Lulworth Cove

About

The beautiful white pebble beach of Lulworth Cove, with its blue waters and easy access make it a popular destination. Low tide reveals wonderful rock pools teeming with sea creatures. Dogs are permitted on the left hand side of the slipway.

The Cove offers a variety of places to eat and there is a large car park (fee payable). Make sure you visit the Heritage Centre next to the car park for all kinds of information about the area and the Jurassic Coast. There are toilets with disabled and baby changing facilities at the Heritage Centre. Boat trips are available during the summer.

We recommend visiting between September and May when the beach and roads will be quieter. If you do want to visit during peak times, we recommend that you use public transport, walk or cycle, or if you are driving, it is best to arrive early or late in the day to guarantee a parking space.

Opening Times

2019 Opening (1 January 2019 - 31 December 2019)

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Free Admission	Free

Parking charges apply.

Website

Telephone: +44 01929 400352

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Recent Reviews:

Georgia H
Trip Type:
Family
Stunning
Friday, 13th September 2019
We visited Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove on a weekday just after the summer holidays At first I though the parking was a bit steep £5 4 hours £9 all day, but it was so worth it, privately owned land... Read full review
C123789
London, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
Beautiful
Saturday, 14th September 2019
Lulworth Cove is beautiful. Lots of lovely restaurants and shops, a beautiful beach in a cove (can do kayaking etc), and the option of a not-too-tricky walk on the coastal path at lulworth cove for... Read full review
DorzetDave
Christchurch, United Kingdom
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Couples
Live in Dorset but not visited since a kid! 🤷🏻‍♂️
Saturday, 14th September 2019
Lovely small cove and harbour and a bit quieter that Durdle Door. Durdle door is usually always very busy, understandably so. Beautiful place. But please take care walking down to the beach...very... Read full review

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Facilities

Accessibility

Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Toilets for Disabled Visitors - at the Heritage Centre next to the car park.

Catering

On-Site café/restaurant - various cafes, pubs and restaurants

Establishment Features

Dogs Accepted - on left side of the slipway leading down to the Cove.
Open All Year
Toilets

Event Facilities

Free Entry

Key Features

Film or TV location
In countryside
Outdoor Attraction
Village Location

Parking & Transport

On Bus Route - 15, 30, X54 or X55 - Lulworth Cove bus stop.
Parking (charge) - for cars and coaches

Tours and Demonstrations

Educational Visits Accepted

Venue Facilities

Groups Accepted

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

The nearest major road is the A352 at Wareham.

From Wareham take the A352 for approx 1.5 miles then left onto the B3070 - follow the brown signs for Lulworth Cove and West Lulworth.

From Dorchester follow the A352 to Wool, then take the B3071 towards West Lulworth.

Public Transport Directions

ARRIVING BY BUS: There are 3 bus services to West Lulworth for Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door (numbers 30, X54 and 55). The 30 bus operates from 25 May until 21 September 2019.

ARRIVING BY TRAIN: The nearest railway station is Wool (on the London Waterloo to Weymouth line). Bus numbers 30, X54 and 55 connect Wool Railway Station to West Lulworth for Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. The 30 bus operates from 25 May until 21 September 2019. There is also a Taxi rank at Wool Station, but you should pre-book to guarantee availability.

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.

Website

Telephone: +44 01929 400352

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