round timetable and is the best way to travel between Corfe Castle and Swanage. The various stops along the way are also perfect dropoff points for a day’s walking. Wellington Clock Tower Mill pond, Church Hill Entertainment for Everyone Swanage has a wide range of events throughout the year which will appeal to everyone. For music lovers, the town has a fantastic range of festivals which everyone can enjoy, including Blues, Jazz and Folk Festivals. The Regatta and Carnival Week offers a lively atmosphere a Caribbean style carnival, spectacular fireworks, music and dancing to suit everyone. All year round, you will find something to do both in the daytime and in the evening. The Mowlem Theatre presents a varied programme of brand new film releases, shows and theatrical plays and has incredible views overlooking the bay. The town also has a variety of top quality restaurants and bistros for you to sample while you’re here. Or why not just sit on the beach eating traditional fish and chips? Durlston Country Park Durlston Country Park was founded by the Victorian entrepreneur and philanthropist George Burt. The park is a fantastic site of around 260 acres where you can enjoy stunning views and see an abundance of natural beauty, flora and fauna as well as magnificent marine mammals and birds, all set in “nature’s great open book”. The park hosts a wide range of events throughout the year including dolphin watches and is the perfect place to enjoy a spectacular cliff top walk. The Park was the first National Nature Reserve to be designated by the recently-formed Natural England and was recently voted Britain's 2nd Favourite Park. Quality Coast Award 2010 6 www.visit<strong>swanage</strong>and<strong>purbeck</strong>.co.uk 2010 European Blue Flag Beach 2010
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