Venues
Swanage is a small seaside town at the beginning of the Jurassic Coast (Britain's only natural World Heritage Site). It has a safe clean beach, with views of the Isle of White from several of the festival venues. Though there is adequate accommodation in the town and surrounding villages (from picturesque camp sites to three star hotels), early booking is advised if you want to be near the centre of town. The Tourist Office will provide details of accommodation and the staff are happy to help out with problems (though they don't do the actual booking). There are also plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars to suit most tastes.
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The Stroller Venues
The Conservative Club is next to the Post Office, opposite the station, entrance via set of stone steps in Kings Road East.
Marquees 1 and 2 are located on Sandpit Field near the clock on the seafront
Marquee 3 is located at the old tennis courts in Seymer Road on the Downs and short walk up the hill from the Old Stone Quay. There will be a bus service between De Moulham Road/Sandpit Field and Marquee 3, stopping at the Mowlem and the Old Stone Quay. See notices at the venues for details of this service.
Bar 7 is at the beginning of the high street near Gee Whites and the Old Stone Quay.
Bournemouth Youth Jazz Orchestra playing in Prince Albert Gardens.
The Free Venues
The Bandstand is on the recreation ground behind the Tourist information centre.
Prince Albert Gardens is on the Downs, above the pier.
The Red Lion is in the High street, just up from the Library and down from the Town Hall
The Crows Nest is in Ulwell Road (continuation of Shore Road).
The White Swan is on the High Street a few minutes walk from the Mowlem along Institute Road.
The Ship Inn is opposite the square in the centre of town