
Swanage
Head on down to the south coast from Merley House Holiday Park and find yourself in the scenic Victorian seaside town of Swanage. This charming town offers all you need for the perfect family day out, with its Blue Flag beach, delightful high street and exciting attractions to explore.
Things to do in Swanage
If you’re looking for the ultimate outdoor action-packed day out, Swanage offers many exciting options. Whether you’re into scuba diving, paddleboarding, coasteering, sea fishing or kayaking, there’s no shortage of thrilling experiences to enjoy in this seaside town.
Promenade along the Victorian-style wooden Swanage Pier and soak in the stunning views that Swanage has to offer. Take a trip into town and discover an array of local independent sellers offering many shopping delights, from jewellery to baked treats, household goods and clothing.
After your day of exploring, treat yourself to one of Swanage’s many pubs, restaurants, cafés or takeaways to settle your cravings for flavours across the world, from pizza to ice cream and the classic fish & chips.
Parking at Swanage
Swanage has a wide range of parking options to choose from, all conveniently located near the town, beach and other points of interest. Popular car parks include Main Beach Car Park (sat nav BH19 1PW), located around an 8-minute walk from the beach and Broad Road Car Park (sat nav BH19 2AP), which is nearer Swanage Pier.

