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Coastal Events Spotlight

The English coast not only offers glorious golden sands, delicious rolling dunes, captivating cliffs and serene seascapes, it is also the focal point of a series of exciting and original events throughout the year. We want you to get the most out of your coastal visit so this section of the site will keep you updated on forthcoming events to suit all tastes, which are being hosted in Quality Coast Award areas.


Swanage Central DorsetMay 2008
Events For May 2008

May 5th - Rockpool ramble 12.30pm  £3 adult child £1.50meet at pillbox Kimmeridge Bay www.coastlink.org/Kimmeridge

May 4th - Dawn at Arne - 4.30 am-7 am.  RSPB Arne nature reserve Cost: Adults £6, Children £3. (Includes breakfast) Booking essential on 01929 553360.  www..rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/a/arne

May 4-5th - Lulworth Castle, Civil War Battle and Living History Encampment.  0845 450 1054.  www.lulworth.com    enquiries@lulworth.com

May 9th-11th - Swanage Railway Beer Festival & Diesel Gala.  A feast of diesel action and real ale.  Special timetable will apply.   01929 425800.  www.swanagerailway.co.uk

May 11th - Introduction to Birdwatching at Arne nature reserve. 10 am-4 pm. Cost: £12 per person (hot drinks included). Booking essential on 01929 553360.  www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/a/arne

May 11th - Sponsored Walk for WaterAid -  Walk4water@aol.com 01929 424684

May 17th - “Purbeck Aware”  -  A collection of events taking place around Purbeck including guided walks, art exhibitions, children’s activities and more. This year’s theme is the celebration of Purbeck’s stone heritage.  Pick up a guide from Purbeck or Swanage Information Centres or phone 01929 557237 or email heritage@purbeck-dc.gov.uk for further details.
www.purbeck.gov.uk

May 17th - During this Purbeck Aware Event Swanage Tourist information its Beach awarness.

May 18th - Jurassic Coast team  Jurassic Coast Fossil Dig goes on Tour on Swanage seafront fun events all day

May 21-28th - Heathland ambles at Arne nature reserve 10.30 am-12.30 pm and 2 pm-4 pm.  Free event.  01929 553360.  www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/a/arne

May 26-29th - Project Plankton daily activities at Kimmeridge Marine centre Entyr to the marine centre is free but a small charge for some activities www.coastlink.org/Kimmeridge

May 31st - Child Friendly Walk to Dancing Ledge and Seacombe, where children can explore the rock pools, with the East Dorset Group of the Ramblers Association.  Meet at 10am in the NT car park, Durnford Drove, Langton Matravers.  Bring your own picnic and fishing nets!.  no unaccompanied children 0192927878.


Swanage Central DorsetJune 2008
Events For June 2008

June 4,11,18,25th - Heathland ambles at Arne nature reserve 10.30 am-12.30 pm and 2 pm-4 pm.  Free event.  01929 553360 www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/a/arne

June 4,11,18,25th - Nightjars on the heath at RSPB nature reserve, Arne.  8.30pm - late Cost: Adults £2, Children free. Booking essential on 01929 553360.  www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/a/arne

June 8th - 1-4 Marine Model workshop £5 Kimmeridge www.coastlink.org/Kimmeridge

June 13-15th- CorFest 08 at Corfe Castle village a celebration of Music, arts and culture from our region. 01929 481234 & 01929 480206 chamber@corfe-castle.co.uk

June 15th - “Purbeck Aware”  -  A collection of events taking place around Purbeck including guided walks, art exhibitions, children’s activities and more. This year’s theme is the celebration of Purbeck’s stone heritage.  Pick up a guide from Purbeck or Swanage Information Centres or phone 01929 557237 or email heritage@purbeck-dc.gov.uk for further details.
www.purbeck.gov.uk 

June 15th - During this Purbeck Aware Event Swanage Tourist information its Beach awareness.

 

 



Swanage Central Dorset July 2008
Events For July 2008

July 2,9,16,23,30th - Heathland ambles at Arne nature reserve 10.30 am-12.30 pm and 2 pm-4 pm.  Free event.  01929 553360.  www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/a/arne

July 2,9,16,23,30th - Nightjars on the heath at RSPB nature reserve, Arne.  8.30pm - late
Cost: Adults £2, Children free. Booking essential on 01929 553360.  www..rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/a/arne



Swanage Central Dorset August 2008
Events For August 2008

August 30th - 1.30 Eco friendly crabbing £3.00 per person Kimmeridge Marine centre www.coastlink.org/Kimmeridge

August 31st - 2.30 Rockpool ramble £3 adult child £1.50meet at pillbox Kimmeridge Bay www.coastlink.org/Kimmeridge