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    Stokewater Meadow Donkey Walking Days

    Type

    Walking Tour

    Relax and enjoy an unforgettable day spent leading an affectionate donkey while exploring the Brit...

  2. Purple Star

    Stewarts Gardenlands

    Type

    Garden Centre

    Fantastic garden centre with extensive stock of indoor and out door plants, garden furniture, gifts...

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    Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve

    Type

    Country Park/Nature Reserve

    Stanpit Marsh is situated on the north side of Christchurch Harbour, just below the confluence of...

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    Splashdown

    Type

    Leisure/Swimming Pool

    A visit to Dorset really wouldn’t be complete if you are visiting the area with children or a big...

  5. Sherborne Castle, Autumn view

    Sherborne Castle

    Type

    Historic House/Palace

    Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and stately home of the Digby family since 1617, Sherborne...

  6. Sherborne Abbey

    Sherborne Abbey

    Type

    Abbey/Priory

    Founded by St. Aldhelm in AD 705, the Abbey has developed from Saxon Cathedral to the worshipping...

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    RSPB Weymouth Wetlands

    Type

    Country Park/Nature Reserve

    Weymouth is very lucky to have two top class nature reserves virtually in the middle of town....

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    RSPB Arne Nature Reserve

    Type

    Natural Feature

    Arne is celebrated for its lowland heathland, which is rare in Europe, and its wildlife including...

  9. red house museum's tranquil courtyard

    Red House Museum and Gardens Heritage Museum

    Type

    Heritage/Visitor Centre

    To find out more about the history of Christchurch, visit the Red House Museum and Gardens. Built...

  10. Entrance to the Museum

    Purbeck Mineral & Mining Museum

    Type

    Museum

    Open Sundays

  11. Portland Museum, Portland

    Portland Museum

    Type

    Museum

    Portland's social, natural and industrial history set in 2 thatched cottages. Home of Portland's...

  12. Place Mill

    Place Mill

    Type

    Gallery

    Place Mill is open from Easter to the end of September 2012, Tuesday to Sunday plus Bank Holiday...

  13. Pavilion Theatre

    Pavilion Theatre

    Type

    Theatre

    The Pavilion Theatre and Ballroom is Bournemouth's venue for year round entertainment. Built in the...

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    Palmers Brewery

    Type

    Distillery

    Palmers Brewery is situated in the hills on the outstanding Jurassic Coast. Brewery tours take you...

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    Old Harry Rocks

    Type

    Natural Feature

    The Old Harry Rocks are two chalk sea stacks located at Handfast Point, on the Isle of Purbeck in...

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    Nowhereisland

    Type

    Environmental Attraction


    Visitors to Weymouth this summer should look out for an extraordinary sight. Nowhereisland, a new...

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    Museum of Electricity

    Type

    Museum

    Established in 1981, this museum houses one of the most extensive collections of historic...

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    Mudeford Sandbank

    Type

    Beach

    Mudeford Sandbank is a unique spit which adjoins the ancient headland of Hengistbury Head and forms...

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    Mudeford Quay

    Type

    Boat Trip

    Mudeford Quay is situated at the entrance to Christchurch Harbour and provides spectacular views...

  20. Moors Valley - Family on Forest Trail

    Moors Valley Country Park

    Type

    Country/Royal Park

    A 1000-acre Country Park and Forest with something for everyone. Adventure Play Trail with unique...

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Studland Beach and Nature Reserve

Beach

Purbeck Office
Middle Beach
Studland
DORSET
BH19 3AX

Tel: +44 01929 450259

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Shell Bay

Fine sandy beaches stretch continuously for 3 miles from South Haven Point to the chalk cliffs of Handfast Point and Old Harry Rocks and include Shell Bay. A designated section of naturist beach is at Knoll beach. The heathland behind the beach is a National Nature Reserve with many rare birds. Spyway Farm and Blackers Hole near Langton Matravers support important bird and butterfly habitats as well as rare plants and give access to the sea at Dancing Ledge.
NB: Dogs are only permitted on the main beaches from Sep - Jun and must be on a lead from 1 May. Rest of the year on South Beach and Shell Bay only.
Try out the new Kayaking Wildlife Trail - buy the trail guide from the shop at Knoll Beach. Cycle to the beach on Purbeck Cycle Ride Route 2 (The Rempstone Ride).

Awards

  • Visit BritainCode of Practice Code of Practice 2011

Opening Times

Open All Year
2012 Opening (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012)

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
National Trust Members freeFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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