Add to this an attractive town which is easy to get to, plenty of interesting shops, spectacular floral displays on parks and gardens and you have the essential ingredients for a wonderful holiday at any time of the year.
Swanages pride and joy is its gently shelving golden sandy beach and clear water which in 2007 has won the prestigious Quality Coast Award. Here you can hire canoes and pedaloes, enjoy the timeless antics of Punch & Judy or simply laze away sunny days.