What's On  

March

Swanage Pier History Walk

Wednesday 29th March at 2.30pm  

Enjoy a tour following in the footsteps of the Victorians in a stroll along the pier, a pleasure that has been enjoyed by generations.

Experience a breath of fresh air and great views while learning about the history of the pier told by one of our Volunteers.

Tours start at the gatehouse, normal admission applies to the Pier.

For future information please contact activities@swanagepiertrust.com or 01929 425 806

Weather Dependent

April

Swanage Pier Easter Trail 

Saturday 1st - Sunday 16th April 

The Easter bunny along with his friends are hiding on Swanage Pier, find them all, collect the words and arrange them into a rhyme to earn your reward.

So here is what you need to do...

Pick up your activity sheet from the Pier gatehouse and as you walk along the Pier, collect all the words from the Easter characters and rearrange them into the first two lines of a well-known rhyme!

Once all the eggs have been found, mini egg explorers can hand in their sheets at the Pier shop to be rewarded with a treat and be entered into our draw to win the Easter hamper.

£1.00 per trail
Normal Adult Pier Entry

Swanage Pier Children's History Walk

Tuesday 4th April at 10.30am  

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.

Eggciting Easter Fun on Swanage Pier  

Wednesday 5th, Saturday 8th and Wednesday 12th April -  between 11.00am - 3.00pm 

Come and join us for crafts on Swanage Pier, make your very own Easter Bonnet, Bunny, Chick and much more. 

Try your luck at our Easter Games, “Pin the tail on the bunny”, “Race to the line with our egg and spoon race” and “Shoot and score” Easter challenge for all ages.  

Wednesday 5th, Saturday 8th and Wednesday 12th April between 11.00am and 3.00pm for a fun-filled day of Easter activities!

Crafts and games for all the family to enjoy.  

Crafts £2.00 per child

Easter Games £1.00 per child 

Or try both for £2.50 per child 

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

Purbeck Coast Radio Spring Fundraiser

Friday 21st April 

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Swanage Pier History Walk

Wednesday 26th April at 2.30pm  

Enjoy a tour following in the footsteps of the Victorians in a stroll along the pier, a pleasure that has been enjoyed by generations.

Experience a breath of fresh air and great views while learning about the history of the pier told by one of our Volunteers.

Tours start at the gatehouse, normal admission applies to the Pier.

For future information please contact activities@swanagepiertrust.com or 01929 425 806

Weather Dependent

Park to Pier Walk 

Saturday 29th April 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. 

May

Park to Pier Walk 

Sunday 14th May 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 Country Park. 

Swanage Pier History Walk

Friday 26th May at 2.30pm  

Enjoy a tour following in the footsteps of the Victorians in a stroll along the pier, a pleasure that has been enjoyed by generations.

Experience a breath of fresh air and great views while learning about the history of the pier told by one of our Volunteers.

Tours start at the gatehouse, normal admission applies to the Pier.

For future information please contact activities@swanagepiertrust.com or 01929 425 806

Weather Dependent

June

Park to Pier Walk 

Saturday 10th June 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. 

BBC Antiques Roadshow

Friday 23rd June 

We’re so excited to announce that Swanage Pier is now confirmed as a location for the next series of BBC Antiques Roadshow.

You can apply for tickets to see the show at this venue here > bbc.co.uk/antiquesroadshow

Piers On Posters 

Saturday 1st - Saturday 15th July 

Journey back to the Golden Age of rail travel with this nostalgic exhibition of posters  selected by the National Piers Society. Free to enter, this show is part of Year of the Pier and throughout 2023 will be visiting venues including Claremont Pier at Lowestoft, Britannia Pier at Great Yarmouth, Weston-super-Mare Grand Pier, Swanage Pier and Clacton Pier. Come and see how your local pier looked through the eyes of some of the best poster artists of the twentieth century.  

www.piers.org.uk 

August 

Park to Pier Walk 

Sunday 6th August 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 Country Park. 

September

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.