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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free Admission | Free |
Parking fee applies.
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent648
- Very Good301
- Average41
- Poor11
- Terrible8
Recent Reviews:
- Bruce MSydney, AustraliaTrip Type:CouplesLarge estate with Victorian "Castle"
Saturday, 10th November 2018Walked the 1.5-2 miles from Swanage around the coastal path and were rewarded with great views of the cliffs, Old Harry Rocks to the north, and paths that led though tree canopies. The Durlston... Read full review - gagensl24Greater London, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesA must visit place at the top of hill
Saturday, 10th November 2018We've been to Swanage many times but this was our first visit to Durlston. It's a delight on the headland. A great stone globe should not be missed, nor the cafe which is superb. Enjoy it all and... Read full review - Go662896Trip Type:FamilyNice day outFriday, 16th November 2018We had a lovely day out here on Tuesday with our 3 year old twins and baby. We parked near the "castle" for approx £2. The walk to the globe from here is very short. It is also steep if you use the... Read full review
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
From the west: Nearest major road is A351. Follow A351 from Wareham to Swanage, then follow Durlston Country Park signs through Swanage's one-way system and up hill to the car park.From the east: Nearest major road is the A35. Follow signs to Sandbanks and catch the car ferry over the Studland. Follow signs to Swanage, then follow Durlston Country Park signs through Swanage's one-way system and up hill to the car park.
Public Transport Directions
FROM THE WEST: the nearest mainline railway station is Wareham (on the London Waterloo to Weymouth line). Catch the number 40 or bus from Wareham Railway Station to Swanage Bus/Train Station. Transfer to the Durlston Explorer number 5 bus to the Country Park (the bus runs from 27 May until 22 September 2018).
FROM THE EAST: Catch the train to Bournemouth Railway Station then transfer to the number 50 bus to Swanage Bus/Railway Station. Transfer to the Durlston Explorer number 5 bus to the Country Park (the bus runs from 27 May until 22 September 2018).
JOURNEY PLANNING: Contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com to look up bus timetables. From 1st January 2018, calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users - tramper mobility scooters available for hire - please book in advance.
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted - on lead
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
Establishment Features
- Dogs Accepted - on lead
- Open All Year
- Toilets
Event Facilities
- Free Entry
Key Features
- Approx length of visit - 3:00 hours
- In countryside
- Indoor Attraction - Castle, Visitor Centre and Art Gallery.
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Outdoor Attraction
- Smoking Some Areas
Parking & Transport
- On Bus Route - the number 5 bus runs from May until September.
- Parking (charge) - large car park. 2 spaces available for coaches
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Visa accepted
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
- Marketed towards student/youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups - charge applies. Free coach parking included in tour price.
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted
Opening Times
| 2018 Opening (1 January 2018 - 31 December 2018) |
|---|
* Visitor Centre Opening Times
April to 31 October - 10:00 to 17:00
November to 31 March - 10:30 to 16:00 (except Christmas Day)
Related
Wednesday, 28th November 2018 - Wednesday, 28th November 2018
Wednesday, 27th February 2019 - Wednesday, 27th February 2019
Wednesday, 24th April 2019 - Wednesday, 24th April 2019
Sunday, 17th March 2019 - Sunday, 17th March 2019
Events at Durlston Country Park: Poetry Guided WalkPoetry Guided Walk- more info
Friday, 14th December 2018 - Friday, 14th December 2018
Saturday, 9th February 2019 - Saturday, 9th February 2019
Sunday, 10th March 2019 - Sunday, 10th March 2019
Tuesday, 9th April 2019 - Tuesday, 9th April 2019
Saturday, 13th April 2019 - Saturday, 13th April 2019
Saturday, 27th April 2019 - Saturday, 27th April 2019
Events at Durlston Country Park: StargazingJoin the Wessex Astronomical Society for a short talk in the Learning Centre and a chance to use telescopes to view the night sky.- more info
Friday, 5th April 2019 - Tuesday, 23rd April 2019
- Events at Durlston Country Park:Easter Trail: Wildlife SuperheroesEaster Trail: Wildlife Superheroes
- more info
Friday, 4th January 2019 - Friday, 4th January 2019
Sunday, 3rd February 2019 - Sunday, 3rd February 2019
Events at Durlston Country Park: Monthly Bird WalkMonthly Bird Walk- more info
Sunday, 31st March 2019 - Sunday, 31st March 2019
Events at Durlston Country Park: Durlston Castle Wedding FairDurlston Castle Wedding Fair- more info
Thursday, 22nd November 2018 - Thursday, 22nd November 2018
Thursday, 3rd January 2019 - Thursday, 3rd January 2019
Thursday, 11th April 2019 - Thursday, 11th April 2019
