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Eat & Shop Local in Swanage
The best meals of a Swanage holiday rarely happen in restaurants with tablecloths. They happen at the counter of a proper local — and these are the counters that matter. Start with The Old Stables Delicatessen, The Fish Plaice and The Italian Bakery.
Bakeries
Delis & Local Produce
Fish & Chips
Ice Cream & Creameries
Pubs & Inns
3.5 mi from Swanage
Square and Compass
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Sweet Shops & Fudge
Tea Rooms
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Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
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How this list works
These are independent local places — the sort a holiday is remembered by — with categories from ice cream to farm shops. Distances are measured from Swanage, and where a place has opening information or a website, it's on its page. Own one of these businesses? Every listing has a free claim option so you can keep your details up to date.
Make a day of it with our things to do in Swanage guide, or find a base nearby with places to stay in Swanage.
Frequently asked questions
Are these places checked?
Listings come from open map data maintained by locals, and owners can claim and update their own entries free. Opening hours change seasonally at the seaside — a quick check before a special trip is always wise.
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