Purbeck Park
Norden
Near Corfe Castle
WAREHAM
Dorset
BH20 5DW
Near Corfe Castle
WAREHAM
Dorset
BH20 5DW
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Opening Times
| Open Christmas |
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| Open New Year |
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| Winter car park opening (1 December 2020 - 28 February 2021)* | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 07:00 | - 18:00* |
| Bank Holiday | 07:00 | - 18:00* |
| Spring car park opening (1 March 2021 - 30 April 2021) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 07:00 | - 21:00* |
| Summer car park opening (1 May 2021 - 31 August 2021) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 07:00 | - 23:00* |
| Autumn car park opening (1 September 2021 - 31 October 2021) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 07:00 | - 21:00* |
| Winter car park opening (1 November 2021 - 30 November 2021) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 07:00 | - 19:00* |
* For opening times of attractions, cycle hire and railway and bus timetables please check their websites for further information.
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to changeGuide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| All day car parking charge | £3.50 per ticket |
| All day coach parking charge | £5.00 per ticket |
| Free admission for walkers,cyclists,bus passengers | Free |
Please note, there is a separate charge for onward travel by train, bus or bike.
TripAdvisor
Facilities
Accessibility
- Toilets for disabled visitors - Wheelchair accessible toilet door opens with use of RADAR key. RADAR keys can be purchased from Discover Purbeck Information Centre in Wareham
Catering
- Café - Seasonal opening, linked to when Swanage Railway trains are running. Refreshments and food can be purchased from the Left Luggage Café (coming soon) or from the refreshment kiosk on the station platform.
Establishment Features
- Accommodation nearby - Campsites, hotels, self catering and bed and breakfast accommodation close by. Search visit-dorset.com/accommodation
- Dogs Accepted - Dogs on leads are accepted at all attractions and activities
- On-site coach parking - Limited parking for coaches £5 per day. This is the recommended coach parking location for Swanage Railway group trips.
- Picnic Area
- Self guided walks/cycle rides
- Toilets
Key Features
- Families - Picnic areas, adventure playround, cafe and close access to activities and attractions. Great meeting place.
- Groups - Bookable for events and groups
- In countryside
Leisure Facilities
- Cycle hire - Cycle hire and electric bikes are available from the Cyclexperience cabin next to the information hub
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - Parking charged on an all day basis £3.50, pay and display in operation or use Just Park App. Please note the car park gates closing times.
Payment Methods
- Cash Only - Cash or Just Park App is accepted for pay and display machines. Cards not currently accepted for parking.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Follow brown signs to Purbeck Park, Norden near Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5DW on the A351 approach from Wareham and located 15 minutes walk 3/4 mile from the historic village of Corfe Castle.
Directions by road to Corfe Castle
From Bournemouth/Poole: Take the A35 to Bakers Arms roundabout. Take 1st exit onto A351, signposted Wareham. Follow signs for Corfe Castle and Swanage.
From Dorchester: Take the A352 signposted Wareham. At Worgret roundabout, take 3rd exit onto A351, signposted Corfe Castle and Swanage.
From Weymouth: Take the A353 signposted Wareham. At Warmwell roundabout, take 3rd exit onto A352, signposted Wareham. At Worgret roundabout, take 3rd exit onto A351, signposted Corfe Castle and Swanage.
Public Transport Directions
From the west: the nearest mainline railway station is Wareham (on the London Waterloo to Weymouth line).
Catch the seasonal summer Purbeck Breezer service number 30 for Purbeck Park bus stop or the number 40 bus from Wareham Railway Station to East Street bus stop in Corfe Castle or Norden Campsite.
The Purbeck Breezer serivce number 30 also runs buses to Purbeck Park from Swanage, Wareham, Wool, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Dorchester and Weymouth.
From the east: catch a train to Bournemouth Railway Station, transfer to the number 50 bus to Swanage, then transfer again to the seasonal number 30 for Purbeck Park or 40 bus to East Street bus stop in Corfe Castle. Alternatively, at times when the Swanage Railway is running, catch a train from Swanage to Corfe Castle. Tel: 01929 425800 or visit their website: www.swanagerailway.co.uk
Journey planning: Contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com to look up bus timetables.
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