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Swanage Carnival 2020 – Cancelled
It is with a heavy heart that we have reached the difficult decision to cancel Swanage Carnival 2020. We had planned a great week of fun and entertainment, and we have left making this difficult decision as long as possible. However, it is clear that restrictions relating to Covid-19 will be in place for the foreseeable future. The wellbeing of [...]
Introducing our 2020 Carnival Ambassadors!
We are delighted to introduce this year’s three Carnival Ambassadors; Lavinia-Dior, Carmen and Millie who will be representing Swanage Carnival in 2020. Our youth Ambassadors will be helping to organise, judge and take part in Carnival activities throughout the week. Carnival chairperson Maria Foot said “This role was introduced in 2019 with the aim of inspiring more youngsters to get [...]
Swanage Carnival Gives away £28,800!!!
Swanage Carnival celebrates another triumphant year giving away more than £28,000 to 26 chosen organisations. With a number of other events falling during Carnival week and with the chain ferry being out of service, there were some concerns that we may see less visitors at Swanage Carnival 2019. Thankfully this was not the case and we saw greater numbers than ever visiting Sandpit [...]
Thousands Attend Swanage Carnival
8 days of Carnival fun have come to an end but we are already planning for next year! This year we introduced a number of brand-new events and activities and all were well received. The opening weekend was attended by a record-breaking number of visitors throughout both days. The Procession on Sunday had more entries than usual and was [...]
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Once upon a Time ....
It was 12 months ago when we gave away a staggering £28,500 to local charities and good causes, fingers crossed we can do the same this time next year.
Thank you to everyone for your continued support 👍
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Thank you so much for all the fun and support you give to Swanage
Just brilliant! Well done all 👏👏
Once upon a time...
there was a carnival, a very popular carnival that had been held for many many years in the lovely seaside town of Swanage.
Lots of people visited the carnival and took away lots of happy memories.
We would like to find out about your favourite stories, memories and especially to see your photos of carnivals gone by.
So post and tag us in them with @swanagecarnival or send them in directly.
We will publish your stories, memories and photos on our social media pages and website.
One day the Swanage Carnival will return with lots of fun, games and entertainment ...but in the meantime let’s treasure the ones of years gone by......... ... See MoreSee Less
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Been close to 40 times and only ever one complaint... whoever decided to stop the live music on the seafront every night of carnival week it was a huge mistake !! .it was loved by all , kids, parents, grand parents all dancing happy into the night... never any hassle & kept trade in late night opening shops, still many im sure that have years of memorys still miss it!!... BRING IT BACK
I love organising the EHM Events night. Starting of in the square making our way slowly to Prince Albert gardens 😆
Riding in the carnival is and will be again our favourite summer event.
Looking forward to 2021, Stafford fan.
I remember winning the pavement artist competition as a kid. This was my little girl entering for her first time.
🤞🏻for August 2021, another BRILLIANT week down Swanage this year as usual but not the same atmosphere when the Carnival isn’t on
My best memory was when there wasn't a coronavirus 🙄
Haven't got a picture but the RNLI playing human skittles swinging a giant conga eel
I adore judging and performing at Carnival's Got Talent each year...here with Callum David Lovett and Rosie Horn , not forgetting Nick Clarke and our mistress of ceremonies Dani Elm xxxx
Remember the Greasy pole well
Bring back the greasy pole🤣🤣
Katie Maynard
Rob Lindsay top left mate! TBF you pushed most of the way!😂
🙌🏼 Ben Durand Rob Lindsay 🙌🏼 champs 🏆
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Five Dorset towns among the country's favourite coastal locations
FIVE Dorset towns have been branded among the country's favourite coastal locations.1 month ago
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Tonya Butler-Adams just shows what good taste we’ve all got eh?!! 😂😂
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Once Upon a Time Swanage had a Carnival Queen 👑
A great theme for 2021, considering all that 2020 has brought, lol
Fingers crossed 🤞
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Jamie Smith
Kevin Wickens Betty Wickens Bradley Wiltshire BOOK IT OFF!! We are not missing it next year!
James Clowes,Naomi Ford x
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Finding the photos from well in past that's me on the Blood Bike before being on committee