Book Swanage Ghost Walk tickets and uncover the hidden stories of the Purbeck coast
Behind Swanage's Victorian seafront and picturesque coastal setting lies a very different story, one shaped by dangerous seas, shipwrecks, quarrymen, smugglers, tragedy and generations of people whose lives were tied to the Purbeck coastline.
Join the Swanage Ghost Walk for a fascinating 90-minute journey through the town after dark, where local history, folklore and ghost stories combine with an interactive exploration of the paranormal.
- Explore Swanage after dark on a guided ghost walk
- Discover stories of shipwrecks, sailors, smugglers and quarrymen
- Hear local ghost stories and unexplained accounts
- Learn about Swanage's fascinating maritime history
- Take part in optional paranormal investigation activities
- Perfect for history lovers, sceptics and paranormal enthusiasts alike
Everything you need to know before your visit
- Meeting Point: by the Old Lock-Up, behind Swanage Town Hall, High Street, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2NZ.
- Dates: 7th February to 13th March 2027
- Start Times: 6pm or 8pm
Discover Swanage's darker history
Long before Swanage became the popular seaside resort we know today, it was a hardworking coastal community where the sea brought both opportunity and danger. Ships were lost along the coast, sailors risked their lives in treacherous waters and generations of Purbeck quarrymen helped shape the town's character.
As evening falls, your guide will lead you through Swanage's historic streets and seafront, uncovering stories of the people, tragedies and events that have left their mark on the town.
Explore the paranormal for yourself
Alongside the history and folklore, guests will hear reports of strange occurrences associated with Swanage and its surroundings. At selected points during the walk, there is the opportunity to take part in optional paranormal experiments using recognised ghost-hunting equipment.
There are no actors, costumes or staged scares. Instead, the Swanage Ghost Walk combines carefully researched history, atmospheric storytelling and interactive paranormal investigation to create a unique evening experience.
Participation in paranormal activities is entirely optional, and guests are equally welcome to observe and enjoy the stories as they unfold.
Whether you know Swanage for its beaches, Victorian heritage or spectacular coastline, this experience reveals another side of the town, the stories that remain once the crowds have gone and darkness settles over the Purbeck coast.
Book your Swanage Ghost Walk tickets today and uncover the secrets hidden beneath one of Dorset's most beautiful seaside towns.