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Durlston Country Park National Nature Reserve
Lighthouse Road
SWANAGE
Dorset
BH19 2JL
SWANAGE
Dorset
BH19 2JL
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| 2020 Opening (1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020) |
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* Castle & Visitor Centre Opening Times: April to 31 October - 10:00 to 17:00 and November to 31 March - 10:30 to 16:00 (except Christmas Day).
The Park is open all year.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free Admission | Free |
Parking fee applies.
Dorset Tourism Awards 2019 - Gold Award 2019This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.
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.
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 25 May until 21 September 2019).
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 25 May until 21 September 2019).
JOURNEY PLANNING: Contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com to look up bus timetables. From 1st January 2019, calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge.
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.
Events at Durlston Country Park:Durlston Past: ExhibitionDurlston Past: Exhibition
Events at Durlston Country Park: Welcome to the Pleasure Grounds! Guided TourWelcome to the Pleasure Grounds! Guided Tour
Events at Durlston Country Park: Contemporary Engraved Glass: ExhibitionContemporary Engraved Glass: Exhibition
Events at Durlston Country Park: Live Music Wareham Whalers: ‘Ships and Shanties’ ConcertWareham Whalers: ‘Ships and Shanties’ Concert
Events at Durlston Country Park: Nordic Walking Taster SessionNordic Walking Taster Session
Events at Durlston Country Park: Mucky MondayCrafts and activities for children and families. Please book a place in advance. £3 per person.Events at Durlston Country Park: Wild WednesdaysFree, drop-in art activities for kids and families. In the Belvedere at Durlston Castle: 11.00am-3.00pm. Donations welcome.
Events at Durlston Country Park:Victorian Durlston WalkVictorian Durlston Walk
Events at Durlston Country Park: Bird Walks With a RangerBird Walks With a Ranger
Events at Durlston Country Park: Durlston RocksDurlston Rocks
Events at Durlston Country Park: Walk With a RangerWalk With a Ranger
Events at Durlston Country Park:Park to Pier Walk: History and WildlifePark to Pier Walk: History and Wildlife
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