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A sunny Swanage Bank Holiday? That’s the way to do it!
Weather forecasts for a mini heatwave to end August 2023 have come as especially welcome news for one Swanage beach business.
4 months ago
Pedal powered Porsches set to make a splash at Studland
A Studland beachside business is about to expand the UK’s greenest fleet of company cars with the addition of four open top Porsches.
6 months ago
Lulworth hotel unexpectedly goes on market for £2.2 million
A Victorian hotel just a stone’s throw away from Lulworth Cove has been put up for sale by its owners.
12 months ago
Purbeck secret garden seeks official status as visitor attraction
A retrospective planning permission application has been submitted by the owner of a once derelict Victorian walled garden near Wareham.
1 year ago
Race for Swanage beach huts leaves visitors out in the cold
A surge in local people taking out bookings for seafront beach huts in Swanage could mean holidaymakers will struggle to find one this year.
2 years ago
Plans to prevent staycationer hell, rolled out by Dorset Council
Dorset Council says it’s putting in robust measures to prevent a repeat of last summer's beach overcrowding, littering, illegal parking and outdoor toileting.
3 years ago
As half term holiday looms, authorities warn against travel to Dorset
Dorset Police have revealed that they’ve issued more than a thousand fixed penalty notices since the start of the pandemic, amidst a stern warning to “explore from your door”.
3 years ago
Historic boat plans to make return to Swanage
A historic ferry is set to make its first trip to and from Swanage in years - and it could soon be offering trips to Brownsea Island too.
3 years ago
Durlston’s gold national tourism award goes on display
Following their impressive success, the team at Durlston Country Park finally get their hands on their gold Visit England trophy.
3 years ago
Social distancing passing places installed on Swanage seafront
Some parking spaces along Shore Road have been removed to widen the pavement, to allow people to pass each other at a safe distance.
3 years ago