Theatre and cinema

The Mowlem

Swanage, Studland & Purbeck, The Jurassic Coast

About The Mowlem

Swanage's seafront theatre and cinema with an auditorium, a studio and the Showbar.

The Mowlem is in Swanage, Studland & Purbeck, close to Swanage.

At a glance

Address
Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD
Area
Swanage, Studland & Purbeck
Nearest station
Swanage
Type
Theatre and cinema
Programme
Plays, Comedy, Kids & family, Concerts & live events
Website
themowlem.com
Last checked
1 November 2026

Access

Step-free (reported)

According to the venue's own access page. Check with the venue before you go. Venue access page

The venue says: The venue says it has a lift to all floors, an accessible toilet on the first floor and wheelchair spaces in the auditorium.

Map

What's on at The Mowlem

Dates and tickets are on the venue's own site; we do not list individual productions.

See the programme

Around The Mowlem

Swanage Railway, Swanage, Studland & Purbeck
Swanage Railway: about 4 min walkPhoto: LordHarris at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Swanage Pier, Swanage, Studland & Purbeck
Swanage Pier: about 7 min walkPhoto: Daniel Schmidt, CC BY-SA 4.0
Durlston Country Park, Swanage, Studland & Purbeck
Durlston Country Park: about 25 min walkPhoto: Michael Garlick, CC BY-SA 2.0

Walking times are rough estimates from the straight-line distance. Each photo links to the guide page that lists the place.

Nearby

From the the Jurassic Coast guide, within 800 metres. Walking times are rough estimates from the straight-line distance.

Sights

Eat & drink