Sandpit field, which is adjacent to the seafront, is the centre of the week’s events; it is on here that we have daily entertainment in the arena with such things as dog shows, country sports, children’s races, bands and displays.

Around the showground are craft and retail outlets, sideshows, children’s inflatables, roundabouts, swingboats and trampolines.

We have delicious food outlets to cater for most tastes, the carnival refreshment tent supplies a choice of fresh food and a mouth watering selection of home made cakes, tea and coffee.

Visit the carnival shop and buy a souvenir of Swanage carnival, we have a good selection for you to choose from along with a wide range of strobe merchandise. 

Sandpit field is also a wonderful vantage point to watch the firework displays, which are on for three nights during the week. All our events are listed in the carnival programme where you can see times and dates of the week’s entertainment.

Events taking place include Scruffs Dog Show, Boules, Donkey Derby, Country Sports, Beating Retreat and Extreme Saturday. 

The Carnival Arms in the Maarquee
The carnival bar, situated in the marquee, is open daily from midday 'till late. Here you can get a nice cool drink of your choice and sit in the beer garden overlooking the bay to relax and enjoy your drink.

Live Music in the Marquee
For five nights throughout the week, there is live music in the marquee with exciting bands to entertain you. This is a great place to chill out with a drink from the bar and to get close and really experience the sights and sounds of some superb entertainers.

Full details of performers can be found in the programme

 

 

 

Don't forget, Sandpit Field is a fantastic viewpoint for the Firework display.