Swanage Punch & Judy Show

🗓️ Sunday 14^th July – Sunday 8^th September 2024

Settle down on the sand for one of the UK’s oldest full-time seaside summer Punch & Judy shows – going strong since 1904!

Join Professor Joe Burns as he manages the mischief behind the traditional Punch & Judy booth on Swanage Central Beach.

With three shows a day throughout the summer – plus special evening performances – you’re sure to catch the classic puppet show while you’re here.

Bring a beach picnic or grab a seaside snack from one of the nearby ice-cream and coffee huts to enjoy while you watch the show.

Bucket & Spade List Nomination for 2024

Swanage Punch & Judy has been nominated for the 2024 Bucket & Spade List for Britain’s top seaside experiences!

It’s among 20 other contenders across the British coast.

The competition is a Seaside Heritage Network initiative, which aims to celebrate, nurture a sense of pride in, and help protect Britain’s historic seaside resorts.

‘It’s an eclectic list, which just goes to show the variety and geographical spread of Britain’s wonderful seaside heritage.

We’re asking people to get behind their favourite nomination to help promote and protect the things that make our seaside distinctive.’

DR. KATHRYN KERRY – Founder Member of the Seaside Heritage Network

Voting opens on Monday 1^st July and closes on 31^st August.

Cast your vote here: seasideheritage.org.uk/bucket-spade-list/vote-for-2024-winners/

Timings

Daily show times throughout the summer are as follows:

• 12pm
• 1.30pm
• 3pm

The above timings are in place throughout July, August and early September (end date tbc), with the exception of:

• Monday 15^th – Friday 19^th July: Two shows a day, at 1.45pm & 4pm
• Saturday 7^th – Sunday 8^th September: No shows due to the Swanage Folk Festival being on

Evening shows

Catch Punch & Judy at the later time of 8pm every Friday, with the exception of:

• Friday 2^nd August: No show this evening as it’s Swanage Carnival Week

Note that all shows are weather-permitting.

For the latest updates and timings keep an eye on Professor Joe’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/swanagepunch/

Prices

Swanage Punch & Judy is just £2 per person (kids & adults).

There’s no need to book – just find your favourite spot on the beach and the ‘bottler’ will come and collect your fee.

Cash or card accepted.

Donations can also be made directly to Prof. Joe on his website, where you can also find out how to book him for private events out of season: www.swanagepunch.co.uk

Location

You’ll find the Punch & Judy booth close to Banjo Pier – on the first stretch of Swanage Beach along from The Mowlem.

It’s right near the beach huts and large toilet block, as well as both indoor & outdoor family entertainment centres.

Swanage Information Centre is also nearby, so you can discover lots more fun things to do during your visit.

There’s on-street parking on Shore Road, as well as several short and long-stay car parks within walking distance.

Shore Road postcode: BH19 1LB