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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free Admission | Free |
Parking fee applies.
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2017
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent548
- Very Good258
- Average38
- Poor11
- Terrible8
Recent Reviews:
- Kay TLondon, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyLunch at Durlston
Monday, 21st August 2017We had a lovely lunch we arrived just before they stopped serving but everything we were served was lovely and fresh we would definitely go back Read full review - Sarah DTrip Type:FamilyStunning!Sunday, 20th August 2017We love coming here when we visit swanage! Wonderful walks with breathtaking views. Visited with children 4, 7 and 14 and there was enough to keep us all happy all afternoon. Lovey cafe for a cream... Read full review
- Simon HTrip Type:FamilyA wonderful surprise!Sunday, 20th August 2017You know before you go on holiday, you check out TripAdvisor for a few reviews and options............ .........I did just that on this place! It's absolutely fabulous. It's free to get in, pay for... Read full review
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 bus from Wareham Railway Station to Swanage Bus/Train Station (this bus route starts in Poole). Transfer to the Durlston Explorer number 5 bus to the Country Park (the bus runs from 29 May until 24 September 2016).
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 bus to the Country Park (the bus runs from 29 May until 24 September 2016).
To plan your journey by public transport contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com to look up bus timetables.
Facilities
Event Facilities
- Free Entry
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted
Key Features
- In countryside
- Indoor Attraction - Castle, Visitor Centre and Art Gallery.
- Outdoor Attraction
- Smoking Some Areas
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted - on lead
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On Bus Route - the number 5 bus runs from 29 May until 24 September 2016.
- Parking (charge) - large car park. 2 spaces available for coaches
Catering
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 3:00 hours
- Delta accepted
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Dogs Accepted - on lead
- Open all year
- Toilets
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.
Opening Times
| 2017 Opening (1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017) |
|---|
* 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
Thursday, 7th September 2017 - Thursday, 7th September 2017
Events at Durlston Country Park: Durlston Castle TourA half hour tour of Durlston Castle.
Donations welcome.- more info
Sunday, 24th September 2017 - Sunday, 24th September 2017
- Events at Durlston Country Park: Victorian Durlston Walk
Victorian Durlston Walk
- more info
Friday, 25th August 2017 - Friday, 25th August 2017
Friday, 29th September 2017 - Friday, 29th September 2017
Friday, 21st July 2017 - Sunday, 3rd September 2017
- Events at Durlston Country Park: Durlston's Dino TrailDurlston's Dino Trail
- more info
Sunday, 3rd September 2017 - Sunday, 3rd September 2017
Sunday, 24th September 2017 - Sunday, 24th September 2017
Friday, 11th August 2017 - Monday, 28th August 2017
- Events at Durlston Country Park: 'SOUP' Exhibition by Mandy Barker'SOUP' Exhibition by Mandy Barker
- more info
Thursday, 31st August 2017 - Thursday, 31st August 2017
Events at Durlston Country Park: 'Let's Go Fly a Kite''Let's Go Fly a Kite'- more info
Sunday, 27th August 2017 - Sunday, 27th August 2017
Sunday, 17th September 2017 - Sunday, 17th September 2017
Events at Durlston Country Park: Purbeck Footprints Wildlife Photography WalkPurbeck Footprints Wildlife Photography Walk- more info
Saturday, 26th August 2017 - Saturday, 26th August 2017
Saturday, 9th September 2017 - Saturday, 9th September 2017
Saturday, 30th September 2017 - Saturday, 30th September 2017
Wednesday, 23rd August 2017 - Wednesday, 23rd August 2017
Wednesday, 30th August 2017 - Wednesday, 30th August 2017
Events at Durlston Country Park: Wild WednesdaysWild Wednesdays- more info
Friday, 1st September 2017 - Friday, 1st September 2017
Events at Durlston Country Park:Nordic Walking Taster Session Nordic Walking Taster Session - more info
Saturday, 2nd September 2017 - Saturday, 2nd September 2017
Events at Durlston Country Park: Dementia Friendly StrollDementia Friendly Stroll- more info
Friday, 1st September 2017 - Friday, 1st September 2017
Events at Durlston Country Park: Barn Dance with ‘Maiden Oak’Barn Dance with ‘Maiden Oak’- more info
Saturday, 2nd September 2017 - Saturday, 2nd September 2017
Tuesday, 29th August 2017 - Tuesday, 29th August 2017
Events at Durlston Country Park:Orienteering for BeginnersOrienteering for Beginners- more info
Monday, 11th September 2017 - Wednesday, 27th September 2017
Events at Durlston Country Park: Discover Madagascar with the BNSSDiscover Madagascar with the BNNS- more info
Saturday, 16th September 2017 - Saturday, 16th September 2017
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Events at Durlston Country Park: Drawing and Pen WorkshopDrawing and Pen Workshop with Madelaine Devenay.- more info
Thursday, 24th August 2017 - Thursday, 24th August 2017
- Events at Durlston Country Park: Minibeast SafariMinibeast Safari
- more info
Saturday, 26th August 2017 - Saturday, 26th August 2017
- Events at Durlston Country Park: Willow WeavingWillow Weaving workshop.
- more info
