Know before you go
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Dogs
Dogs allowed Oct–Apr only; banned 1 May–30 Sep (Dorset PSPO 2024–2026).
Restriction in force now💧
Water — EA Excellent
Designated bathing water rated Excellent by the Environment Agency. Sewage alerts stream live in the app.
EA Excellent🅿️
Facilities
Car park · toilets · café · lifeguard (seasonal)
Food & drink nearby
- Down The Beach121 m
- The Cabin148 m
- Beach Gardens Pavilion Ice Cream Kiosk448 m
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Swanage Beach, answered
Are dogs allowed on Swanage Beach beach?
Dogs allowed Oct–Apr only; banned 1 May–30 Sep (Dorset PSPO 2024–2026).
Is the sea clean at Swanage Beach?
Swanage Beach is a designated bathing water rated Excellent by the Environment Agency. Live sewage-overflow alerts are shown in the BeachGo app.
What facilities does Swanage Beach beach have?
Swanage Beach has a car park, toilets, a café, seasonal lifeguard cover.