Dorset and the Purbecks
Town
The White House
Shore Road
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 1LB
Tel: +44 (1202) 886116
The spectacular area of the Dorset coastline has been classed as a World Heritage site and fondly known as the Jurassic Coastline.
It can be reached by car, bus, boat, bike or steam train. Guided tours are also available to explore the stunning scenery of the Jurassic Coast and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset.
The coast between Exmouth in East Devon and Studland Bay in Dorset contains a complete record through almost 200 million years of earth history during the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods of geological time.
Also contained within this coast are a number of outstanding fossil localities and stunning features such as landslides, Chesill beach and impressive cliffs. This unique combination of features forms the basis for the nomination as a World Heritage Site.
What's Nearby
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
Fine sandy beaches stretch continuously for 3 miles from South Haven Point to the chalk cliffs of...
1.15 miles awayHarrow House Residential Educational Facility
With over 40 years’ experience of welcoming residential educational groups, Harrow House...
1.96 miles awaySwanage Beach Gardens
Tennis Courts - Basketball courts - Bowls - 18 Hole Putting Course - Equipment available to hire -...
2.21 miles awaySwanage Beach
The beach is one of the main attractions of the town with thousands flocking to Swanage every...
2.25 miles away
Old Harry Rocks
The Old Harry Rocks are two chalk sea stacks located at Handfast Point, on the Isle of Purbeck in...
2.32 miles awaySwanage Beach Bungalows
Beach huts are let on a daily or weekly basis. They are a popular feature and are provided with a...
2.32 miles awaySwanage Tourist Information Centre
Just across the road from the beach is Swanage's own Tourist Information Centre. You can pick up...
2.33 miles awaySwanage Railway
Enjoy a nostalgic steam-train ride on the Purbeck line. Steam trains run most weekends throughout...
2.36 miles awayLeslie Gibbons A.T.D The Owl Pottery, Craft Worksh
Workshop and shop housed in a Listed building of special architectural and historic interest...
2.46 miles awaySwanage Museum and Heritage Centre
The Museum and Heritage Centre is situated in the Old Market Building (built in the 1890's) on...
2.51 miles awaySwanage Pier
Swanage Pier was built in 1896 and was originally used for the thriving paddle steamer industry...
2.65 miles awaySwanage Lifeboat Station
Working Station, open daily unless any emergencies arise.
2.7 miles awayBrownsea Island Open Air Theatre
One of the biggest theatrical projects in the south, the annual production is set on The National...
3.16 miles awayBurngate Stone Carving Centre
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Detailed 1/20th scale model of Corfe Castle and village before its destruction by Cromwell. Set in...
4.84 miles awayCorfe Castle
A 1000 years of history provides 1000 reasons to visit one of Britain's most important and dramatic...
4.92 miles away
