Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre Tours

Get to know the good, the bad and the ugly of our intriguing past with a trip to Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre. With plenty of exhibits and collections to examine, you'll discover lots of interesting tidbits here.

This collection of historical artifacts in Swanage comes recommended by many travelers, so make a spot for it on your travel plans. However, your day doesn't end there. There are loads more places waiting for you to explore after Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre. Corfe Castle, Sandbanks Beach, and Brownsea Island are not far away.

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Colonnade Hotel London

Colonnade Hotel London

4 out of 5
City of Westminster
Price was $1,151, price is now $819 per person
$819
per person
Feb 14 - Feb 20
found 24 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
New York (JFK) to London (LHR)
5.6/10 (1,000 reviews)
The second time I've stayed at this hotel. Rooms are clean and tidy, and only a short walk from Warwick Avenue Underground station and Little Venice. Behind the hotel is a bar/off-licence called 'Real Drinks', lots of different beverages you can drink in or take away, and a superb pub called 'The Prince Alfred'.

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Native Bankside

Native Bankside

4 out of 5
London City Centre
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,758, price is now $974 per person
$974
per person
Feb 14 - Feb 20
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
New York (NYC) to London (LHR)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,177 reviews)
Cleaners were great but reception staff was, ag

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

For Students Only Chapter Old Street in London

For Students Only Chapter Old Street in London

2 out of 5
London City Centre
Price was $1,645, price is now $1,163 per person
$1,163
per person
Feb 13 - Feb 20
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
New York (JFK) to London (LHR)
7.6/10 Good! (19 reviews)
This is actually student housing that moonlights as a “hotel” during the summer break. It’s generally fine, but the bed and the rooms are ridiculously small. This might be fine for a single student, but for a couple - as we were - there just isn’t enough room in the bed or elsewhere. The cheaper price notwithstanding, not good value for money.

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2025

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Tilly Whim Caves just further along the coast path from the Lighthouse. #LifeatExpedia #StunningStructure

Durlston Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Durlston Country Park, a lovely green space in Swanage. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

Durlston Country Park
View from the town

Swanage Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Swanage Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Swanage. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Swanage Beach
Really nice viewpoint from this lighthouse. #LifeatExpedia #StunningStructure

Anvil Point Lighthouse

Find out about the history of Swanage when you take a trip to Anvil Point Lighthouse. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Anvil Point Lighthouse
I'd never heard of this little place until Monday. A short detour downhill from the SW coastal path and you will find yourself here. This is a wave cut platform formed over thousands of years. The layered geology of the landscape is so clear to see as you climb down onto the platform or the dancefloor as it is known.

Dancing Ledge

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Dancing Ledge during your travels in Langton Matravers. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Dancing Ledge
Old Harry Rocks

Old Harry Rocks

Explore the great outdoors at Old Harry Rocks, a lovely green space in Studland. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Old Harry Rocks
Waiting for the ferry and come across the very English phone box. 😀

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Studland Beach and Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Swanage. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve

Best Lodging Options Near Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre

Purbeck House Hotel

Purbeck House Hotel

3 out of 5
91 High Street Swanage England
Purbeck House Hotel
Red Lion

Red Lion

3 out of 5
63 High Street Swanage England
Red Lion
Water's Edge - Sea Front Self Catering Apartment in the Heart of Swanage

Water's Edge - Sea Front Self Catering Apartment in the Heart of Swanage

Swanage ENG
Water's Edge - Sea Front Self Catering Apartment in the Heart of Swanage
Nestleton: Breakfast on the balcony or snuggle around the fire-dogs welcome too

Nestleton: Breakfast on the balcony or snuggle around the fire-dogs welcome too

Swanage ENG
Nestleton: Breakfast on the balcony or snuggle around the fire-dogs welcome too
Refurbished house, close to the beach, quiet central location

Refurbished house, close to the beach, quiet central location

Swanage England
Refurbished house, close to the beach, quiet central location
Seaview

Seaview

3.5 out of 5
Swanage England
Seaview
YHA Swanage - Hostel

YHA Swanage - Hostel

3 out of 5
Cluny, Cluny Crescent Swanage England
YHA Swanage - Hostel
The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms

The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms

Swanage Dorset
The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms
Swanage Bay Apartment

Swanage Bay Apartment

3 out of 5
Swanage England
Swanage Bay Apartment
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