SwanageSwanage offers a delightful escape for all holidaymakers visiting Dorset!

Swanage

Ulwell Holiday Park is ideally located to provide easy access to guests wishing to explore Swanage. Swanage offers a delightful escape for all holidaymakers visiting Dorset! With a beautiful beach, arcades and a wide selection of cafes and restaurants – Swanage provides the ideal destination to spend your days whilst staying at Ulwell Holiday Park.

 

Things to do in Swanage

Swanage, our local coastal town, is a picturesque holiday destination that truly has something that everyone will enjoy. The town is renowned for its stunning clean beach – which has even won a few European Blue Flag Awards!  Whether you’re an avid beachgoer, a water sports enthusiast, or someone who simply enjoys a leisurely stroll along the promenade, Swanage Beach has something for everyone!

Swanage is not just about sun and sand; however, it also has a wide selection of entertainment activities. The town boasts two lively arcades, with classic games, claw machines and arcade games that are perfect for a few hours of family fun! If you’re looking to embrace the nostalgic charm of seaside holidays – we highly recommend watching a Punch and Judy show. The Swanage Punch and Judy show is one of the very last Punch and Judy shows in the whole of the UK! The show is held daily from 15 July – early September at 12:00, 14:30 and 15:00 on Swanage Beach.

 

Flickr: Photo Credit Alex Brown

Dog-Friendly Attractions in Swanage

If you love bringing your dog on holiday with you, there are plenty of dog-friendly attractions, walks, restaurants and cafes to explore in Swanage! One of the most popular dog-friendly attractions in Swanage  is simply taking a dog walk along Swanage Beach! Dogs are allowed on the beach between the 1st of October and the 30th of April, however during the summer there are a few restrictions to protect beach goers! However, if you are looking for a scenic beach dog walk during the summer months, we recommend taking a stroll at Swanage’s Monkey Beach (which can be found between the Stone Quay and Swanage Pier).

Discover our top picks for dog-friendly attractions in Swanage

 

dog friendly beach

Cafes and Restaurants

Swanage has a wide selection of cafes and restaurants to discover during your holiday on the Jurassic Coast. In Swanage, there are a wide variety of dining options on offer, including fresh seafood at The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro and even traditional British fish and chips which you can enjoy at any of the local chippies! Whether you’re in the mood to enjoy a beachside picnic, partake in an elegant evening dining experience, or even celebrate your holiday in Swanage by getting stuck into family pub meal – Swanage has dining options to suit every palate!

If you have are little tired after spending all day exploring the Jurassic Coast, and would prefer stay nearing your accommodation at Ulwell Holiday Park – then you’re in luck as we have our very own pub restaurant located right on site! The Village Inn has a variety of delicious home-cooked meals to suit everyone, from hot breakfasts, lunches and delicious dinners! What’s more, The Village Inn also offers vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, various meal options for children and they even offer smaller portion sizes too!

 

Boat Shed Cafe, Lulworth

Things To Do In Swanage

There are plenty of unmissable things to do in Swanage whilst on holiday on the Jurassic Coast! Swanage has a wide selection of unique attractions that every single member of the family to enjoy! Such attractions include taking a Steam Train Ride on Swanage Railway, or going for leisurely stroll around Durlston Country Park! Discover our top recommendations of activities to do in Swanafe, including things to do in Swanage with young children and a four-day sightseeing itinerary for a short break in Dorset.

 

Family-Friendly Holiday Park in Swanage

Ulwell Holiday Park is ideally located to provide easy access to guests looking to explore Swanage and its surrounding attractions! However you spend your days whilst on holiday, guests and homeowners can retreat to our family-friendly holiday park in Swanage and soak up the beautiful scenery of the Dorset countryside. We offer a variety of accommodation options including static caravan holiday homescamping and touring pitches as well as a rustic glamping pod! Secure your next holiday in Swanage by booking your holiday accommodation online or by calling our friendly reception team.

What our guests say

  • A lovely quiet site

    Andy Blackwell

    A lovely quiet site, nice warm amenities with good sized shower cubicles, shop not open yet as it’s too early but the local pub is ideal. Staff were very friendly and helpful. If you’re reasonably fit you can walk into Swanage but the bus service is great so why would you want to. Overall a very nice break, we will be back.

  • Super swimming pool

    Joseph Molford

    Fantastic site, we have had a brilliant holiday. Super swimming pool and changing facilities. Site really handy to get to Swanage and Studland. Will definitely return. Thanks to all the staff for a lovely holiday.

  • Excellent quality caravan site

    Peter Skrobacz

    Excellent quality caravan site, top quality, small and friendly, location fantastic. Been visiting Ulwell for over 25 years now and every year is special.

  • An amazing week at Ulwell

    Jenny H

    We have just returned back from our weeks stay at Ulwell Holiday Park with our 2 small children and dog. It was an absolute brilliant week! The site has everything you need, and more! A lovely comfy pub on site for drinks and a bowl of chips, a small shop, swimming pool, large play are with park, and the bus stops right outside.. what more could you want

  • Easter break

    Mit

    We have just returned after a brilliant Easter break. Couldn’t fault anything at all and we didn’t want to leave. We didn’t visit the pub but the shop is stocked with local produce and essentials. The facilities are great and the location convenient. Our van was spotless and had everything we needed. We will definitely be back

All reviews

4.5

We are currently at an amazing 4.5 score at TripAdvisor, based upon 200+ reviews from verified guests.

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Proudly associated

Over the years the family has developed the park to award-winning standards and in a style which compliments its surroundings.

  • Camping and caravanning
  • British Holiday & Home Parks assocation
  • Poole Tourism
  • Visit Britain
  • premier park 2020 logo
  • Ulwell Holiday Park AA Rating

Finding us

BY ROAD

From Bournemouth via the Sandbanks chain ferry and following the B3351 into Swanage.

From Wareham using the A351 into Swanage, turn left along the seafront towards Studland.

BY BUS

The park is situated on the main bus route from Bournemouth to Swanage.

GPS

1 ° 58’ 16” West, 50° 37’ 34” North

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