Swanage Pier is a Victorian pier which extends into the southern end of Swanage Bay near the town of Swanage, in the south-east of Dorset. It was built in 1895 for passenger ship services. [2]

Located close to the pier in Swanage, it is about 350 metres from the heart of the vibrant town, with its colourful shops and eateries, and 0.5 miles from the sandy beach, where you can swim in the sea.

Swanage Pier is a restored Victorian seaside pier in Dorset. History, educational visits, filming, photography, strolling, fishing, scuba diving, boat berth and mooring, commemorative brass plaques.

Oct 7, 2024 · A webcam with a panoramic view across Swanage is now streaming 24 hours a day, allowing anyone to check the local weather conditions or admire the scenery. The live 24/7 Swanage webcam is located in south Swanage, looking across the bay towards Ballard Down and is now back online after refurbishment.

Mar 18, 2025 · As part of our new on-pier experience we have a new digital tour for you to experience. Accessible on a smartphone or tablet, you will be able to hear the voices and see the images of the past, watch aerial film of the Pier and take a virtual trip along the old Pier.

The fully-restored Grade II-listed Victorian pier in Swanage is a must-visit attraction for a sense of the town’s history, as well as giving you a unique perspective of Swanage Bay.

May 27, 2022 · Nestled on the south coast in the shadow of Bournemouth and Weymouth, it’s a 750 foot long, built between 1859 and 1860. Today the pier is open to the public, here you find on the eastern gateway to the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on …

Swanage's Victorian Pier is over 100 years old and offers beautiful views of Swanage Bay and the Jurassic Coast. Walk along Swanage Pier and you’ll be walking in the footsteps of generations.

Swanage's Victorian pier extends around 650ft (210m) into the southern end of Swanage Bay. Awarded the Pier of the Year award in 2012 by the National Piers Society, the structure is also a Grade II listed building.

Swanage Pier looks as glorious today as it would have done over 100 years ago and is an essential part of Swanage’s unique Victorian heritage. Situated at the eastern end of Dorset’s World Heritage Jurassic Coast, it has given pleasure to generations of holidaymakers and locals and continues to provide moorings for some of the world ...