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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 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

Get ready for an 'eggs-traordinary' Easter at Swanage Pier!

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 their 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'!

Children’s History Tour

Thursday 10th and Monday 14th April - 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.

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

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.

August

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.