The Winch
🏖️ 0.39 miles from Swanage Central (Excellent water quality)
Swanage, South West England
Sleeps 2
£363 per break
Check availabilityMuseums & Galleries · Swanage
Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre
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Photo: N Chadwick (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Displays on the Victorian stone trade and town's history
- Art folders with prints by artists who lived in or visited Swanage
- Story of the Jurassic Coast's geology and dinosaurs
- Trails around town to see Victorian buildings and old London relics
- Exhibit on Second World War radar development in Purbeck
Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre tells the story of Swanage and the wider Purbeck area, from the Victorian stone trade that built the town through to its transformation into a seaside holiday resort. You'll find art folders featuring prints by artists connected to Swanage, displays on local heritage including the Second World War and radar development, and material on the Jurassic Coast's geology and dinosaurs. The Museum also offers trails around town to spot fine Victorian buildings, including relics rescued from old London. It suits anyone curious about local history and geology. The Museum is wheelchair accessible, and Swanage's beach is just 0.4 miles away, with plenty of nearby places to stay for a longer visit.
Practical details
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access to the Museum
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