Are the Red Arrows Flying in Swanage Today?
The Dorset seaside town of Swanage has hosted Red Arrows displays during its annual carnival, with the team flying over the bay and the Jurassic Coast cliffs.
Red Arrows near Swanage — today
No upcoming Red Arrows activity is currently scheduled within range of Swanage. The most recent nearby activity was on Saturday 23 August 2025 (Formation transit — ).
Last nearby: Saturday 23 August 2025 — Formation transit — · 2.8 mi from centre
Seeing the Red Arrows around Swanage
Swanage Carnival has brought the Red Arrows to this Purbeck coast setting, displaying over the bay with the chalk cliffs of Ballard Down as a backdrop.
Common viewing spots
Swanage seafront and pier give the main view. The cliff path toward Durlston Head and the downs above the town offer elevated panoramas along the coast.
📍 Coastal display; team transits from Lincolnshire.
Recent activity near Swanage
- 23 Aug 2025 — Formation transit — (10:40–11:29 BST)- - View planned route & map →
- 26 Jul 2025 — Transit & display — Swanage Display (11:21–12:21 BST)- - View planned route & map →
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area
fell within approximately 10 nautical miles of Swanage.
This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Swanage — transit routes
may be at altitude and can follow a different track to the one published.