Swanage Carnival

The South Coast's premier carnival event for the whole family to enjoy

Saturday 27th July to
Saturday 3rd August 2024

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The South Coast’s Premier Carnival

Enjoy 8 days of family fun-filled events and entertainment for all ages in Swanage.

2023 brought the new Swanage Carnival theme ‘Under the Sea’, not just because of our lovely seaside location but also because this year has been designated ‘Year of the Coast’.

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Raising thousands of pounds each year for our chosen charities and good causes

In 2023 Swanage Carnival celebrated another successful year, giving away a staggering £27,650 to 20 selected organisations. The donations were awarded at our annual presentation night and we have been delighted to learn how these hard raised funds have been put to great use in our community.

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Dorset Coastal Cottages

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Brook Lodge

Spacious 1-bed, ground floor apartment in Swanage town centre with off-road parking. Brook Lodge is a ground floor flat with …more

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Swanage Holiday Apartments

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Dream Cottages

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Swanage Haven

Five Star Award Winning Boutique  Accommodation in The Heart of Dorset.  The Swanage Haven is 5* Room accommodation with a difference. …more

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Sykes Holiday Cottages

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Campsites.co.uk

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Swanage Holiday Properties

We are a friendly family run company local to Swanage and Purbeck. We specialise in holiday rental of self-catering houses, apartments & cottages within …more

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Country Cottages Online

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The Pines Hotel

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Millbrook Guesthouse

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