Swanage Lifeboat Week
Swanage Lifeboat Week has a packed programme of activities and entertainment that varies each year. Here’s what you can usually expect:
Lifeboats:
- Boathouse open days
- Lifeboat demonstrations
- Lifeboat church services
Competitions:
- Angling
- Crabbing
- Build a boat
Races:
- Sailing
- Gig rowing
- Raft race
- Trail running
More:
- Quiz
- Charity rubber duck race
- Theatrical performances
- Live music
- A bar and bbq in Prince Albert Gardens
Check their website for a more precise timetable of the week.
Event details
Dates and times
Saturday 8th August - All day
Sunday 9th August - All day
Monday 10th August - All day
Tuesday 11th August - All day
Wednesday 12th August - All day
Thursday 13th August - All day
Friday 14th August - All day
Saturday 15th August - All day
All day
43.1 miles from Highlands End and Eype Beach
45.2 miles from Golden Cap
41.0 miles from Graston Copse
21.8 miles from Sandyholme
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