What's On  

September

Underwater Photograph Exhibition on Swanage Pier

Until Friday 23rd September  

We are very privileged to be showing some of Paul and Alison Pettitt's amazing underwater photographs of what is hidden under the Pier. 

The exhibition is weather dependent, normal admission to the Pier applies.

Park to Pier Walk 

Saturday 23rd September 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. 

October

Park to Pier Walk 

Sunday 15th October 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

Halloween Fun on Swanage Pier

Spooky season at Swanage Pier has a host of fantastically frightful activities to keep mini witches and wizards magically occupied.

Spooky Halloween Trail

Saturday 21st - Sunday 29th October 

Join us at Swanage Pier this half term for our new spook-tacular Trail!!

Find the Halloween characters which are hidden on the Pier and learn their spooky names.

Once you have discovered them all, hand in your sheet at the Pier gift shop for a reward and be entered into our prize draw to win Halloween goodies.

£1.50 per trail. 

Normal adult admission to the Pier applies.

Children's History Tour

Monday 23rd and Thursday 26th October at 11.00am

Swanage Pier has a fascinating history and has always been an important part of 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.

Halloween Crafts

Thursday 26th October between 10.30am - 2.00pm

Get crafty this October half term creating some Halloween themed masterpieces! Perfect for the upcoming spookiest time of the year. Led by our lovely volunteers.

Drop in any time between 10.30am and 2pm on Thursday 26^th October.

£2.00 per child for as many scary crafts as you can make!

No need to book, just turn up and have fun.

November 

Park to Pier Walk 

Sunday 19th November 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. 

December 

Swanage Pier at Christmas 2023

Lighting up Lives – Light Switch on Friday 8^th December

Swanage Pier at Christmas - Various dates from 9^th – 23rd December

Our Christmas Lighting up lives is returning, along with a whole host of festive activities, including visiting Father Christmas, live music and much more.  Watch this space for more information soon