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Christmas on Swanage Pier

This year we are in full festive swing.

Get ready for the return of the incredible Lighting up Lives.

Come and meet Father Christmas and his reindeer. The ever-popular donkeys will be returning, along with your favourite Christmas characters. Enjoy live music, entertainment and so much more!         

Click below to make your ‘Lighting up Lives’ dedication and book your tickets for Father Christmas’ Grotto.      

              

Click here for further details on on what is happening over Christmas. 


Big Winter Raffle

Tickets are just £1 each and can be purchased from the gate, shop and online

Prizes have been donated by fantastic businesses ðŸ‘‰ 

All proceeds raised go towards the ongoing maintenance of Swanage Pier. 

The draw will take place on Sunday 5th January 2025


Lighting up Lives – ‘The Switch On’

Friday 13th December 

Come and join us on Friday, 13th 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 delicious  barbecue offering 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)

(tickets to be purchased on the night)

Click Here 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.


Christmas on Swanage Pier

Father Christmas and his real reindeer as well as the ever-popular donkeys will be creating an atmosphere like no other here at Swanage Pier. Come along with family, friends and loved ones to experience the joy of Christmas.

Ho, Ho, Ho, Father Christmas is returning to Swanage Pier!

Take in the atmosphere as you arrive at our enchanting winter wonderland. A warm welcome from the Merry Elves will greet you upon arrival. Gather everyone together in Father Christmas’s sleigh and our mountain cable car photo booths, play snowy games and post your Christmas letters to Father Christmas in our magical post box before meeting the man himself!

It is a truly magical Christmas experience that the whole family will enjoy. 

Don’t just take our word for it, read what families thought last year…..

It was good last year but this year it was brilliant. They loved the fun they had in the grotto throwing snowballs and being a snowman. The elves were fab and the big man was brilliant! Thank you so much. Two very happy kiddies.

Elves were really lovely and made the experience for my children really special. The children loved Santa; he was amazing.

 

Tickets are £10.00 per child (All children will receive a gift. Children under 2 are free **)  

Entrance to the Winter Wonderland Christmas Marquee is included in the grotto ticket price. Subject to availability, donation of £2 per person to the Christmas marquee.

** If you have an under 2/baby who is accompanying you into the grotto with your other child (who have a ticket), you do not need to purchase a separate ticket – unless you want them to receive a gift.

Just pick the time below to book your tickets 

Saturday 14th

10 - 10.30 *  10.30 - 11 11 - 11.30*  11.30 - 12* 12 - 12.30 12.30 - 1 2 - 2.30*  2.30 - 3* 3- 3.30  3.30 -  4* 4 - 4.30 4.30- 5

Sunday 15th

    11 - 11.30* 11.30 - 12* 12 - 12.30 12.30 - 1 2 - 2.30* 2.30 - 3* 3 - 3.30 3.30 - 4 4 - 4.30 4.30 - 5

Thursday 19th

    11 - 11.30 11.30 - 12 12 - 12.30 12.30 - 1 2 - 2.30 2.30 - 3 3 - 3.30 3.30 - 4 4 - 4.30  

Friday 20th

    11 - 11.30 11.30 - 12 12 - 12.30 12.30 - 1 2 - 2.30 2.30 - 3 3 - 3.30 3.30 - 4 4 - 4.30  

Saturday 21st 

10 - 10.30 10.30 - 11* 11 - 11.30* 11.30 - 12 12 - 12.30 12.30 - 1 2 - 2.30* 2.30 - 3* 3 - 3.30* 3.30 - 4* 4 - 4.30 4.30 - 5

Sunday 22nd

10 - 10.30 10.30 - 11 11 - 11.30 11.30 - 12 12 - 12.30 12.30 - 1 2 - 2.30 2.30 - 3 3 - 3.30 3.30 - 4 4 - 4.30 4.30 - 5

Monday 23rd 

10 - 10.30 10.30 - 11 11 - 11.30 11.30 - 12 12 - 12.30 12.30 - 1 2 - 2.30 2.30 - 3 3 - 3.30* 3.30 - 4 4 - 4.30 4.30 - 5*

* sold out

If anyone in your party has additional needs, please email to arrange a dedicate slot.

Along with visiting Father Christmas, we also have…..

Saturday 14th December

Magical Christmas Entertainment

10.30am – 1.00am & 2.00pm – 4.30pm

Kevin Burke will be back on the Pier, adding his own special brand of Christmas cheer to the festive mix! Expect magic, juggling, balloon models and of course, plenty of ho! ho! ho!"

Christmas Donkeys

11.00am - 4.00pm

Christmas Donkeys back by popular demand, will be on the Pier for you to come and meet, adding a little bit of festive magic.

 

 

Saturday 21st December

Magical Christmas Entertainment 

10.30am – 1.00am & 2.00pm – 4.30pm

Kevin Burke will be back on the Pier, adding his own special brand of Christmas cheer to the festive mix! Expect magic, juggling, balloon models and of course, plenty of ho! ho! ho!"

Christmas Reindeer

11.00am – 4.00pm

Father Christmas’s reindeer will be visiting The Pier! Come along and wish them good luck before they head off to deliver presents on Christmas Eve. 

Karen Grant

12.00pm

Come and join Karen Grant who will be singing all your favourite classic Christmas tunes. Helping to get you in the mood for the festive season.

Come and join us for a great festive experience.

Thank you to our amazing sponsors 

 


 

2025

February 

Park to Pier Walk

Sunday 9th February at 10.30am

Meeting at Durlston Castle, join a Ranger for a stroll from Durlston Castle to Swanage Pier, on the way discovering the history, wildlife and geology of Durlston Bay. 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

No booking required just turn up on the day.
Meeting at Durlston Castle. 


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 Jurassic Coast Volunteer for a stroll from down to the Pier, on the way discovering the history, wildlife and geology of the bay.

Adult - £5.00
Child - £3.00

No booking required just turn up on the day.
Meeting at Durlston Country Park at 10.30am