Swanage Railway, Swanage

Name: Swanage Railway
Address: 47 Station Road, Swanage, BH19 1AD, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1929 425800

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Facts and practical information

Swanage Railway (address: 47 Station Road) is a place located in Swanage (England kingdom) and belongs to the category of mass transportation systems, scenic railroads, tours.

It is situated at an altitude of 10 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 50°36'36"N latitude and 1°57'53"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Swanage Railway is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Swanage (train, 6 min walk), Swanage Bus Station (bus, 6 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Discordant coastline (neighbourhood, 6 min walk), Swanage Town Hall (city hall, 7 min walk), Herston (town, 13 min walk).

Coordinates: 50°36'36"N, 1°57'53"W

Address

47 Station RoadSwanage BH19 1AD United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1929 425800

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Day trips

Swanage Railway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tilly Whim Caves, Swanage Town Hall, Durlston Castle, Durlston Country Park.

1.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Tilly Whim Caves
32 min walk • Tilly Whim Caves, situated on the picturesque Dorset coast in the United Kingdom, offer visitors a glimpse into the region's rich geological and historical tapestry. These caves, now a popular tourist attraction, were originally part of a limestone quarry dating back...
~1430 ftSE
City hall
Swanage Town Hall, Swanage
7 min walk • Swanage Town Hall is a municipal building on Swanage High Street in Dorset. Constructed by the local building contractor George Burt in 1882–83, it reused materials salvaged from demolition works in London. The façade was rescued from London's 17th-century Mercers' Hall and the external clock is dated to 1826.
1.1 miSE
Forts and castles
Durlston Castle
30 min walk • Durlston Castle stands within Durlston Country Park, a 1.13 square-kilometre country park and nature reserve stretching along the coastline south of Swanage, on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset.
1 miS
Park
Durlston Country Park
26 min walk • Durlston Country Park is a 320-acre country park and nature reserve stretching along the coast of the Isle of Purbeck on the outskirts of Swanage in Dorset, England.
0.6 miE
Piers and boardwalks
Swanage Pier, Swanage
17 min walk • 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.
0.8 miE
Gothic architecture
Wellington clock tower, Swanage
20 min walk • The Wellington clock tower is a structure that stands on the seafront at Swanage in Dorset, England. It was originally built by the Commissioners for Lighting the West Division of Southwark at the southern end of London Bridge in 1854.
0.5 miW
Town
Herston, Swanage
13 min walk • Herston is a western suburb of the town of Swanage, in Dorset, England. It has its own railway station – Herston Halt railway station – on the Swanage Railway. There is a park on Days Road. The Swanage School is in this area.
~1220 ftS
Neighbourhood
Discordant coastline, Swanage
6 min walk • A discordant coastline occurs where bands of different rock types run perpendicular to the coast. The differing resistance to erosion leads to the formation of headlands and bays.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Swanage Railway open?

Swanage Railway is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Swanage Railway?

Nearby attractions include Discordant coastline, Swanage (6 min walk), Swanage Town Hall, Swanage (7 min walk), Herston, Swanage (13 min walk), Swanage Pier, Swanage (17 min walk).

How to get to Swanage Railway by public transport?

The nearest stations to Swanage Railway:

Train

Swanage (6 min walk)
Herston Halt (19 min walk)

Bus

Swanage Bus Station • Lines: 50 (6 min walk)
Mowlem Court • Lines: 50 (6 min walk)