Events at Durlston Country Park: Welcome to the Pleasure Grounds! Guided TourWelcome to the Pleasure Grounds! Guided Tour- more info
Wednesday, 31st October 2018 - Wednesday, 28th November 2018
Events at Durlston Country Park:Victorian Durlston ExhibitionVictorian Durlston Exhibition- more info
Tuesday, 19th February 2019 - Tuesday, 19th February 2019
Events at Durlston Country Park: Clay Creatures: Kids EventClay Creatures: Kids Event- more info
Tuesday, 16th April 2019 - Tuesday, 16th April 2019
Events at Durlston Country Park:Dinosaurs at DurlstonDinosaurs at Durlston- more info
Friday, 22nd March 2019 - Friday, 22nd March 2019
Events at Durlston Country Park: Live Music with The Wareham WhalersLive Music with The Wareham Whalers- more info
Sunday, 25th November 2018 - Sunday, 25th November 2018
Sunday, 27th January 2019 - Sunday, 27th January 2019
Sunday, 24th February 2019 - Sunday, 24th February 2019
Sunday, 31st March 2019 - Sunday, 31st March 2019
Sunday, 28th April 2019 - Sunday, 28th April 2019
Events at Durlston Country Park: Purbeck Footprints Wildlife Photography WalkWildlife & Photography Walk:Purbeck Footprints- more info
Saturday, 1st December 2018 - Saturday, 1st December 2018
Tuesday, 8th January 2019 - Tuesday, 8th January 2019
Tuesday, 5th March 2019 - Tuesday, 5th March 2019
Saturday, 6th April 2019 - Saturday, 6th April 2019
Events at Durlston Country Park: Nordic Walking Taster SessionNordic Walking Taster Session- more info
Wednesday, 16th January 2019 - Sunday, 24th March 2019
Events at Durlston Country Park: Miracle of Migration ExhibitionMiracle of Migration Exhibition- more info
Thursday, 4th April 2019 - Sunday, 21st April 2019
Events at Durlston Country Park: Litter Free Coast and Sea Exhibition - Clean Seas WeeksLitter Free Coast and Sea Exhibition - Clean Seas Weeks- more info
Sunday, 28th April 2019 - Sunday, 28th April 2019
Events at Durlston Country Park: Early Spider Orchids and Other Spring FlowersEarly Spider Orchids and Other Spring Flowers- more info
Wednesday, 2nd January 2019 - Wednesday, 2nd January 2019
Wednesday, 20th February 2019 - Wednesday, 20th February 2019
Wednesday, 10th April 2019 - Wednesday, 10th April 2019
Wednesday, 17th April 2019 - Wednesday, 17th April 2019
Events at Durlston Country Park: Wild WednesdaysWild Wednesdays- more info
Sunday, 6th January 2019 - Sunday, 6th January 2019
Events at Durlston Country Park:Victorian DurlstonVictorian Durlston- more info
Saturday, 1st December 2018 - Sunday, 6th January 2019
Events at Durlston Country Park: Durlston Past ExhibitionDurlston Past Exhibition- more info
Sunday, 17th February 2019 - Sunday, 17th February 2019
Events at Durlston Country Park: Durlston RocksDurlston Rocks
Take a stroll to discover more about Durlston's wildlife, history and geology with Shannon Dugdale- more info
Sunday, 16th December 2018 - Sunday, 16th December 2018
Events at Durlston Country Park: Christmas Pudding Plod: Charity Fun RunChristmas Pudding Plod: Charity Fun Run- more info
Wednesday, 30th January 2019 - Wednesday, 30th January 2019
Wednesday, 27th March 2019 - Wednesday, 27th March 2019
Sunday, 7th April 2019 - Sunday, 7th April 2019
Events at Durlston Country Park: The Spring Has Sprung - Spring WildlifeThe Spring Has Sprung - Spring Wildlife- more info
Sunday, 24th March 2019 - Sunday, 24th March 2019
Events at Durlston Country Park: Wildlife WanderWildlife Wander- more info
Monday, 8th April 2019 - Monday, 8th April 2019
Events at Durlston Country Park: Beachcombing CraftsBeachcombing Crafts- more info
Saturday, 16th February 2019 - Saturday, 16th February 2019
Events at Durlston Country Park: Introduction to OrienteeringIntroduction to Orienteering- more info
Sunday, 18th November 2018 - Sunday, 18th November 2018
Sunday, 9th December 2018 - Sunday, 9th December 2018
Events at Durlston Country Park: Glass Engraving WorkshopGlass Engraving Workshop. Create a unique glass Christmas card. No experience necessary; tools and glass provided. Booking required.- more info
Sunday, 25th November 2018 - Sunday, 25th November 2018
Events at Durlston Country Park: Durlston At ChristmasA selection of local produce and gifts for Christmas! Visit SeventhWave Cafe and enjoy mulled wine, carol singers and mince pies a plenty - the perfect excuse for your last minute shopping.- more info
Wednesday, 9th January 2019 - Wednesday, 13th February 2019
Events at Durlston Country Park: Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ExhibitionDorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Exhibition- more info
Sunday, 17th February 2019 - Sunday, 17th February 2019
Sunday, 21st April 2019 - Sunday, 21st April 2019
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Events at Durlston Country Park: Art Workshop: Drawing in Pen and PencilArt Workshop: Drawing in Pen and Pencil- more info
Friday, 12th April 2019 - Friday, 12th April 2019
- Events at Durlston Country Park: Durlston Pleasure Grounds Project LaunchDurlston Pleasure Grounds Project Launch
- more info
Tuesday, 9th April 2019 - Tuesday, 9th April 2019
- Events at Durlston Country Park:Bottle RocketsBottle Rockets
- more info
