The Sandhaven

25/03/2024

For a small town we have a packed calendar!

Forthcoming Swanage Events

March

Victorian Weekend – Swanage Railway from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th

April

Carnival Classic Motor Show – Main Beach car park on Sunday 21st

Coastal Barbarians Rowing Regatta – Saturday 27th

May

Diesel Gala – Swanage Railway from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th

Pirate Festival – Sandpit Field from Saturday 25th to Sunday 26th

Purbeck Art Weeks – Saturday 25th May to Sunday 9th June

Fairy Festival – Sandpit Field from Thursday 31st to Saturday 1st June

June

Strictly Bulleid 2 – Swanage Railway from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th

Swanage Sea Rowing Regatta – Saturday 8th

Swanage Fish and Food Festival – Prince Albert Gardens from Saturday 15th to Sunday 16th

Roads to Rail Steam Rally – Swanage Railway from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th

Coastal Rowing Regatta – Saturday 29th

July

Swanage Jazz Festival – Friday 12th to Sunday 14th

Wilkswood Reggae Festival Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st

The Wild Swimming Festival Saturday 20th to Sunday 21st

Swanage Carnival – Saturday 27th July to Saturday 3rd August

August

Rotary Summer Craft Fair and Fete – Thursday 8th

Swanage Lifeboat Week – Friday 9th to Sunday 18th

Peter Pan SISATA Outdoor Theatre – Prince Albert Gardens from Sunday 11th to Monday 12th

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival – Thursday 15th to Sunday 18th

Harman’s Cross Field Day – Bank Holiday Monday 26th

Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival – Thursday 29th to Sunday 1st September

Music by the Sea – Prince Albert Gardens on Saturday 31st

September

Swanage Folk Festival – Friday 6th to Sunday 8th

Classic and Steam Vehicle Show – Harmans Cross station from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th

Planet Purbeck Festival – Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd

Swanage Supervets Rowing Regatta – Saturday 28th

October

Swanage Blues Festival – Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th

Purbeck Film Festival – Friday 18th to Sunday 2nd November

Christmas in Swanage

Artisans on the Beach – November to December

Swanage Christmas Lights Switch-on – Saturday 30th November

Swanage Rotary Christmas Market – Saturday 7th December

The Boxing Day Dip – Thursday 26th December

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11/03/2024

We absolutely love this new tapas restaurant in town, The Purbeck Plaza has lovely fresh food at reasonable prices with great service..a must when you’re staying with us!

🕚OPENING HOURS 🕚
As our Tapas is becoming more and more popular we are changing our opening times to focus on this!

🍳Fear not.. Huevos Rotos (Broken Eggs) will be making an appearance on our daily tapas board!

04/11/2023

And that’s a wrap for us and our Summer 2023 season!

Thank you to all of our lovely guests that really do make this the best job in the world 🫶🏼

We are now closed for a couple of weeks for some R&R of our own, then we are open at weekends until mid December and NYE.

For all bookings see our website for direct booking discounts.

Martine and John ♥️

04/11/2023

Concrete blocks along Swanage seafront to protect against flooding were strewn across the road by the force of Storm Ciarán, while Studland beaches had about five years of coastal erosion in one day.

17/07/2023

We may be a little bias but why wouldn’t you want to visit the most photographed pub in England for wonderful food, service and views of the castle? 🏰🫶🏼

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗳𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲! ☀️ 🏰 The sun is shining, and it's the perfect day for a leisurely lunch at The Greyhound Inn, Corfe Castle. Indulge in our mouthwatering summer dishes and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.

Wishing you a wonderful day ahead! 😊
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21/03/2023

Swanage Pier will be the venue for the Antiques Roadshowin June..let’s hope it’s a sunny day for them!

We’re so excited to announce that Swanage Pier is now confirmed as a location for the next series of BBC Antiques Roadshow

You can apply for tickets to see the show at this venue here > bbc.co.uk/antiquesroadshow

09/02/2023

It’s been a while but she’s on her way back!! 🚗⛴️

The Bramble Bush Bay arriving back in Poole harbour yesterday evening.

09/02/2023

We ❤️ Swanage Carnival!

We still have a twin room available - call or email us to book.

Carnival commences on 29th July 2023 and is a fun packed week with great food, live bands, fireworks and other daily events.

01929 422322
[email protected]

THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!

We are delighted to announce that this years theme is…

30/03/2022

When a ‘Which’ report says we are the best seaside town and beach in Dorset, who are we to argue?!

If you’re looking for a break to visit our beautiful beach (only 150 metres from The Sandhaven) or the surrounding Jurassic Coast, please check our availability at thesandhaven.co.uk or call us directly on 01929 422322

Weymouth, Bournemouth and Poole also featured in the list

05/01/2022

Happy New Year from us all at The Sandhaven (incl Cocoa)

2022 has started with John redecorating the guest lounge and I’m stripping, sanding and re-varnishing all of the breakfast room tables 💪🏼

If you’re thinking of an escape to Swanage, check our website for availability or call/email us.

thesandhaven.co.uk
[email protected]
01929 422322

(We are closed for Jan)

30/10/2021

We do love a painting and we couldn’t have hoped for a better one to see our main season draw to an end. Thank you Conor 💙

The Sandhaven is open in November and for New Years Eve breaks. Call or email us for direct bookings.

thesandhaven.co.uk
[email protected]
01929 422322