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  1. Knoll Beach and Studland Bay

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    Studland Bay

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    STUDLAND

    The National Trust car parks are open at Shell Bay, Knoll Beach, Middle Beach and South Beach from 9am to 5pm. Toilets are open at Shell Bay, Knoll Beach and Middle Beach. There are limited spaces, so if the car park is full please come back another…

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  1. Swanage Railway - photo taken by Andrew P.M. Wright

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020We're Good to Go

    Enjoy a nostalgic steam-train ride on the Purbeck line. Trains run for most of the year - daily from April to October and most weekends throughout the year. Park at Norden then catch a train to travel 6 miles south to Swanage, passing through Corfe…

    Price Free to £49.00 Per Ticket
  2. Red Squirrel on Brownsea Island

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    Brownsea Island

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    POOLE

    A beautiful island with wonderful views, history & wildlife including rare red squirrels and birds, and is also the birthplace of Scouting and Guiding.

    Price £7.00 to £44.50 Per Ticket
  3. Corfe Castle in spring

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    CORFE CASTLE

    Adults and children alike will be captivated by the romantic Corfe Castle ruins and the breath-taking views across Purbeck.

    Price £5.00 to £25.00 Per Ticket
  4. Durlston Castle and Country Park, Swanage

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    Durlston Country Park National Nature Reserve

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020We're Good to Go

    Durlston Country Park is a fabulous 320 acre countryside paradise. With stunning views, walking trails, the historic Great Globe, superb geology, fascinating wildlife and Durlston Castle, there is always something different to see and do. There are…

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  5. Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre

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    *LATEST UPDATE* The Museum is currently closed. Containing information on the history, geology and geography of the town and surrounding area. Educational packs are available and talks can be given. There is also a small retail area including local…

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  6. Swanage Beach Huts

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    Swanage Beach huts are let daily, weekly or longer term. Hire a beach hut, and your trips to the beach are made easier without having to take all your towels, swimwear and children’s toys down to the beach every day!

  7. swanage pier early light

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    Restored Victorian Pier, stroll, visit the exhibition, café or shop. Boat trips, fishing and diving.

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    Sandbanks Beach

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    Sandbanks, POOLE

    Winner of the prestigious Blue Flag award for over 30 years and with its soft golden sands and breathtaking views, it is no wonder that Sandbanks is considered one of the best beaches in Britain. Facilities include a crazy golf course, children’s…

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  9. Kayaking at Old Harry Rocks on the Jurassic Coast

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    Standing tall on Handfast Point at the southern end of Studland Bay is one of the most famous landmarks on the South Coast – Old Harry. The chalk formations are popularly know as Old Harry Rocks, but the name actually refers to the single stack of…

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  10. Keates Quarry Dinosaur Footprints

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    Langton Matravers, SWANAGE

    More than 100 fossilised dinosaur tracks are preserved in a flat layer of rock at Keates Quarry. The fossils were discovered in 1997 when the Quarry was still being worked. In 2016 they were opened to the public with an information board telling the…

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  11. RSPB Arne Nature Reserve

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    WAREHAM

    Arne is celebrated for its lowland heathland, which is rare in Europe, and its wildlife including Dartford warblers, nightjars, all six species of British reptile, plus many species of butterflies, dragonflies, and moths.

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  12. The Blue Pool in Dorset

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    The Blue Pool

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    Furzebrook, WAREHAM

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020We're Good to Go

    *LATEST UPDATE* The Blue Pool will be closed until further notice.

    Price Free to £5.00 Per Ticket
  13. Dancing Ledge near Spyway - copyright National Trust

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    Towering sea cliffs and grasslands rich in wild flowers. A distinctive limestone landscape on the South Coast where sea birds soar and rare orchids hide among rich grasslands. Centuries of stone quarrying have left their mark in the form of sea…

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  14. Swanage Beach Dorset

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    Swanage has a gently sloping white sand beach which is sheltered and generally calm. The award winning beach is well served by local businesses providing refreshments and services.

  15. Shore Road Beach, Poole

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    Poole

    Fine, golden sand, gradual sloping beach and clean, safe water make Shore Road beach an ideal place to visit.

  16. Corfe Castle Model Village and Gardens

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    Corfe Castle Model Village and Gardens

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    CORFE CASTLE

    A detailed 1/20th scale model of Corfe Castle and village before its destruction by Thomas Cromwell's army in 1646. Set in an acre of landscaped gardens.

    Price Free to £15.00 Per Ticket

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  1. Lulworth Outdoors Coasteering at Lulworth

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 128 reviews128 reviews

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    WEST LULWORTH

    *LATEST UPDATE* Activities are suspended until further notice. Lulworth Outdoors are a passionate, lively group of outdoor pursuit instructors, based within the stunning and versatile Lulworth Estate. We have access to continuous footpaths,…

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket
  2. Woman and boy looking at sea creatures

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    Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park

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    WEYMOUTH

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020We're Good to Go

    Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park takes you on an adventure below the ocean. New: Fairy Penguin Island is home to the UK's only colony of Fairy Penguins!

    Price £18.95 to £23.95 Per Ticket
  3. Athelhampton House and Gardens, Dorset

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 755 reviews755 reviews

    Athelhampton House and Gardens

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    DORCHESTER

    Athelhampton House & Gardens is one of the finest English manor houses, with beautiful furnished rooms. The Grade I Listed gardens are home to the famous topiary pyramids, fountains, newly opened Kitchen Garden, and the River Piddle.

    Price Free to £9.50 Per Ticket
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